Teaching Irish is no problem for Clíodhna Ní Chorráin, a fluent speaker who has passed on a cúpla focal (a few words) to students from around the world. But doing it live on TV for Canada's national broadcaster ahead of St Patrick's Day? That was a real "pinch me" moment for the County Armagh woman.

St. Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration of Irish heritage, with the United States being the epicentre of festivities. Although originally a solemn religious day in Ireland, the celebration has evolved into a boisterous, cultural event in America, marked by parades, food, drinks, and, of course, the wearing of green.

As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced English with everyday words like 'hooligan', 'whiskey' and