1.
~ means belonging or relating to Ireland, or to its people, language, or culture. ~ sometimes refers to the whole of Ireland, and sometimes only to the Republic of Ireland.
ADJ
2.
The ~ are the people of Ireland, or of the Republic of Ireland.
N-PLURAL: usu the N
3.
~ is a Celtic language spoken by people who live in Ireland, especially in the Republic of Ireland.
N-UNCOUNT