Ierse

Ierse is the Dutch term used as both adjective and demonym for Ireland. It describes people from Ireland and things connected with the country. The masculine singular noun for a person from Ireland is Ier; the plural is Ieren. The feminine singular form Ierse is used when referring to a female Irish person or when the term functions as an attributive adjective, as in Ierse cultuur or een Ierse vrouw.

Ierland is the Dutch name of the country, derived from Éire. The adjective Ierse can be applied to culture, history, language, or other aspects linked to Ireland, for example Ierse geschiedenis or Ierse muziek. The Irish language itself is usually called Iers in Dutch, while Gaeilge is its native name; in some contexts Iers-Gaelisch is used.

Geopolitical context: Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Irish identity spans both political jurisdictions. The language status: Irish is an official language of the Republic of Ireland and is recognized as a minority language in Northern Ireland. The term Ierse thus covers nationality, culture, language, and other associations with Ireland.

Note: In Dutch usage, terms may vary by context; care should be taken to distinguish between the demonym for a person (Ier/Ieren) and the feminine/adjective form (Ierse).