Language in Ireland

English is spoken everywhere but Irish is the first official language. It is part of the Goidelic branch of the Celtic family of languages. Most people have some understanding of Irish but it is used as a first language by only about 30,000 people, most of whom live in rural areas known as the Gaeltacht. Read More »

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