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What do you call a person who admires all things Irish?
A Hibernophile is a person who admires Irish culture, Irish language, and all things Irish.
What was the native language of the Irish people?
The primary, and most commonly used language in Ireland is English, but the Irish language is taught in schools, from primary level (elementary level) right up until graduation from secondary (high) school and is generally mandatory. Both English and Irish are the official languages of Ireland. All official EU (European Union) papers and documents are translated into Irish, in addition to all other languages of the EU. There are areas in Ireland called Gaeltachts (the word Gaeltacht means Irish-speaking region or district), where Irish is spoken as the primary language, but these are tiny pockets and usually in rural areas. The purpose of these Gaeltachts are to reinforce and increase the use of the Irish language (and culture) and a comeback of sorts is happening in small areas not considered traditional Gaeltachts (including Dublin City). However, the population of Ireland who speak Irish as their primary language remains at about 2%. While many non-Irish people refer to the Irish language as Gaelic, it's commonly referred to as "Irish", not Gaelic. For example, one would say "do you speak Irish?" and not "do you speak Gaelic?".
Who made the Irish language?
No individual made the Irish language. Like all languages, it developed over time with many people adding words, and like any language it continues to evolve and change.
Is Celtic a Irish language?
It's the other way around: Irish is a Celtic language.Here is a list of all 6 modern Celtic languages:Irish GaelicScottish GaelicManxWelshBretonCornish
Do Irish people speak Irish?
Most Irish people speak English and there are many very different accents all around Ireland. So to know how they speak, you would have to hear a range of those different accents. Some people also speak the Irish language, which some people call Gaelic. That sounds completely different to English.
What do you call a person who admires all things Irish?
A Hibernophile is a person who admires Irish culture, Irish language, and all things Irish.
Is Irish language lovely?
Every person who speaks Irish believes that it is a lovely language. And they are all correct.
Is the Irish language fading?
English and Irish are the two official languages of Ireland. English is the more widely spoken, but many people can speak Irish and many of those speak it fluently. Irish is a compulsory subject in all Irish schools. There are areas in Ireland, each known as a Gaeltacht, where the Irish language is the main language spoken. These are mostly along the west coast of Ireland. All around Ireland there are schools that use Irish as their main language for all lessons. The Irish language is used in many placenames, or is the origin of some of the English language placenames. Street names appear in both English and Irish on signs. Many organisations, particularly state agencies, use an Irish language name. There are Irish language radio and television stations and Irish language programmes also are broadcast on channels that mostly use English. Many people are actively working to promote the Irish language and many organisations are involved in this work. So while it is not the main language spoken in Ireland and is not as strong as it has been, it is still there and it is a very important part of Irish heritage and culture.
What was the native language of the Irish people?
The primary, and most commonly used language in Ireland is English, but the Irish language is taught in schools, from primary level (elementary level) right up until graduation from secondary (high) school and is generally mandatory. Both English and Irish are the official languages of Ireland. All official EU (European Union) papers and documents are translated into Irish, in addition to all other languages of the EU. There are areas in Ireland called Gaeltachts (the word Gaeltacht means Irish-speaking region or district), where Irish is spoken as the primary language, but these are tiny pockets and usually in rural areas. The purpose of these Gaeltachts are to reinforce and increase the use of the Irish language (and culture) and a comeback of sorts is happening in small areas not considered traditional Gaeltachts (including Dublin City). However, the population of Ireland who speak Irish as their primary language remains at about 2%. While many non-Irish people refer to the Irish language as Gaelic, it's commonly referred to as "Irish", not Gaelic. For example, one would say "do you speak Irish?" and not "do you speak Gaelic?".
Who made the Irish language?
No individual made the Irish language. Like all languages, it developed over time with many people adding words, and like any language it continues to evolve and change.
Is Celtic a Irish language?
It's the other way around: Irish is a Celtic language.Here is a list of all 6 modern Celtic languages:Irish GaelicScottish GaelicManxWelshBretonCornish
What is the importance of the Irish language for national identity?
Many aspects of Irish culture; Irish dance, music, and language were banned by the English along with Catholicism during Irish history. All the towns, counties, and provinces in Ireland were given anglicized names. When Ireland regained its independence, it reincorporated the Irish language back into the culture. Irish is also not a completely dead language, it is not like Latin. There are areas in the country which are predominately Irish speaking and RTE has many television programmes in Irish. All signs have both the Irish and the English versions of names. Learning Irish is needed to pass secondary school. Irish is also a main part of slang: Póg mo thóin=Kiss my butt. What's the craic?=What's going on? What's up? The majority of Irish placenames, family names, and many given names are from the Irish language.
What is the Scots Gaelic or Irish word for timeless?
Síoraí; bithbhuan; marthanach (all Irish)
What is the value of a 1934 Irish coin with the word eire on it?
All Irish coins have the word "Éire" on them. The value depends on the condition and the denomination.
What is the Gaelic word for all?
gach rud everything In Irish
Do all schools in Ireland offer the course Irish Gaelic and is it a mandatory class for young children?
Irish is a mandatory subject in schools, so schools running the Irish curriculum will have it as part of what they teach. Only a few schools would be exempt. There are even schools that use Irish as the main language and teach everything through the Irish language.
What languages are spoken in Irish schools today?
Always English and Irish. Then sometimes French. There are even some schools who use Irish as there 1st language and use it to communicate all of the time at their school.
