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Is the Irish language important if you want to become a doctor?
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When did Irish become an official European language?
Irish became an official EU language on Jan 1st 2007
How is Gaelic important to Irish culture?
Irish Gaelic is the official language of Ireland and is still widely spoke throughout the country.
What is another name for the Irish language?
In the Irish language, they call it Gaeilge, and in the English language they call it Irish.
Is the Irish language important to the Irish culture?
It is crucially important. One of a country's most defining attributes is its native language. If you're forced not to speak your native language and forced to learn the language of the country you're being colonized by (like many countries under colonial rule), you feel you must keep a stronger grasp on it so as not to lose your sense of culture and identity. 57% of the Irish population speak Irish fluently or to some extent.
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 is the German word for Irish language?
Irish language = "irische Sprache"
What is doctor in Irish?
In Irish "doctor" is "dochtúir". ANOTHER ANSWER: physician can also be 'lia'.
Is Celtic the first language of Ireland?
There is no language called Celtic. Ireland's native language is Irish, sometimes called Gaelic. It is the second most important language, as English is the main language spoken in Ireland.
Name of the Irish oldest stone carving?
What you're thinking of might be the Ogham, it was a rock with names and info inscribed on it in the Irish language, usually it was for important people.
When was Dictionary of the Irish Language created?
Dictionary of the Irish Language was created in 1976.
What is the Gaelic word for Irish?
word in Irish Gaelic is focal.
What has the author Edward O'Reilly written?
Edward O'Reilly has written: 'An Irish-English dictionary' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Irish language, English 'An Irish-English dictionary' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Dictionaries, English, English language, Grammar, Irish, Irish language 'Sanas Gaoidhilge-Sagsbhearla' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English, English language, Grammar, Irish, Irish language
