An article giving a short overview of Irish language policy and its effects on language use, over
Also Known As:
Gaeilge, Irish Gaelic, Erse, Gadhelisch
Dialects & Varieties
- Connacht (Western Irish)
- Donegal (Northern Irish
- Ulster)
- Munster (Southern Irish).
Ethnologue: Languages of the World, 17th Edition (2013)
Lewis, M. Paul, Gary F. Simons, and Charles D. Fennig (eds.), 2013. Ethnologue: Languages of the World, 17th edition. Dallas, Texas: SIL International. Online version: http://www.ethnologue.com.
Vulnerable
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
106,210
Native Speakers Worldwide
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Western isles northwest and southwest coasts; Galway, part of Mayo, Kerry, Donegal, Meath, Cork, and Waterford. Also in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.
Location Description
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Government Support
Taught as an official language in schools and encouraged by the government.
Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Latin Script; Ogham Script (no longer in use)
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
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Language, Culture, and Arts
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Beidh ar gcéad Oíche Chártaí na hathbhliana againn an Déardaoin beag seo, 4 Eanáir, sa Teach Tábh
