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The 2016 census showed that inhabitants of the officially designated Gaeltacht regions of Ireland numbered 96,090 people, down from 96,628 in the 2011 census. Of these, 66.3% said that they speak Irish, down from 68.5% in 2011; and only 21.4% or 20,586 people said they spoke Irish daily outside the education system. [12]
Ireland has two official languages, English and Gaeilge, or "Irish" as it's known locally. The official Irish language is taught starting in first class in primary school (the equivalent to first ...
Irish (Standard Irish: Gaeilge), also known as Irish Gaelic or simply Gaelic (/ ˈɡeɪlɪk / GAY-lik), [3][4][5][6][7][8] is a Goidelic language of the Insular Celtic branch of the Celtic language group, which is a part of the Indo-European language family. [7][4][9][10][6] Irish is indigenous to the island of Ireland [11] and was the ...
The 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010–2030 ( Irish: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010–2030) is a policy and planning document launched by the Government of Ireland on 20 December 2010 and which will be in operation until December 2030.
The culture of Ireland includes the art, music, dance, folklore, traditional clothing, language, literature, cuisine and sport associated with Ireland and the Irish people. For most of its recorded history, the country’s culture has been primarily Gaelic (see Gaelic Ireland). Strong family values, wit and an appreciation for tradition are ...
Includes An Gúm and An Coiste Téarmaíochta. Foras na Gaeilge replaced the Republic of Ireland-based Bord na Gaeilge. Forbairt Feirste Belfast-based Irish language organisation who have a strong focus on promoting the Irish language in the business sector in the city. Gael Linn National Irish language organisation established in 1953.
Hiberno-English [a] or Irish English (IrE), [5] also formerly sometimes called Anglo-Irish, [6] is the set of dialects of English native to the island of Ireland. [7] In both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, English is the dominant first language in everyday use and one of two official languages, along with the Irish language.
The National Competitiveness Council (NCC; Irish: Comhairle Náisiúnta Iomaíochais) [1] is an independent policy advisory body in Ireland. It reports to the Taoiseach on key competitiveness issues facing the Irish economy together with recommendations on policy actions required to enhance Ireland's competitive position.