Thursday, March 3, 2011

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES IN IRELAND:
There are two main languages used in Ireland.

Irish (Gaeilge) is a Celtic language historically spoken by the Irish people in Ireland. Irish is now spoken as a first language only by a small minority of the Irish population, and as a second language by a larger minority. However, it is widely considered to be an important part of the island's culture and heritage. Under the British  rule Irish was forbidden, but in the last century it has been taught in all the schools in the country.


Irish language 

Irish English is the variety of English which is spoken in Ireland. English became an official language under the British rule and it is the language most of the Irish speak every day.
 Under Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish constitution, both English and Irish have official status, with Irish being the national and first official language.

Irish accent

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