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2006-07-13 23:45:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Languages

And whats the difference between Gaelic and Irish?

2006-07-13 23:52:15 · update #1

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Most of the people in the county of Cork speak English as their everyday language and most would have learned Irish as a language in school.

There are two small areas in Cork which are Gaeltacht areas - areas where Irish is the spoken language-The Muskerry Gaeltacht and the Island of Cape Clear. 83% of the people in these areas speak Irish as a first language. I have posted a link which shows these areas.

The difference between Gaelic and Irish

Gaelic refers collectively to the Celtic language spoken by the Irish, Scottish and Manx (Isle of Man) people.

The Irish form of the Gaelic language is called Gaeilge.

When speaking in English, the language is called Irish.

When mentioned by someone speaking Irish, the language is referred to as Gaeilge.

2006-07-14 12:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 1 0

There is no difference b/w "Irish" and "Gaelic" ~ it's just the modern term for Irish Gaelic. There's Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic and Manx Gaelic. All very similar, but with distinctive differences.

2006-07-15 14:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Gaelic is a distinct language but the majority of those living in Cork speak English, albeit with a brogue.

2006-07-14 07:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0 0

English

2006-07-14 06:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by older woman 5 · 0 0

English

2006-07-14 06:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by abhinaya 2 · 0 0

They speak English like the rest of Ireland. Gaelic is usually only spoken by the elderly or those who wish to study it. It is not usually spoken in everyday conversations, although it is on street signs. However, these signs are in English as well.

2006-07-15 03:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by emily_rose_4 3 · 0 0

the main language you hear spoken in cork is english - in fact you can sometimes go several days together and hear nothing else.

many of the people in corcaigh also speak a little erse (irish gaelic) but most of them would rather talk to you in english (which is what they speak at home).

irish gaelic and scottish gaelic are quite similar languages, but not identical. most people these days call irish gaelic 'erse' and scottish gaelic 'gaelic'.

you are most unlikely to hear any scottish gaelic spoken in corcaigh.

2006-07-14 06:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by synopsis 7 · 0 0

Irish

2006-07-14 06:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jade Ariana 3 · 0 0

Gaelic, It's old Irish.

2006-07-14 06:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Probably i think the Language which they speak is Irish (85%) and English (25%).
Its not exactly correct but my assumption is right.

for better results search some engines.....

2006-07-14 06:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by vinodh 1 · 0 0

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