2006-08-15 23:17:19 · 11 answers · asked by Oracle1 1 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Cork
Here is what I have learned on my visits to Cork: Irish is the official first language of Ireland. Some Cork people can speak english but can't be understood by most. Most Cork folks can't speak irish and of those that can, they cannot be easily understood by Irish speakers from other provinces. Believe it or not, it is easier to understand Cork peoples' english when they are drunk because they slow down and make more sense.
2006-08-15 23:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Delphi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No wherer the hell did ya hear that, most Cork people speak English as their first language and a SMALL minority speak Irish as their first language.
2006-08-15 23:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i went to cork sure they had a stronger accent than dublin but they could understand me easily and vice versa
2006-08-15 23:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that's bollo*ks, they do speak english but some still prefer to speak irish, i thinks it good to keep in touch with your heritage
2006-08-15 23:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the accent that makes it sound different thats all.
2006-08-16 03:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by fergiesnowman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not know.but i think it is not too important maybe they can speak another languages that we can not.good luck!
2006-08-15 23:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by star 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol... maybe they've had too much wine and are slurring their speech?
2006-08-15 23:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they float very well.
2006-08-15 23:22:40 · answer #8 · answered by mad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eh no...its not true...totally false!
2006-08-15 23:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by IrishLassie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can, it just cant half be understood..
2006-08-15 23:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋