Do Irish pupils learn Irish at schools?

Question

Do Irish pupils learn Irish at schools? Is it a prescribed subject?

Answer 1

I am an Irish pupil & the Irish language is taken very seriously. It is included in the three subjects that must be done in Leaving Certs, which are exams similar to the A levels in England. Personally, I think Irish language is a waste of time as it's rarely spoken over the country apart from the odd place who speak Irish alone such as Co. Galway.

Slan agus dochas liom go bhfuill an eolas an-cabhrach!
(It means Bye & i hope the information was helpful!)

Answer 2

Irish is taught in schools, unfortunately there will never be a big enough interest to bring it back as a first language unless the Shinners get control of the country.

There are about 4 areas where its spoken daily, its also required if you want to be a member of the police force.

I served in the Irish Defence Forces the 1st Battalion stationed in Galway, Renmore Barracks, the "Cead Caithe" were an Irish speaking Battalion.

I was stationed in Donegal and we learnt all our commands in English first and then in Irish.

Answer 3

in northern ireland it is optunal unless u are in a special irish school. u learn every thing in gaelic there. i southern ireland most can speak fluent





im irish

Answer 4

Irish called Gaelic is compulsory in Irish schools.
there is also Gaelic schools where all the subjects are taught in Irish

Answer 5

They should do as they live in Ireland and it would be nice to learn a language from your country..don't you think?

Answer 6

yes we do. and yes it is. unfortunately

(in irish it is called 'gailge'. [pronounced "gwayl-gah" ..not gaelic)