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	Irish language, alphabet and pronunciation
		The main concentrations of Irish speakers are in the Gaeltachtaí;, which are scattered mainly along the west coast of Ireland and have a total population of 82,715, 76.3% of whom speak Irish.
		Irish (Gaeilge na hÉireann), which is also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelic, is closely related to Manx (Gaelg Vanninagh) and Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig na h-Alba).
		Today Irish is usually written with a version of the Latin alphabet similar to the one used for Scottish Gaelic, though a spelling reform in 1957 eliminated some of the silent letters which are still used in Scottish Gaelic.
	www.omniglot.com /writing/irish.htm (828 words)

	Irish language -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		However, since the demise of those Irish dialects spoken natively in what is today (A division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland) Northern Ireland, it is probably exaggerated to see Ulster Irish as an intermediary form between Scottish Gaelic and the southern and western dialects of Irish.
		One aspect of Irish syntax that is unfamiliar to speakers of other languages is the use of the (An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence) copula (known in Irish as an chopail).
		Compulsory Irish in schools remains a political (A manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people) shibboleth, with most politicians reluctant to raise the subject for fear of appearing unpatriotic.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/I/Ir/Irish_language.htm (4022 words)

	Gaelic literature -> Middle Irish on Encyclopedia.com 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		With the 9th-century (Middle Irish) period begin the heroic tales in which epic and romance go hand in hand.
		Paganism is modified and Christianity is represented as coming in the extreme old age of Ossian, the poet of the Fenians.
		Its ideal hero is Finn, the Irish counterpart of the Welsh Arthur.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/Gaelicli_MiddleIrish.asp (690 words)

	Irish Gaelic Language - Dictionaries and Instruction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		The Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages are not the same.
		The Scots and Irish have changed their language over the centuries, to the point they must be learned separately.
		This is a very basic Irish Gaelic course with a pronunciation guide and some grammar, and the tape comes with it, so it's rather like a "lite" version of a complete, in-depth Irish course.
	www.heartoglory.com /celtic/irish-gaelic.htm (433 words)

	Irish Gaelic Translator.com for free Gaelic translations
		Ask for free Irish Gaelic translations on the Irish translation forum (free registration is required).
		Irish Gaelic, with its complex grammar rules, doesn't lend itself well to the ready-made on-line translators.
		Listen to more than 250 recorded Irish sayings, Irish Gaelic phrases and words.
	www.irishgaelictranslator.com (134 words)

	Irish Gaelic
		Ireland was wholly Gaelic-speaking until the 17th century, but the dominance of the English and the effects of 19th-century potato famines and emigration led to a steep decline in the population.
		The main concentrations of native Irish speakers are scattered along the west coast of Ireland with a total population of about 83,000.
		Irish first began to appear in writing in the form of Ogham inscriptions starting in approximately the 3rd century A.D. No similar script is found anywhere in Europe, and the very name for it, Old Irish ogham, a non-Celtic word, shows that it was probably inherited from the early inhabitants of the British Isles.
	www.nvtc.gov /lotw/months/january/Irish.html (816 words)

	Erin's Web > Learn How to Speak Irish Gaelic!
		Irish has evolved from a form of Celtic which was introduced into Ireland at some period during the great Celtic migrations of ancient times between the end of the second millennium and the fourth century BC.
		Teaching of Irish was forbidden by the English and was done so in an effort to force the Irish to follow British rule and law.
		People who speak even just the basics of Irish Gaelic say it's not hard to learn once you get the sounds down.* The Lesson Board is updated when Webmiss is usually on-the-fly, but she shoots for five or more new lessons per month.
	www.erinsweb.com /gae_index.html (622 words)

	Old Irish Gaelic Sernames
		By the beginning of the fourteenth century the territorial extent of the Irish lordship was at its height.
		A Gaelic resurgance was in the wind, as the most significant gain for the native Irish chiefs was not necessarily territory, but liberty.
		By the ancient Irish it was called Feor Magh Eanagh, or "the Country of the Lakes," and Magh Uire, or "the Country of the Waters:" it was also called Ernai or Ernagh, and the inhabitants who lived around Logh Erne, Ernains and Erenochs.
	www.geocities.com /thomas_mcelroy/Gaelic_to_English.htm (1440 words)

	Beginner's Guide to Irish Gaelic Pronunciation
		I have put this guide together as a service to traditional musicians, radio announcers and anyone else who is interested in traditional Irish music, and would like to be able to pronounce tune titles, people's names and the like in Irish, but is not familiar with the language or the spelling system.
		Irish, Scottish Gaelic (which is pronounced "Gallic") and Manx make up the Gaelic branch (sometimes called q-Celtic) of the Celtic languages.
		Irish is sometimes called "Erse" (usually in crossword puzzles), but this is generally considered impolite nowadays.
	www.standingstones.com /gaelpron.html (1647 words)

	Erin's Web > Learn Irish Gaelic: Lesson 1
		There are differences in regional pronunciation in Irish, as in other languages, but if the speaker talks slowly and clearly, you should have little trouble in understanding the words you know.
		For each Irish word, phrase, or sentence, first look at the pronunciation guide (which will always be in parentheses) and say the word or words several times out loud.
		If you are learning Irish with others, each person can give another a word or phrase to translate and can take a part in the conversation in the lessons.
	www.erinsweb.com /gaelic1.html (860 words)

	Irish Language, Gaelic, Music, Poetry, Songs, Games, Culture
		By the 1700's, the old Gaelic order in Ireland and Scotland was crumbling before the advances of the colonizing English.
		Irish Gaelic was the first vernacular language in Europe to develop a written form (in the 6th Century AD), I hope you come to enjoy the language and culture of Ireland.
		Irish Music selections spanning several centuries all brought together in a pleasant setting.
	www.irishpage.com (932 words)

	Gaeilge : Learn the Irish language. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Manx is an ancient form of Gaelic very similar to 7th century Irish, and Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic are basically the same language that split into two, about 300 years ago, for many historical reasons.
		Irish is the one of the oldest languages in Europe, and earliest writing we have today was from an alphabet of notches on stone monuments, many thousands of years old, called 'Ogham', which can be translated today.
		Irish speakers can understand Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic can be mutually intelligible languages, but you'd need to study a bit to be able to understand the other.
	www.yaq.com /lang (778 words)

	Irish Gaelic
		Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing, but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition.
		There is an introduction which gives information on traditional singing in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used.
		The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book.
	www.bookguy.com /Irish/Books/irishgae.htm (248 words)

	Behind the Name: Irish Names
		Derived from the name of an Irish county, which is from Irish cabhán "hollow".
		From the Gaelic surname Mac Óda, which means "son of OTTO"...
		From an Anglicized Irish surname derived from either of the Irish surnames Ó Damháin (which means "descendent of Damhán") or Ó Dubháin (which means "descendent of Dubhán")...
	www.behindthename.com /nmc/iri.html (796 words)

	Everything You Need to Know to Learn to Read and Write the Irish Gaelic Language
		Irish Language Links - includes a large list of links pertaining to learning Irish including links to classes in your country and area.
		Irish Language Books and Dictionaries - a list of recommend books, music and other resources for learning Irish.
		Irish Language Flashcards - an online flashcard program and flashcards you can download and print for practicing your Irish language skills.
	www.karott.com /gaelic (246 words)

	Listen to Irish Gaelic Sayings and Phrases
		Here are Irish sayings and phrases in the Irish Gaelic language, numbers and words for you to listen to.
		These Irish Gaelic sayings use the Munster Irish Gaelic dialect, which is spoken in the south of Ireland.
		It's the anglicised version of the Gaelic phrase which would be known to some Irish Americans (although its English spelling is quite meaningless).
	www.irish-sayings.com (580 words)

	Irish Language Information and Resources
		Although many of our members are fluent Irish speakers and teachers, most of us are students still working hard to learn the language.
		Proceeds are used solely for the purpose of promoting and teaching the Irish language.
		Although all of the materials are presented in Irish, some also have English translations.
	www.daltai.com /home.htm (476 words)

	Irish gaelic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Irish is still spoken in the "Gaeltacht" regions: counties Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Cork and Kerry.
		A last vestige of Celtic civilization, the language survives as a vehicle for folklore; a modern Irish language revival movement has also sparked a growing literature in Irish.
		Capital letter is Irish; letters or words in quotes and/or parentheses are the pronunciation.
	www.irishrealm.com /ir_gaelic.html (503 words)

	Learn Online Course - Learn Irish Gaelic - Expert Instruction
		This class teaches the basics to become comfortable with the sounds of Irish Gaelic.
		Irish Consonants - A detailed look at the consonants of the language and how to pronounce them.
		Irish Gaelic Numbers - A look at numbers in Irish Gaelic as well as a look into the history of the language.
	home.universalclass.com /i/crn/3628.htm (612 words)

	INA/Irish Lessons Home
		Welcome to Irish Northern Aid's series of Irish language lessons.
		The Irish language continues to play a vital and revolutionary role in the lives of Irish citizens.
		Please note that you must register with Irish Northern Aid before you can access the lessons.
	www.inac.org /irishlanguage/index.php (93 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Gaelic is an english word for any of three languages which form one half of the Celtic language family group.
		Gaelic was in danger of being exterminated in many of the traditional gaelic speaking areas, but now a gaelic renaissance has slowed this trend if not yet reversed it.
		Here is another useful comparison document that shows the similarities and differences between the Gaelic Languages.
	www.ibiblio.org /gaelic/canan.html (150 words)

	Irish Names (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		from Celtic brig "high, noble." In Irish myth, Brian was one of the three sons of the goddess Danu of the Tuatha De Danaan.
		Cearbhall O Dalaigh was apresident of the Irish Republic; anglicized as Carroll.
		In legend, Temair was wife of Eremon, leader of the ancestors of the Irish, Sons of Mil.
	www.ncf.carleton.ca /~bj333/HomePage.boys.html (9810 words)

	Irish Gaelic Handout (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		"Irish for Beginners" (Usborne Language Guides, London) which is very colorful, easy to read, has many illustrations, uses a conversational approach and has plenty of simple vocabulary.
		Most of these are at most Irish import shops You can send for them from Irish Books and Media 612-871-3505, or possibly from Irish Books and Graphics (212) 962-4237.
		Irish Gaelic Course http://www.phil.uni-sb.de/~brandy/gaelic/ Kurs/index.html Short course with dictionary.
	english.glendale.cc.ca.us /gaelic.html (672 words)

	Ireland First! - Gaelic/Irish lessons: introduction. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		The first time I saw these lessons mentioned was in a post to a newsgroup soc.culture.irish some years ago.
		These lessons were originally posted to a Irish interest maillist by Neil McEwan.
		To download the the Irish lessons PDF file, click here.
	www.eirefirst.com /lessonintro.htm (193 words)

	Irish Language courses - Irish Gaelic - Gaeilge - at Oideas Gael, Donegal, Ireland. Cultural holidays.
		Irish Language courses - Irish Gaelic - Gaeilge - at Oideas Gael, Donegal, Ireland.
		Irish Gaelic Language Courses for adults at all learning levels,
		Irish language learning aids are available by mail from Oideas Gael— courses on tape, books, CD-rom, CDs of Irish songs and traditional music, dictionaries, teachers' materials and many other items.
	www.oideas-gael.com (266 words)

	Irish Gaelic Dictionaries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		It comprises a wide modern vocabulary in both English and Irish, with many amplifying examples, and features phonetic notation as well as grammatical data.
		Designed to help those who have some Irish, but lack confidence, particularly on visits to the Gaeltacht.
		The author is a lecturer in the Modern irish Department of University College, Galway and has written extensively on the linguistic and literary aspects of Modern Irish, $11.95
	www.his.com /~rory/idicts.html (459 words)

	Irish Gaelic dialects
		There is a tendency to regard Munster Irish peculiarities as "standard" Irish, at least it seems to me that Munster has had a tremendous impact upon learners' Irish.
		The initial mutations are very similar to those of standard Irish, but sa (= "anns an" of Scottish Gaelic) does not lenite - it eclipses: sa mbaile instead of sa bhaile.
		The Scottish Gaelic verbal particle "cha", "chan" does exist in Ulster Irish, but even there it seems to be a comparatively recent borrowing from Scottish Gaelic.
	www.smo.uhi.ac.uk /gaeilge/gramadach/canuinti.html (766 words)

	Gaeilge ar an Ghréasán
		The Irish language in education in the Republic of Ireland - tuarascáil le Mercator
		The Irish language in education in Northern Ireland - tuarascáil le Mercator
		Canúintí na Gaeilge · The dialects of Irish le Antony Green...
	www.smo.uhi.ac.uk /gaeilge/gaeilge.html (2258 words)

	ireland.com and The Irish Times, Ireland's Online Newspaper
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		However, The Irish Times has learned that the firm will continue to be paid for another 30 days, under the terms and conditions of the contract, writes Liam Reid, Political Reporter » Full text
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	www.ireland.com (534 words)

	Gaelic Dictionaries Online
		An HTML interface to this wonderful dictionary, of interest to learners of Irish as well as Scottish Gaelic, and anyone interested in the development of the Gaelic languages.
		A searchable interface to the little Irish dictionary at the U. of Limerick Computer Science department website.
		A list of computing terms in Irish collected by Caoimhín Ó Donnaíle.
	www.ceantar.org /Dicts (254 words)

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