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(Scots Gaeilic, Irish etc.)
Main Language Page | Names | Some Phrases
Fáilte go dtí Cruinneachadh na nGaidheal
Fàilte chun Cruinneachadh na nGaidheal
Welcome to Cruinneachadh na nGaidheal
The languages spoken in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands in
the 16th Century were, in fact one and the same - "Common Classical
Gaelic". The Split in these lanugaes didn't occur until much later
on, circa 1700. It is important to realise that there are significant
differences between the modern Gaeilge (Irish Language[1])
/ Ghaidhlig (Scots Gaelic) and Common Classical Gaelic, the most
significant being in the written form.
Much thanks is due to Sharon
Krossa, especially for her section on Scottish
Languages.
This section, as with the rest of the site is under
constant development and should you need clarification on any
of this, please get
in touch
John McDonnell, Language Director
Footnotes:
[1]: Although 'Irish Gaelic' is technically correct,
the 'Irish Language' is the preferred term. In Ireland, when the
word Gaelic is used, it is more than likely understood to mean
Gaelic Football. Simply, Irish is spoken, Gaelic is played on
a field with a round ball and a healthy dose of violence. |
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