The Gaeltacht
A Gaeltacht is an area where the local people mostly speak in Irish, students visit these areas to improve their language skills.
Getting started
cadhcáil
Here are some useful words and phrases to get you started.
| cadhcáil | kayaking |
| cósta | coast |
| costas | cost |
| cuideachta | companionship/company |
| dubh dóite | bored |
| farraige | sea |
| gach cearn den tír | every corner of the country |
| imeacht(aí) | activity (activities) |
| muintir na háite | local people |
| oileán | island |
| radharcra | scenery |
| siamsaíocht | entertainment |
| snorcláil | snorkelling |
| surfáil / tonnmharcaíocht | surfing |
| tráth na gceist | quiz |
| turas | trip/journey |
réitigh le
Here are some common verbs and structures.
| bain sult as, taitin le | to enjoy |
| buail le | to meet |
| ceol, can | to sing |
| cuir feabhas ar | to improve |
| cuir snas ar | to polish |
| foghlaim | to learn |
| freastail ar | to attend |
| glac páirt | to take part |
| imir | to play |
| labhair | to speak |
| lonnaigh | to be based |
| póg | to kiss |
| réitigh le | to get on with |
| siúil | to walk |
| socraigh | to decide |
| sroich | to reach |
| tabhair cuairt ar | to visit |
| ag stopadh | staying |
| caithfidh mé a rá... | I must say... |
| caithfidh mé a admháil... | I must admit... |
| caithfidh mé/tá orm | I must/have to |