Irish, or Gaeilge (not Gaelic - Gaelic is the sport) is the native language of the island of Ireland. It’s a compulsory subject to learn in the Republic of Ireland’s education system, but it’s only spoken as the first language in some regions in the far west of the country (referred to as the Gaeltacht). … Continue reading Irish words you should know before visiting Ireland
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The Beaches of Donegal’s Gaeltacht: August ‘20
After our road trip took us along the North Coast, we’d decided to visit Donegal to check out some beaches. When people think of beaches, their minds often jump to the Algarve in Portugal, or south Spain, but Ireland has some truly breathtaking beaches dotted around its coastline, and after visiting White Park Bay during … Continue reading The Beaches of Donegal’s Gaeltacht: August ‘20