What is An Ghaeltacht?

An Ghaeltacht (”The Gaeltacht”) covers all regions in Ireland which are officially recognised to be mainly Irish-speaking areas. More generally, Gaeltacht (plural Gaeltachtaí) is a word in the Irish language to describe any region where Irish (Irish Gaelic) is the main lanauge. Special funding is available for these areas, and the definition of the areas has evolved over decades. Download our free 2009 Gaeltacht calendar.

The Gaeltacht Regions

The Gaeltacht regions are generally scattered along the west coast of Ireland, plus a small Gaeltacht in the south-east in County Waterford, and a Gaeltacht in County Meath. These regions cover some of the most breath-taking landscapes of the island of Ireland. We’ve got great info and photos on all of the Gaeltacht regions in Ireland, along with Gaeltacht accommodation:

• Dún na nGall // Donegal
• Gaillimh // Galway
• Maigh Eo // Mayo
• Ciarraí // Kerry
• Corcaigh // Cork
• An Mí // Meath
• Port Lairge // Waterford

Travel Tips for Ireland

Food, accommodation, pubs and transport.

Gaeltacht and Irish Language Statistics