English is the most commonly spoken language in Ireland and
Dublin. There is an Irish language as
well, but even a number of the Irish are not fluent in the Irish language. The Irish language gets referenced under
different names including Irish, Irish Gaelic, and Gaelic. In Ireland the Irish language tends to be referred
to as just Irish. The Irish take pride
in their language. As such, it is common
to see both Irish and English signage together.
Also many museums offer Irish and English write ups. It is rare that information is only presented
in Irish. Tours are almost always in
English, but sometimes the tour guide might speak a few words of Irish for
show. Thus learning Irish is more for
the experience, rather than a need. English
only became the more spoken language in Ireland following the potato
famine.
But just for fun here are a few Irish words:
Hello: Dia dhuit
Thank You: Go raibh maith agat
How are you: Conas ta tu
Left: Cle
Right: Ceart
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