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The Gaeltachts

 
 

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The Gaeltachts

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The Gaeltachts Peat 'Old Ireland', whose atmosphere can still be felt in the Gaeltachts, is the Ireland of peat and ancient means of transport... © Ariel Fuchs

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Some regions have maintained the Gaelic language and the Celtic culture. Known as the Gaeltachts, these people are mainly along the west coast of the island, from Donegal to Kerry, via Connemara. In these places, Gaelic is spoken as much as English. Primary education, religious services and some administrative functions are performed in the vernacular language of the island. The Gaeltachts equally encourage the arts, especially music and literature.

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  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Coasts

  3.   Towns

  4.   The fauna and flora

  5.   Monuments

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