The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history. The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it ...

Slashes and strokes anchored by one central line; it’s an alphabet with an origin that stretches back to the 4th century A.D. and that some believe began as a secret way for the Celts to communicate.

Under British rule, Gaeilge became a minority language in Ireland, yet it was never allowed to die out and over the centuries, Ireland’s mother tongue was kept alive by people all over the island, ...