Goidelic languages

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Goidelic languages
Gaelic languages
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Areas where Goidelic languages are spoken


The Goidelic languages, also known as the Gaelic languages, are one of the two major groups of Insular Celtic languages. They are spoken natively in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The Goidelic languages include Irish (Gaeilge), Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig), and Manx (Gaelg).

History[edit | edit source]

The Goidelic languages are part of the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family. They are derived from the Old Irish language, which was spoken in Ireland from the 6th to the 10th centuries. The Goidelic languages are also referred to as Q-Celtic languages, distinguishing them from the Brythonic or P-Celtic languages.

Classification[edit | edit source]

The Goidelic languages are classified as follows:

Geographic Distribution[edit | edit source]

The Goidelic languages are primarily spoken in:

Linguistic Features[edit | edit source]

The Goidelic languages share several linguistic features, including:

Revitalization Efforts[edit | edit source]

There have been various efforts to revitalize the Goidelic languages, particularly in education and media. In Ireland, the language is taught in schools and used in some television and radio broadcasts. In Scotland, there are Gaelic-medium schools and a dedicated Gaelic television channel, BBC Alba. On the Isle of Man, there are initiatives to teach Manx in schools and promote its use in the community.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD