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The Gaels arrived in Ireland, from Spain according to myths. They were the Celtic people of Ireland. They later conquered Scotland and the Isle of Man. People in those countries, especially in Ireland, would still consider themselves to be Gaels.
They founded the Kingdom of Dál Riada (present day N. Ireland and NW Scotland).
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DNA research has indicated that there is truth to the Spanish origin: the Irish are genetically close to the the Basques. On the other hand, the findings of Santos Alonso et al indicate that there was no genetic link between Basques and Celtic populations beyond that provided by the Paleolithic ancestry common to European populations.
One view: Central Europe in the fifth century B.C.
Another view: While Central Europe is the textbook answer, there is now a theory that the Celtic languages may have originated in Portugal and moved east. Check out the Lusitanian language.
The language of Celtic Central Europe was not Gaelic. It resembled Welsh.
Another view: The modern Goidelic (Gaelic) languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx) all descend from Old Irish. All three Gaelic languages thus originate from Ireland, where Old Irish was spoken in the first millennium (having developed from earlier forms of the language).
In short: Nowhere.
In Scotland you can find Scottish Gaelic and in Ireland we speak Irish (commonly and wrongly referred to as Gaelic).
The confusion with the mis-naming of the Irish language is from the fact that the Irish name of the language is Gaeilge. Both are Indo-European languages from the Celtic branches that evolved from same.
Source: Is Gaeilgeoir mise féin/ I myself am a native Irish speaker.
Gaelic is widely spoken in the Hebrides/or Western Isles of Scotland. School children are taught in Gaelic medium - ie all lessons are now taught (history,geography maths etc) in Gaelic rather than in English. Go to the beautiful isles of Eriskay, Barra and the Uists to hear it.
Scottish Gaelic evolved from Irish Gaelic spoken by Irish clans who moved to Scotland from Ireland.
The Scottish Gaelic and Irish languages only came to England with Scottish Highlanders and Irish who spoke it. They are minority languages in England.
Scottish Gaelic: Scotland
Irish Gaelic: Ireland
Manx Gaelic: Isle of Man
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What country speaks Gaelic?
Gaelic is spoken is Scotland. [Gaeilge is spoken in parts of Ireland].
Which of these countries has a largely Nordic and Gaelic population?
No... Gaelic is not even spoken across the whole of the UK (the UK being more than one country). Gaelic is pokemm in Ireland and Scotland.
What is a form of Gaelic that is spoken in the country that makes up most of what is known as the Emerald Isle?
Gaeilge
What is the traditional language still spoken by some Scottish and Irish people?
Variations of Gaelic are spoken in both countries, though English is the main language in both countries. Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic are similar, but different. Within each country there would also be regional dialects.
Is galician another word for Gaelic?
No, Galician is a language spoken in the region of Galicia in Spain, while Gaelic refers to a group of Celtic languages spoken in Ireland and Scotland, including Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic. These are distinct languages with different origins and linguistic characteristics.
Which countries speak Scottish?
Scotland is the country where Scottish English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic are spoken. Scottish English is the most widely spoken language in Scotland, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages.
What is spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic and English
What does Gaelic mean in Scotland?
Gaelic is a language often spoken in the highlands of Scotland.
What is the main language spoken in the UK?
The main language spoken in the UK is English. However, there are also several regional languages and dialects spoken throughout the country, such as Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish.
Where did Gaelic language originate?
AnswerThe Celts originated somewhere in France and the different languages sprung from their language. Gaeilge is what is spoken in Ireland, Scots Gaelic is spoken in Scotland and Welsh is spoken in Wales.
Is Gaelic still a spoken language?
Yes, Gaelic is still spoken in parts of Ireland and Scotland. In Ireland, the language is known as Irish Gaelic or simply Irish, and in Scotland, it is known as Scottish Gaelic. However, its usage has declined over the years.
In which European country would one be most likely to hear a Celtic language spoken?
You would be most likely to hear a Celtic language spoken in Ireland, where Irish Gaelic is an official language alongside English.
