The official status of the Irish language has remained high in the Republic of Ireland from foundation. This reflects the dominance of the language in Irish cultural and social history until the ninet
The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG, formerly UCG). NUIG is a centre of academic work in the Irish language and is also adjacent to the Connemara Gaeltacht.
Irish language sign in Donegal Gaeltacht
Roadsign in An Bun Beag Gaoth Dobhair
A Luas tram on Abbey Street Dublin. "Luas" is the Irish language word for "Speed" and the company has a bilingual policy
A Gaelscoil is an Irish language-medium school in Ireland; the term refers especially to Irish-medium schools outside the Irish-speaking regions or Gaeltacht. Over 50,000 students attend Gaelscoileann
Sign for primary Gaelscoil in Newry, Northern Ireland
County Dublin has over 50 Irish language-medium schools attended by over 13,000 pupils.