Irish Gaelic

[ ahy-rish gey-lik ]

noun

1. Irish ( def 4 ).

Irish Gaelic

noun

1. the Goidelic language of the Celts of Ireland, now spoken mainly along the west coast; an official language of the Republic of Ireland since 1921

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irish Gaelic¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

A Bible lesson will be read by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is a Hindu, and music will be sung in Welsh and Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

From BBC

Also, hymns will be sung not only in English, but also in Welsh and Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

From Washington Post

For the first time, the ceremony will include portions in three languages — Welsh, Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic — that are associated with the British Isles.

From Washington Times

Also, hymns will be sung, not only in English, but Welsh, and Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

From Washington Post

The ceremony also will include female bishops for the first time, as well as hymns and prayers sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic, as well as English.

From Seattle Times