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The Donegal Gaeltacht region is an area in Donegal (Dún na nGall) where you will find the purest forms of both language & tradition - Irish song, dance & folklore! It is a unique experience to hear this ancient language being spoken by the locals. Five sayings you will find handy when you are in the Gaeltacht region - give it a try & surprise our locals! - Dia duit (Hello) - Slán (Goodbye) - Caidé mar atá tú? (How are you?) Response; Tá mé go mhaith! (I am good) Response; Tá tart orm (I am thirsty), Tá ocras orm (I am hungry) - Go raibh maith agat! (Thank you very much) - Cé mhéad? (how much) Click on the image to view video about Tory Island / Oileán Thoraí © Stories from Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Some interesting Facts: • We have the largest geographical Gaeltacht in the Country! • The Irish speaking (as Gaeilge) population in Donegal is 23,346 (2016 Census) • 26% of Donegal is the Gaeltacht region (1,502km2)! • The term ‘Gaeltacht’ describes the Irish regions in Ireland where the Irish language is, or was until recently, the primary spoken language of the majority of the community • Gaoth Dobhair is the largest Gaeltacht parish in Ireland, which is home to regional studios of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta! Images © Údarás na Gaeltachta
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