Gaelic

Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun, it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. When used without any modifier, "Gaelic" generally refers to Scottish Gaelic. The Irish language is generally known simply as Irish, and likewise Manx, which is a Gaelic language with Norse elements, is known simply as such.

Languages Edit Goidelic languages or Gaelic languages, a linguistic group that is one of the two branches of the Insular Celtic languages; they include: Primitive Irish or Archaic Irish, the oldest known form of the Goidelic (Gaëlic) languages. Old Gaelic or Old Irish, used c. AD 600–900 Middle Gaelic or Middle Irish, used c. AD 900–1200 Irish language (Gaeilge), including Classical Modern Irish and Early Modern Irish, c. 1200–1600) Gaelic type, a typeface used in Ireland Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig), sometimes called Erse in Scots and English Manx language (Gaelg or Gailck) Comparison of Scottish Gaelic and Irish List of English words of Irish origin List of English words of Scottish Gaelic origin Culture and history Edit Gaelic Ireland, the history of the Gaelic people of Ireland Gaelic literature Gaelic revival, a movement in the late 19th century to encourage both the use of Irish Gaelic in Ireland and the revival of older Irish cultural practices Gaelic-Norse, a people of combined Gaelic-Scandinavian culture influential in the Middle Ages Traditional Gaelic music, the music of the Gaelic people Sports Edit Gaelic Athletic Association the governing body of Gaelic games such as hurling and Gaelic football ( Éire / Ireland) Gaelic games, traditional sports played in Ireland, notably Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, Hurling/Camogie, and Rounders. Gaelic football, an Irish version of football Gaelic handball, an Irish version of handball Other uses Edit A Gaelic Blessing, a 1978 choral composition by John Rutter Gaelic Symphony, an 1896 symphony composed by Amy Beach SS Gaelic, two ships of the White Star Line See also Edit Galic (surname) Category:Goidelic languages