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The term ‘Gaeltacht’ is used to indicate the areas in Ireland where the Irish language is the main spoken language of a considerable number of the local people. There are only 74,000 native Irish speakers left in Ireland, out of a total population of 4,800,000.
Gaeltacht areas are rich in tradition, culture, folklore, language and musical heritage, not found in other parts of the country, offering a unique and authentic way to experience Ireland.
Through a range of tours, The Gaeltacht Experience™ plunges the visitor in to the heart of these communities, giving them an authentic experience of Irish life at its richest. Each tour is meticulously planned to showcase all that is unique in these rural parts of Ireland, giving an immersive experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.
The Gaeltacht covers extensive parts of counties Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Kerry – all along the western seaboard, on the Wild Atlantic Way and small parts of counties Cork, Meath and Waterford. There are also six populated offshore islands.
Through a range of tours, The Gaeltacht Experience™ plunges the visitor in to the heart of these communities, giving them an authentic experience of Irish life at its richest. Each tour is meticulously planned to showcase all that is unique in these rural parts of Ireland, giving an immersive experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.
