Over the years, a wide range of research has been published on the Irish language. Explore some of the most significant and authoritative documents and sources below.

Public opinion on the Irish language #

Conradh na Gaeilge conducts much research on the language and its use, particularly within state services.

Each year, the Conradh publishes ‘Céard é an Scéal‘, an updated outline of public opinion with respect to the Irish language. The information provided in this document helps the Conradh carry out more effective and measurable lobbying on behalf of the Irish-speaking community with the authorities, public bodies, and in public life in general.

Language rights #

• The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages & Irish and Ulster Scots, NIHRC, 2010
• The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages – Application of the charter in the United Kingdom – 4th monitoring cycle (2014)

Education and young people #

• Research from An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltacha & Gaelscolaíochta (COGG)
• Research from SEALBHÚ, a research centre in DCU for learning and teaching Irish
• Discrimination and Educational Rights, 2015
• Higher Level Irish in English-Medium Schools, 2015

Use of the Irish language #

• Spoken Irish on the Aran Islands, Séamus Ó Direáin, 2015
• Public Attitudes towards the Irish Language, Foras na Gaeilge, 2015
• Knowledge and Use of Irish, RCEF, 2015
• Comprehensive Linguistic Study on the Use of Irish in the Gaeltacht (2007) (in Irish)
• Update on the Comprehensive Linguistic Study on the Use of Irish in the Gaeltacht (2006–2011) (in Irish)

Additional information #

• Research articles in Irish in the ComharTAIGHDE journal
• What is the most significant legislation relating to the Irish language
• What is the state strategy for the Irish language
• Current campaigns in progress regarding the Irish language