Facts Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Munster dialect mainly spoken?
A
Kerry, Muskerry, the western part of County Cork
2
Q
Where is the Connacht dialect mainly spoken?
A
Connemara, the Aran islands, Tourmakeady in County Mayo
3
Q
Where is the Ulster dialect spoken?
A
Donegal; The Rosses; the dialect of Gweedore is essentially the same as the Ulster dialect
4
Q
When was the standardised form of Irish developed?
A
In the 1950s & 60s, known as The Official Standard
5
Q
What elements does the standardised form of Irish combine? List three things
A
1) it combines elements from the 3 major dialects
2) the pronunciation is based on the Connacht dialect
3) This is the form of language taught in most schools
6
Q
What are the three main dialects of Irish?
A
Munster, Connacht, Ulster
