Gaeltacht and Irish Language Quiz

What is the main community language in the Gaeltacht region?

• English

• French

• Irish

• Spanish

In which counties are Gaeltacht areas found?

• Dublin, Cork, Limerick

• Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Cork

• Kerry, Waterford, Wexford

• Sligo, Clare, Kilkenny

How many people could speak Irish in 2006?

• 500,000

• 1.6 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

What historical event in the 16th century affected the Irish language?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Plantation

• The Renaissance

• The Great War

What was one of the causes of the shrinking of the Gaeltacht?

• Industrialization

• Famine from 1845 to 1850

• Technological advancement

• Urbanization

What was the population of Ireland before the famine?

• 5 million

• 6 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

What is a significant geographical factor affecting the Gaeltacht?

• Central location

• Peripheral location

• Mountainous terrain

• Coastal erosion

What is one of the problems faced by the Gaeltacht?

• Overpopulation

• Non-Irish speaking people moving in

• Excessive tourism

• Industrial pollution

What organization plays a role in attracting business to the Gaeltacht?

• Enterprise Ireland

• Udaras na Gaeltachta

• IDA Ireland

• Bord Bia

What channel encourages more Irish programmes?

• RTE

• BBC

• TG4

• Channel 4