what are some of the traditional types of languages in ireland
Languages Spoken in Ireland. There appears to be a common misconception abroad, that the Irish language is a dialect of English. Some people donât realise that Ireland has 2 official languages. The principal functional language of most residents is English, though most of the population has the ability to use some Irish. Under the Irish constitution, both languages have official status, with Irish being the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland. It is recognised as a minority language in Northern Ireland.