Gaelic stems from the language of the ancient Celts who dominated much of the British Isles two thousand years ago.
It is pre-dates Middle English. It was spoken mainly by the Scots and the Irish, and each of which has their own dialects. In Ireland, Gaelic is an official language while in Scotland and England it is considered secondary to English.
In the British Isles those who speak Gaelic must also be fluent in English. Those who only speak Gaelic usually live in rural communities with little contact with outsiders. In the UK and Ireland, Gaelic speakers face an unusual situation. Their preference for an ancient language puts them at a disadvantage with those who speak English … or even an introduced language like Punjabi.
Almost all Gaelic speakers are either Roman Catholic (especially the Irish) or Protestant like the English or Scottish. They often allow unbiblical beliefs and religious traditions to get in the way of their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Like all peoples of the world, Gaelic speakers need to put Jesus Christ first in their lives.
Pray for a spiritual revival throughout the UK and Ireland that will put Christ first in the hearts and minds of Gaelic speakers.
Pray for disciples to make more disciples who make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Irish, Gaelic-speaking in Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language_outside_Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXBjv-uMZM
https://www.globallanguageservices.co.uk/gaelic-language-come-ireland-scotland/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Irish, Gaelic-speaking |
People Name in Country | Irish, Gaelic-speaking |
Natural Name | Gaelic-speaking Irish |
Alternate Names | Irish Gaelic |
Population this Country | 180,000 |
Population all Countries | 255,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12254 |
ROP3 Code | 104066 |
ROP25 Code | 303235 |
ROP25 Name | Irish |
Country | Ireland | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, part of Mayo, Meath, and Waterford counties. Western isles northwest and southwest coasts. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Ireland |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, part of Mayo, Meath, and Waterford counties. Western isles northwest and southwest coasts.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.80 %) |
96.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
4.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Irish (180,000 speakers) |
Language Code | gle Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Irish (180,000 speakers) |
Language Code | gle Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Irish |
Primary Language: Irish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1913-1976) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1602-1951) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1685-1981) |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Irish | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions | Got Questions Ministry |
General | Gospel tract | General / Other |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Irish | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Irish | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Love letter to you from scripture | Father's Love Letter |
Photo Source | The Irish Labour Party - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |