The Gaeltacht is the term used to refer to those areas of
Ireland in which the Irish language (Gaeilge) is still spoken
as a community language, and its culture and traditions are
very much alive and thriving.
counties and four provinces. Situated mainly along the
Western seaboard, the Gaeltacht covers extensive parts of
counties Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Kerry and also parts
of counties Cork, Meath and Waterford. These areas
present many varied and interesting holiday locations.
and folklore, culture and traditions, and a strong sense
of its own identity and uniqueness.
Here, within, lies the `true Ireland'!
The Mayo Gaeltacht is situated along the West Coast,
centred around Belmullet and Blacksod in the North
Western part of the county, Achill in the South and further
inland at Tourmakeady on the shores of Lough Mask.