The Irish language, also known as Gaelic, is recognized as the first and official national language of the Republic of Ireland as well as a minority language in Northern Ireland. Though you are more likely to hear English spoken if you travel to Ireland, there are a few areas of the country where the people still converse in this beautiful language.

Below you will find a short pronunciation guide for some of the names, places, and phrases you will come across in Seeking Atlantis. I hope you enjoy learning a little Irish-Gaelic and that it inspires you to study the language in more depth.

Names

Domhnaill (Doan’l)

Aislinn (ASH-lin)

Tuatha Dé Danann (TOO ‘ha dA Dah n’n)

Oonagh (OO-na)

Fionnbarra (FIN-var)

Words and Phrases

mo chroí (muh kree)

sidhe (shee)

Places