NAACLT 4th Annual Conference
University of Minnesota
June 6, 1998
Nancy Stenson



The Gaeltacht


In this lesson we will explore information available on-line from several Gaeltacht regions in Ireland.


Introductory questions

Now go to the page Gaeilge ar an Ghréasán on the WWW.

Scan the Table of Contents. Under which entry are you most likely to find information on Irish speaking regions? What else besides the Gaeltacht pages can you identify?

By clicking on each entry you will have access to each Gaeltacht's homepage in turn. As you explore these pages and those linked to them, look for answers to the following questions.


Individual Questions

1. How many Gaeltachtaí have homepages?
2. Where are these communities located? Find them on the classroom map and then mark them on your map.
3. What is the nearest city/town to each of the Gaeltacht areas you have found?
4. Which of the following are shown/mentioned on all the Gaeltacht pages?

Pairwork questions

5. Which Gaeltacht homepage(s) mention(s) the following: 6. Find a page with a picture or two, and describe what you find in the picture.

Debriefing Questions

last updated June 4, 1998. Comments to: Nancy Stenson