What is a Gaeltacht?
'Gaeltacht' is the Irish language word for an Irish/Gaelic speaking region. The Gaeltacht areas are small rural pockets of Ireland where the Irish language (Gaeilge) is people's first language. In the schools in these areas, Gaeltacht schools, Irish is the language of learning for all the subjects studied.
Many of the Gaeltacht regions in Ireland are located on the western seaboard where Irish culture and traditions remain very strong.
Gúgán Barra (Gougane Barra) is part of the Muskerry Gaeltacht, Gaeltacht Mhúscraí (Muskerry), which is made up of the villages of Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh (Ballingeary), Cúil Aodha (Coolea), Bhaile Mhúirne (Ballyvourney) and Cill na Martyra (Kilnamartyra), all situated to the west of Macroom town. https://gaeltachtmhuscrai.ie/
It was here, in Gougane Barra in 1903, that the first Irish teaching college Coláiste na Mumhan was formed to teach adults the Irish language.
Our daughter Jane is continuing the tradition, and has a renowned Irish Language Business https://www.gaeilgelejane.com/p/home
Dia dhaoibh, is mise Jane!
☘️ Learn Irish with me! ☘️
I'm Jane!
I am an online Irish-language teacher from Gaeltacht Mhúscraí in County Cork, Munster, Ireland.
I teach online classes and events for all proficiency levels of Irish. I also host immersion courses in beautiful Gougane Barra.
Practice your Irish in a fun and supportive environment and connect with fellow learners from around the world by joining my online events, our WhatsApp group, our monthly conversation circle or interact with my content on social media.
Gaeilge le Jane is a thriving community of language enthusiasts. Whether you are looking to start your Irish language adventure or continue your exploration, you are in the right place. Be a part of our e-Gaeltacht, and let's celebrate the Irish language together!
D'fhás mé aníos i nGaeltacht Mhúscraí. Chaitheas dhá bhliain ag múineadh i ngaelscoileanna. Chaitheas bliain ag múineadh na Gaeilge agus na hamhránaíochta in Ollscoil Montana ar scoláireacht Fulbright. Bhaineas máistreacht sa Nua-Ghaeilge amach i UCC cúpla bliain ó shin. Anois, múinim Gaeilge ar líne go lánaimseartha le Gaeilge le Jane!
I grew up in a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region). I spent two years teaching in Irish-medium primary schools. I taught Irish language and song at the University of Montana on a Fulbright scholarship. I completed a Masters Degree in Nua-Ghaeilge (Modern Irish) in UCC. I researched traditional songs in Irish collected in my Gaeltacht in County Cork. Now I teach Irish full-time with Gaeilge le Jane!!