Ceisteanna Coitianta | Frequently Asked Questions
Fada Signs
To put a fada on a vowel press Alt Gr and the vowel:
á, ó, ú, í, and é
To put a fada on a capital letter press Alt Gr and Shift:
Á, Ó, Ú, Í and É
Placenames
Fiontar (DCU) and The Placenames Branch (Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs) have developed the Placenames Database of Ireland on this site:
Internet & Computer Resources
This site summarises the most useful computer and internet resources that relate to the writing of the Irish language. It is not about literature, but something that points to other sites where dictionaries, spellcheckers, and other pertinent resources can be found. It is an attempt to organise the information out there:
Helpline
Welcome to Freagra, a new helpline for everyone who uses Irish. Most Irish people have some ability in Irish, but even the most confident speakers are sometimes uncertain about vocabulary, spelling or grammar. Freagra is geared towards short phrases, and advice on terminology and grammar: