An Chluastuiscint: Key Vocabulary (Junior Cert Irish): Revision Notes
📚 Revision Notes
Key Vocabulary
Eagraíochtaí agus Seirbhisí - Organisations and Service
| Gael Linn | Talk to Us |
|---|---|
| Raidió Teilifís Éireann | Radio Television Ireland |
| Bus Éireann | Bus Ireland |
| Údarás na Gaeltachta | The Gaeltacht Authority |
| An Chomhairle Ealaíon | Arts Council |
| An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt | Dept of Justice |
| Aonach | Recruitment Fair |
| Cathaoirleach | Chairman |
| Coimisinéirí Ioncaim | Revenue Commission |
| Coiste Réigiúnach | Regional Committee |
| Comhar Creidmheasa | Credit Union |
| Earcach/earcaigh | Recruit/recruits |
| Gael Linn | Talk With Us |
| Conradh na Gaeilge | Conversations in Irish |
| Glór na nGael | Voice of the Irish |
| Raidió na Gaeltachta | Gaeltacht Radio |
| Telecom Éireann | Telecom Ireland |
| Raidió na Life | Liffey Radio |
| An Gúm | The Gum • Irish Publishers |
| Foras na Gaeilge | Irish Association |
| Bord na Gaeilge | Irish Board |
| Ceannasaí | Head |
| Coistí Forbartha | Development Committees |
| Comharchumann Turasóireachta | Tourism Association |
| Feidhmeannach/feidhmeannaigh | Official/officials |
| Glór na nGael | Voice of the Irish |
| Ionad Fiontair | Enterprise Centre |
| Ionadaí | Centres |
| Oifigeach/oifigigh pearsanra | Personnel officer/officers |
| Printíseach/printísigh | Apprentice/apprentices |
| Raidió Teilifís Éireann | Radio Television Ireland |
| Rúnaí | Secretary |
| TG4 | Irish Television 4 • TV channel |
| Coláiste Teicniúil/teicneolaíochta | Technical college |
| Ionad Pobail | Community Centre |
| Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí | PR Officer |
| Rannóg na gCeapachán | Appointments' Section |
| Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe | Galway Theatre |
| Údarás na Gaeltachta | The Gaeltacht Authority |
infoNote
You may be asked where a particular service is located. The pronunciation and spelling of these names can be tricky, so it's essential to be familiar with them to avoid surprises on the exam. Below are the most commonly referenced services and their locations.
| Service | Location | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) | Domhnach Broc | Donnybrook |
| TG4 | Baile na hAbhann, Co. na Gaillimhe | Ballynahown, Co. Galway |
| Údarás na Gaeltachta | Na Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe | Furbogh, Co. Galway |
Téarmaí a bhaineann le Postanna - Terms that relate to Jobs
| Cáilíochtaí | Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Pearsantacht thaitneamhach | Pleasant personality |
| Cairdiúil | Friendly |
| Spriocdháta | Closing date |
| Ceapachán | Appointment |
| Líofacht/líofa sa Ghaeilge | Fluent in Irish |
| Scileanna rúnaíochta | Secretarial skills |
| Taithí riaracháin | Administrative experience |
| Taithí ríomhaireachta | Computer experience |
| Iarratais | Applications |
Áiteanna - Places
A. An Rialtas agus Áiteanna Tábhachtacha - The Government and Important Places
| An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna | The Department of Education and Skills |
|---|---|
| Roinn na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán | The Department of the Gaeltacht and the Islands |
| An Roinn Iascaigh agus Foraoiseachta | The Department of Fisheries and Forestry |
| An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha | The Department of Foreign Affairs |
| An Roinn Leasa Shoisialaigh | The Department of Social Welfare |
| An Roinn Airgeadais | The Department of Finance |
| An Roinn Comhshaoil | The Department of the Environment |
| Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath | Dublin Castle |
|---|---|
| Faiche An Choláiste | College Green |
| Teach Laighean | Leinster House |
| Áras an Uachtaráin | House of the President |
| Tithe an Rialtais | Government Buildings |
| Sráid Uí Chonaill | O'Connell Street |
| Sráid Chill Dara | Kildare Street |
| Páirc an Fhionnuisce | The Phoenix Park |
| Coláiste na Tríonóide | Trinity College |
|---|---|
| Ollscoil Chathair Átha Cliath | Dublin City University |
| Coláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath | University College Dublin |
B. Contaetha - Counties
infoNote
A question about a county comes up almost every year, so be sure to learn the spellings—they're important! Counties that appear frequently are in bold - many of these have tricky spellings!
Cúige Chonnacht (Connacht)
| Liatroim | Leitrim |
|---|---|
| Maigh Eó | Mayo |
| Ros Comáin | Roscommon |
| Sligeach | Sligo |
| Gaillimh | Galway |
Cúige Laighean (Leinster)
| An Iarmhí | Westmeath |
|---|---|
| An Mhí | Meath |
| Baile Átha Cliath | Dublin |
| Ceatharlach | Carlow |
| Cill Chainnigh | Kilkenny |
| Cill Dara | Kildare |
| Cill Mhantáin | Wicklow |
| Laois | Laois |
| Loch Garman | Wexford |
| Longfort | Longford |
| Lú | Louth |
| Uíbh Fhailí | Offaly |
Cúige Uladh (Ulster)
| Ard Mhaca | Armagh |
|---|---|
| An Cabhán | Cavan |
| Doire | Derry |
| Aontroim | Antrim |
| Dún na nGall | Donegal |
| Fear Manach | Fermanagh |
| Muineachán | Monaghan |
| Tír Eoghain | Tyrone |
| An Dún | Down |
Cúige Mumhan (Munster)
| An Clár | Clare |
|---|---|
| Ciarraí | Kerry |
| Corcaigh | Cork |
| Luimneach | Limerick |
| Port Láirge | Waterford |
| Tiobraid Árann | Tipperary |
C. Tíortha - Countries
| Tíortha | Countries |
|---|---|
| An Ghearmáin | Germany |
| An Spáinn | Spain |
| Sasana | England |
| An Fhrainc | France |
| Éire | Ireland |
| An Iodáil | Italy |
| Teangacha | Languages |
|---|---|
| Gearmáinis | German |
| Spáinnis | Spanish |
| Béarla | English |
| Fraincis | French |
| Gaeilge | Irish |
| Iodáilis | Italian |
Spórt - Sport
| Réiteoir | Referee |
|---|---|
| Cluiche leath cheannais | Semi-final match |
| Bonn óir | Gold medal |
| Bonn cré-umha | Bronze medal |
| Urraíocht | Sponsorship |
| Cluiche ceannais | Final match |
| Foireann | Team |
| Bonn airgid | Silver medal |
| Duais | Prize |