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Irish

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Irish language. Irish is an official and working language of the EU.

Irish — the Irish language. Irish is an official and working language of the EU. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: Irish Gaelic, competent in Irish, Gaelic, ability to comprehend spoken and written Irish and to speak and write in Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What is Irish?

The Irish language. Irish is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is Irish?

ESCO classifies Irish under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Irish between industries?

ESCO tags Irish as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Irish the same as Irish Gaelic?

Yes — Irish is also known as Irish Gaelic, competent in Irish, Gaelic, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Irish and to speak and write in Irish. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Irish?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Irish and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.