resettled farming families were
from Gaeltacht areas of
Connemara, Mayo and Kerry.
They brought with them, of
course, their native Irish
Language and their great love
of Irish music, culture and
tradition.
Rath Cairn (Rathcairn) and
Baile Ghib (Gibbstown) in the
royal and ancient county of
Meath, a resettled Gaeltacht
the language and a way of life
of the Gaeltacht. They passed
this love of language and
lifestyle down to their children
and grandchildren who, today,
are part of the vibrant
community that makes up this
distincitive Gaeltacht area.