Throughout the centuries, Gaels and Gaelic-speakers have been known by a number of names. The most consistent of these have been Gael, See more

Origin legends
In their own national epic contained within medieval works such as the Lebor Gabála Érenn, the Gaels trace the origin of their people to an … See more

• Foras na Gaeilge – Irish agency promoting the language
• Bòrd na Gàidhlig – Scottish agency promoting the language
• Culture Vannin – Manx agency promoting the language See more

Kinship groups
In traditional Gaelic society, a patrilineal kinship group is referred to as a clann or, in Ireland, a fine. Both in technical use signify a dynastic … See more

Gaelic society was traditionally made up of kin groups known as clans, each with its own territory and headed by a male chieftain. Succession to the chieftainship or kingship was through See more