Hello, I am back with more information about The Irish Language.

Writing began in the fifth century with the Latin alphabet. Before that the Irish language had its own design of writing that is Ogham writing. The Historians had found it very difficult to find a specific date for Ogham. The Historians had an estimate of 400 to 700 AD. Evidence was found that the Celts had used Ogham in Ireland. It consisted of a coded set of strokes that was read from bottom up. Usually it was carved into standing stones that were called Gallans. Most Historians believed that Gallans got there name from chieftains or warriors inscribed on them. To this there are still many Gallans standing in Ireland.

I hope that you enjoyed reading about Ogham Writing.

~ by Layla(6th)