The hooded crow
There are over 10,000 people living in Ireland who speak the Irish language. This includes over 3,600 native Irish speakers in County Cork. Over 6,300 students study the language in County Cork. In addition to the native speakers, there are over 2 million learners of Irish around the world. The Irish language is spoken by about 30% of the population of Ireland. However, it is spoken by almost half of the population of County Cork. In 2016, the government announced plans to introduce legislation to make Gaelic the second official language of the state.Skelligs are among the most famous archaeological sites in Ireland. They are located off the southwest coast of Ireland, near the town of Ardmore. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Skellig Islands consist of three main islands and several smaller ones. Two of the larger islands are named Great Skellig and Little Skellig. The third island is called Mizen Head. There are no roads leading to the Skelligs; visitors must take boat trips to reach the islands.