The Irish language is a group of related languages and dialects that are native to the island of Ireland. It is composed of three distinct languages: CELTIC, ERSE, and GAELIC. CELTIC is an Indo-European language that is spoken in parts of Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. ERSE is the Goidelic language of the Gaels, which is spoken in Ireland and Scotland. GAELIC is the language of the Gaels, which is spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. All three languages are closely related and share many features.