What is Ireland like?

Is Gaeilge a dead language like Latin? What language do they speak in Ireland?

• I'm sorry if this seems like a stupid question, but I really have no idea. For my Sweet Sixteen, instead of having a big party, my family, one or two friends, and I are going to Ireland. I'm really excited to go and I think we're going to Dublin and I thought they spoke English. But as I'm searching through google I keep reading that they speak Gaelige in Ireland. I thought Gaeilge was a dead language? Do they speak English or Gaelige in Ireland? Please and thanks. :) P.S. My mom keeps complaining that when we go the weather will be bad there because it rains there often. And she says it's extremely cold in Ireland and that we should go there during the summer but my birthday's in December. Does summer in Ireland arrive around the same time summer arrives here in the US with the earth's tilt and everything? And is it a better time to visit Ireland during the winter or summer? :3 Thanks again!

• Answer:

  Irish people speak English. The Irish language, or Irish Gaelic is spoken by people still, mostly as a second language though. You'll be able to communicate fine while in Ireland, as almost everyone speaks English as their main language. Winter in Ireland is relatively mild compared to the northern US states, but more harsh than many southern US states, so it depends where in the US you live. Any time would be wonderful to visit though, and I'm sure you'll have a great time.