Prism Linguistics handles Irish, or Gaeilge, translation for certificates and records issued in the language, and Irish interpreting where a speaker chooses to give evidence or attend in Irish, right across Canada. Ireland is officially bilingual and issues records in Irish or in English, so we confirm which form a document takes before quoting.
Spoken Irish is arranged when someone elects to give evidence or attend in Irish, and the client's language preference and the requirements of the session are settled with us in advance so the right Irish interpreter is booked. The three principal dialects, Ulster, Connacht and Munster, part company on pronunciation and some vocabulary, and we record which one a speaker uses.
Where an interpreter is requested we cover immigration interviews, Canadian court or tribunal sittings, and appointments, on site in a major centre or by telephone and video, with availability confirmed when you book.
Common settings include legal and court interpreting, medical and hospital interpreting, IRCC and Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) interviews, and police and enforcement work. See all on-site interpreting options or start a free quote.
A Celtic language set in the Latin alphabet, Irish marks vowel length with the síneadh fada. Civil records may be issued in Irish or English, and Irish-language translation covers a record in Irish, such as an Irish-form birth, marriage or death certificate, or a certificate from a Gaelscoil or Gaeltacht school.
We turn these into English, retaining a name in both its Irish and anglicised forms where both appear, and reporting the issuing office exactly as printed. The work comes from a certified translator or carries a sworn affidavit of accuracy before a commissioner of oaths, and Ireland's Hague apostille is translated where attached. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution.
For documents rather than spoken interpreting, see certified Irish translation, our full Irish translation services, or general document translation. Every translation moves through our TEP workflow — translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists — with free revisions.
An interpreter attends in person for hearings, medical appointments and meetings. On-site interpreting
Same-day, often within minutes, for calls, intake and urgent situations. Phone interpreting
Telehealth, remote hearings and sign language, anywhere in Canada. Video interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting for events and multilingual meetings. Conference interpreting
Legal consultations, settlement services and private appointments. Private interpreting
ASL and LSQ interpreting for accessible appointments and events. Sign language
We arrange Irish interpreters in cities across every province and territory — on site in the major centres and by telephone or video everywhere else:
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Irish - also called Irish Gaelic or Gaeilge - is the first official language of Ireland, though English is the dominant everyday language. Around 1.8 million people claim some Irish ability, with roughly 70,000 daily speakers concentrated in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) regions on the west coast. Our Irish translation work is mostly cultural and genealogical - Irish-language birth, marriage, and church records for descendants applying for Irish citizenship by descent, plus the occasional Gaeltacht-area document or cultural-association paperwork.
Most likely not. Ireland issues many records in English, so Irish-language translation applies only to a document genuinely issued in Irish. Send a scan and we will give you a straight answer.
Yes, when one is requested. Ulster, Connacht and Munster Irish differ in sound and vocabulary, and we note which the speaker uses.
Yes. We provide a certified translation or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths, with any attached apostille translated too, and acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution.
Tell us the language, the setting and the date through our quote form or by phone. We return a written quote with the exact price and turnaround, usually within 60 minutes during business hours, before you commit.
Tell us the setting, the city and the date, and we will confirm a qualified Irish interpreter and a firm price.