The Counties of Ulster in Irish

The province of Ulster derives its name from the Ulaidh, a group of tribes that dwelt in the northern regions of Ireland long ago.

The Irish for the province of Ulster is “Cúige Uladh”. 

Tá 9 gcontae i gCúige Uladh – there are 9 counties in Ulster, as follows:

Co. Antrim – Contae Aontroma
Co. Armagh – Contae Ard Mhacha
Co. Cavan – Contae an Chabháin
Co. Derry – Contae Dhoire
Co. Donegal – Contae Dhún na nGall
Co. Down – Contae an Dúin
Co. Fermanagh – Contae Fhear Manach
Co. Monaghan – Contae Mhuineacháin
Co. Tyrone – Contae Thír Eoghain

Play this video again, practice repeating the names, and then check out our other videos on the provinces of Ireland.