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'Now, it's cool to speak Irish' - Being a Gaeilgoir in Ireland

For years, discussions around the Irish language have been met with an attitude of resentment and distain. The discourse about our native tongue is often reduced down to a conversation about the curriculum. The cultural significance of Irish can be...

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13.40 13 Sep 2022


'Now, it's cool to speak Irish' - Being a Gaeilgoir in Ireland


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13.40 13 Sep 2022


For years, discussions around the Irish language have been met with an attitude of resentment and distain. The discourse about our native tongue is often reduced down to a conversation about the curriculum.

The cultural significance of Irish can be lost in what ends up being a roaring match about the Leaving Cert. Sean was joined by Breanndán Begley, Irish Musician and Native Irish Speaker to discuss...


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