Dúchas in the Diaspora: How Irish Connected Me with Family and Identity
Growing up in a proud Irish family in Canada, I never imagined I would one day learn the language my ancestors lost. Through local classes, online lea…
Aerach agus Gaelach: Queerness and LGBT+ Identity in Irish-Language Literature
For many people, Irish-language literature conjures images of rural Gaeltacht life, traditional values and Catholic conservatism. However, a growing a…
Kneecap – Fenian Album Review: Rap Trio From Belfast Deliver Their Best Record Yet
Put all the rage-bait headlines aside and what you’re left with is a solid, progressive and fearless album. Those who persist in writing them off as…
What is Bealtaine? The Celtic Summer Festival Examined
Everyone welcomes the start of summer. With longer days, better weather, and being able to put the cattle out to pasture, the Celts knew it…
Frantz Fanon: Language and the Ongoing Struggle for Cultural Liberation
Ireland lived this reality for centuries. Irish was squeezed out of schools, work, and public life. Speaking English became “the proper way” to su…
Clannad: A Legacy of Music, Language and Culture
Clannad, the pioneering, Grammy award-winning Irish band formed in the early 1970s, holds a unique place in both musical and cultural history. Renowne…
Turas Gaeilge: Finding Irish Through Community and Connection.
Read about Sarah Town's journey learning Irish, from connecting with her heritage to gaining a language certification with the online Irish community.
An Ghluaiseacht: Irish language activism in the Gaeltacht
This article examines how the Irish language movement evolved from cultural revival to political activism, reshaping ideas of citizenship, power, and …