Irish Contradictions
Do we treat Irish as a luxurious overcoat, worn on special occasions, but not very practical for everyday use?
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Discussion about Ireland, the Irish language, its history, people and culture.
An Cailín Ciúin: The History-Making Irish Film
Previously, the conventional wisdom was that producing an Irish-language film was a fool’s errand if you were a serious filmmaker. That was, until Colm Bairéad…
What is Ogham and How Was it Used in Ireland?
It was inevitable that as languages evolved in early human settlement, communities would eventually came to the conclusion that it would be useful to record…
6 Reasons Why The Irish Language Declined
From English conquest to An Gorta Mór, here are 6 reasons for the decline of the Irish language, and how you can play a part in its revival.