“Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”: Young people are at the heart of the current revival of the Irish language. You’ll see this reflected across college campuses, where Irish language societies are among the most popular and active groups. Education's disconnect from gaeilgeBut this wider cultural resurgence is at vast odds with what’s happening at second level, where record numbers of students are exempt from studying Irish. In the week prior to this, the Department of Education had unveiled its strategy to strengthen the teaching, learning, and use of Irish language in schools. Pic: Marc O'SullivanIt’s good to see they are going to be allocating more supports for the teaching of Irish in English-medium schools.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 02:34 UTC