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Why do people in Ireland speak so few languages?

While enthusiasm for learning and speaking more than one language is growing, why do people in Ir...

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06.55 30 Jul 2026


Why do people in Ireland speak so few languages?


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06.55 30 Jul 2026


While enthusiasm for learning and speaking more than one language is growing, why do people in Ireland speak so few of them? 

Anton was joined by Dr Paul Gillespie, research fellow with the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD and former foreign policy editor with The Irish Times and Columnist to discuss this more.


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