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100 years of compulsory Irish - did it work?

Today marks 100 years since Irish was made compulsory in our schools. This has often come with cr...

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15.56 3 Jul 2024


100 years of compulsory Irish - did it work?


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Today marks 100 years since Irish was made compulsory in our schools.

This has often come with criticism – but should we encourage young people to speak more Irish?

Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Hazel De Nortúin, Founder of Cafe Glic in Ballyfermot, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Reporter for Live 95 and Diarmuid Lyng, Owner of Wild Irish Retreats.


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