Dublin School’s Irish Language Shift

Dublin’s Synge Street CBS is set to become Ireland’s first full Irish-language school — but with just two students signing up for the new program, the ambitious plan is already facing a quiet crisis. Despite a 2024 announcement that sparked backlash over lack of consultation, the school’s 250 existing pupils will keep learning in English while the Irish section gets built over summer. One parent anonymously joked they’re relieved not to have to practice Irish with themselves — and noted the new class will boast the country’s best pupil-teacher ratio. Concerns over capacity led to calls for a €37 million building purchase, but the school’s patron, Edmund Rice Schools Trust, stands by the transition — even pointing out that a summer Irish-language camp for kids is already over-subscribed. The Department of Education remains silent. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e658a643079de4f