EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 5 MIN
Irish is Having a Moment - But Could You Speak it for 24 Hours? - 12/11/2025
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This week more than 20,000 students from over 200 schools across Ireland took part in #Gaeilge24, a national challenge that encourages young people to speak only Irish for 24 hours - at home, at school, in shops, at sports clubs, and with friends.Now in its thirteenth year, Gaeilge24 continues to grow as one of the most dynamic school events in the country, inspiring students to bring the Irish language beyond the classroom and into their daily lives.This year’s theme is ‘The Future of the Irish Language’, encouraged young people to think about how they can help keep the language alive in their own communities and in their futures.Aodhán Ó Deá, Gaeilge24 Manager, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week more than 20,000 students from over 200 schools across Ireland took part in #Gaeilge24, a national challenge that encourages young people to speak only Irish for 24 hours - at home, at school, in shops, at sports clubs, and with friends.Now in its thirteenth year, Gaeilge24 continues to grow as one of the most dynamic school events in the country, inspiring students to bring the Irish language beyond the classroom and into their daily lives.This year’s theme is ‘The Future of the Irish Language’, encouraged young people to think about how they can help keep the language alive in their own communities and in their futures.Aodhán Ó Deá, Gaeilge24 Manager, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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