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Irish Language Revival Thrives Among Youth in Elections

11/4/2025

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The Irish language is reviving among younger generations, driven by cultural influences from CMAT and Kneecap.
The University of Limerick's Irish-speaking society, Cumann Gaelach, promotes informal usage through social events.
In the recent presidential election, Gaeltacht areas in Kerry backed Catherine Connolly, with over 70% voting for her due to her language commitments.
Local councillor Robert Brosnan emphasized trust and community engagement in her campaign.

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Story summary

The Irish language is reviving among younger generations, driven by cultural influences from CMAT and Kneecap.
The University of Limerick's Irish-speaking society, Cumann Gaelach, promotes informal usage through social events.
In the recent presidential election, Gaeltacht areas in Kerry backed Catherine Connolly, with over 70% voting for her due to her language commitments.
Local councillor Robert Brosnan emphasized trust and community engagement in her campaign.