The article explores the success of Ireland's leading bilingual podcast hosted by Louise Cantillon, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, and Síomha Ní Ruairch, who engage in lively conversations about friendship, cultural issues like Kneecap, and the need for a more inclusive syllabus. Their dynamic use of the Irish language serves not only as a communication tool but also reflects their commitment to preserving and promoting rural culture and identity. The piece also highlights how the podcast connects with listeners by making the Irish language accessible and relevant to contemporary discussions.
Upon first meeting Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, it becomes clear that I need to focus. It's not that I expected to sit back, relax, and coast through our conversation, but I hadn't anticipated just how much Gaeilge would weave its way into their everyday speech.
After only a few minutes, I find myself tuning back to my school days, where learning Irish was part of the morning routine.
Instead of sitting in a classroom, I'm in a cafe, meeting the pair for breakfast and scrambling to recall my tenses.
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