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The Irish Language: From Forbidden Tongue to Living Revival
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Irish language (Gaeilge) — from its ancient origins in Ogham script and the Brehon law tracts, through its suppression under the Penal Laws and the National School system, to its role as a marker of identity in the Gaelic Revival and the 1916 Easter Rising. They discuss how An Gorta Mór dealt a devastating blow to native speakers, the symbolic power of the language for figures like Douglas Hyde and Padraig Pearse, and the challenges of the modern revival in the Gaeltacht and beyond. Along the way, they touch on the impact of emigration…
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