Give us a choice of two Irish subjects

I AM writing to you to express my opinion on the way I feel Irish should be taught in schools.

A recent report has suggested that the teaching of Irish in the education system be split into two different subjects — Irish language and Irish literature. What a brilliant idea.

The language itself can be a fun and interesting subject to do. This interest is dampened by the fact that students have to learn ancient stories and poems, in Irish, to pass their exams. This burden makes the subject unenjoyable and stressful, which puts many students off liking the subject.