Young people want to speak Irish — educators need a new approach to help them learn

DCU Sealbhú's consultation with students, parents, and teachers is timely given the upsurge of interest in Gaeilge evident in popular culture

From interactions as gaeilge between Siobhán McSweeney and participants in 'The Traitors Ireland' to CMAT's Irish language lyrics, it's clear that the appeal of the language is growing. Picture: RTÉ

We have arrived at a point in time where the Irish language is thriving and its appeal is growing among younger generations. 

You only have to consider the response to the cúpla focal spoken by participants and presenter Siobhán McSweeney in RTÉ’s 'The Traitors Ireland' earlier this year or the focus on spoken Irish skills among the recent presidential election debates to witness just how much the language is thriving. There has been a notable growth in podcasts through Irish, and Irish-language artists in music are reaching new heights.