Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal

What happens when a language is lost? And what can be gained when we reclaim our language?

Host, Derek Hollingsworth, looks at the effect of colonialism on the Irish psyche and the fall and rise in attitudes towards the language.

Episodes include deep dives and guest interviews covering colonial processes, language reclamation and the rising wave of Irish culture that is lifting the language in recent years.

Topics include the modern cultural revival, personal stories, Irish placenames, Irish culture, history and heritage.

Bígí linn - join us as we explore some of the stories behind the fall and rise of the Irish language - Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal.

Thanks to everyone who assisted with the podcast.

I want to give special thanks to Finghin Mac Cártaigh of Ceist na Teangan/The Language Question podcast for inspiration and information, Kevin Regan of The Left Wing Back podcast for the encouragement and technical advice, artist Aileen Crossley for the logo, creative Ian 'Ziggy' Nolan for the trailer music, buíochas le Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh as an tacaíocht agus A, B agus A i gcónaí.

Also huge thanks to my fantastic guests!

Buíochas libhse uilig!