Irish pops up everywhere lately – a cúpla focal on the radio, a sign in town, or the sudden urge to order your coffee as Gaeilge. But how do we actually bring the language into daily life in 2026?

In this iRadio Groupchat special, Valerie McHugh explores the rise of “GaelTok” and the new wave of creators making Gaeilge feel natural, fun, and accessible.

Laura Pakenham (Barbie na Gaeilge) chats about her accidental TikTok beginnings and how that led to her new book, History and Culture Through Language.

Plus, Gaeilge pop artist Lisa Murray (“Gaeilge Swift”) on bilingual songwriting, viral Irish covers, and her debut album. And teacher Rhys McEnroe on Gaelcords, using music (and a touch of AI) to help learners thrive.