September 26, 2026

Advocates say presidency could be ‘transformative moment’ for Ireland after Gaelic’s cultural breakthroughs

The Irish language has scored cultural breakthroughs with the film The Quiet Girl and the controversial rap trio Kneecap and is now about to acquire a new talisman: Catherine Connolly.

When the independent leftwing politician is inaugurated as Ireland’s president on Tuesday, she will carry hopes of a transformational Gaelic revival.

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