History of Irish
The Irish language is seeing an increase in popularity in Ireland and across the globe, boosted by acclaimed Irish-language films such as Kneecap.
The Irish language is seeing an increase in popularity in Ireland and across the globe, boosted by acclaimed Irish-language films such as An Cailín Ciúin and Kneecap. Yet the story of how the Irish language declined is not well understood. This short, stylised documentary takes us on a journey through Irish history, exploring the factors that drove the language’s decline in the 19th century and how that history still influences the present day.
