Irish actor Barry Keoghan has sparked controversy among his fans in Ireland for using the term 'Gaelic' instead of 'Irish' when referring to the Irish language. While promoting his new film 'Bring Them Down,' Keoghan praised co-star Christopher Abbott's dedication to learning the Irish accent and dialect, mentioning that Abbott 'speaks Irish, yeah, he speaks Gaelic.' This statement ignited criticism on social media, with many accusing Keoghan of using an inaccurate term for Ireland's native language.
Barry Keoghan has come in for criticism from his Irish fans for using "offensive" terminology when describing the Irish language. The Saltburn actor hit the red carpet this week to promote his new thriller film Bring Them Down at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Speaking to reporters at the premiere, Keoghan, who recently joined the cast of the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, said: "He was brilliant. He sounds more Irish than I do! I'm losing it , I'm fighting to keep it. A fourth penned: "Gaelic? Damn, Hollywood has gotten to him". Others were quick to defend the use of Gaelic when referring to the Irish language. One user protested: "Common practice to call it Gaelic from the Ulster dialect."
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