Three Irish comedians have been announced as ambassadors to promote Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, one of Ireland’s largest annual community-focused festivals. The festival, which runs from March 1st to 17th, encourages people to engage with the Irish language through humour and creativity.
Comedians Julie Jay, Michael Fry and Shane Daniel Byrne named as ambassadors for annual Irish language event
Held for the first time in 1902, Seachtain na Gaeilge now runs from March 1st to 17th. Events are organised by community groups, schools, libraries, local authorities, cultural and sporting groups, with tens of thousands participating each year. Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands
Michael Fry, who has appeared in Derry Girls, Holding and The Michael Fry Show on BBC Sounds, said he saw it as “a really good opportunity” to keep up his Irish. Julie Jay believes the success of Belfast group Kneecap is helping to transform attitudes towards the language. Comedian, writer and actor Shane Daniel Byrne also cited the “Kneecap effect” when discussing increased interest in the language.
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