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Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal

Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal

By: Derek Hollingsworth
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Summary
 Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal explores the Irish language through the lens of culture, psychology, identity and personal experience. Host Derek Hollingsworth uncovers the stories behind Ireland's placenames, colonisation, the Irish cultural revival, language revitalisation and what Irish means today. Through conversations, storytelling and research, the podcast examines how language shapes our understanding of ourselves and our past. Whether you're a fluent speaker, a learner or simply curious about Irish culture, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on the Irish language.Derek Hollingsworth Social Sciences
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  • Trailer - Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal

    Trailer - Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal
    25 Oct 2026

    What happens when a language is lost? And what can be gained when we reclaim our language?

    Host, Derek Hollingsworth, looks at the effect of colonialism on the Irish psyche and the fall and rise in attitudes towards the language.

    Episodes include deep dives and guest interviews covering colonial processes, language reclamation and the rising wave of Irish culture that is lifting the language in recent years.

    Topics include the modern cultural revival, personal stories, Irish placenames, Irish culture, history and heritage.

    Bígí linn - join us as we explore some of the stories behind the fall and rise of the Irish language - Irish Language Matters: Decolonising the Focal.


    Thanks to everyone who assisted with the podcast.

    I want to give special thanks to Finghin Mac Cártaigh of Ceist na Teangan/The Language Question podcast for inspiration and information, Kevin Regan of The Left Wing Back podcast for the encouragement and technical advice, artist Aileen Crossley for the logo, creative Ian 'Ziggy' Nolan for the trailer music, buíochas le Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh as an tacaíocht agus A, B agus A i gcónaí.

    Also huge thanks to my fantastic guests!

    Buíochas libhse uilig!
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