Photograph: Chris MaddaloniInterest in learning the Irish language is highest among adults aged under 35 and women, a new survey shows. The Public Attitudes Towards the Irish language and the Gaeltacht survey, conducted by Amárach Research, polled a national sample of 1,000 adults and a “booster sample” of 79 people living in Gaeltacht areas. The survey was conducted on behalf of Gaeltacht agency Údarás na Gaeltachta and third-level Irish language institution Gaelchultúr. Overall, 68 per cent of adults in the national sample and 74 per cent of adults in the Gaeltacht sample said they wanted to improve their Irish language skills. [ New youth-focused Irish language radio service considered by GovernmentOpens in new window ]Support for greater use of Irish in these settings was greatest among the younger age cohort and among women.

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 08:46 UTC