[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

Are kids interested in it though, like in general? From whom i've talked to most don't really bother with it and find it a annoyance to learn.

Not really but she just loves it which is great. Her teacher is from a Gealtacht area in Kerry so she's delighted with her. But in general I don't think kids are that bothered with it.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

Not really but she just loves it which is great. Her teacher is from a Gealtacht area in Kerry so she's delighted with her. But in general I don't think kids are that bothered with it.

It's quite big in America though i've heard. I even used to learn it at an Irish Club. It's a shame the kids aren't bothered though, I think it's one of the oldest languages in Europe or something. The Welsh have kept theirs very well.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

It's quite big in America though i've heard. I even used to learn it at an Irish Club. It's a shame the kids aren't bothered though, I think it's one of the oldest languages in Europe or something. The Welsh have kept theirs very well.

Yeah, it is a shame, I think maybe the way it's taught in school could be changed a bit. This teacher that my daughter has now was also her teacher in her first year of school and she taught them alot through Irish and gave a very good base which I think made a big difference

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

Yeah, it is a shame, I think maybe the way it's taught in school could be changed a bit. This teacher that my daughter has now was also her teacher in her first year of school and she taught them alot through Irish and gave a very good base which I think made a big difference

Indeed, hopefully they start soon or it will be too late.