Who are the Irish?

The fist step for the modern Gaels is the revival of our language. There's a reason the English were so adamant about eradicating the Irish and Welsh languages going so far as to beat children in school for speaking there own language. Language is part of the very foundation of a culture. The fact is they beat the pride out of us, the pride for our own language and now Ireland and the descendants of the Gael have a complicated relationship with our language and there is even a debate in Ireland as to weather the language is even worth reviving but thankfully that seems to have shifted in favor of Gaeilge in recent years more young people have taken interest and the internet is breathing new life into the language but its up to us to save it. There is no Gaelic culture without Gaeilge.

This is a legitimately great documentary. As an Irish person, and Irish speaker, i usually groan when i see Irish "history" vids. But this is actually terrific, i cant imagine the time it took. Cheers for takng the effort, and not doing the usual "ah faith and begora, leprechaun and potato!"

My maternal grandmother came to America through Ellis Island, from County Clare, Ireland. She instilled in me, a very deep love and appreciation of my people. God bless

Poor Irish, the persecution they suffered. It’s actually a heartbreaking history, especially after the English arrived. To know who you are is to know your roots. Ireland is so beautiful with friendly people. What a fascinating history, but also quite heartbreaking.

In 2010 we took lakota and anishinabe students to ireland and stayed at the glendalough hostel. Many of our lakota people have irish last names. Kelly, wright, moran,and trimble to name a few. Many spiritual similarities. Among our super hosts were eugene o''halloran and rosie o'connor. We ❤️ Ireland! Thank you for your hospitality 👍 hope to see ireland again!!

Unreal documentary, where are you from? As an Irish man with a decent grasp of our history, everything in this video was spot on and obviously very well researched. This should be shown to all Irish kids in our school system. Well done, unreal doc 👏

Ireland for the the Irish

You are absolutely right about the modern government not caring about the Irish or any ethnic Eiuropean group. They are the worst, most dangerous of all threats the Irish have ever faced.

My parents were Scottish and I was born in England in 56 when they first came here then we went back until 1963. The accent I had was very much unappreciated by the mentally sick “teachers” and I was forced into many fights by the ignorance of narcissistic haters of anything different. I am 66 now and have a real problem with authoritarianism of the kind that seeks to shape me. I never bend or bow to anyone.

my friend this video is a delicious morsel of knowledge. everything about it from the way you speak to the level of detail is just so satisfying. please keep doing what your doing. with people actively trying to rewrite history we desperately need people like you.

Ireland is one country I cannot wait to visit, iv always loved watching documentaries that showcase the beautiful landscapes. Iv worked with many Irish men and they are absolute gentlemen. Hard working buggers to.

Thank you for this fascinating delve into our origins and your attention to the correct pronunciation of the language itself.

Thank you for your videos! I’m taking a class on Irish folklore and mythology and I got to go to Ireland a couple of months ago. You’re videos help reinforce what I’m learning and I’ve learned so much from them. Keep up the great work!

This was a masterpiece, Kevin. It is beautifully done. Well done, sir. This one got me pretty choked up at the end.

The Irish are the people we all need to be. Music, drink, family, the craic and being friendly to strangers no matter colour' creed or religion.

That was fascinating I myself being English is shocked about how history reveals such horrors great reporting 👍

Man! This contradicts most of the popular myths I was told about the Irish and the Vikings. I am so glad I stumbled across this content creator.

This was a beautiful and thorough presentation!💜 THANK YOU!!!! In all my life have been curious as to how the Irish came to be in Ireland. Again, thank you!

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Thank you for this! My family were fishermen who moved from Ireland to Newfoundland. I want to learn more