Joining me as a guest on this episode is musician, writer and publisher Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin who discusses his passion for the Irish language, its history, and his creative work in promoting it. He shares his journey from teaching to screenwriting, TV presenting, and establishing a publishing house that translates books into Irish. Tadhg highlights the growth of Irish immersion schools and the mainstream shift in Irish language consumption. He also shares his experience writing his award-winning novel, Madame Lazar, and the themes it explores, such as memory, identity, and religious belief. Further into the episode, we delve into the importance of folklore and oral tradition in Irish culture, Tadhg's connection to Irish poet Raftery, and the power of beliefs. Tadhg acknowledges the challenges facing the Irish language but remains optimistic about its future.