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Learning Irish

Gaeilge

By Christopher BeardPublished 6 months ago • 1 min read
Learning Irish
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The letters didn't make sense

No words sounded like they were meant

Couldn't comprehend what anyone said

They repeated it again

Couldn't tell what was said when

They told me a fact

Not everyone's name was Pat

Told me about the craic

Right where I sat

Then realised I was in the Gaeltacht

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    Written by Christopher Beard