GaelMaxxing

Ar chuala sibh? Gaeilge is cool now! But ’twas far from oversized Claddagh earrings and limited edition Bohs jerseys that Síomha was reared. Bhí a teach lán le Gaeilge agus seisiúin fidil laethúil. Not exactly a recipe for teenage popularity in Celtic Tiger Dublin.

Now everyone is GaelMaxxing, but Síomha’s post-colonial shame is greater than Queen Medb’s cow fetish. An raibh ortsa riamh “please speak English” a iarraidh ar do mháthair sa Dundrum Shopping Centre? Náireach! 

Award-nominated comedian Síomha Hennessy is back with her first bilingual (Gaeilge-Béarla) comedy hour. Directed by Louisa Ní Éideáin and produced by Kevin Johnston. 

Image Credit: Fiadh Melina & Kate Glynn