Fir Fáinne: Episode 1 of 2

Fir Fáinne: Episode 1 of 2

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Details

Location

Belfast

Year

2019

Date

Length

28min 20sec

Audio

sound

Format

Digital

colour

Source

Paper Owl Films

Courtesy

BBC NI, Irish Language Broadcast Fund, Paper Owl Films

Rights Holder

Paper Owl Films

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Description

Paddy Barnes was used to success in the boxing ring, but in 2018 he set his sights on a silver ring. Barnes' ambition was to learn Gaelic and pass the exam to earn his Fáinne Airgid.

This series follows Paddy on his journey to learn the Irish language. He reflects on learning the language and the support he receives from his friends, teachers and peers.

Have a watch and see how Paddy progresses in episode one of Fir Fáinne! 

Credits

This series was made through a collaboration between Paper Owl Films, BBC and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund.

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