Nicholas Wolf
Associate Director for Research and Publishing Initiatives at Glucksman Ireland House, NYU's center for Irish and Irish American studies, speaking about the history and revival of the Irish language.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 13min
Irish Language Loss And Restoration
Nicholas Wolf, Associate Director for Research and Publishing Initiatives at Glucksman Ireland House, NYU, gives a concise mini bio and context. He discusses how few daily native speakers remain and why the language is called Irish not Gaelic. Conversation covers colonial causes of decline, diaspora revival efforts, school and media-driven resurgence, and growing visibility in films and music.
