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Brendan Smith on Gaeilge, community and finding the facts

Brendan Smith on Gaeilge, community and finding the facts

Brendan Smith spoke about the importance of Gaeilge, community cooperation, learning and finding facts. He expressed a commitment to uncovering the truth and to working with people to solve problems.

Language and Gaeilge


He opened portions of the speech in Irish and referenced both Gaeilge and Gaelge, reflecting on language learning and its place in community life. He spoke of opportunities and challenges around learning and using the language.

Finding facts and problem-solving


He stated that he will always seek out the facts about the truth and that he will be with people to resolve issues. The remarks emphasise investigation, support and practical problem-solving as priorities.

Community cooperation and skills


He encouraged working together and sharing abilities, highlighting human skills and collective effort. He referenced people working to achieve success in the Gaelge and the value of cooperation in those efforts.

Brendan Smith — still from speech: Brendan Smith on Gaeilge, community and finding the facts (02.03.2021)

Delivery and tone


The speech alternated between Irish and English and included personal, reflective and at times fragmented passages. Overall the delivery is resolute and supportive, focused on action, learning and community solidarity.

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Transcript
Goorra maith agat a caheirlig, agus againa eusla leis an caheirloch agus leis an ebaltse aelagh, bewaathlam fáce mórch o ar roith an sythin nhu. Ni mórch doam ar al gud digam an tawacht a vannan leis ar ddiangga duachis se laatá niúh an. Iz cwíj i dár goltuwar, dár náiracht agus ar náig ar faenau ullacht. Where they were she was so good, And we gave a thought around a son. I'll always find out facts about the truth. And I'll always find out, I'll be with them to solve, and you will. I don't want to work together And be amazing to share their abilities. But there are ways of learning to Canada. But in the past, the new ones have been a bit of a great job in the human and human skills to win three games in the Gaelge. But I think that we have a chance to have a chance to have a chance, and that's not a chance to have a chance in the Gaelge. vaing weacht an obaar a ngay na ceilàn o' gaeilge, i'rris sáct an o' gaeilge ac môar môr ar fudd an hile, gath hile n, ar fudd na ceire. Fracien gyní ten ce static o giach gen obaar gahn o' gaeilge ar fudd na ceire.