| Gaeilgeoir, Irish language term for a person who speaks Irish. Definition
 A Gaeilgeoir is defined as a person who speaks the Irish lanuage, either through been raised in an Irish-speaking envoirnment (see Gaeltacht) or learning it in later life. The plural is Gaeilgeoirí.
 It is equlivant to such terms as Francophone.
 Notable Gaeilgeoirs
 * Mary McAleese, 8th President of Ireland
 * Enda Kenny, Taoiseach of Ireland
 * Moya Brennan, singer and philanthropist
 * Gráinne Seoige, tv presenter
 * Síle Seoige, radio broadcaster
 * Julie Feeney, composer
 * Dara Ó Briain, comedian
 * Des Bishop, comedian and documentary-maker
 * Rónán Ó Snodaigh, musican and poet
 * Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, poet and writer
 * Sharon Ní Bheoláin, newsreader
 * Cormac de Barra, harpist
 * Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, scholar and author
 * Siún Nic Gearailt, newsreader
 * Síle Ní Bhraonain, tv presenter
 * Louis de Paor, poet
 * Seán Bán Breathnach, radio presenter
 * Hector Ó hEochagáin, tv personality
 * Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, singer
 * Colette Níc Aodha, poet
 * Máire Uí Dhroigneáin, actress
 * Nollaig Ó Muraíle, historian
 * Dara Ó Conaola, novelist
 
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