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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