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With the rise of social media in the last twenty years, it can be difficult for young adults to get a break from the pressures of growing up. According to the Growing Up in Ireland longitudinal survey, 19% of thirteen-year-olds said they never read and that figure rose to 53% at seventeen years old. The statistics look grim, but that doesn’t mean we can’t turn the tide.
While we in the Irish language community speak the language year-round, this festival is a great opportunity to celebrate the amazing feats our community has achieved. And in terms of literature for children, there is a wider range of books in Irish than ever before.
‘Discover your favourite story’ during Seachtain na Gaeilge with Treoirleabhar Léitheoireachta 2025 by Children’s Books Ireland. Choose from 100 great reads as Gaeilge for children and young people.