I am always at a loss for words when tasked with describing how great of a miracle Manchán was to Ireland in every way. One of our greatest poets and a true translator of the land. A Druid in every way. 

I feel obligated to say Manchán is…

Am gaeth i m-muir
the wind on the sea

Am tond trethan 
the ocean wave

Am fuaim mara 
the roar of the sea

Am dam secht ndirend 
the stag of seven tines …

The beating, bleeding heart of Ireland lies in Gaeilge. When our language was taken from us, we lost our history, our stories and our spirituality, but we never lost our fight. Ireland, with its harsh winds, wild sea and relentless rain, would never give in. It is because of people like Liam Óg "Mo Chara" Ó Hannaidh, Naoise "Móglaí Bap" Ó Cairealláin and JJ "DJ Próvaí" Ó Dochartaigh that our heart keeps beating. 

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Watching the teen apocalypse trilogy in the Academy Museum on a big screen, in high quality and fantastic sound, with Gregg Araki, the cast, Gus Van Sant and John Waters all a month after moving to LA felt extremely personable and grand.
Seeing each movie become more authentic, unapologetic, absurd, and the credits becoming longer and longer. I cried both nights, not necessarily from the movies, but from the culture and experience I was soaking in. It’s something I’ve been…