Including my new mug which says "Cad é an scéal?", meaning "What's the story?" in Gaelic.
Irish language mugs, mats, tea-towels etc. have become very popular recently. It might be a reaction to a sense of cultural homogenization. I have an American friend who has lived in Ireland since 2004 and he says that, in his perception, the Irish language is much more of a presence now than when he arrived. I was very surprised to hear this, but he has no skin in the game, so he might be right. (Incidentally, the same American friend was devastated when Ireland failed to qualify for the soccer World Cup recently.)
Of course, this is all purely ceremonial Irish, but that's a lot better than nothing in my view. Anything that gives a flavour.
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