Big demand for Gaelscoil places in Roscommon - as Irish becomes 'more popular'

A Co Roscommon national school is celebrating their 25th anniversary this month.

Gaelscoil de hÍde opened in 2000 in Mote Park, with just one teacher and 17 students.

It's since moved into Roscommon Town, with 150 students now attending the school.

Principal Orla Ní Chuinneagáin says the Irish language is becoming more popular every year:

These students spoke about their love for the Irish language: