Award winning comedian and Ireland's "queen of the offbeat" �ine Gallagher, is on a mission to prove that speaking Irish can be both accessible and hilarious.

Following her recent sell out national tour �ine is back using her quirky and deadpan style as her secret weapon as she navigates dating, mug-cake-baking, and mistake-making to create a wholly unique comedy experience. A comedy experience that is bilingual but also completely accessible and that guarantees to reignite your gr� for the language and unlock your c�pla focal.

Known as Ireland's only guerrilla Irish language enthusiast, �ine has been travelling the length and the breadth of the country with her Cup of Focals (a literal cup brimming with Irish words).

Understanding the nation's widespread fear of engaging in the Irish language, �ine mostly jumps out at people from behind my trees, hoping to surprise them and give them a focal from her cup.

However, in "FOR THE LOVE OF MILSE�IN", audiences can sit back, feel inspired and enjoy �ine's tales, like when she met our president Michael D Higgins and other similar disasters in her own journey to learn Irish.

With her deadpan, offbeat and wholly unique style, there is no doubt �ine will ignite your passion for Irish, even if you've never even heard the language before.

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