James Kavanagh, the co-presenter of Virgin Media One’s latest show ‘Grá ar an Trá,’ has expressed his renewed fondness for the Irish language. The series follows the journeys of 10 individuals as they search for love through the medium of Irish, with the ultimate goal of being crowned the ‘Couple with the most Focail’ and winning a €10,000 prize.
Kavanagh serves as the Fear an Tí (host) of ‘Grá ar an Trá,’ alongside his fellow presenters Gráinne Seoige and Síomha Ní Ruairc, both fluent speakers of Irish.
Reflecting on his own relationship with the language, Kavanagh admits that he did not excel academically in Irish during his school years. However, working on the show with Seoige and Ní Ruairc reignited his passion for the language. Hearing them converse sparked memories of the Irish he had forgotten, prompting a renewed interest in exploring the language further.
Kavanagh praises the immersive approach to learning Irish, emphasizing its effectiveness for those who have yet to tap into their love of the language. He suggests that the traditional method of teaching Irish in schools can sometimes feel oppressive, deterring learners. Instead, he finds joy in simply listening to people casually speak Irish, experiencing the satisfaction of understanding a significant portion of their conversations.
However, Kavanagh acknowledges that the perception of Irish as a exclusive language can discourage less confident speakers. He mentions a sense of “snobbery” from fluent speakers as a potential hindrance. In contrast, the show’s Gaeltacht house of singletons welcomes mistakes and encourages growth, demonstrating the enjoyable side of using Irish.
Kavanagh eagerly accepted the opportunity to co-host the show, expressing his admiration for reality TV and Irish individuals’ natural ability to thrive in the genre. Despite initially harboring doubts about the authenticity of love on reality TV shows, Kavanagh was proven wrong by the drama and emotional connections that unfolded during filming.
The show, shot over a period of two weeks, surprised Kavanagh with the emergence of genuine connections and numerous kisses. He advises the contestants to stay true to themselves and make the most of the attention they will undoubtedly receive as a result of their appearance on the show.
‘Grá ar an Trá,’ an exciting Irish dating show, co-hosted by James Kavanagh, premieres tonight on Virgin Media One at 9pm.
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