The Story Behind The Song: The Irish language protest of ‘In ár gCroíthe go deo’ by Fontaines DC

When Irish language protest music is mentioned today, the first artist that comes to mind is undoubtedly Kneecap, which is no surprise, as the balaclavaed Belfast rap trio have made headlines for their outspoken personalities and unique use of the language. But Fontaines DC take a quieter, more melancholic approach to this in Skinty Fia’s opening track ‘In ár gCroíthe go deo’.

Leonor AlcaçarenhoThe Story Behind The Song: The Irish language protest of ‘In ár gCroíthe go deo’ by Fontaines DC