A Swift Pure Cry

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In A Swift Pure Cry Father Rose says to Shell, "I used to get bored in school, especially in triple Irish." Can anyone explain what "triple Irish" is?
Brian McMillan I imagine it refers to a triple class in Irish. In the Republic most students learn Irish or Gaelic at school. Triple Irish is three lessons in Irish …moreI imagine it refers to a triple class in Irish. In the Republic most students learn Irish or Gaelic at school. Triple Irish is three lessons in Irish in a row. (less)
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