Paul Mescal wows fans with fluent Irish interview on Baftas red carpet
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Mescal has been praised for raising awareness of the Irish language at the Baftas red carpet. Following the night’s events, a clip of Mescal’s interview has been making the rounds on social media, with many fans praising the 27-year-old Irish actor for speaking the language “without fear”. “I know last night was a big Irish night at the BAFTAs for Banshees,” a second acknowledged, “but let’s not forget Paul Mescal speaking in our native language.” “Which had a greater impact on the revival of the Irish language – the Gaelic League established in 1893 by Eógan mac Néill and Dubhghlas de hÍde or this clip of Paul Mescal at the Baftas?” a third questioned. “Paul Mescal making us proud at the BAFTAs speaking Irish on the red carpet,” another fan added.
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