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An Foras Pátrúnachta

An Foras Pátrúnachta is a group of people who help Catholic parents make sure their children get a good education in the Irish language.

When many years ago, people in Ireland spoke Irish all the time, which is a very special language, but then they started to speak English instead because it was easier to use in school and work.

An Foras Pátrúnachta wants children in Ireland to keep speaking Irish, so they helped start schools that teach everything in Irish, like reading, math, science, and history.

They believe that if children learn in Irish, they will use it more often and feel proud to have their own special language.

Parents who want their children to go to an Irish language school can ask An Foras Pátrúnachta for help. The group also helps the schools with things like training teachers and making sure there are enough books and supplies.

In the end, An Foras Pátrúnachta wants to make sure that people in Ireland don't forget their special language and can continue to use it for many years to come.