This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

Galway County Councillors and officials are being encouraged to use the Irish language more often in the chamber.

Galway is a bilingual city, while the county is home to the Connemara Gaeltacht, the largest Irish-speaking area in the country.

Loughrea Councillor Shane Curley believes councillors should set an example and take pride in using a cupla focal.

Fianna Fáil’s Councillor Curley says using a couple of words as Gaeilge everyday will make a difference: