LEARNING Irish can be tricky enough growing up in Ireland - let alone if you've grown up in Britain.
This did little to deter these Gaeilge enthusiasts, who have been learning Irish in cities across the country.
Twenty multilingual youngsters from across Britain were in London last week to receive their Fáinne awards from Ambassador Dan Mulhall at the Irish Embassy.
The dedication among the students was clear - with the Guilfoyle brothers from Lancashire (pictured above) leaving home at 4am to get to London on time.
Also managing to scoop an award was the Guilfoyle's teacher, Terri Lynk, who was named the Best Irish Teacher in Britain.
Check out these young Gaeilgeóirs top ten Irish phrases as Gaeilge.
The top 10 Irish phrases
1. Tóg é go bog é! (Take it easy)
2. Sin scéal eile! (That’s another story)
3. Ná bac leis! (Don’t worry)
4. Táim réidh! (I’m ready)
Sisters Megan and Róisín Tangney from Romford5. Gaeilge go deo! (Irish forever)
6. Sin craiceáilte! (That’s crazy)
7. D’ith mo mhadra m’obair bhaile! (My dog ate my homework)
15-year-old Declan Guilfoyle's favourite phrase is bound to come in useful8. Tá m’éide spóirt sa níochán! (My PE kit is in the wash)
9. Ár dtír, ár dteanga! (Our land, our language)
10. Is maith liom peil! (I like football)
Thomas Guilfoyle, 9, from Oldham shares his favourite phraseSee More: Featured, Gaeilge, Irish Language
