The Irish language is a very old language, and as most young people don’t speak it much these days, I think the language is on the endangered language list. So to save a language why not learn Irish

If your parents or grandparents speak Irish, then that is a good enough reason to learn the language. Also if you are thinking of immigrating to Ireland, or your company is going to send you there, it might be an idea to start learning the language before you get there. And lastly why not learn Irish if you want to just visit the country for a holiday. 

As most of the young people speak English you will have to search out the older generation to practice you Irish skills. 

And even then most will understand English so you will have to force yourself to speak Irish, and hopefully they will answer you in Irish not English. 

To learn languages like Irish you should start learning the language before going there, as this will give you a head start. And also this way you should be able to pick up more of the language when you are there. 

Even though Irish is not one of the major spoken languages there are still courses available that will teach you the language. 

When you are learning any language you must realize it takes time and effort so the more time you put in the more you will learn. Even if it is just listening to a tape or mp3 and reading aloud in Irish to try and get your mind and your mouth working together in the new language. Anyone who has learnt a second language will tell you it takes time so you have to put in the time to get the results.