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What it means to be 'culturally' Irish in 2025 is complicated

Ed Sheeran grew up in England but has described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting debate about what that really means.

The singer Ed Sheeran grew up in England but has described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting a fierce debate about what that really means.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s special correspondent Fergal Keane explores the discussion for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ InDepth.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News website and app.

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