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21 Jan 2026

TikTok couple go viral for promoting Irish language in unique way

Andrea did her makeup routine as gaeilge as a surprise leading up to St Patrick's Day

 TikTok couple go viral for promoting Irish language in unique way

| PICTURE: Instagram/@andreaandlewis

Irish-US TikTok stars have gone viral for promoting the Irish language in an adorable video.

Lewis Kelly and Andrea Camila have 7.3 million followers on their TikTok account and the pair have gained the love of their followers by sharing their life together. 

Lewis is originally from Dublin and Andrea is originally from Puerto Rico and the pair tied the knot in 2023.

Andrea surprised Lewis with learning cúpla focal and fans have reacted to the sweet guesture as well as the importance of keeping the Irish language alive.

Andrea did her makeup routine as gaeilge as a surprise as it is leading up to St Patrick's Day  and Lewis was shocked throughout, repeating "what is happening."

@andreaandlewis he was so confused #andreaandlewis #irish #ireland ♬ original sound - Andrea & Lewis

One user said: "You are making so much more an effort than most, and you’re doing a great job. Well done!"
Another user said: "As a fairly fluent speaker, I think you did a really good job! It’s not an easy language and I thought your pronunciation was good! Coinnigh ort!!!"
Another user said: "This is amazing, it genuinely makes me so happy to see more people speaking Irish and keeping our language alive."

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