"Gaelic culture was not destroyed by the Church."
No it wasn't - it was driven underground
In Scotland it flourished out of reach of the church - In Ireland it was reducced from a flourishing tradition to a faint shadow - the church and state having colluded to drive the people into newly constructed 'Ballrooms of Romance' built for profit - the church's excuse was the protection of the morals of young people.
In Wales, it was as I said
Be happy to se if you had anything more than denials to offer
Jim Carroll