Ireland : Census 2016 says we are older, less religious and speak less Irish

[Maeve]

3. I got the meaning without translation

Which says I remember more than I thought I did.... And I really do understand the why so few are interested in a language that is fading. But I'm a romantic; I'd like to see it out-live me! (I'm a few years older than you, btw)
And yes, the church scandals have been numerous. I'd put that last bit about more concern with protecting the money as one of the real tipping points; it showed up in virtually all the others. It also gets to the root of why I am now a 'recovering Catholic', but that's another story.