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

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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 BBC's special correspondent Fergal Keane explores the discussion for BBC InDepth. BBC 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 BBC News website and app. (Image: NurPhoto via GETTY)