After partition, Ireland made Irish Gaelic virtually an official language but it nearly vanished in Northern Ireland despite commitments to protect it in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ...

Since 1998, when the 30-year conflict known as the "Troubles" ended, the number of Irish immersion schools in Northern Ireland has grown from 39 to 92, catering to some 6,300 students today.

A good essay title for students of Northern Ireland life might be: “Should there be Irish language signs at Belfast's Grand ...

A Stormont minister has a “legal duty” to bring a decision to erect Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station to the Executive, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said.

July 23, 2024 at 5:35am BST As Northern Ireland grows increasingly multicultural, the role of language services becomes crucial. Our community’s fabric is enriched with diverse languages and ...

Irish language groups and campaigners have staged a protest at Belfast Grand Central after the new transport hub was unveiled without dual-language signage. Last Sunday, Translink began its phased ...

A historic day has been hailed for the deaf community in Northern Ireland as a Sign Languages Bill moved a step closer to becoming law. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons communicated in sign ...

Belfast, Londonderry, Slemish, Anahorish - just some of the place names that reflect the mixed linguistic heritage of Northern Ireland. Language can often be seen as a source of division, with ...

March 13, 2025 at 8:00pm GMT Fast-food giant McDonald’s is not immediately introducing Irish language ordering in its Northern Ireland stores. The chain restaurant said adding Irish to the ...