Revival of Gaeilge: ‘The life of a language is to speak it’

Revival of Gaeilge: ‘The life of a language is to speak it’ Photo: Eamonn Coyle

Patrick Pearse once declared, “Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam,” meaning “A country without a language is a country without a soul.” Ireland could therefore be described as a nation without a soul. While most European countries enjoy their native tongue, Ireland has adopted English as its dominant language. Irish remains a vital part of…

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