Despite claims, Irish is a marginal language

Further to Eoin Ó Riain’s response to my letter regarding the Irish language (Irish Examiner, July 26), I need to clarify some points.

Despite claims, Irish is a marginal language
Fri, 04 Aug, 2006 - 01:00
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First, I am not connected with any political party as his letter alludes.

Second, whether he likes it or not, Irish is a marginal language and is rarely spoken by the substantial majority of people on this island.

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