Why do we pretend Irish is still a popular language?

There are times when I find it difficult to be a proud citizen.

The rise of Sinn Féin, the cheer leaders for the IRA murder campaign, is one such occasion.

However, the enormous ‘Yes’ vote for same-sex marriage puts us high on the world stage as a people to be respected.

I wonder if it would have been a violation of our Constitution if the returning officer at Dublin Castle had first given the result in English?

Only a minority of people speak Irish.

This was evident when the result was announced to mute cheers, until it was said in English, and was then greeted with wild applause.

Tony Moriarty

Harold’s Cross

Dublin 3