Our language is part of our Irish identity

Tony Moriarty’s letter (Irish Examiner, May 30) is headlined: “Why do we pretend Irish is still a popular language?” 

Our language is part of our Irish identity
Mon, 08 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
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Nationality not popularity is the point. The 1916 patriot, P.H. Pearse captured the truth perfectly: “A nation without a language is like a person without a soul.”

Séan Bearnabhail

Bóthar Padraig Naofa

Baile Átha Cliath 9

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