Michael Clifford: Use of language as a political football

Language is important when it comes to the politics of this island - traditions here and traditions in Northern Ireland place huge store on it, writes Michael Clifford.
Michael Clifford: Use of language as a political football

Language is important when it comes to the politics of this island, traditions here and traditions in Northern Ireland place huge store on it, writes Michael Clifford

Former Tyrone Footballer Sean Cavanagh sparked a storm of indignation on social media this week with his comments on the day-to-day reality of living on a divided island. Picture: RyanByrne INPHO
Former Tyrone Footballer Sean Cavanagh sparked a storm of indignation on social media this week with his comments on the day-to-day reality of living on a divided island. Picture: RyanByrne INPHO

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