I was going to write about the politics of the Irish languageĀ (Gaeilge) in the North of Ireland/Northern Ireland (see? in trouble already).
But I won’t.
The topic’sĀ just too hot to handleĀ (see what I did there?)
Recent newsĀ about the Irish language in that part of the island of Ireland is a reminder that language everywhere has powerful political and cultural dimensions. Language is aĀ deadly serious business thatĀ can raise passions of the heart that no headĀ can rationalize.
Still, on the subject of Gaeilge, it’s great to see how the Duolingo mobile is helping toĀ spread Irish languageĀ learningĀ elsewhere.
I bet that news fires up the passions too, huh?
As far as I’m concerned, whatever your views, justĀ don’t call it Gaelic.