The Politics of Irish Language: Gaeilge (Never Gaelic)

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.

Curry my yoghurt. Funny on one level, deadly serious on another.
Curry my yoghurt. Funny on one level; deadly serious on another.

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?

Duolingo mobile app helps increase Gaeilge learning
Duolingo mobile app helps increase Gaeilge learning worldwide.

As far as I’m concerned, whatever your views, justĀ don’t call it Gaelic.

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Ultan Ɠ Broin
Ultan Ɠ Broin (@localization), is an independent UX consultant. With three decades of UX and L10n experience and outreach, he specializes in helping people ensure their global digital transformation makes sense culturally and also reflects how users behave locally. Any views expressed are his own. Especially the ones you agree with.

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