These native Irish speakers share how Ireland's ancient language and their homeland of Co Donegal have impacted their identity. Annemarie Ní Churreáin (poet & editor), Aoife Ní Ghloinn (Director of ...

As part of Celtic Junction Arts Center’s Social Justice Seminar Series, speakers of Anishinaabemowin and of Irish explore the topic of Indigenous language including the deep cultural value and the ...

Analysis: By the mid-13th century, the "English-Irish" had already begun to be assimilated in the native culture The question of national identity in Ireland is one which has a long and complicated ...

What does your language mean to you? Identity, culture, self expression - these are some of the reasons language speakers are determined to speak and maintain their native tongue, and the thousands of ...

Her Irish eyes are smiling, but it’s her native tongue that has captured New Yorkers’ attention. Born and raised on a farm in County Cork, Ireland, Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan moved to Ridgewood, ...

New research shows 11% of Irish speakers encountered intimidation or harassment when using their native tongue ...

Ireland is finally taking ownership of its native tongue. We are acknowledging that our cultural identity is fite fuaite – interwoven with the words we use and the world they shape. Making Irish the ...

Inspired by the late Manchán Magan, LIAM ALEX HEFFRON journeys through the forgotten names of his native Mayo and rediscovers ...

The language we learn growing up seems to leave a lasting, biological imprint on our brains. German and Arabic native speakers have different connection strengths in specific parts of the brain’s ...

Language and the role it plays in shaping identity was a driving theme for writer-director Rich Peppiatt when he embarked on making Kneecap, Ireland’s official submission for the International Feature ...

The boom in interest in Irish culture is helping to fuel the rise in demand for Irish language classes, with a rapidly ...