Language

Bilingual road signage

(2) The following provisions shall apply to a sign in the Irish and English languages placed at any location by a public body: (a) the text in the Irish language shall appear first, (b) the text in the Irish language shall not be less prominent, visible, or legible than the text in the English language, (c) the lettering of the text in the Irish language shall not be smaller in size than the lettering of the text in the English language, (d) the text in the Irish language shall communica...

Language Revivalism around the World: What can we learn?

On the subject of Irish language revival (see my previous post), I think it is worthwhile to look into other initiatives where other ethnic groups are trying to save their native tongue from language death. It may prove useful to see not only what we can learn from their endeavours but also to uncover what may be successful and applicable to our situation and also to avoid their mistakes. On this point I think we have plenty to learn judging by where we are currently at. We possess all the cri...