Abstract
Examines the Irish language community in Northern Ireland, and questions the validity of the census results of 1991. Particular focus is on the concept of a mother tongue and its relevance for speakers of Irish in the United Kingdom. Discusses measures to improve the status of Irish as a result of the Good Friday Agreement. (Author/VWL)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 494 - 507 |
Journal | Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |