Abstract
Sketches presence of Irish language in Britain in nineteenth and twentieth centuries. First, reviews emigration of Irish-speakers from Ireland in nineteenth century. Attention focuses on problems encountered by speakers of Irish in England in last century. Offers a profile of number of people who learn Irish in evening classes in North West of England, and outlines views of vitality of Irish in Britain. (Author/JL)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171 - 85 |
Journal | Language, Culture and Curriculum |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |