This essay discusses the ways in which the Irish Government attempts to revitalize the Irish language. Even though Irish is technically the first official language of the Republic of Ireland, it is a minority language, while Engish (the second official language) is spoken by the majority. The essay gives a short historical overview and analyzes revival strategies, for example within the educational system of Ireland.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: What is Irish?
2. Brief Historical Overview
3. Revival Strategies
3.1. The Gaeltacht
3.2. The Educational System
3.3. The Irish Language in Everyday-Life
4. Conclusion
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