One Hundred Years of Irish Language Policy, 1922-2022

Eamon Maher, John Walsh

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Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
15 June 2022

Language: history & general works; linguistics; Language acquisition; History; Education; Regional government policies

Series: Reimagining Ireland

Following the significant advance of English in Ireland during the 18th century, the restoration of Irish as the vernacular language formed a key part of a broad cultural Revival movement from the late 19th century. Many of those who fought figuratively or literally for independence learned Irish to varying degrees of success or broadly supported the aims of the Revival movement. Significant policy measures to promote Irish were adopted following independence in 1922, particularly in the fields of education, legal status and public administration. Despite decades of contestation around revitalisation, Irish continues to enjoy institutional supports denied to many other European minority languages but remains weak as a community language.

　

Published in the centenary year of the foundation of the Irish state, this book reviews one hundred years of government policy on Irish and assesses its relative success or failure. Based on theoretical perspectives on language policy and revitalisation of minority languages, it analyses the development and implementation of Irish language initiatives in five thematic areas: speakers, the Gaeltacht, education, legislation and broadcasting. Each chapter includes an overview of the topic and a detailed case study on an aspect of it, drawing heavily on archival sources related to both the state and civil society organisations.

By: John Walsh
Series edited by: Eamon Maher
Imprint: Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: 112
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781789978926
ISBN 10: 1789978920
Series: Reimagining Ireland
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15 June 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents: Speakers – Gaeltacht – Education – Legislation – Broadcasting.

Dr John Walsh is Associate Professor of Irish in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway and Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and People) in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. His numerous publications span Irish language policy, «new speakers» of Irish and other minority languages, minority language media, multilingualism, language and sexuality and language and socioeconomic development.