Pupils in Gaeilge, Irish language, schools top 7,000 for first time in Northern Ireland

The number of young people being educated through Irish has passed 7,000 for the first time. Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta (CnaG) said new figures highlighted the significant growth that the Irish-medium sector was experiencing. The council said local committees and activists deserved huge praise for their commitment to ensuring Irish-medium...

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A huge crowd demonstrates in defense of the Breton language

The joint call of the three Breton education networks (Diwan, Div Yezh and Divaskell), supported by Kevre Breizh, Kelennomp! and Sonerion gathered about 5,000 Bretons. This is one of the most important mobilizations in defense of the Breton language. And that’s all the organizers will remember. A crowd invaded Saint-Corentin Square in Kemper...

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Cornish couple discriminated against over wedding language

 Steph Norman and Aaron Willoughby have been told they must have their wedding ceremony in English first. Steph Norman and Aaron Willoughby were told by Cornwall Council their ceremony must be in English and Cornish. The council said "declaratory and contracting words" can only be said in English or Welsh for a legally binding marriage....

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