can Irish become the intellectual property of all who live here regardless of political stance or religion?
In his latest book, ‘Towards Inclusion – Protestants and the Irish Language’, the event’s speaker, Ian Malcolm, considers the historical relationship between Protestants and the language and looks at the role of the Irish language in our more recent past. The author has undertaken comprehensive research into the attitudes of young Protestants towards the Irish language and the results of this research are both striking and surprising. Pl Frighil, Irish Language Officer with Derry City Council: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to feature this event within the Council’s Good Relations Programme. This event has been organised to encourage people to examine their perceptions about the Irish language and to explore the spectrum of opinion which exists. Ultimately events like this serve to encourage an appreciation of the shared cultural and linguistic heritage which belongs in the common ownership of all our people.” The event has been organised with funding from the Community Rela
