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18/02/2014
Irish Language Campaigners To Hold Belfast Rally
An Irish language demonstration is to be held in Belfast in April, to call for a rights-based Irish language act in Northern Ireland.
Local and European election candidates are to be asked to honour promises made in support of the Irish language, support group Conradh na Gaelige has said.
The announcement follows a rally held in Dublin on Saturday, which drew thousands of supporters.
It is understood that the event organisers will urge the Northern Irish Assembly and the Irish government to recognise the rights of the Irish language throughout the country.
(CSV/MH)
Local and European election candidates are to be asked to honour promises made in support of the Irish language, support group Conradh na Gaelige has said.
The announcement follows a rally held in Dublin on Saturday, which drew thousands of supporters.
It is understood that the event organisers will urge the Northern Irish Assembly and the Irish government to recognise the rights of the Irish language throughout the country.
(CSV/MH)
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