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Belfast City Council approves Irish language policy amid heated debate
Belfast City Council approved a new Irish language policy and a \£1.9 million implementation plan on Monday night, but the decision was preceded by a heated exchange between Sinn Féin and DUP councilors, described by one councilor as an "embarrassing bunfight"
Belfast City Council approves Irish language policy amid heated debate
Belfast City Council approved a new Irish language policy and a \£1.9 million implementation plan on Monday night, but the decision was preceded by a heated exchange between Sinn Féin and DUP councilors, described by one councilor as an "embarrassing bunfight"
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28% Bias Score
Free Presbyterian Church Event Highlights Irish Language's Role in Northern Ireland's History
The Free Presbyterian Church in Antrim held an event, "Preispitéirigh agus an Ghaeilge," exploring the Presbyterian Church's history with the Irish language, attracting around 100 attendees from various political backgrounds, including Sinn Fein and DUP representatives.
Free Presbyterian Church Event Highlights Irish Language's Role in Northern Ireland's History
The Free Presbyterian Church in Antrim held an event, "Preispitéirigh agus an Ghaeilge," exploring the Presbyterian Church's history with the Irish language, attracting around 100 attendees from various political backgrounds, including Sinn Fein and DUP representatives.
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24% Bias Score
PRONI Exhibition Celebrates Women's Role in Irish Language Revival
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) opened "Mná na hAthbheochana," an exhibition celebrating women's crucial role in reviving the Irish language, featuring photographs and bilingual text, curated by Coláiste Feirste students in Belfast, and highlighting the establishment of the fir...
PRONI Exhibition Celebrates Women's Role in Irish Language Revival
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) opened "Mná na hAthbheochana," an exhibition celebrating women's crucial role in reviving the Irish language, featuring photographs and bilingual text, curated by Coláiste Feirste students in Belfast, and highlighting the establishment of the fir...
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16% Bias Score
UN Criticizes Northern Ireland's Failure to Appoint Language Commissioners
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights criticized Northern Ireland's executive for failing to appoint Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners, citing inadequate funding for cultural and language rights, despite the 2022 Identity and Language Act and 2020 New Decade, New Appro...
UN Criticizes Northern Ireland's Failure to Appoint Language Commissioners
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights criticized Northern Ireland's executive for failing to appoint Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners, citing inadequate funding for cultural and language rights, despite the 2022 Identity and Language Act and 2020 New Decade, New Appro...
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Program Boosts Primary School Multilingualism
The Scoil Spreagtha program in Northern Ireland integrates Irish into 82 English-medium primary schools, benefiting nearly 15,000 pupils and addressing concerns about declining secondary language enrollment; the program's success is evident in increased student engagement and motivation.
Northern Ireland Program Boosts Primary School Multilingualism
The Scoil Spreagtha program in Northern Ireland integrates Irish into 82 English-medium primary schools, benefiting nearly 15,000 pupils and addressing concerns about declining secondary language enrollment; the program's success is evident in increased student engagement and motivation.
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36% Bias Score
£60,000 cost of repairing vandalised Irish street signs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, over 300 acts of vandalism against Irish and bilingual street signs since 2020 cost councils almost £60,000; Mid Ulster District Council reported 209 incidents alone, costing over £21,000.
£60,000 cost of repairing vandalised Irish street signs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, over 300 acts of vandalism against Irish and bilingual street signs since 2020 cost councils almost £60,000; Mid Ulster District Council reported 209 incidents alone, costing over £21,000.
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44% Bias Score
Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance Amidst Political Backlash
The Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap performed at Glastonbury Festival despite controversy over its pro-Palestinian statements and a terrorism charge against a band member, highlighting the intersection of music, politics, and identity in Northern Ireland.
Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance Amidst Political Backlash
The Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap performed at Glastonbury Festival despite controversy over its pro-Palestinian statements and a terrorism charge against a band member, highlighting the intersection of music, politics, and identity in Northern Ireland.
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48% Bias Score
Irish Government Funds Foras na Gaeilge to Reverse Cuts
The Irish government gave €630,000 to Foras na Gaeilge to reverse funding cuts announced earlier in 2025, while the Ulster-Scots Agency received £137,500, mostly from Stormont, following a North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting.
Irish Government Funds Foras na Gaeilge to Reverse Cuts
The Irish government gave €630,000 to Foras na Gaeilge to reverse funding cuts announced earlier in 2025, while the Ulster-Scots Agency received £137,500, mostly from Stormont, following a North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting.
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36% Bias Score
Canadian TV Appearance Spurs Interest in Irish Language Learning
Clíodhna Ní Chorráin, a University of Ottawa instructor, taught Irish on Canada's CTV network before St. Patrick's Day, sparking widespread interest in learning the language due to her viral TikTok videos and Canada's large Irish diaspora.
Canadian TV Appearance Spurs Interest in Irish Language Learning
Clíodhna Ní Chorráin, a University of Ottawa instructor, taught Irish on Canada's CTV network before St. Patrick's Day, sparking widespread interest in learning the language due to her viral TikTok videos and Canada's large Irish diaspora.
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40% Bias Score
Irish Language Agency Faces Funding Cuts: Impact on Northern Ireland Organizations
Funding cuts of over €800,000 (£669,000) to the all-Ireland Irish language agency Foras na Gaeilge, impacting numerous organizations, are due to insufficient funding from both the Northern Ireland Executive and the Republic of Ireland government, raising concerns about the future of Irish language i...
Irish Language Agency Faces Funding Cuts: Impact on Northern Ireland Organizations
Funding cuts of over €800,000 (£669,000) to the all-Ireland Irish language agency Foras na Gaeilge, impacting numerous organizations, are due to insufficient funding from both the Northern Ireland Executive and the Republic of Ireland government, raising concerns about the future of Irish language i...
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48% Bias Score
Belfast Police Probe Anti-Irish Language Leaflets
On December 9th, 2024, anti-Irish language leaflets were distributed outside an Irish language class in Belfast, prompting a police investigation into a hate incident and raising concerns about intimidation and cultural tensions.
Belfast Police Probe Anti-Irish Language Leaflets
On December 9th, 2024, anti-Irish language leaflets were distributed outside an Irish language class in Belfast, prompting a police investigation into a hate incident and raising concerns about intimidation and cultural tensions.
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44% Bias Score
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