Dr John Walsh

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Dr John Walsh

University of Galway

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Dr John Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Irish at the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at NUI Galway. He is a former Irish Research Council awardee

What have we learned from 100 years of Irish language policy?

Language policy in Ireland has taken many turns and seen much activity over the past century, but has led to mixed outcomes
Gaeilge • 17 Jun 22

What's the real deal with Stormont's Irish language proposals?

While the proposals undoubtedly represent progress, questions remain around implementation and commitment
irish language • 15 Jan 20

The Catalan language is key to Catalonia's political crisis

Opinion: Spain's failure to recognise the multilingual reality of the country has contributed to the current political and constitutional crisis in Catalonia
Languages • 27 Nov 17

Mind your language: talking loud at Oireachtas na Gaeilge

Opinion: this week's Oireachtas na Gaeilge festival will highlight the diversity and creativity of the Irish language community, but the presence of many new speakers and younger enthusiasts is just as noteworthy
Gaeilge • 29 Oct 19

No going back: Catalonia and Spain's relationship is broken

Opinion: the attempts by the Madrid authorities to prevent millions of Catalans from voting peacefully in yesterday's referendum marks a red line in Spanish-Catalan relations
Catalan referendum • 11 Oct 17

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