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Language Politicisation, Revitalisation and Reconciliation

Professor Mícheál Ó Mainnín · Gresham College

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The Irish language has been associated with politicisation and conflict, particularly in the context of contemporary Northern Ireland identity politics. However, debates around the language extend much further back in time and some key elements of the discourse may be traced to the sixteenth century in particular.This lecture looks at the portrayal of the Irish language by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, and the motivations for some negative stereotypes which were to prove resilient and enduring in later centuries.

Lectures

  1. Shakespearean England and Views of the Irish Language 2026-10-01 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Mícheál Ó Mainnín
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History, Literature and writing, Languages and linguistics
Source
Gresham College
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