Nationalist politicians, led by Sinn Fein, want official status to be granted to the language in the form of an Irish Language Act. A careers fair has special guests to help make the Irish language attractive. Meanwhile, down in the streets, the Irish language is thriving. Since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended the "Troubles," the Irish language has met with relatively improved conditions. In its small way, the growing diversity at East Belfast Mission's Irish classes is helping to break down those barriers.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2017 10:00 UTC