Ógra Shinn Féin activists joined Irish Language organistions, GAA clubs, schools and supporters from all over Ireland, this past Saturday 9th June, in demanding an Irish Language Act for the 6 counties.
Marching from the Cultúrlann on Belfast's Falls Road, into the city centre, the crowd chanted, sang and cheered, showing high spirits in the sweltering heat.
Ógra activists mixed with the crowd and engaged with many activists there to support the demand for an Irish Language Act. The crowd included Welsh Language activists and also members of the Basque community. Both groups knowing very well the experiences of cultural discrimination.
Ógra Shinn Féin Cultural Officer, Senan MacAoidh said,
"The Irish language has a rich history, but it is not confined to the past. The hundreds, upon hundreds, of young speakers, present on Saturday show us a bright future."
Mr MacAoidh continued,
"But this is fundamentally an equality issue. People from the Irish speaking community are entitled to be treated equally and their right to conduct their lives through Irish must be defended."
"The British Government must not be allowed to renege on their commitments, they must introduce an Irish Language Act for the 6 counties now!"
ACHT GAEILGE ANOIS !!!
3 comments:
Very colourful march. Acht Anois! Nice banner.
Great to see international delegation - jes ogra were active on the 9th, Strabane, Dublin and belfast, well done!
Jackie G
Looked like a great day - well done to all involved.
Great Irish Language activists in Belfast.
John
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