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Celtic languages: A revitalisation?

Post date: Tuesday 24 Jun 2025

Centre Culturel Irlandais · Langues celtiques : un renouveau ?

Talk on Wednesday 11 June

Language diversity is essential to human heritage. Approximately six thousand languages still exist throughout the world – the living embodiement of a plurality of cultures – but many are in danger of being lost. UNESCO’s Constitution includes the maintenance and perpetuation of language diversity as a basic principle. Within this context, the CCI is hosting a panel discussion focusing on the state of affairs regarding the minoritised Celtic languages of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Chaired by Joseph Simpson, a specialist of both Welsh and Irish, the participants in tonight’s discussion are: Fearghus O Conchúir dancer, choregrapher and Irish-speaker, Judith Musker-Turner Arts Council of Wales Portfolio Manager (Welsh Language, Climate Justice, Future Generations), and Peter Mackay, National Poet for Scotland, who writes primarily in Gaelic.

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