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Linda Ervine
Manager of the Turas Irish language project in East Belfast and a leading activist and teacher promoting Irish-language learning across communities in Northern Ireland.
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Nov 17, 2025
• 30min
What’s behind Belfast’s Irish language revival?
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Linda Ervine, manager of the Turas Irish language project and a passionate advocate for Irish-language learning, discusses the vibrant revival of the Irish language in Belfast. She shares her personal journey into the language and highlights the growing demand for Irish-medium education in traditionally unionist areas. The conversation touches on the political sensitivities surrounding the language, the impact of social media in sparking interest, and how learning Irish can unite diverse communities. Linda emphasizes the language as a shared cultural heritage for all.
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