Compulsory Irish: Language and Education in Ireland 1870's to 1970's

by Adrian Kelly

Compulsory Irish was the major factor in moulding the education system of independent Ireland and this work, which draws on previously unused files from Government departments, is the first detailed account of the effects the compulsory Irish policy had on the education system and the status of the language.

183 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001