Editing Gaeltacht (section)

===Northern Ireland===
In 2001, the British government ratified the [[European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages]]. Irish (in Northern Ireland) was specified under Part III of the Charter, giving it a status comparable to that of the [[Welsh language]] or [[Scottish Gaelic]]. This included undertakings in relation to education, translation of statutes, interaction with public authorities, the use of placenames, media access, support for cultural activities and other matters. Compliance with the state's obligations is assessed periodically by a Committee of Experts of the [[Council of Europe]].<ref>[http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/minlang/report/EvaluationReports/UKECRML3_en.pdf Council of Europe Charter monitoring report, 2010]</ref>

A language revival has also taken place in southern County Londonderry, centred on Slaghtneill (Sleacht Néill) and Carntogher (Carn Tóchair), both outside [[Maghera]].

In 2022 the British Parliament passed the [[Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022]], which made Irish alongside English as the two official languages of Northern Ireland, it also repealed the [[Administration of Justice (Language) Act (Ireland) 1737|1737 ban of Irish in Northern Irish courts.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63923308|title=Language and identity laws could spell significant change|date=11 December 2022|access-date=14 September 2023|via=www.bbc.com}}</ref> In January of 2024 Irish was spoken for the first time in a Belfast court since the repeal of the act. This is the first time in nearly 300 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/irish-language-used-in-belfast-courtroom-for-first-time-in-300-years/a1191123085.html |title=Irish language used in Belfast courtroom for first time in 300 years |newspaper=Belfasttelegraph.co.uk |date=16 January 2024 }}</ref>