It is time to tell the IRISH STORY! #Gaelic #ireland #Irish #irishhistory #irishhistoryandheritage (Full Documentary on my Youtube, search 'Secret Irish Empire') | Bertie Brosnan Films

Gaelic and Scots are now officially recognised languages as part of new measures coming into force on St Andrew’s Day. The Scottish Languages Act empowers parents to request Gaelic schools, increases Gaelic qualifications, and supports research and teaching standards for both languages. We’ve been hearing from two Gaelic learners on why the language is so important to them. More on this story: https://bbc.in/4orOifI | BBC Scotland News

The Gaelic language, a significant cultural investment, arrived from Ireland, sparking the development of the powerful kingdom of Dál Riata. This successful enterprise, on valuable property in Argyll, made Gaelic the language of business and growth. For centuries, it was the undisputed cultural wealth of the Highlands, the dominant voice in the market of daily life. Yet, powerful forces sought to dismantle this legacy. The Highland Clearances seized family property, and the Education Act of 1872