GAELIC LANGUAGE
SHOCK FOR IRISHMEN. NOT THE ORIGINAL TONGUE. LONDON, Juno 4. The Dail Eireann received a. shock when Dr. Hennessy declared that Gaelic was not Ireland s original language. “Professor Mac Neil, tho GovernorGeneral’s brother in Ireland between 500 and 600 8.C.,” sail Dr. Hennessy. “They spoke a language akin vo Latin. I challenge any scholar to state when Gaelic was first spoken in our proud island story.” The speaker said that 'he people Kisponsible for tho introduction of Gaelic were most undesirable invaders from the Baltic Sea, chiefly a Teutonic rabble. Ireland would be much better off if they had not lauded, yet because it was used in Ireland’s golden age he was willing to see Gaelic given a proper place in the schools and couegcs. Some were inclined to go too far, however, including the advertisers for an ophthalmic surgeon for the schools, who suggested that a knowledge of Gau lie probably would ensure engagemert.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 140, 16 June 1931, Page 7
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