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John Breslin

John Breslin

Journalist with the Irish News.

Articles by John Breslin:

ripped out of tarmac

15 October 2026

Irish-English language street sign ripped out of tarmac base

warning in november

5 May 2026

Talks to save Irish language project began just weeks before funding end despite warning money about to run out last November

dup wipes funding

3 May 2026

DUP minister Gordon Lyons wipes out project funding vital for Irish-English street sign plans

signs not wanted

16 October 2025

Dual English-Irish signs not wanted at south Belfast leisure centre, protestors told

activists third court case

1 July 2025

Irish language activists begin legal action for the third time over failure to deliver strategy

education minister grades

12 February 2025

Perfect 10: Education Minister Givan grades himself on job done on Irish language and education

councillors in favour

4 April 2024

Councillors vote in favour of dual language signs at new Grand Central Station and surrounding area

sign damaged

19 January 2024

Dual language sign in north Belfast damaged for a second time, now will be replaced

no company policy

20 December 2023

Primark insists ‘no company policy’ against Irish language on employees’ Christmas jumpers

introduce policy

19 February 2023

Residents in Mid and East Antrim have requested introduction of dual language street sign policy

council legal challenge

16 February 2023

Council faces potential legal challenge over failure to have any policy on dual language street signs

Ards and North Down

14 February 2023

Ards and North Down latest to introduce dual language street sign policy, although sharp differences on process across council areas

street sign policy

14 February 2023

Dual language policy on street signs differs by council area

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