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Belfast City Hall has first Irish language sign

Belfast City Hall has first Irish language sign
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The "Nollaig Shona Duit", meaning Happy Christmas, sign in Irish, hangs at Belfast City Hall.
Belfast City Hall has first Irish language sign
02/02
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The "Nollaig Shona Duit", meaning Happy Christmas, sign in Irish, hangs at Belfast City Hall.
  • Belfast City Hall has first Irish language sign
  • Belfast City Hall has first Irish language sign

A 'Happy Christmas' sign written in the Irish language has gone on display at Belfast City Hall. The sign, which reads 'Nollaig Shona Duit' has caused a storm in Unionist circles but welcomed by Nationalist. UK. 16th December 2011

An addition to the normal Christmas decoration adoring Belfast City Hall has caused a bit of a storm, as the sign reads "Nollaig Shona Duit" which is Happy Christmas in Irish. The sign was donated by An Culturlann, the Irish Culture centre on West Belfast

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