People have taken part in a rally in Belfast to demand better promotion and protection for the Irish language.

On Saturday campaigners called for the introduction of an Irish Language Act in the region, a comprehensive Irish-medium education system as well as adequate resources for the Irish-speaking community.

Police said up to 4,000 people marched from An Chultúrlann, the Irish language and cultural centre located in west Belfast, to Custom House Square in the city centre.

An Lá Dearg campaign committee member Caoimhe Ní Chathail said that the event was “just the beginning”. More.

See: U TV

Subscribe to the translation news daily digest here. See more translation news.