January 1 2022 saw the end of the “derogation” of Irish as an official language in the European Union. The derogation was a temporary exemption from the obligation to publish every piece of EU legislation in all the official languages. As a result, after enjoying a somewhat peculiar status for many years, Irish is now on a par with the other 23 official languages of the Union. This session will explore the beauty of the Irish language and examine it as a case study in linguistic preservation. Take note, fans of languages of limited diffusion - there is hope!