Anti-Irish Flags Spark Tensions in Belfast | Belfast News

Anti-Irish language flags with the Belfast City Council logo have appeared on lampposts in south Belfast, sparking outrage from Irish language rights group Conradh na Gaeilge, who call it intimidation and demand immediate removal. The Department for Infrastructure and police are investigating, amid heightened sensitivity ahead of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann cultural festival. Conradh na Gaeilge has formally protested, insisting there’s no place for hate speech against the Irish language, while officials deem the flags illegal and unacceptable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58b2c8843d80bf55