Linda Ervine

Linda Ervine

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Linda Ervine is an Irish-language activist from a Protestant background, known for her efforts to promote the Irish language within the unionist community in Northern Ireland. She founded Scoil na Seolta, east Belfast’s first integrated Irish-medium primary school, which aims to foster a positive environment for learning the Irish language. Her work represents a significant step towards cultural integration and acceptance in a historically divided society.

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Linda Ervine is one of the political figures featured in the discussion about the Border poll.

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-26
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Linda Ervine is an Irish-language advocate who founded important Irish organizations in East Belfast.

The Irish language was driven out of Belfast – now it’s coming back
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-25
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Linda Ervine, an Irish-language activist from a Protestant background, founded east Belfast’s first integrated Irish-medium primary school, Scoil na Seolta.

Irish-language signs vandalised in affluent east Belfast – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-19
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