The Turas Irish language project started in East Belfast just over 10 years ago when a cross community women’s group were introduced to the Irish language. What started as a short taster course has grown into a thriving and diverse community.
The project run by the East Belfast Mission is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year as it continues to promote its vision of Irish being a shared language that can bring people together in Northern Ireland and promote peace and reconciliation.
Speaking to Belfast Live, Turas founder Linda Ervine said that she never set out with a plan to develop the project and that it came about quite naturally after her interest was sparked in the language.
