Census 2016

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Data Visualization

Data Visualization is about the selection, organization, and presentation of information. Every five years The Central Statistics Office (CSO) undertakes the national census the last of which was on the 24th of April 2016. 

This series of infographics is based on the use of the Irish language in Ireland today. Ireland is one of the only countries in Europe whose primary language is that of a foreign country.

The Danes have Danish, the French speak French, the Slovakians talk in Slovak yet the Irish don’t speak Irish, but rather English. Almost all nations and people have their own language yet the Irish are one of the few nations who have a language that very few of its people can speak. Ireland is one of the only countries in Europe whose primary language is that of a foreign country. In fact, more people in Ireland speak Polish on a daily basis than Irish (and French is close behind). When I’m abroad I’m often asked if there even is an Irish language or if anyone still speaks it. Someone who only spoke Irish would have a very difficult time getting around in Ireland. But why is this the case?