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By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide to Geography since 1997

Ireland Bans English on Maps and Road Signs

Tuesday March 29, 2005
In the Gaelic-speaking west coast of Ireland, the government has banned the use of English on official government Ordnance Survey maps and on road signs. This change is an effort to help preserve Gaelic in Ireland.

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