The linguistic landscape and the G-Road

In October 2023, residents of Portadown applied for a bilingual sign under the auspices of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s street names policy. Although they met the policy criteria, unionist councillors repeatedly delayed the application. Legal advice was sought on behalf of the Council and standing was given to external non-residents to oppose the new nameplate. The residents stood their ground. The sign was eventually erecte…