Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the sign language of Ireland, used primarily in the Republic of Ireland. It is also used in Northern Ireland, though Northern Ireland Sign Language (NISL) and British Sign Language are used mainly. Irish Sign Language is more closely related to French Sign Language than to British Sign Language, which was first used in Dublin. It has influenced sign languages in Australia and South Africa, and has little relation to either spoken English or Irish. Royal motto: Quis separabit (Latin: Who will separate?) Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area  - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 4th 1,685,267 122/km² NUTS 1... Current distribution of Human Language Families Most languages are known to belong to language families. ... French Sign Language (Langue des Signes Français or LSF) is the language of the deaf in the nation of France. ... ISO 639 is one of several international standards that lists short codes for language names. ... ISO 639 is one of several international standards that lists short codes for language names. ... ISO 639-3 is in process of development as an international standard for language codes. ... A sign language (also signed language) is a language which uses gestures instead of sound to convey meaning - combining handshapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, facial expressions and lip-patterns. ... Sign language is not universal or international. ... A sign language (also signed language) is a language which uses manual communication instead of sound to convey meaning - simultaneously combining handshapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, and facial expressions to fluidly express a speakers thoughts. ... Northern Ireland Sign Language (NISL) is a sign language used in Northern Ireland, mainly Belfast. ... British sign language (BSL) is the sign language used in the United Kingdom (UK). ... French Sign Language (Langue des Signes Français or LSF) is the language of the deaf in the nation of France. ... British sign language (BSL) is the sign language used in the United Kingdom (UK). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

The Irish Deaf Society says that ISL "arose from within deaf communities", "was developed by deaf people themselves" and "has been in existence for hundreds of years", but according to Ethnologue the language originated in the period of 1846-1849. The SIL code for Irish Sign Language is ISG. ISL is the SIL code for Israeli Sign Language. Ethnologue: Languages of the World is a web and print publication of SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics), a Christian linguistic service organization which studies lesser-known languages primarily to provide the speakers with native language biblical texts. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

See also

• Australian Sign Language
• Northern Ireland Sign Language
• South African Sign Language

Auslan is the sign language used by the Australian Deaf community. ... Northern Ireland Sign Language (NISL) is a sign language used in Northern Ireland, mainly Belfast. ... hi This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: it is patent nonsense. ...

External link

• "What is ISL?". Article from Irish Deaf Society website.
• Irish Sign Language. Entry on Ethnologue.