Noam Chomsky lined up for Derry event

The influential US linguist, anti-imperialist and anarchist thinker Noam Chomsky is to take part in an online discussion on Irish Unity organised by Ógra Shinn Féin Dhoire/Youth for Unity Derry, it has been announced.

By Kevin Mullan

Published 20th Oct 2021, 12:52 BST

Updated 20th Oct 2021, 12:54 BST

Noam Chomsky is to take part in a discussion on Irish Unity on December.

The author has accepted an invitation to take part in the event in December.

An Ógra Shinn Féin spokesperson confirmed that the discussion will be be broadcast to the Derry Sinn Féin YouTube channel at 7pm on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

The spokesperson added: “One of the most cited writers in human history, author of over 150 books, and a friend to oppressed peoples across the Globe, Professor Chomsky’s addition to the discussion shows that the conversation about a New Ireland is gathering pace.

“We are thankful to him for accepting our invitation, and excitedly anticipate his contribution.”