14 m. ago Belfast’s recently opened Grand Central Station to get Irish language signage soon

Upon opening, protestors took part in a demonstration at the Grand Central Station over a lack of Irish language signage.

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3 d. ago Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Irish language poetry book – which features works by 155 Galway pupils – has been launched in Claregalway. The second edition of Féile Filíochta contains poems written As Gaeilge by children from five Gaelschools across the city and county. The pupils are from Naomh Breandan Eanach […] The post Irish language poetry book featuring work from 155 local pupils launched appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Plan to turn Synge Street CBS into Gaelcholáiste to proceed despite staff concerns

Teachers opposed to move amid concern over Irish language competency and impact on diverse school community

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6 d. ago Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition

Three emerging enterprises have jointly won the Galway regional final of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Clár na gComhlachtaí enterprise competition for secondary school students. Blas Chonamara, Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, Habitats Conamara, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Carna and Comhluadar, Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua, founded by local pupils from Gaeltacht secondary schools, triumphed after […] The post Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago The growing pride in Irish culture through fashion, language, and music

According to Duolingo stats, roughly 1 million people are actively learning Irish at any given time, while more than 5 million people have started learning Irish outside of Ireland on the app.

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1 week ago Irish was spoken for first time during Prime Minister's Questions in Westminster today

SDLP leader Claire Hanna addressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Gaeigle this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Girl (11) dies in road collision shortly after getting off schoolbus in Co Derry

The girl is believed to be a pupil at a local school in Castledawson.

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2 w. ago Girl (12) dies in road collision shortly after getting off schoolbus in Co Derry

The girl is believed to be a pupil at a local school in Castledawson.

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3 w. ago Young Kinvara innovators making waves with 'Optimistic Oysters' and 'Flood Busters' projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Young innovators from St. Joseph’s National School Kinvara are tackling oyster depletion and flooding issues in their local area. Calling themselves ‘The Optimistic Oysters’ and ‘The Flood Busters’, the fifth and sixth class students talked to experts, compiled data and created solutions for local issues. The pupils […] The post Young Kinvara innovators making waves with 'Optimistic Oysters' and 'Flood Busters' projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Fun campaign to translate dogs’ names to Irish has serious message

Irish teacher and fervent language ambassador Patricia Nic Eoin was shocked when she went to get a name tag for her beloved pup. One of the main pet shops in Galway said they were unable to put a fada on Aillí, suggesting Patricia go instead for the English version. “But Aillí was very determined to […] The post Fun campaign to translate dogs’ names to Irish has serious message appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway Irish language community groups rally together against funding cuts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Irish language community groups have held a symnolic strike in the city today to protest against funding cuts. Groups across the country are calling on the Government to reverse the latest cuts of €820,000 announced by Foras Na Gaeilge. They are urging Government to support the […] The post Galway Irish language community groups rally together against funding cuts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Irish language to be used in Northern Ireland courts after repeal of centuries

Irish language group Conradh na Gaeilge hailed the move as “a major victory against centuries of exclusion and discrimination”.

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3 w. ago City Irish language group joining national protest against funding cuts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway City Irish language group is joining a national protest over funding cuts later this morning. Groups across the country are calling on the Government to reverse the latest cuts of €820,000 announced by Foras Na Gaeilge. They are urging Government to support the organisation, and […] The post City Irish language group joining national protest against funding cuts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Irish language ban in Northern Ireland's courts to be repealed this week

Irish language ban in Northern Ireland's courts to be repealed this week  IrishCentral

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3 w. ago Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Irish Language Week – Seachtain na Gaeilge – gets underway this Saturday as we head towards the national holiday Lá Fhéile Padraig on Monday fortnight The programme of events and activities for Galway has been launched at County Hall The ceremony included the announcement of the winners […] The post Galway County Council launches programme of events and activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Irish language NI court ban set to be lifted due to 18th Century law repeal

Irish language NI court ban set to be lifted due to 18th Century law repeal  BBC.com

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4 w. ago Chris O’Dowd on Ireland’s cultural renaissance: ‘The language is coming to the forefront, Irish unity is being talked about’

Chris O’Dowd on Ireland’s cultural renaissance: ‘The language is coming to the forefront, Irish unity is being talked about’  The Irish News

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last month ‘Weak’ Gaeilge standards: Potential pay boost for teachers if tests passed

Plan follows concern over limitations that result in students entering teacher-training colleges with deficient skills

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