3 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.

Culture

7 d. 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.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Where I come from, people don’t do medicine. It’s not on your radar’: how a new generation of doctors is being trained

Lower tuition fees and living costs in Derry are attracting more medical students from diverse backgrounds across the island

Science

2 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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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”.

Events

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.

Politics

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

Events

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.

Politics

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

Events

3 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

Politics

3 w. ago ‘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

Politics

3 w. ago New Irish language environmental programme for young people coming to Spiddal

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new Irish language environmental programme for young people is coming to An Spidéal. Treoraigh do Thodhchai has been running in English in Dublin, but has chosen Galway as its Irish language location. The free programme will run from March 31st to April 4th and is geared […] The post New Irish language environmental programme for young people coming to Spiddal appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Irish language takes centre stage (again) as FF's John McGuinness elected Leas

Outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has held the role since 2020.

Politics

4 w. ago Irish language takes centre stage (again) in Dáil during vote for Leas

Outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has held the role since 2020.

Politics

4 w. ago Milestone for Northern Ireland’s landmark sign language bill

Milestone for Northern Ireland’s landmark sign language bill  Irish Legal News

Politics

4 w. ago Teen jailed for five years for arson at a building earmarked for asylum seekers

Donohoe’s defence counsel said his client had come “under the influence of some extremely racist people”.

Events

4 w. ago ‘People come from the courts with their gowns and wigs on; you have people up on trial and those defending them’

‘People come from the courts with their gowns and wigs on; you have people up on trial and those defending them’  Irish Independent

Events