Why more communities outside of the Gaeltacht are being encouraged to speak Irish

Foras na Gaeilge has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage the use of Irish in communities outside of Gaeltacht areas.

Nationwide campaign to encourage Irish language outside of Gaeltacht areas

Foras na Gaeilge is investing over €4.1 million in language planning in eight areas, which have been officially recognised for local developments in the language.

Mayo island ‘ready for massive resurgence in spoken Irish’

As part of the government’s 20-year strategy for the Irish language, the parish of Acaill has appointed Colm Mac Eachmharcaigh as its first Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga

A Weekend Of Wellness On Inis Oírr

Here are 5 spots on Inis Oirr from our Summer Issue that we think make it the perfect wellness weekend retreat.

Thousands march to Belfast City Hall in support of Irish language rights

An estimated 17,000 people took part in a protest march to demand Irish language legislation on Saturday in Belfast city centre.

GAELBHRATACH: FLAGS PRESENTED TO SCHOOLS AFTER AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR

Schools from all over the country gathered at the Gaelbhratach presentation on DCU St Patrick’s Campus in last Tuesday.

Athlone Pop Up Gaeltacht goes from strength to strength

Commencing at 9pm each Thursday, the Athlone Pop Up Gaeltacht originated in 2019 among a number of friends who were learning the national language via Duolingo.

New strategy to revive urban Gaeltacht area

The rollout of a seven-year Irish language plan for the East Galway City Gaeltacht is to begin in earnest next month

Community and Business centre opens on Inis Meáin

The gteic – Digital Network of the Gaeltacht – is a serious of innovation hubs by Údarás na Gaeltachta meant to encourage the development of modern businesses, and make regional areas more viable to live in.

Galway city clubs taking part in exciting GAA competition

Gaeil na Gaillimhe GAA Club are holding an exciting event next week to promote women in sport, and the Irish language, with many clubs joining in.

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