Supporting Writing in Irish: the Arts Council’s policy and strategy for Irish language literature

The Irish language literature sector is vibrant and culturally important, with active writers, publishers, journals as well as festivals and events throughout the country.

Irish-medium schools consistently perform better than english-medium schools

Despite success of sector, seven counties have no Irish-medium post-primary school provision at all

Fiosraíonn Ciara Ní É an Ghaeilge le What the Focal?!

What the Focal!? is a new podcast for people who want to improve their Irish. Tugann an podchraoladh ardán do na saineolaithe is saoithíní is suntasaí dá bhfuil amuigh ann.

Film Première: Calman nan Loch 9th November, An Lanntair, Stornoway

In the film we discover how, through the singing of the Gaelic psalms the people of Lochs keep the spirit of the Celtic Church alive to this day.

Raidió Fáilte launches brand new recording studio

The recording studio will provide a hub for Irish language speakers and musicians.

DMG Media Goes Live With Irish Language News Site

By using the extensive resources of the entire dmg media portfolio, across news, sport and entertainment, ExtraG is a perfect resource for those who want to get their news in Irish or simply want to improve their usage.

It’s been a massive year for Irish language film, with hopes extremely high ahead of the Oscar nominations announcement in January

‘Historic milestone’ passed as Irish language legislation becomes law

The new legislation grants Irish official status in the north and will lead to the appointment of Irish and Ulster Scots/Ulster British commissioners.

 

TG4 now available in High-Definition on Saorview

TG4 is now available in high-definition on the free-to-air Saorview digital platform for the first time.

RED LINE FESTIVAL LAUNCHES AN EXCITING PROGRAMME FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS

This year, Red Line Festival will present events in six different strands As Gaeilge, Literary, Sport & Wellbeing, Music & Performance, Crime & Horror and Family.

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