News onrush to an 6ú lá is fiche Mí Aibreáin

BCI awards funding increase to radio (April 14, 2008)
http://www.hotpress.com/news/4526443.html
“Just under €21m was awarded in 2007 to support the production of 457 radio and television programmes, on the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience, adult literacy and such programmes in the Irish language.”
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Sinn Féin meets Cowen as Robinson takes DUP reins (April 17, 2008)
http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/27413
“The meeting discussed a range of issues including the transfer of powers on policing and justice, the Irish Language Act, the all-Ireland structures and the potential offered by the financial services initiative announced earlier that day.”

Letters: No firm grasp of Irish language (April 20, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/no-firm-grasp-of-irish-language-1353603.html
“Sir -- Emer O'Kelly's anecdotal ‘Duirt bean liom...’ assertion last Sunday that there's a ‘deep and widespread hatred of the Irish language in this country’ is unfortunate as it's based more on personal bias than objective reality.”

TV indies face funding chop (April 20, 2008)
http://www.sbpost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=MEDIA+AND+MARKETING-qqqs=mediaandmarketing-qqqid=32168-qqqx=1.asp
“Since its launch, 621 applications have been assessed under the scheme. Just under €21millionwas awarded in 2007 to support the production of 457 radio and television programmes on the themes of Irish culture, heritage and experience, adult literacy and such programmes in the Irish language.”

Ruane in new schools wrangle (April 22, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/article3631646.ece
“Education Minister Caitriona Ruane was today embroiled in a new controversy as it emerged that a vital strategy to improve the dire reading and maths standards of young people leaving school will be delayed by up to two months - because it has to be translated into Irish.”

Feenish Productions ‘The Wren’s Nest’ Flies to Cúirt (April 22, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281136&tpl=archnews
“James Kelly's collection of short poetry films for TG4 entitled ‘Nead an Dreoilín’ (The Wren's Nest) will be premiered at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature in Galway this Thursday, 24th April, before receiving its screen debut on Tuesday 29th April at 8pm, on TG4.”

‘Fairytale of Kathmandu’ Set for Edinburgh (April 22, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281133&tpl=archnews
“Neasa Ni Chianain’s controversial documentary ‘Fairytale of Kathmandu’ is set to screen in the Document category of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which takes place from 18th-29th June 2008.”

Applications Open for IFB Reality Bites (April 22, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/finance/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281132&tpl=archnews&force=1
“Documentaries can be maximum of 12 minutes duration, with a maximum budget of €20,000 and be produced in either the English or Irish language.”

District set for relations week (April 22, 2008)
http://www.banbridgeleader.co.uk/news/DISTRICT-SET-FOR-RELATIONS-WEEK.4004348.jp
“The district will play its part in Community Relations Week with four events taking place in the area. They include 'Dreaming of Tomorrow', a poetry competition celebrating Community Relations Week in Banbridge Library, an Ulster Scots and Irish language event for secondary schools, a quiz night in Rathfriland and a walking treasure hunt and picnic.”

Nemeton Student Takes Smedia Awards by Storm (April 23, 2008)
http://www.waterford-today.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2928&Itemid=1&ed=275
“Three students in total from the course, which is run by Nemeton in conjunction with WIT were nominated in the Television Production in Irish (Drama) category. This category was judged by TG4 Commissioning Editor Michéal Ó Meallaigh. The category that the students have been nominated in is one of only two Irish language categories which were recently added to the awards ceremony both of which are sponsored by Údarás na Gaeltachta.”

Second gaelscoil planned for Kilkenny (April 23, 2008)
http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/Second-gaelscoil-planned-for-Kilkenny.4012079.jp
“Kilkenny’s only Gael-scoil is full until 2011 and more than 70 pupils have been turned away for this September. However plans are underway to start a local fund-raising drive to acquire a site for a second gaelscoil for the Marble City.”

Ródseó na Gaeilge – musical legends are come to Ballycastle! (April 23, 2008)
http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/R34dse34-na-Gaeilge--musical.4006395.jp
“Ródseó na Gaeilge is coming to Ballycastle! An initiative developed and implemented by the Gaelic language umbrella group, Pobal, the Ródseó uses the arts, especially music, to help promote the spoken Gaelic language.”

Raidio na Gaeltachta will stay ad-free . . . for now (April 24, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/business/media/raidio-na-gaeltachta-will-stay-adfree----for-now-1356823.html
“There are no plans to allow any advertising on Irish language radio station Raidio na Gaeltachta despite interest from some potential advertisers.”

Making waves on a €9m public stipend (April 24, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/business/media/making-waves-on-a-euro9m-public-stipend-1356822.html
“With Radio na Gaeltachta’s profile at new highs after their exclusive on Cathal O Searcaigh and interest in the Irish language peaking thanks to Des Bishop and Brian Cowen, Laura Noonan talks to station boss Edel Ni Chuireain”

Irish village gets its 'harlot' back (April 26, 2008)
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5h0vOmlzlnwB6ZNkIulap1OR2zuEw
“A village in the southwest of Ireland won its battle to get its ancient 'harlot; back on Thursday when a government order officially changed its name in the Irish language.”

Irish Arts Center Hosts Outdoor Fest (April 24, 2008)
http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/entertainment/Articles/outdoor-fest230408.aspx
[New York City Irish Dance Festival]
“Area two will have Irish language sessions for adults from 1:15 to 2 p.m. and for children at 2:15 p.m., followed by an Irish song circle at 3:30 p.m. and Moloney’s panel discussion at 4:30 p.m.”

Irish for the New Irish (April 25, 2008)
http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Irish-for-the-New-Irish.4019627.jp
“A fascinating event aiming to introduce foreign nationals to the Irish language will take place in Derry next week.”

‘Fairytale’ is star of Scottish film festival (April 25, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/film-cinema/lsquofairytalersquo-is-star-of-scottish-film-festival-1358158.html
“A controversial documentary about the Irish poet, Cathal O Searcaigh, is proving to have international appeal, having been selected for the Edinburgh International Film Festival.”