Lots of news items out there, so I think a midweek news update is called for. And I am not just procrastinating on my research.
This one again:
Despite peace, Belfast walls are growing in size and number (May 4, 2008)
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8_HpCFCtant8Bxb6rthBy1BuWqQD90ELNU00
“Wearing the ‘wrong’ sports gear is just one of scores of sectarian measuring sticks that have proven deadly in the past. So are names. A ‘Cein’ — a Gaelic name pronounced Keane — would be instantly identified as Irish Catholic, because the Protestant side shuns the Irish language.”
Also here: In Belfast, walls are best neighbors (May 5, 2008)
Bye bye Bertie - Cowen ushers in a more sober Irish era (May 4, 2008)
http://news.trendaz.com/index.shtml?show=news&newsid=1191361&lang=EN
Just a mention but in case you’re interested:
“Cowen is unlikely to slip up in this fashion, and has even been known to make long, eloquent speeches in the Irish language.”
In the interest of equal time, here’s a Cassidy column, but as always caveat lector:
Paddy Works on the Erie (May 3, 2008)
http://www.counterpunch.org/cassidy05032008.html
“'Paddy Works on the Erie' is one of the most popular and widely known American work songs.”
Davitt College to host its own TV channel (May 6, 2008)
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4034&Itemid=38
“Schools in Mayo may soon all have their own television channel broadcasting in the school after support was given by Mayo VEC for a pilot programme to take place in Davitt College in Castlebar.
“The television channel, which will be the first of its kind in any Irish school, will broadcast messages on school activities as well as advice on healthy living, anti-bullying and sports reports. Dr Katie Sweeney, CEO of Mayo VEC, told a meeting of the VEC committee last week that the information will be transmitted in a two-way process in Irish.”
PROFILE: Cowen: An admired and respected successor to Ahern (May 6, 2008)
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1403668.php/PROFILE_Cowen_An_admired_and_respected_successor_to_Ahern_401305655_401305649_available
“He also revealed his Irish-language credentials in the chamber shortly after Ahern announced his resignation when opposition Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, a fluent speaker himself, asked a complicated question in Irish to which Cowen responded in flawless Irish without batting an eye-lid.”
Dave wins Parker award for Irish play (May 6, 2008)
http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Dave-wins-Parker-award-for.4051215.jp
“Derry-based playwright Dave Duggan scooped a major Irish language literary award at a ceremony in Belfast.
“Mr. Duggan picked up the Irish language award at the BBC’s Stuart Parker Awards ceremony. Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea presented Mr. Duggan with the award for his play, ‘Gruaigairi,’ which enjoyed a successful nationwide tour earlier this year.”
Roslea Fleadh (May 6, 2008)
Down the page on http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/FH/free/330910262111550.php
“Preparations are under way for this years Fleadh which will be held in Roslea....This years Irish language competitions will take place on Sunday morning and schools are asked now to approach the county board for entry sheets.”
A Documentary Film Festival for Donegal's Gaeltacht (May 6, 2008)
http://en.epochtimes.com/news/8-5-6/70316.html
“The festival Guth Gafa translates as 'Captive Voice' aims to promote films made through the Irish language and to promote the use of Gaeilge by operating the festival through the Irish language.”
Day of symbolism at Boyne site (May 6, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7386906.stm
“As they lined up, one of those bedecked in Orange regalia greeted Ahern in the Irish language, who returned the greeting.”
Gaelscoil gets good marks for English (May 7, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/gaelscoil-gets-good-marks-for-english-1368545.html
“A new study challenges the findings on the standard of English among pupils in the school at the heart of the row about Irish language education.”
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