News whatsis through an 10ú lá Mí na Bealtaine

Gaelic Conference for NYC (May 7, 2008)
http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/news/Articles/gaelic-conference070508.aspx
“On May 17 and 18, the Affinia Hotel on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan will become a haven for Gaelic language speakers who will attend an Irish language conference organized by Glór na nGael in an effort to promote the language in North America and Canada.”

Classes (May 7, 2008)
http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/entertainment/Articles/ents-guide070508.aspx
“The Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street in New York, is offering a new spring season of adult classes in Irish language, history, bodhran, fiddle, banjo, Celtic harp, tin whistle, bagpipes, step dancing, set dancing and ceili dancing. Call Sydney at 212-757-3318, ext. 204, or visit www.irishartscenter.org.”

Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams supports development of Belfast Irish Quarter (May 8, 2008)
http://www.propertyweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=297&storycode=3113153&c=1
“Speaking at a regeneration conference today in Birmingham Adams outlined proposals which could see an area between Belfast City Centre and Andersonstown, known as ‘An Ceathrú Gaeltachta’, transformed ‘into a hub for traditional Irish language, culture and business’.”

Richard K Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships (May 8, 2008)
http://news.ulster.ac.uk/releases/2008/3769.html
“Colm Duffin, from Randalstown, is a final year Irish language student. He will use his award to stay on Tory Island for two weeks to study the grammatical structures in Donegal Irish and their uses and evolution in the 21st century as a foundation for a proposed PhD in Irish language.”

Devolution anniversary passes off a quiet affair (May 8, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/article3679789.ece
“In a review of the past 12 months, he cited the rejection of the Irish language legislation, ‘thwarting’ of Sinn Fein's campaign to achieve the devolution of policing and justice by this month and defence of academic selection as evidence of improvements over Direct Rule administration.”

Devolution - one year on (May 8, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7388594.stm
“Nationalists and unionists are involved in stand-offs over academic selection, Irish language rights, and the future of the former jail at the Maze.”

Tesco Computer for Schools vouchers available in Tesco's Waterford stores until the 11th May! (May 7, 2008)
http://www.waterford-today.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3019&Itemid=1&ed=287
“Over the past 11 years Tesco has been working closely with schools across the country providing them with over €11 million euro worth of free equipment. Throughout this time, the scheme has been revised yearly after consulting with teachers to ensure that the equipment offered meets the changing needs of Irish students. The range now includes everything from IT equipment and software to art accessories and Irish language teaching aids.”

Club Gaeilge (May 8, 2008)
down the page at http://www.corkman.ie/news/balloon-goes-up-for-carrigoonfestivities-1369661.html
“A local group recently completed an eight week course of conversational gaeilge under the tutelage of well known enthusiast Gerry O'Callaghan at Davis College. So successful was this venture four of those involved decided to continue their efforts to improve their basic knowledge of the language.”

Man with a Wide Screen Vision (May 8, 2008)
http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/content/index.php?aid=11863
“A former priest’s house in An Spidéal is not the location that immediately springs to mind for a major television and film production company, but that’s exactly where Telegael has been producing award-winning productions over the past 20 years.”

North Tipperary schoolboy Cowen elected Taoiseach (May 9, 2008)
http://www.nenaghguardian.ie/frontpage/north-tipperary-schoolboy-cowen-elected-taoiseach-1371482.html
“Mr Smyth, the current President of the college, revealed that the Offaly man was Captain of the college Irish language debating team and a member of the English debating team.”

Mayo documentary to feature at international film festival (May 9, 2008)
http://www.mayoadvertiser.com/index.php?aid=5903
“The TG4 documentary An Tailliúir Gorm produced by Westport journalist and broadcaster Piaras Ó Raghallaigh in association with Cahill Media is an enchanting insight into the life of residents on the small island of Inis Bigil off the Mayo coast.”