News through an 7ú lá Mí an Mheithimh

2008 Top 50 Business as Gaeilge Awards (May 23, 2008)
http://www.irish.ie/foras/news/article.asp?id=204
“Lá Nua, today announced the recipients of the Top 50 Business as Gaeilge Awards sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge and Accenture at a reception attended by TG4 presenter Páidi Ó Lionaird and Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny T.D., at the Four Seasons, Dublin.”

Power-sharing agreement reached in N.Ireland (June 4, 2008)
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5izxbJ2beBWcjjQtCp2chgk1Tv7rQ
...“Also on the agenda are ‘continuing concerns around paramilitary organisations, parades, sites, the Irish language and education, and the putting in place of a process to deal with’ all those issues.”

More talks at Downing Street in a bid to mend divisions (June 5, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/article3766956.ece
“The tentative talks in London are expected to focus on the controversial transfer of policing and justice powers to the Assembly, with the government attempting to hammer out a timetable for the switch. And there are indications the government may proceed with an Irish language act through Westminster.”

Last chance to see Des Bishop at An Grianan (June 5, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/SC/free/344473631837522.php
“Des Bishop returns to An Grianán Theatre for one night only with his current hit stand up show 'Tongues'.”

This Limerick Life..with Aoife Ni-Ghlaicin-Riain, actress and journalism student (June 5, 2008)
http://www.limerickleader.ie/features/This-Limerick-Lifewith-Aoife-NiGhlaicinRiain.4157831.jp
“As well as harbouring ambitions to be a journalist, a marked increase in the use of our native tongue has seen Aoife tour with the Irish language theatre group Aisteoiri Dramaiochta Bulfinn in her spare time.”

Buncrana kids get creative (June 6, 2008)
http://www.derryjournal.com/inishowen/Buncrana-kids-get-creative.4158417.jp
“Buncrana bookworms were given a taste of fame when they composed, designed and published their very own books in Irish.”

Mervue Boys’ school launch their own book (June 6, 2008)
http://www.galwayadvertiser.ie/content/index.php?aid=12223
...“This year, each school selected seven legends, and the pupils have illustrated them in a book which was launched in St Michael’s School by Eamon Ó Cuiv, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. These legends have been translated into Irish, English, French, and Portuguese.”

Did you hear the one about the Bishop? (June 6, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/article3776080.ece
“Irish-American comic Des Bishop is a household name in the Republic for his hilarious TV shows and live stand-up. Ahead of a Belfast show, he tells Grainne McCarry that difficult experiences early in life — like emigrating and giving up alcohol — turned him into the kind of person who wants to bring joy and laughter into deprived communities, including Mount Vernon in Belfast.”

Northern Ireland leaders hold talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown in London (June 6, 2008)
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/06/europe/EU-GEN-Britain-NIreland.php
“First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy leader Martin McGuinness met Brown to discuss contentious issues including the devolution of the police and justice systems, education and the use of the Irish language.”

'Uncle Sam' makes splash on cross-party city canvass (June 6, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/uncle-sam-makes-splash-on-crossparty-city-canvass-1399598.html
“In a calculated move, making the presumption that a member of a republican breakaway group would have the ‘cupla focal’, Enda moved from the comforts of his party handlers and canvassers, to disarm Uncle Sam with his lyrical Irish.
“‘Come over here to me and tell me where you're from. You're very welcome here,’ said Enda as Gaeilge.
“Uncle Sam was stumped. Enda moved on, and Eamon and Barry followed his lead down Henry Street.”

Top comedian Des Bishop gearing up for Royal Theatre show (June 6, 2008)
http://news.google.ie/nwshp?q=Gaeilge&ie=UTF-8&scoring=n
“Having spent the past 12 months in intense study and immersion in Connemara's Gaeltact in an effort to speak as Gaeilge, Des Bishop is back on the road again.”

Sile Seoige to Co-Present ‘Paisean Faisean’ (June 6, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281262&tpl=archnews
“Sile Seoige has been revealed as the new co-presenter of TG4’s fashion dating show ‘Paisean Faisean’, with series five set to begin filming on Monday June 16th.”

Cœrsa Samhraidh in Nenagh (June 6, 2008)
http://www.nenaghguardian.ie/news/coeligrsa-samhraidh-in-nenagh-nenagh-notes-1400738.html
“The Cœrsa Samhraidh is a Summer Camp that aims to develop an appreciation of aesthetic activities including art, music, dance, drama, language and sport trí Ghaeilge. The twenty second annual Cœrsa Samhraidh will commence on Monday 30th of June for two weeks ending on July 11th.”