Samsung Tocco Review (August 7, 2008)
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/article/11167/digital-life/samsung-tocco-review
...“Another unique addition to the Tocco is it allows you to text as Gaeilge. I liked that when I turned it on it greeted me with ‘Dia Dhuit’ (‘Hello’ in Irish) and there is predictive text for those who wish to text in their native tongue – I wonder what textese in Irish looks like? Maybe ‘xMT’ would work as ‘Póg ma thóin?'”
Friel’s masterpiece comes to Kilkenny Castle (August 7, 2008)
http://www.kilkennyadvertiser.ie/index.php?aid=10135
“Widely regarded as Brian Friel’s theatrical masterpiece Translations has compelled audiences the world over to consider the fundamental nature of language, its connection to culture and its relationship to power.”
St. John's farmer was last who could speak Irish dialect (August 7, 2008)
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=816da17a-bcb0-4add-9b9c-0eab37d7d4f0
“A St. John's man believed to be the last speaker of an obscure dialect of the Irish language died Wednesday morning.”
Féile on the Mall launched in style (August 8, 2008)
http://www.mayoadvertiser.com/index.php?aid=6878
“The inaugural Féile on the Mall was launched in style this week in the county capital. The one-day charity event will see the Mall in Castlebar transformed from its usual serenity into a hive of activity with bungee jumping, live stage music, bouncy castles, arts and crafts and much, much more on Saturday August 30.”
Rinceoirí to host their 8th Summer School of Irish Dancing, Prague, Czech Republic (August 8, 2008)
http://www.europeanirish.com/news_details.php?news_id=657
“Rinceoirí are bringing a flavour of Irish Dancing to Prague from the 16th of August to the 22nd of August.
...“Irish language lessons are also to be held just showing how healthy Irish culture is thoughout Europe.”
Blathnaid says final farewell to beloved dad (August 8, 2008)
http://www.herald.ie/national-news/blathnaid-says-final-farewell-to-beloved-dad-1450300.html
“RTE's Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh said her final farewell to her father in what was a sad day for the presenter and her close-knit family.
“At the funeral mass, Sean O Cofaigh was described as a man who was strongly committed to his Co Meath community and the Irish language.”
Film star getting village honour (August 8, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7550732.stm
“He became more associated with the fictional Amity Island, but Jaws star Robert Shaw is to be commemorated in a small Irish village he made his home.
“Residents are erecting a plaque in memory of the English-born actor and writer who lived on the shores of Lough Mask at Tourmakeady, County Mayo.
“He lived in the Gaeltacht village for 10 years before his 1978 death.”
Soaring towards serenity (August 9, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2008/0809/1218206256054.html?via=mr
“Pearse Hutchinson's latest collection is a book of backward glances that also anticipates more work to come.
...“That poem explores the poet's love of the Irish language, and At Least for a While reveals Hutchinson's passion for many other European cultures, including Galician, Dutch and Welsh.”
Matchmaker poet rejected illiterate girl as wife for son (August 11, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/matchmaker-poet-rejected--illiterate-girl-as-wife-for-son-1451572.html
“Controversial poet Cathal O Searcaigh rejected a wife for his adopted son because she was illiterate.
“In a passage in the book to aid those trying to master the Irish language, the writer -- who has been accused of exploiting Nepalese natives -- said he had the final say in Prem Timalsina's marriage.”
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