Catching up somewhat....
Letters: Correct pronunciation (Oct 9, 2008)
http://media.www.ndsmcobserver.com/media/storage/paper660/news/2008/10/09/Viewpoint/Correct.Pronunciation-3477748.shtml
“As an enthusiastic Irish fan and a member of the Band of the Fighting Irish, I love playing and hearing the Victory Clog, ‘Damhsa Bua,’ at Concert on the Steps.”
Longford: Irish language group formed in Longford (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.emigrant.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66257&Itemid=23
Just this item:
“The first meeting of Longfort Le Chéile, Oiche Shóisialta, took place in Keogh's Bar last week. Secretary of the new group is Yvonne Ní Mhurchú while chairperson is Thomas O Maonaigh, who said it was local interest in the language that had prompted the formation of the group. One of its aims is to widen the use of Irish from the purely educational milieu to public use. At present Irish classes are held in the libraries in both Longford and Granard and it is also planned to revive the conversation group, Ciuorcal Comhrá, which meets in the Longford Arms.”
COWEN SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE IRISH LANGUAGE (Oct 10, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37037
“A delegation from Conradh na Gaeilge met with the Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Minister Éamon Ó Cuív in Leinster House on Wednesday, 08 October 2008, to discuss the promotion of the Irish language with particular regard to the Government’s 20 Year Irish Language Strategy.”
Irish 'should be made official' (Oct 11, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7665343.stm
“A rally in Belfast city centre has called for official status to be given to the Irish language.”
Unionists 'don't want a Catholic about the place' - Adams (Oct 11, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Unionists-dont-want-a-Catholic.4579991.jp
...“The strongly-worded tirade by the Sinn Fein president also accused members of the DUP of using ‘abusive’ language in opposition to nationalist demands for promotion of the Irish language.”
Irish schools 'should link up' (Oct 11, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7665180.stm
“Irish language primary schools should "urgently consider" linking up in federations, to ensure their long-term viability, a report has recommended.”
Opinion: Sweetening bitter Budget pill will not help economy (Oct 11, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/sweetening-bitter-budget-pill-will-not-help-economy-1496118.html
...“Five -- abolish the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, and abolish Udaras na Gaeltachta, a quango posing as some sort of democratic institution.”
Stormont stand-off could 'go on to 2009' (Oct 11, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/stormont-standoff-could-go-on-to-2009-14000084.html
...“Sinn Fein has refused to agree an agenda for future executive meetings as it said that although the DUP will talk endlessly about anything, it won't reach negotiated agreements on the devolution of policing, an Irish language act or the future of education.”
irishtimes.com on top at web awards (Oct 12, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1012/breaking39.htm
...“Kanchi.org, formerly the Aisling Foundation charity, won the most accessible website while Focal.ie won for best Irish Language Website.”
The Growth of the Gaelscoil in Modern Ireland (Oct 12, 2008)
http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/ireland/the-growth-of-the-gaelscoil-in-modern-ireland-5544.html
“While the Irish and world economies worry about what the future holds, the Irish language on the other hand is experiencing some what of a renaissance.”
Purvis: confidence needed (Oct 13, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/politics/Purvis-confidence-needed.4584527.jp
“Unionists have nothing to fear from the devolution of policing and justice or the creation of a law protecting the Irish language, Dawn Purvis has confidently declared.”
ILBF Irish Language Audience Research Results (Oct 13, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281584&tpl=archnews
“The third Irish Language Broadcast Fund qualitative audience research report, carried recently by Millward Brown Ulster in Northern Ireland, has revealed a it’s results including the significant rise in the number of viewers who feel that Irish language programmes encourage their interest in the language.”
Irish language education review out for consultation (Oct 13, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/irish-language-education-review-out-for-consultation-14000395.html
“Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has begun consultation on a review of Irish-medium education.”
Challenge of translation to be focus of Douglas Hyde Conference (Oct 14, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1014/1223921130705.html
“The art of translating poems and prose from Irish will be discussed at the the 21st annual Douglas Hyde Conference, which takes place at the Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, next weekend.”
Award for 'focal.ie' site (Oct 14, 2008)
http://www.dcu.ie/news/2008/oct/s1008i.shtml
“www.focal.ie has been voted the best Irish language website at the inaugural Irish Web Awards.”
Letters: Cooperation vital for growth of Irish (Oct 14, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/cooperation-vital-for-growth-of-irish-1498044.html
“I fully back an independent report which has recently been prepared for the ministry of education in Northern Ireland which calls for all-Ireland co-operation in the teaching of Irish and the putting in place of closer ties between Gaelic speaking schools in Ireland and in Scotland.”
Recording at Molly's Bar (Oct 14, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/305596414683912.php
“Blas Ceoil, the multiplatform Irish language series is back and this time is coming to Molly's Bar, Irvinestown.”
Win £2,000 for your nursery (Oct 14, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/305596401134079.php
“Banks are collapsing and credit crunching is prevalent but the Irish medium schools in Ulster are swimming against the tide.”
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