News through an 9ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair

This will be the last post from me for a little while -- see you in about a week!

In the Name of the Fada: How Irish-American comedian Des Bishop is conquering Ireland and the language
http://irishabroad.com/irishworld/irishamericamag/augsept08/features/des-bishop-augsept08.asp
...“I spoke to Des while he was touring Ireland with his stand-up show. We started our interview in Irish. Read on and be impressed by his fluency and passion.”

220 jobs for Wicklow and Donegal (Oct 7, 2008)
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1007/jobs.html
...“RAP, which designs and manufactures environmentally responsible packaging, is investing €3.3m in its Gaeltacht plant and will increase employment in the operation from 54 to 124 over the next three years.”

Shortlist for Glen Dimplex writers award announced (Oct 8, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1008/1223335466268.html
...“The awards, now in their third year and organised in association with the Irish Writers' Centre, have five different categories: fiction, poetry, children's book, biography/non-fiction and books from any genre written in Irish.”

GALWAY PUBLIC URGED TO VOICE OPINIONS ON IRISH LANGUAGE (Oct 8, 2008)
http://www.galwaynews.ie/5229-galway-public-urged-voice-opinions-irish-language
“A public meeting is going to be held in the city tonight to give people the opportunity to contribute to the 20 Year Irish Language Strategy.”

Derrylin gets ready for Richie (Oct 8, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/302419694861097.php
...“Richie is certainly no stranger to the Irish people and even those from overseas. Perhaps he is best known for his hit single 'Aon Focal Eile' a song about learning the Irish language in school, but laced with double meaning.”

Irish language classes underway in Cookstown (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.midulstermail.co.uk/news/Irish-language-classes-underway-in.4571359.jp
...“There are now five Irish Language classes offered and they have been cultivated through Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council and Cookstown District Council’s Irish Development programme.”

Comedian Bishop to top Féile an Fhómhair bill (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.advertiser.ie/kilkenny/article/2556
“A host of tantalising performers have been lined up to entertain Carlow audiences this month as part of the annual bi-lingual festival Féile an Fhómhair.”

Bilingual treat for children at Féile (Oct 9, 2009)
http://www.advertiser.ie/kilkenny/article/2566
“There is a fantastic treat in store for children aged five to 10 years old at at Féile an Fhómhair in Carlow this week.
“Branar Educational Drama Productions from Galway will present ‘AILBI Agus A Cairde’ in The Carlow Town Hurling Club on Saturday October 11. There will be two showings of the event at 1pm and at 3pm.”

New high speed broadband for Gaeltacht (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.techcentral.ie/article.aspx?id=12657
“A new high speed telecommunications network, which will result in high speed broadband services, is being brought to the Galway Gaeltacht as a result of a joint initiative undertaken by NUI Galway, HEAnet and Údarás na Gaeltachta.”

‘Locals only’ housing rule may be on way out (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.examiner.ie/irishexaminer/pages/story.aspx-qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland-qqqa=ireland-qqqid=74390-qqqx=1.asp
“Planning restrictions on house building by non-locals in rural areas may be lifted.”
...“The commission also raised questions over rules in two counties that insist applicants must speak Irish to secure planning.
“In response, the department has told county managers that ‘policies and practices in relation to promotion and preservation of the Irish language in designated Gaeltacht areas are considered justified and proportionate, and continue to apply as outlined in the 2005 Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines’.”

Comedian Des Bishop brings 'Tongues' to Birr (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.offalyexpress.ie/stage-left/Comedian-Des-Bishop-brings-Tongues.4571772.jp
“Following a sell out tour in Edinburgh and Australia, Des Bishop is returning to the Birr Theatre & Arts Centre next Thursday, October 16 for one last performance of his latest stand up show Tongues.”

101 good ideas from Des [Kenny] (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/2589
...“Kenny’s Choice is Des’ personal selection of Irish fiction, poetry, and history books he feels are too important not to read, have been overlooked or neglected, or are worth rediscovering. For this Des drew on his love of books as well as his knowledge as a leading Irish bookseller.”
...“The book features 101 reviews - some written as Gaeilge - with author information. Each review is only two pages in length and written in an accessible manner, yet still manages to yield a wealth of information - always the mark of a good critic.”