80,000 fans rocked to the Stones in Ireland (August 22, 2007)
from http://www.irishpost.co.uk/news/story.asp?j=6151&cat=entertainment
"'You still look as wonderful as you did 25 years ago,' he told the 80,000 packed crowd in a clearly-practiced tribute as Gaeilge."
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Government assault on Irish language continues, says Ó Snodaigh
Government assault on Irish language continues - Ó Snodaigh (August 16, 2007)
from http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/20288
"Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has criticised proposals from the Minister of State with responsibility for integration Conor Lenihan in which he has called for the removal of Irish language requirements for civil servants."
from http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/20288
"Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has criticised proposals from the Minister of State with responsibility for integration Conor Lenihan in which he has called for the removal of Irish language requirements for civil servants."
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Irish-speaking school closure is backed by language fan Ruane
Irish-speaking school closure is backed by language fan Ruane (August 16, 2007)
from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/article2866892.ece
"The Education Minister has denied a lack of demand was behind her decision to close an Irish-medium unit in a Co Tyrone school."
from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/article2866892.ece
"The Education Minister has denied a lack of demand was behind her decision to close an Irish-medium unit in a Co Tyrone school."
Paisley position on Irish language slammed
Paisley position on Irish language slammed (August 16, 2007)
from http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/20280
"North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Caral Ní Chuilin has criticised Paisley’s views on Irish language legislation as being at odds with the new political arena."
from http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/20280
"North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Caral Ní Chuilin has criticised Paisley’s views on Irish language legislation as being at odds with the new political arena."
Class info from the Irish Voice
Two items, published August 16th:
http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/entertainment/theguide20070816.aspx
"Only a few places remain in CUNY’S online Irish language classes which begin the end on August. Sign up now. Classes being offered for fall 2007 include Elementary Irish 1, Elementary Irish 3, Intermediate Irish Grammar. Call 718-960-6722 or visit www.lehman.edu/cunyiias."
and
"The CUNY Institute for Irish American Studies will host Gaelic language classes for children every Saturday at the Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street in Manhattan, from 11 a.m.-noon. Kids will learn words, phrases and songs in the Irish language. Cost is $10 for Arts Center members, $12 for non-members. Family rates available. Call 718-960-6722."
http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/entertainment/theguide20070816.aspx
"Only a few places remain in CUNY’S online Irish language classes which begin the end on August. Sign up now. Classes being offered for fall 2007 include Elementary Irish 1, Elementary Irish 3, Intermediate Irish Grammar. Call 718-960-6722 or visit www.lehman.edu/cunyiias."
and
"The CUNY Institute for Irish American Studies will host Gaelic language classes for children every Saturday at the Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street in Manhattan, from 11 a.m.-noon. Kids will learn words, phrases and songs in the Irish language. Cost is $10 for Arts Center members, $12 for non-members. Family rates available. Call 718-960-6722."
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
An Irish Fest translation and pronunciation guide
See, now, people in Milwaukee know what's important.
An Irish Fest translation and pronunciation guide (August 15, 2007)
from http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/irishlanguage.html?12390
"You probably know about Irish jigs and have tasted a Guinness or two. You won't be surprised to hear traditional music or smell soda bread and scones. But, do you know what any of the Irish words used at Irish Fest mean?"
An Irish Fest translation and pronunciation guide (August 15, 2007)
from http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/irishlanguage.html?12390
"You probably know about Irish jigs and have tasted a Guinness or two. You won't be surprised to hear traditional music or smell soda bread and scones. But, do you know what any of the Irish words used at Irish Fest mean?"
Paisley to block Irish Language Act
Paisley to block Irish Language Act (August 15, 2007)
from http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/0815/breaking1.htm
"The Democratic Unionist Party is to block any bid to have an Irish Language Act passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly, according to a letter signed by party leader the Rev Ian Paisley."
from http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/0815/breaking1.htm
"The Democratic Unionist Party is to block any bid to have an Irish Language Act passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly, according to a letter signed by party leader the Rev Ian Paisley."
Monday, August 13, 2007
Ó Muirí: A bit of plane talking
Nice!
A bit of plane talking (August 13, 2007)
from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/columnists/pol-o-muiri/article2859348.ece
"It is every unionist's nightmare - compulsory Irish at Belfast International Airport. We might not have an Irish Language Act but don't think that mis-pronouncing Aer Lingus as Air Lingus will get you that cheap ticket to the continent."
A bit of plane talking (August 13, 2007)
from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/columnists/pol-o-muiri/article2859348.ece
"It is every unionist's nightmare - compulsory Irish at Belfast International Airport. We might not have an Irish Language Act but don't think that mis-pronouncing Aer Lingus as Air Lingus will get you that cheap ticket to the continent."
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Irish Fair in the local news
...though neither tidbit mentions language...oh well.
Weekend fest to celebrate all things Irish
http://www.twincities.com//ci_6566037?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com
Irish dance of the heart -- and the hair
http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1356759.html (subscription may be required)
Weekend fest to celebrate all things Irish
http://www.twincities.com//ci_6566037?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com
Irish dance of the heart -- and the hair
http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1356759.html (subscription may be required)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Dare accepted
The "dare" in the title is about something else, but...
Dare accepted (August 10, 2007)
from http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/08/10/5642/dare_accepted
"Comedian Des Bishop also returns to Irish screens in the next season’s line-ups. During his six-part series, In The Name of the Fada, he will try to learn enough of the Irish language to perform his stand-up in Gaelic."
Dare accepted (August 10, 2007)
from http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/08/10/5642/dare_accepted
"Comedian Des Bishop also returns to Irish screens in the next season’s line-ups. During his six-part series, In The Name of the Fada, he will try to learn enough of the Irish language to perform his stand-up in Gaelic."
Wes's Words
plucamas n m1
- mumps
as in...
Bhí a h-aghaidh a ata as aithne nuair a bhí an plucamas uirthi.
Her face was swollen beyond recognition when she had the mumps.
My sincerest sympathies to those who use this word on a regular basis.
- mumps
as in...
Bhí a h-aghaidh a ata as aithne nuair a bhí an plucamas uirthi.
Her face was swollen beyond recognition when she had the mumps.
My sincerest sympathies to those who use this word on a regular basis.
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