Plan for all-Gaelic-speaking communities (Nov 1, 2008)
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Plan-for-allGaelicspeaking-communities.4651172.jp
“Communities where only Gaelic is spoken are being planned for Scotland to help develop everyday use of the language.”
Singer blasts plans for Gaelic village 'ghetto' (Nov 1, 2008)
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/11/01/singer-blasts-plans-for-gaelic-village-ghetto-86908-20859238/
“Campaigners calling for a Gaelic language-only community to be set up have been warned it could turn into a ‘ghetto’.”
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
News through an 1d lá Mí na Samhna
Letters: Can't put a price on our language (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/cant-put-a-price-on-our-language-1512013.html
“In response to Brian Kennedy (Letters, October 25), I am an Irish American and I was appalled to think an Irishman in Ireland would be so apparently ashamed of his country's language.
“I, and many of us of Irish ancestry, are struggling hard to learn this beautiful language and keep it alive.”
ILBF Announces Final Funding Round (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/finance/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281638&tpl=archnews&force=1
“The ILBF consists of £3m per annum with funding provided by DCAL (Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure). The fund invests in at least 75 hours of Irish language output per annum which is broadcast on TG4, BBC NI and RTÉ.”
Spoken like a true native: The Irish language is now cool to use, says Síle Ní Bhraonáin (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/hq/spoken-like-a-true-native-1513420.html
“How has the Irish language progressed in the last 10 years? Honestly, looking at it from the inside, what has changed the most is the image and perception of the language.”
Six Writers Selected For SÍOL (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281645&tpl=archnews
“Six writers have been chosen for SÍOL – a new initiative aimed to assist budding writers for Irish Language TV Drama writing.”
Translation hitch is latest delay for bypass decision (Oct 31, 2008)
http://www.galwaynews.ie/5465-translation-hitch-latest-delay-bypass-decision
“Galway Chamber of Commerce are seeking immediate clarification on An Bord Pleanala’s decision on the €340million Galway City Outer Bypass, as a delay in making the decision public is expected until it is translated into Irish.”
Ireland’s ‘Gaelscoileanna’ Creating Educational Divide (Nov 1, 2008)
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/october-08/Ireland-s--Gaelscoileanna--Creating-Educational-Divide.html
“Irish-medium schools help preserve the Irish language and have been shown to improve students’ command of English, but critics call the schools elitist and anti-immigrant.”
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/cant-put-a-price-on-our-language-1512013.html
“In response to Brian Kennedy (Letters, October 25), I am an Irish American and I was appalled to think an Irishman in Ireland would be so apparently ashamed of his country's language.
“I, and many of us of Irish ancestry, are struggling hard to learn this beautiful language and keep it alive.”
ILBF Announces Final Funding Round (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/finance/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281638&tpl=archnews&force=1
“The ILBF consists of £3m per annum with funding provided by DCAL (Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure). The fund invests in at least 75 hours of Irish language output per annum which is broadcast on TG4, BBC NI and RTÉ.”
Spoken like a true native: The Irish language is now cool to use, says Síle Ní Bhraonáin (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/hq/spoken-like-a-true-native-1513420.html
“How has the Irish language progressed in the last 10 years? Honestly, looking at it from the inside, what has changed the most is the image and perception of the language.”
Six Writers Selected For SÍOL (Oct 30, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281645&tpl=archnews
“Six writers have been chosen for SÍOL – a new initiative aimed to assist budding writers for Irish Language TV Drama writing.”
Translation hitch is latest delay for bypass decision (Oct 31, 2008)
http://www.galwaynews.ie/5465-translation-hitch-latest-delay-bypass-decision
“Galway Chamber of Commerce are seeking immediate clarification on An Bord Pleanala’s decision on the €340million Galway City Outer Bypass, as a delay in making the decision public is expected until it is translated into Irish.”
Ireland’s ‘Gaelscoileanna’ Creating Educational Divide (Nov 1, 2008)
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/october-08/Ireland-s--Gaelscoileanna--Creating-Educational-Divide.html
“Irish-medium schools help preserve the Irish language and have been shown to improve students’ command of English, but critics call the schools elitist and anti-immigrant.”
BBC Alba update
Gaelic TV ratings soar (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/gaelic-tv-ratings-soar-14018921.html
“When the BBC launched its first Gaelic language channel in Scotland last month, the first night's line-up featured a comedy drama about the disembodied spirit of Elvis Presley on the Isle of Lewis and a performance from a ceilidh band from the Isle of Skye.
“It might seem an unorthodox approach to help broaden the appeal of a vanishing language – but it appears to be working. For BBC Alba is proving to be an unexpected success, pulling in more than 600,000 viewers in its first week of broadcasting, more than double the projected audience of 250,000.”
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/gaelic-tv-ratings-soar-14018921.html
“When the BBC launched its first Gaelic language channel in Scotland last month, the first night's line-up featured a comedy drama about the disembodied spirit of Elvis Presley on the Isle of Lewis and a performance from a ceilidh band from the Isle of Skye.
“It might seem an unorthodox approach to help broaden the appeal of a vanishing language – but it appears to be working. For BBC Alba is proving to be an unexpected success, pulling in more than 600,000 viewers in its first week of broadcasting, more than double the projected audience of 250,000.”
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
News through an 29ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
McAleese to open celebration of Irish culture as festival hits Cork (Oct 28, 2008)
http://www.examiner.ie/irishexaminer/pages/story.aspx-qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland-qqqa=ireland-qqqid=75862-qqqx=1.asp
“Mary McAleese will tomorrow open the country’s biggest Irish language and cultural festival.
“Up to 10,000 people have arrived in Cork for Oireachtas na Gaeilge events with highlights including a special show by comedian Des Bishop, and the Steip sean-nós dancing finals which will be broadcast live on TG4 from the Opera House.”
Dental staff shortages present challenges in Galway (Oct 28, 2008)
http://www.irishmedicalnews.ie/index.php/component/content/article/1-news/308-dental-staff-shortages-present-challenges-in-galway
“‘We are engaged in a recruitment process to appoint a dental surgeon with Irish language skills. The principal dental surgeon post is due to be advertised,’ the spokesperson said.”
Why I refuse to be stubbed out (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2008/1029/1225197268683.html
One reference:
“I think the best way to make something popular and even fashionable in this country is to ban it. I have a theory that the Irish language could be revived in less than a year if it were forbidden and people fined heavily for using it.”
Ban on Irish in North's courts tested (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1029/1225197273321.html
“A ban on the use of the Irish language in courts in the North which stretches back to 1737 was put to the test yesterday.
“In the High Court in Belfast Mr Justice Treacy was asked to hold that the centuries-old ban should be quashed as it was in conflict with the Human Rights Act and European treaties.”
Education cuts mean 'average family must find €2,000' (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/budget-2009/news/education-cuts-mean-average-family-must-find-83642000-1511930.html
...“Meanwhile, Conradh na Gaeilge has warned that course fees for summer college in Gaeltacht areas will increase as a result of the decision to axe a teaching grant to the colleges.”
SUMMER SCHOOL CUTBACKS THREATEN GALWAY GAELTACHT ECONOMY (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.galwaynews.ie/5436-summer-school-cutbacks-threaten-galway-gaeltacht-economy
“Many of Galway's Irish Language summer schools are under threat of a student fee increase or possible closure.
“That's according to Conradh na Gaelige, which is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to cut a teaching grant given to these schools.”
http://www.examiner.ie/irishexaminer/pages/story.aspx-qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland-qqqa=ireland-qqqid=75862-qqqx=1.asp
“Mary McAleese will tomorrow open the country’s biggest Irish language and cultural festival.
“Up to 10,000 people have arrived in Cork for Oireachtas na Gaeilge events with highlights including a special show by comedian Des Bishop, and the Steip sean-nós dancing finals which will be broadcast live on TG4 from the Opera House.”
Dental staff shortages present challenges in Galway (Oct 28, 2008)
http://www.irishmedicalnews.ie/index.php/component/content/article/1-news/308-dental-staff-shortages-present-challenges-in-galway
“‘We are engaged in a recruitment process to appoint a dental surgeon with Irish language skills. The principal dental surgeon post is due to be advertised,’ the spokesperson said.”
Why I refuse to be stubbed out (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2008/1029/1225197268683.html
One reference:
“I think the best way to make something popular and even fashionable in this country is to ban it. I have a theory that the Irish language could be revived in less than a year if it were forbidden and people fined heavily for using it.”
Ban on Irish in North's courts tested (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1029/1225197273321.html
“A ban on the use of the Irish language in courts in the North which stretches back to 1737 was put to the test yesterday.
“In the High Court in Belfast Mr Justice Treacy was asked to hold that the centuries-old ban should be quashed as it was in conflict with the Human Rights Act and European treaties.”
Education cuts mean 'average family must find €2,000' (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/budget-2009/news/education-cuts-mean-average-family-must-find-83642000-1511930.html
...“Meanwhile, Conradh na Gaeilge has warned that course fees for summer college in Gaeltacht areas will increase as a result of the decision to axe a teaching grant to the colleges.”
SUMMER SCHOOL CUTBACKS THREATEN GALWAY GAELTACHT ECONOMY (Oct 29, 2008)
http://www.galwaynews.ie/5436-summer-school-cutbacks-threaten-galway-gaeltacht-economy
“Many of Galway's Irish Language summer schools are under threat of a student fee increase or possible closure.
“That's according to Conradh na Gaelige, which is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to cut a teaching grant given to these schools.”
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Gaeltacht = digital entertainment
The West is awake to Gaeltacht areas becoming digital entertainment hubs (Oct 23, 2008)
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/article/11649/comms/the-west-is-awake-to-gaeltacht-areas-becoming-digital-entertainment-hubs
“The next time your daughter sings along to Sesame Street, wants to turn on Dora the Explorer or watches Tutenstein on Discovery Kids, just remember that a company in the Connemara Gaeltacht played a key role in developing these products.”
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/article/11649/comms/the-west-is-awake-to-gaeltacht-areas-becoming-digital-entertainment-hubs
“The next time your daughter sings along to Sesame Street, wants to turn on Dora the Explorer or watches Tutenstein on Discovery Kids, just remember that a company in the Connemara Gaeltacht played a key role in developing these products.”
Monday, October 27, 2008
Oireachtas na Samhna
...ag tosú an tseachtain seo!
http://www.antoireachtas.ie/
"Beidh os cionn deich mile duine ag tabhairt faoin oilithireacht bhliantiúil go Corcaigh faoi Shamhain le sult a bhaint as Oireachtas na Samhna a bheas ar siúl idir an 27 Deireadh Fómhair agus an 2 Samhain 2008."
http://www.antoireachtas.ie/
"Beidh os cionn deich mile duine ag tabhairt faoin oilithireacht bhliantiúil go Corcaigh faoi Shamhain le sult a bhaint as Oireachtas na Samhna a bheas ar siúl idir an 27 Deireadh Fómhair agus an 2 Samhain 2008."
News through an 27ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Irish in Brussels look 'shrunken' by No vote (Oct 24, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1024/1224715116373.html
“Irish civil servants working in Brussels felt ‘beaten down and kicked’ by the outcome of the Lisbon Treaty referendum, RTÉ's Europe editor Seán Whelan has told an Oireachtas committee.”
...“He also said the elevation of the Irish language as an official language was tangible evidence of the goodwill that was once there, especially during Ireland's successful presidency of the EU in 2004.”
Youngsters turn their backs on Irish culture (Oct 24, 2008)
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/Youngsters-turn-their-backs-on.4627835.jp
“Traditional Irish culture in Calderdale is dying out, according to leading community figures.
“Third and fourth generation youngsters are turning their backs on pastimes such as gaelic sports and dancing and community celebrations like St Patrick's Day.”
...“Classes in Irish language and history have fallen in popularity, while celtic sports shown on the centre's big screens are losing out to Premiership football.”
The matriarchs of Montrose (Oct 25, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/the-matriarchs-of-montrose-1510015.html
...“Whether your star is in the ascent or descent is as much a result of luck, who is championing who, the dealings of showbiz agents and unofficial 'trends', as it is based on talent.”
...“She joined RTÉ2 (then Network2) when the station was on the hunt for a panel of 'young gaelgeoirs' to sex up the Irish language content.”
Sinn Fein's behaviour immoral – Robinson (Oct 25, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Sinn-Feins-behaviour-immoral-.4629341.jp
“The First Minister has branded Sinn Fein ‘immoral’ for frustrating the business of government while Ulster struggles to pay household bills.
...“And he challenged republicans on whether cash-strapped Ulster was really pre-occupied with the Irish Language Act and devolution of policing – or whether pensioners and families were more worried about paying mortgages and rising utility and food costs.”
Film reconstructs Granuaile's life (Oct 26, 2008)
down the page at http://www.independent.ie/national-news/major-search-for-four-passengers-on-light-aircraft-feared-lost-in-wicklow-1510476.html
Entire text is:
“An independent production company headed up by Co Offaly man Michael Mann, has reconstructed the real life story of Granuaile. Ar Thoir Granuaile is the first Irish language film to bring to life the true story of the woman known as 'The Pirate Queen'. The new documentary will be screened on TG4 on Wednesday at 9:30pm.”
An Irishwoman's Diary (Oct 27, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2008/1027/1224838873956.html
“Singers, musicians, dancers and storytellers are converging on the Cork city suburb of Douglas for the 111th Oireachtas festival, which begins today. The various Gaelic dialects - from Donegal, Galway and Mayo, Kerry, Ring in Co Waterford and Rath Chairn in Co Meath - will mingle harmoniously at the newly-refurbished Rochestown Park Hotel, the main venue for the various events.”
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1024/1224715116373.html
“Irish civil servants working in Brussels felt ‘beaten down and kicked’ by the outcome of the Lisbon Treaty referendum, RTÉ's Europe editor Seán Whelan has told an Oireachtas committee.”
...“He also said the elevation of the Irish language as an official language was tangible evidence of the goodwill that was once there, especially during Ireland's successful presidency of the EU in 2004.”
Youngsters turn their backs on Irish culture (Oct 24, 2008)
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/Youngsters-turn-their-backs-on.4627835.jp
“Traditional Irish culture in Calderdale is dying out, according to leading community figures.
“Third and fourth generation youngsters are turning their backs on pastimes such as gaelic sports and dancing and community celebrations like St Patrick's Day.”
...“Classes in Irish language and history have fallen in popularity, while celtic sports shown on the centre's big screens are losing out to Premiership football.”
The matriarchs of Montrose (Oct 25, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/the-matriarchs-of-montrose-1510015.html
...“Whether your star is in the ascent or descent is as much a result of luck, who is championing who, the dealings of showbiz agents and unofficial 'trends', as it is based on talent.”
...“She joined RTÉ2 (then Network2) when the station was on the hunt for a panel of 'young gaelgeoirs' to sex up the Irish language content.”
Sinn Fein's behaviour immoral – Robinson (Oct 25, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Sinn-Feins-behaviour-immoral-.4629341.jp
“The First Minister has branded Sinn Fein ‘immoral’ for frustrating the business of government while Ulster struggles to pay household bills.
...“And he challenged republicans on whether cash-strapped Ulster was really pre-occupied with the Irish Language Act and devolution of policing – or whether pensioners and families were more worried about paying mortgages and rising utility and food costs.”
Film reconstructs Granuaile's life (Oct 26, 2008)
down the page at http://www.independent.ie/national-news/major-search-for-four-passengers-on-light-aircraft-feared-lost-in-wicklow-1510476.html
Entire text is:
“An independent production company headed up by Co Offaly man Michael Mann, has reconstructed the real life story of Granuaile. Ar Thoir Granuaile is the first Irish language film to bring to life the true story of the woman known as 'The Pirate Queen'. The new documentary will be screened on TG4 on Wednesday at 9:30pm.”
An Irishwoman's Diary (Oct 27, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2008/1027/1224838873956.html
“Singers, musicians, dancers and storytellers are converging on the Cork city suburb of Douglas for the 111th Oireachtas festival, which begins today. The various Gaelic dialects - from Donegal, Galway and Mayo, Kerry, Ring in Co Waterford and Rath Chairn in Co Meath - will mingle harmoniously at the newly-refurbished Rochestown Park Hotel, the main venue for the various events.”
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Force Behind Gaels' Tv
(Oct 21, 2008)
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-catch-all/2008/10/21/force-behind-gaels-tv-86908-20824190/
“Fewer women are being appointed to top jobs, according to recent reports, so it comes as a surprise to find a female is heading the new Gaelic TV channel.”
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-catch-all/2008/10/21/force-behind-gaels-tv-86908-20824190/
“Fewer women are being appointed to top jobs, according to recent reports, so it comes as a surprise to find a female is heading the new Gaelic TV channel.”
Thursday, October 23, 2008
News through an 23ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
An article in Time Magazine! See below:
Adams says Language Act is key to power-sharing (Oct 21, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/adams-says-language-act-is-key-to-powersharing-14009092.html
“Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said the DUP's attitude to a proposed Irish Language Act will determine whether the current system of power-sharing can work in the North.”
Seventh Clones Film Festival rolls this weekend (Oct 21, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/308841962256146.php
...“Also included is a collection of shorts entitled 'Nead an Dreolín' (The Wren's Nest) which are the poems of six Irish language poets set to film.”
IFB Announce ‘Virtual Cinema’ Short Film Scheme (Oct 22, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281614&tpl=archnews
“The Irish Film Board has announced the new deadline of their short film scheme Virtual Cinema. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 21st.
...“Films may be made in Irish or English with Irish language applications actively encouraged.”
Ireland's Language Dilemma (Oct 23, 2008)
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853128,00.html
..."But the rise of the old tongue has some worried about a potentially new conflict: that the increasing number of gaelscoileanna will pit Ireland's constitutional vow to preserve its 'native' language against the obligation as a modern country to integrate its increasing immigrant population."
Adams says Language Act is key to power-sharing (Oct 21, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/adams-says-language-act-is-key-to-powersharing-14009092.html
“Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said the DUP's attitude to a proposed Irish Language Act will determine whether the current system of power-sharing can work in the North.”
Seventh Clones Film Festival rolls this weekend (Oct 21, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/308841962256146.php
...“Also included is a collection of shorts entitled 'Nead an Dreolín' (The Wren's Nest) which are the poems of six Irish language poets set to film.”
IFB Announce ‘Virtual Cinema’ Short Film Scheme (Oct 22, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281614&tpl=archnews
“The Irish Film Board has announced the new deadline of their short film scheme Virtual Cinema. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 21st.
...“Films may be made in Irish or English with Irish language applications actively encouraged.”
Ireland's Language Dilemma (Oct 23, 2008)
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1853128,00.html
..."But the rise of the old tongue has some worried about a potentially new conflict: that the increasing number of gaelscoileanna will pit Ireland's constitutional vow to preserve its 'native' language against the obligation as a modern country to integrate its increasing immigrant population."
Not-about-Gaeilge news for today
Blasket development might be facing challenge in court (Oct 22, 2008)
http://www.kerryman.ie/news/blasket-development-might-be-facing-challenge-in-court-1506379.html
“Following An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant permission for a commercial development on the Great Blasket has been welcomed by those who support the project. However, those who opposed the development are considering further action which may involve taking a case to the High Court or European Court.”
http://www.kerryman.ie/news/blasket-development-might-be-facing-challenge-in-court-1506379.html
“Following An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant permission for a commercial development on the Great Blasket has been welcomed by those who support the project. However, those who opposed the development are considering further action which may involve taking a case to the High Court or European Court.”
Monday, October 20, 2008
News through an 20ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
I think I'm just about caught up....
How Irish can be a language we all share (Oct 15, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/lindy-mcdowell/how-irish-can-be-a-language-we-all-share-14002471.html
“Reports of a weekend march through Belfast demanding the introduction of an Irish language act put the number of demonstrators at anything from a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand.”
Oh Cyndi, dear, you know you're still No.1 (Oct 15, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/oh-cyndi-dear-you-know-youre-still-no1-1498865.html
“Cyndi Lauper has the strongest 'Noo Yawk' accent I've ever heard, so it was probably not the best idea to volunteer to teach her some Irish during the course of a transatlantic phone call that had a five-second delay due to being relayed through a London agency.”
MEP backs All-Ireland language initiative (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/3089
“Dear Editor,
“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.”
Irish school proposal suffers major blow (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.dublinpeople.com/content/view/1143/57/
“Dublin 15 parents are furious over a devastating setback which could end their dream of a local Gaelscoil after 12 months of planning.”
Huge support for Acht na Gaeilge at Belfast march (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/35745
“Organisers of the Acht na Gaeilge demonstration held in Belfast on Saturday 11 October welcomed the huge turnout of people from across the country who made the march a vibrant and colourful event.”
Westmeath: Gaelscoil moves into new school (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.emigrant.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66494&Itemid=23
The whole item:
“The two infant classes were taken by bus but the rest of the pupils of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri walked from their old school premises in Our Lady's Hermitage to their brand new school in Lissywollen. Principal Laobhaoise Nic Aogain cut the ribbon, with the help of one of the youngest pupils, and the two hundred and thirty two children rushed in to inspect the sixteen-classroom building which is close to the Athlone football stadium. The school was founded eight years ago when it opened with just forty pupils; it now has nine teachers and four learning support teachers.”
The cheers (Oct 17, 20008)
http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/the-cheers-1501855.html
Just a quick mention of TG4, not much more than:
“At the time, TG4 (which Kevin Myers memorably dubbed ‘Telefis De Lorean’ back when it was still called Telefis na Gaeilge) was surprising its early detractors by producing a range of original, offbeat programmes that appealed to a broader audience than hardcore Gaeilgeoirs.”
TG4 Celebratory Book Launch (Oct 17, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281603&tpl=archnews
“The bilingual book ‘TG4@10: Deich mBliana de TG4' (Ten Years of TG4), celebrating the first ten years of the Irish language television station TG4 will be launched Friday, 17 October at NUI Galway.”
See also:
‘Ten years of TG4’ – Eithne O’Connell co-edits new book
Meeting Irish invaders on their home turf (Oct 18, 2008)
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/518896
Just the one item, I think:
“‘We gave up our language, and that created a kind of scission that has never healed,’ he says early one recent Sunday morning over a glass of water. ‘But it has produced an extraordinarily rich and pliant literary tool in what we call Hiberno-English. People think it's English, but it's not. My theory is that the Irish language is a very oblique language; it's a means of evasion rather than communication. So it's a very poetic language. We're a very basic people. We don't like to say things directly, we don't like telling the truth.’”
Sinn Fein 'must drop its self-serving agenda' (Oct 18, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/politics/Sinn-Fein-39must-dro-pits.4605749.jp
“‘An Irish Language Act won't make anyone's life better – it won't put food on the table: it won't help with the utilities bills.’”
Be ready to fight the forces of reaction (Oct 19, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/be-ready-to-fight-the-forces-of-reaction-1503208.html
“Finally, let me add that a government that claims to want to restore the rightful place of the Irish language in our nation should have published hard copies of the Budget in Irish as well as in English.
“Because of the Government's craven cowardice in failing to cut back on massive spending waste elsewhere, those who are fluent in their own language have once again been insulted and treated as second-class citizens.
“Irish is an official language of the State. Those who made this decision have betrayed the Irish nation. Come the revolution, they must be dealt with.”
Harsh lesson in budget cutbacks (Oct 19, 2008)
http://www.sbpost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=NEWS+FEATURES-qqqm=nav-qqqid=36836-qqqx=1.asp
“Despite much talk that education would be sheltered from the brunt of the cuts, the detail of the budget actually shows that, as well as raising class sizes, it is scrapping various grants, mainly affecting the most disadvantaged, cutting teacher numbers and slashing funding.”
...“- grant for foreign-qualified teachers attending Irish courses in the Gaeltacht to be abolished – total savings of €200,000.”
Cork Film Fest Announces Short Winners (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281606&tpl=archnews
...“‘An Foireann Codladh,’ directed by Danann Breathnach, collected the Gradam Gael Linn for Best Short Film in the Irish Language.”
‘Seacht’ To Broadcast On NI BBC 2 (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/distribution/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281610&tpl=archnews&force=1
“Having broadcast on TG4 earlier this year ‘Seacht’, the eight part Irish language fictional drama series, co-produced between Stirling Film and Television Productions Tyrone Productions, and EO Teilifís, is to be broadcast from tonight (October 20) on BBC Two NI at 10pm.”
Language Act key to Assembly future – Adams (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1020/breaking75.htm
“How the DUP handles plans for an Irish Language Act will indicate whether powersharing in Northern Ireland will work or is doomed to failure, Gerry Adams said tonight.”
How Irish can be a language we all share (Oct 15, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/lindy-mcdowell/how-irish-can-be-a-language-we-all-share-14002471.html
“Reports of a weekend march through Belfast demanding the introduction of an Irish language act put the number of demonstrators at anything from a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand.”
Oh Cyndi, dear, you know you're still No.1 (Oct 15, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/oh-cyndi-dear-you-know-youre-still-no1-1498865.html
“Cyndi Lauper has the strongest 'Noo Yawk' accent I've ever heard, so it was probably not the best idea to volunteer to teach her some Irish during the course of a transatlantic phone call that had a five-second delay due to being relayed through a London agency.”
MEP backs All-Ireland language initiative (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/3089
“Dear Editor,
“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.”
Irish school proposal suffers major blow (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.dublinpeople.com/content/view/1143/57/
“Dublin 15 parents are furious over a devastating setback which could end their dream of a local Gaelscoil after 12 months of planning.”
Huge support for Acht na Gaeilge at Belfast march (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.anphoblacht.com/news/detail/35745
“Organisers of the Acht na Gaeilge demonstration held in Belfast on Saturday 11 October welcomed the huge turnout of people from across the country who made the march a vibrant and colourful event.”
Westmeath: Gaelscoil moves into new school (Oct 16, 2008)
http://www.emigrant.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66494&Itemid=23
The whole item:
“The two infant classes were taken by bus but the rest of the pupils of Scoil na gCeithre Maistri walked from their old school premises in Our Lady's Hermitage to their brand new school in Lissywollen. Principal Laobhaoise Nic Aogain cut the ribbon, with the help of one of the youngest pupils, and the two hundred and thirty two children rushed in to inspect the sixteen-classroom building which is close to the Athlone football stadium. The school was founded eight years ago when it opened with just forty pupils; it now has nine teachers and four learning support teachers.”
The cheers (Oct 17, 20008)
http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/the-cheers-1501855.html
Just a quick mention of TG4, not much more than:
“At the time, TG4 (which Kevin Myers memorably dubbed ‘Telefis De Lorean’ back when it was still called Telefis na Gaeilge) was surprising its early detractors by producing a range of original, offbeat programmes that appealed to a broader audience than hardcore Gaeilgeoirs.”
TG4 Celebratory Book Launch (Oct 17, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281603&tpl=archnews
“The bilingual book ‘TG4@10: Deich mBliana de TG4' (Ten Years of TG4), celebrating the first ten years of the Irish language television station TG4 will be launched Friday, 17 October at NUI Galway.”
See also:
‘Ten years of TG4’ – Eithne O’Connell co-edits new book
Meeting Irish invaders on their home turf (Oct 18, 2008)
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/518896
Just the one item, I think:
“‘We gave up our language, and that created a kind of scission that has never healed,’ he says early one recent Sunday morning over a glass of water. ‘But it has produced an extraordinarily rich and pliant literary tool in what we call Hiberno-English. People think it's English, but it's not. My theory is that the Irish language is a very oblique language; it's a means of evasion rather than communication. So it's a very poetic language. We're a very basic people. We don't like to say things directly, we don't like telling the truth.’”
Sinn Fein 'must drop its self-serving agenda' (Oct 18, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/politics/Sinn-Fein-39must-dro-pits.4605749.jp
“‘An Irish Language Act won't make anyone's life better – it won't put food on the table: it won't help with the utilities bills.’”
Be ready to fight the forces of reaction (Oct 19, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/be-ready-to-fight-the-forces-of-reaction-1503208.html
“Finally, let me add that a government that claims to want to restore the rightful place of the Irish language in our nation should have published hard copies of the Budget in Irish as well as in English.
“Because of the Government's craven cowardice in failing to cut back on massive spending waste elsewhere, those who are fluent in their own language have once again been insulted and treated as second-class citizens.
“Irish is an official language of the State. Those who made this decision have betrayed the Irish nation. Come the revolution, they must be dealt with.”
Harsh lesson in budget cutbacks (Oct 19, 2008)
http://www.sbpost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=NEWS+FEATURES-qqqm=nav-qqqid=36836-qqqx=1.asp
“Despite much talk that education would be sheltered from the brunt of the cuts, the detail of the budget actually shows that, as well as raising class sizes, it is scrapping various grants, mainly affecting the most disadvantaged, cutting teacher numbers and slashing funding.”
...“- grant for foreign-qualified teachers attending Irish courses in the Gaeltacht to be abolished – total savings of €200,000.”
Cork Film Fest Announces Short Winners (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281606&tpl=archnews
...“‘An Foireann Codladh,’ directed by Danann Breathnach, collected the Gradam Gael Linn for Best Short Film in the Irish Language.”
‘Seacht’ To Broadcast On NI BBC 2 (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/distribution/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281610&tpl=archnews&force=1
“Having broadcast on TG4 earlier this year ‘Seacht’, the eight part Irish language fictional drama series, co-produced between Stirling Film and Television Productions Tyrone Productions, and EO Teilifís, is to be broadcast from tonight (October 20) on BBC Two NI at 10pm.”
Language Act key to Assembly future – Adams (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1020/breaking75.htm
“How the DUP handles plans for an Irish Language Act will indicate whether powersharing in Northern Ireland will work or is doomed to failure, Gerry Adams said tonight.”
Green light for visitors' centre on Blasket Island
Not about Irish, but...
(Oct 17, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/green-light-for-visitors-centre-on-blasket-island-1501401.html
“A controversial cafe and visitors' centre on the Great Blasket Island has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Plealana.”
(Oct 17, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/green-light-for-visitors-centre-on-blasket-island-1501401.html
“A controversial cafe and visitors' centre on the Great Blasket Island has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Plealana.”
Friday, October 17, 2008
News through an 14ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
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.”
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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