(Oct 13, 2008)
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Preview-of-The-Cooish-Celebration.4585338.jp
“The Cooish Manx and Inter-Gaelic Festival next month will see great musicians from the Island and beyond in action.
“The festival, a celebration of Manx language, music and identity, is organised by Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh (the Manx Language Society) and has support from the Manx Heritage Foundation, the Isle of Man Arts Council and local businesses.”
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
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.”
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.”
New Geographic Post Code System for Ireland
Not about the Irish language, but interesting re: technology and Irish culture....
PON Codes – a New Geographic Post Code System for Ireland (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2897&trv=1
“In early 2010, the Irish postal market will be opened to competition (until now, only the government's ‘An Post’ could deliver ordinary mail), and from that point forward the non-unique addressing system used in Ireland for hundreds of years will no longer be practical for delivering mail.”
PON Codes – a New Geographic Post Code System for Ireland (Oct 9, 2008)
http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2897&trv=1
“In early 2010, the Irish postal market will be opened to competition (until now, only the government's ‘An Post’ could deliver ordinary mail), and from that point forward the non-unique addressing system used in Ireland for hundreds of years will no longer be practical for delivering mail.”
Monday, October 6, 2008
News to an 6ú lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Latest on Irish Shorts (Oct 2, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281554&tpl=archnews
...“The Filmbase / TG4 Lasair short ‘Finscéal Pháidí’ (Páidí's Tale) has also just completed post-production at Screenscene. Written and directed by Colm Bairéad and produced by Greg Corcoran for Fingers Crossed Films, this is the team behind the multi award-winning short film ‘Mac an Athar’. The action centers on 9 year-old Páidí (Darragh Corcoran) who discovers his stepfather-to-be is the evil creature from Ireland's most famous myth and sets out to sets out to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Irish warriors to save his family.”
A time and a place name for everything (Oct 3, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2008/1003/1222959300568.html
“Despite only launching officially on Wednesday, www.Logainm.ie, an online database of close to 100,000 Irish place names, logged 260,000 page views and 30,000 searches in September, without advance publicity.”
Lynch slates GAA Irish policy (Oct 5, 2008)
http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/10/05/GAA-Danny-Lynch-Quotes/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/gaa/
“Outgoing GAA PRO Danny Lynch has slammed the organisation's Irish language policy, describing it as a ‘crazy situation.’
...“‘There's a crazy situation with names having to be signed in Irish. I love the Irish language - I speak it. I come from a quasi-Irish area but can you imagine putting a Polish guy's name down in Irish?’ he is quoted as saying in the Irish Daily Mail.”
Department posts rise in 'Irish' spend (Oct 6, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Department-posts-rise-in-Irish.4560443.jp
“Expenditure on Irish language translation within the Department of Education has increased by 163 per cent in the last year, despite the minister cutting funds to frontline services.”
UNBÉARLABLY FUNNY! (Oct 6, 2008)
http://www.dublinks.com/index.cfm/loc/15/pt/0/spid/D1F2D449-CDDB-78DE-7F0BB434E070B1C6.htm
“Irrepressible Irish-language fanatic Des Bishop hits Vicar Street this November, with a brand new show. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!”
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281554&tpl=archnews
...“The Filmbase / TG4 Lasair short ‘Finscéal Pháidí’ (Páidí's Tale) has also just completed post-production at Screenscene. Written and directed by Colm Bairéad and produced by Greg Corcoran for Fingers Crossed Films, this is the team behind the multi award-winning short film ‘Mac an Athar’. The action centers on 9 year-old Páidí (Darragh Corcoran) who discovers his stepfather-to-be is the evil creature from Ireland's most famous myth and sets out to sets out to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Irish warriors to save his family.”
A time and a place name for everything (Oct 3, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2008/1003/1222959300568.html
“Despite only launching officially on Wednesday, www.Logainm.ie, an online database of close to 100,000 Irish place names, logged 260,000 page views and 30,000 searches in September, without advance publicity.”
Lynch slates GAA Irish policy (Oct 5, 2008)
http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/10/05/GAA-Danny-Lynch-Quotes/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/gaa/
“Outgoing GAA PRO Danny Lynch has slammed the organisation's Irish language policy, describing it as a ‘crazy situation.’
...“‘There's a crazy situation with names having to be signed in Irish. I love the Irish language - I speak it. I come from a quasi-Irish area but can you imagine putting a Polish guy's name down in Irish?’ he is quoted as saying in the Irish Daily Mail.”
Department posts rise in 'Irish' spend (Oct 6, 2008)
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Department-posts-rise-in-Irish.4560443.jp
“Expenditure on Irish language translation within the Department of Education has increased by 163 per cent in the last year, despite the minister cutting funds to frontline services.”
UNBÉARLABLY FUNNY! (Oct 6, 2008)
http://www.dublinks.com/index.cfm/loc/15/pt/0/spid/D1F2D449-CDDB-78DE-7F0BB434E070B1C6.htm
“Irrepressible Irish-language fanatic Des Bishop hits Vicar Street this November, with a brand new show. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!”
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Eisteddfod: Language rebel wins learner title
Sorry, meant to post this MUCH sooner....
Eisteddfod: Language rebel wins learner title (August 8, 2008)
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/08/08/eisteddfod-language-rebel-wins-learner-title-91466-21491870/
“This year’s Welsh Learner of the Year at the Eisteddfod refused to attend Welsh lessons in school, having rebelled against the language.”
See also:
Prize awards Welsh language leap
Eisteddfod: Language rebel wins learner title (August 8, 2008)
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/08/08/eisteddfod-language-rebel-wins-learner-title-91466-21491870/
“This year’s Welsh Learner of the Year at the Eisteddfod refused to attend Welsh lessons in school, having rebelled against the language.”
See also:
Prize awards Welsh language leap
Thursday, October 2, 2008
News to an 2a lá Mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Kerryman Pádraig Mac Fheargusa wins Conradh na Gaeilge presidency (Sept 28, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36411
“Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa of Conradh na Gaeilge’s Tralee branch has won the 2008 – 2009 Presidency at the organisation’s Ard-Fheis in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry today, 27 September 2008. He beat rival candidate Tomás Mac Ruairí from the Bréanainn branch.”
Irish is child's play (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/parenting/irish-is-childs-play-1484861.html
“Twenty years ago, the Irish language was not cool. If a student left secondary school with any more than a cupla focail, they were doing well. Unless they needed Irish for a career in politics, with the Gardaí, or perhaps teaching, many people did not see the point in learning a language that was used only sporadically.
“Fast forward to today and much has changed. Irish has slowly become trendy.”
Enrolled and ready to learn (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/health/enrolled-and-ready-to-learn-1484909.html
“Siobhan and Brendan Casey have enrolled their daughter, Hannah (four, with her dad, right) in a naíonra.
“For Irish parents, this might seem like a lot to take on, as parents need to learn some of the language along with their child, but for Siobhan, who is American and lived in New York until eight years ago, this is a much bigger challenge.”
Income tax to escape 'Budget bloodbath' (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/budget-2009/news/income-tax-to-escape-budget-bloodbath-1484931.html
...“There will be a radical culling of state agencies and quangos, with the National Consumer Agency and the multitude of Irish language agencies receiving grants from Foras na Gaeilge believed to be facing the axe.”
The comedian with the gift of two gabs (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/leisure/tatheatre/theatrefeatures/3710322.The_comedian_with_the_gift_of_two_gabs/
Not much more than this tidbit:
...“He studied maths and theoretical physics at University College, Dublin. At the age of 22 he won the Irish Times National Debating Championship and the National Irish Language Debating Championship.”
New website offers guide to Irish place names (Oct 1, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1001/breaking7.htm
“The official Irish language names of almost 100,000 towns, streets and post offices will be listed on a new website launched today.”
See also:
Website may end squabbling about Irish placenames
Irish Placenames Website developed by DCU Fiontar
Ó Cuív makes regulations under section 9(1) of the Official Languages Act 2003 (Oct 1, 2008)
http://www.pobail.ie/en/PressReleases/htmltext,9523,en.html
...“The regulations deal with the use of the Irish and English languages in pre-recorded oral announcements, on stationery and on signage by public bodies, including Government Departments, local authorities etc.”
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36411
“Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa of Conradh na Gaeilge’s Tralee branch has won the 2008 – 2009 Presidency at the organisation’s Ard-Fheis in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry today, 27 September 2008. He beat rival candidate Tomás Mac Ruairí from the Bréanainn branch.”
Irish is child's play (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/parenting/irish-is-childs-play-1484861.html
“Twenty years ago, the Irish language was not cool. If a student left secondary school with any more than a cupla focail, they were doing well. Unless they needed Irish for a career in politics, with the Gardaí, or perhaps teaching, many people did not see the point in learning a language that was used only sporadically.
“Fast forward to today and much has changed. Irish has slowly become trendy.”
Enrolled and ready to learn (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/health/enrolled-and-ready-to-learn-1484909.html
“Siobhan and Brendan Casey have enrolled their daughter, Hannah (four, with her dad, right) in a naíonra.
“For Irish parents, this might seem like a lot to take on, as parents need to learn some of the language along with their child, but for Siobhan, who is American and lived in New York until eight years ago, this is a much bigger challenge.”
Income tax to escape 'Budget bloodbath' (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/budget-2009/news/income-tax-to-escape-budget-bloodbath-1484931.html
...“There will be a radical culling of state agencies and quangos, with the National Consumer Agency and the multitude of Irish language agencies receiving grants from Foras na Gaeilge believed to be facing the axe.”
The comedian with the gift of two gabs (Sept 29, 2008)
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/leisure/tatheatre/theatrefeatures/3710322.The_comedian_with_the_gift_of_two_gabs/
Not much more than this tidbit:
...“He studied maths and theoretical physics at University College, Dublin. At the age of 22 he won the Irish Times National Debating Championship and the National Irish Language Debating Championship.”
New website offers guide to Irish place names (Oct 1, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/1001/breaking7.htm
“The official Irish language names of almost 100,000 towns, streets and post offices will be listed on a new website launched today.”
See also:
Website may end squabbling about Irish placenames
Irish Placenames Website developed by DCU Fiontar
Ó Cuív makes regulations under section 9(1) of the Official Languages Act 2003 (Oct 1, 2008)
http://www.pobail.ie/en/PressReleases/htmltext,9523,en.html
...“The regulations deal with the use of the Irish and English languages in pre-recorded oral announcements, on stationery and on signage by public bodies, including Government Departments, local authorities etc.”
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wes's Fools - dundarlán
By special guest poster Máire!
dundarlán noun m1
- thickset, stocky, dumpy person; dunderhead, blockhead
dundarlán noun m1
- thickset, stocky, dumpy person; dunderhead, blockhead
Sunday, September 28, 2008
News through an 28ú lá Mí Mheán Fómhair
Filming has wrapped on the short film 'Douglas' Hide' (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281522&tpl=archnews
...“The Irish language short was awarded funding from the Filmbase/TG4 LASAIR scheme.”
Seoda: A new series of films from the Irish Film Archive to air on TG4 (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/broadcast/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281524&tpl=archnews&force=1
...“The eleven films in the series cover a broad range of topics including emigration; politics; personal saving; TB; diphtheria; architecture. The programme themes are deeply rooted in Irish culture, heritage and experience and many are presented here as Gaeilge.”
Irish Language Pupils Commended (Sept 26, 2008)
http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=82896
“NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has presented six Irish language students with their ASDAN bronze awards at Gaelscoil Uí Neill in Coalisland. The past pupils of the Gaelscoil were awarded their certificate for researching their genealogy and local history with a local specialist who visited their school every week.”
Tenth anniversary celebrations at Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (Sept 26 2008)
http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Tenth-anniversary-celebrations-at-Gaelscoil.4530793.jp
“Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir celebrated ten years of Irish Medium education yesterday.”
...“Robbie’s infatuation with the Irish language first started when, as a young adult, he became involved with the Irish community in London.”
Short List for Irish Language Book Awards Announced (Sept 26, 2008)
http://gaelport.com/index.php?page=news&news_id=1509&lang=english
“Attention was focused on the development and the high standards of Irish language publishing in Ireland yesterday when Sinéad Crowley, Arts and Culture Correspondent for RTÉ announced the shortlist for Gradaim Leabhair na Bliana (The Irish language Book of the Year Awards) and Gradam Réics Carlo (Irish language book of the year for young people).”
Ó Cuív allocates EUR 86,690 to evaluate and develop language therapy services through Irish (Sept 26, 2008)
http://gaelport.com/index.php?page=news&news_id=1526&lang=english
“Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has today announced a grant totalling EUR 86,690 over a period of three years to Cumas Teo. to undertake a project to evaluate and develop language therapy services through Irish in the Conamara Gaeltacht.”
Kerryman Pádraig Mac Fheargusa wins Conradh na Gaeilge presidency (Sept 28, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36411
“Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa of Conradh na Gaeilge’s Tralee branch has won the 2008 – 2009 Presidency at the organisation’s Ard-Fheis in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry today, 27 September 2008. He beat rival candidate Tomás Mac Ruairí from the Bréanainn branch.”
http://www.iftn.ie/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281522&tpl=archnews
...“The Irish language short was awarded funding from the Filmbase/TG4 LASAIR scheme.”
Seoda: A new series of films from the Irish Film Archive to air on TG4 (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.iftn.ie/broadcast/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4281524&tpl=archnews&force=1
...“The eleven films in the series cover a broad range of topics including emigration; politics; personal saving; TB; diphtheria; architecture. The programme themes are deeply rooted in Irish culture, heritage and experience and many are presented here as Gaeilge.”
Irish Language Pupils Commended (Sept 26, 2008)
http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=82896
“NI Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has presented six Irish language students with their ASDAN bronze awards at Gaelscoil Uí Neill in Coalisland. The past pupils of the Gaelscoil were awarded their certificate for researching their genealogy and local history with a local specialist who visited their school every week.”
Tenth anniversary celebrations at Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (Sept 26 2008)
http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Tenth-anniversary-celebrations-at-Gaelscoil.4530793.jp
“Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir celebrated ten years of Irish Medium education yesterday.”
...“Robbie’s infatuation with the Irish language first started when, as a young adult, he became involved with the Irish community in London.”
Short List for Irish Language Book Awards Announced (Sept 26, 2008)
http://gaelport.com/index.php?page=news&news_id=1509&lang=english
“Attention was focused on the development and the high standards of Irish language publishing in Ireland yesterday when Sinéad Crowley, Arts and Culture Correspondent for RTÉ announced the shortlist for Gradaim Leabhair na Bliana (The Irish language Book of the Year Awards) and Gradam Réics Carlo (Irish language book of the year for young people).”
Ó Cuív allocates EUR 86,690 to evaluate and develop language therapy services through Irish (Sept 26, 2008)
http://gaelport.com/index.php?page=news&news_id=1526&lang=english
“Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has today announced a grant totalling EUR 86,690 over a period of three years to Cumas Teo. to undertake a project to evaluate and develop language therapy services through Irish in the Conamara Gaeltacht.”
Kerryman Pádraig Mac Fheargusa wins Conradh na Gaeilge presidency (Sept 28, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36411
“Pádraig Mac Fhearghusa of Conradh na Gaeilge’s Tralee branch has won the 2008 – 2009 Presidency at the organisation’s Ard-Fheis in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry today, 27 September 2008. He beat rival candidate Tomás Mac Ruairí from the Bréanainn branch.”
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Well, it's fine for a horse-lover
I’m amused by how I can misread titles:
Fine for horse-lover who 'gave poteen to his nag' (March 2, 2007)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/fine-for-horselover-who-gave-poteen-to-his-nag-47625.html
“It’s a well-known fact that strong liquor can take warts off a mule but a court was told yesterday it can also soothe the muscles of sickly stallions.
“A horse-owner caught with two bottles of poteen claimed they were strictly for veterinarian purposes as his beloved stallion was feeling poorly.”
Fine for horse-lover who 'gave poteen to his nag' (March 2, 2007)
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/fine-for-horselover-who-gave-poteen-to-his-nag-47625.html
“It’s a well-known fact that strong liquor can take warts off a mule but a court was told yesterday it can also soothe the muscles of sickly stallions.
“A horse-owner caught with two bottles of poteen claimed they were strictly for veterinarian purposes as his beloved stallion was feeling poorly.”
Thursday, September 25, 2008
News through an 25ú lá Mí Mheán Fómhair
Minister backs languages strategy (Sept 23, 2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7631373.stm
“The culture minister has urged people to accept that a ‘languages strategy’, and not an Irish language act, is the best way forward.”
Irish language doctors to host a conference on ageing (Sept 23, 2008)
http://www.imt.ie/news/2008/09/irish_language_doctors_to_host.html
“A group of doctors who hold frequent meetings through the medium of the Irish language are to stage their autumn gathering on Saturday, September 27 in St John of God’s Hospital in Stillorgan, Co Dublin.”
Review: Beal Tuinne (Sept 23, 2008)
http://www.theirishworld.com/article.asp?SubSection_Id=11&Article_Id=6968
“All the songs on the majestic, gentle and gorgeous Beal Tuinne (which translates as ‘mouth of the wave’ but refers to the bow wave of a boat) are based on poems in Irish by late west Kerry poet and teacher Kevin Kennedy, and the music which sympathetically brings them to life is by the great composer Shaun Davey (Brendan Voyage), performed by an inspired gathering of West Kerry traditional musicians and singers in one of Ireland’s true beauty spots.
“Everything is in Irish, so if you’re feeling lost you can check out English translations of these beautiful tales [on the web site].”
Brechiner in tune with new Gaelic TV service (Sept 24, 2008)
http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/top/Brechiner-in-tune-with-new.4523794.jp
“A former Brechin High School pupil is the driving force behind BBC Alba, the corporation's £14 million pound Gaelic television service, which hopes to attract mainstream viewers from across the nation, and which was launched on Friday.
...“‘I met a woman from County Mayo who later became my wife and we now have five children. We speak Irish at home and occasionally Gaelic.’”
Ruane Refuses Irish Language School Plan (Sept 24, 2008)
http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1566289/ruane_refuses_irish_language_school_plan/
“Education Minister Caitriona Ruane has turned down a development proposal to allow for the establishment of an Irish-medium post- primary college, Colaiste Speirin, in Cookstown.”
...“Colaiste Speirin had six pupils enrolled during 2007-08. The 2008- 09 intake was three new pupils. To qualify for funding the school would have needed an intake of 50 new pupils.”
President thanked for helping Irish studies course in Romania (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0925/1222207743948.html
“President Mary McAleese was awarded an honorary professorship yesterday by a Transylvanian university which offers a masters degree in Irish studies.”
...“The programme ranges from works of 20th century Irish writers such as Joyce and Yeats to Irish history, Irish language, theatre and film.”
Letters (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/gun-control----pain----unfair-benefits----fada-use-1481716.html
One short item:
“It is becoming increasingly annoying to see the lack of respect being paid to the Irish language in many aspects of society. The Irish Independent could at least begin using the 'fada' when grammatically required. Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, Éire, and Irish names such as Micheál are simply incorrect without the fada.”
ETA mass killer may have fled to Ulster (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/eta-mass-killer-may-have-fled-to-ulster-13982276.html
...“Embassy sources confirmed he applied for the passport in person at the diplomatic offices in Ballsbridge, south Dublin, on September 3, and claimed he was in the city to learn the Irish language.”
Irish NGO: two years later and still no Irish language act (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.eurolang.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3098&Itemid=33&lang=en
“Two years to the day after the UK and Irish governments published the St Andrews’ Agreement, POBAL, the umbrella organisation for the Irish-speaking community in northern Ireland, is calling on the entire community to participate on marches in support of the Irish Language Act being organised by POBAL on Saturday 11th October in the centre of Belfast.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7631373.stm
“The culture minister has urged people to accept that a ‘languages strategy’, and not an Irish language act, is the best way forward.”
Irish language doctors to host a conference on ageing (Sept 23, 2008)
http://www.imt.ie/news/2008/09/irish_language_doctors_to_host.html
“A group of doctors who hold frequent meetings through the medium of the Irish language are to stage their autumn gathering on Saturday, September 27 in St John of God’s Hospital in Stillorgan, Co Dublin.”
Review: Beal Tuinne (Sept 23, 2008)
http://www.theirishworld.com/article.asp?SubSection_Id=11&Article_Id=6968
“All the songs on the majestic, gentle and gorgeous Beal Tuinne (which translates as ‘mouth of the wave’ but refers to the bow wave of a boat) are based on poems in Irish by late west Kerry poet and teacher Kevin Kennedy, and the music which sympathetically brings them to life is by the great composer Shaun Davey (Brendan Voyage), performed by an inspired gathering of West Kerry traditional musicians and singers in one of Ireland’s true beauty spots.
“Everything is in Irish, so if you’re feeling lost you can check out English translations of these beautiful tales [on the web site].”
Brechiner in tune with new Gaelic TV service (Sept 24, 2008)
http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/top/Brechiner-in-tune-with-new.4523794.jp
“A former Brechin High School pupil is the driving force behind BBC Alba, the corporation's £14 million pound Gaelic television service, which hopes to attract mainstream viewers from across the nation, and which was launched on Friday.
...“‘I met a woman from County Mayo who later became my wife and we now have five children. We speak Irish at home and occasionally Gaelic.’”
Ruane Refuses Irish Language School Plan (Sept 24, 2008)
http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/1566289/ruane_refuses_irish_language_school_plan/
“Education Minister Caitriona Ruane has turned down a development proposal to allow for the establishment of an Irish-medium post- primary college, Colaiste Speirin, in Cookstown.”
...“Colaiste Speirin had six pupils enrolled during 2007-08. The 2008- 09 intake was three new pupils. To qualify for funding the school would have needed an intake of 50 new pupils.”
President thanked for helping Irish studies course in Romania (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0925/1222207743948.html
“President Mary McAleese was awarded an honorary professorship yesterday by a Transylvanian university which offers a masters degree in Irish studies.”
...“The programme ranges from works of 20th century Irish writers such as Joyce and Yeats to Irish history, Irish language, theatre and film.”
Letters (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/gun-control----pain----unfair-benefits----fada-use-1481716.html
One short item:
“It is becoming increasingly annoying to see the lack of respect being paid to the Irish language in many aspects of society. The Irish Independent could at least begin using the 'fada' when grammatically required. Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, Éire, and Irish names such as Micheál are simply incorrect without the fada.”
ETA mass killer may have fled to Ulster (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/eta-mass-killer-may-have-fled-to-ulster-13982276.html
...“Embassy sources confirmed he applied for the passport in person at the diplomatic offices in Ballsbridge, south Dublin, on September 3, and claimed he was in the city to learn the Irish language.”
Irish NGO: two years later and still no Irish language act (Sept 25, 2008)
http://www.eurolang.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3098&Itemid=33&lang=en
“Two years to the day after the UK and Irish governments published the St Andrews’ Agreement, POBAL, the umbrella organisation for the Irish-speaking community in northern Ireland, is calling on the entire community to participate on marches in support of the Irish Language Act being organised by POBAL on Saturday 11th October in the centre of Belfast.”
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Two-thirds of Scots cannot watch BBC’s new Gaelic channel
Letters: Two-thirds of Scots cannot watch BBC’s new Gaelic channel (Sept 24, 2008)
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/letters/display.var.2451432.0.Twothirds_of_Scots_cannot_watch_BBCs_new_Gaelic_channel.php
“The launch of the long-awaited Gaelic channel, BBC Alba is, of course, to be greatly welcomed. However, the new channel will be broadcast only on Freesat and Sky, and not on Freeview, stopping roughly two-thirds of all Scots from watching the new programmes.”
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/letters/display.var.2451432.0.Twothirds_of_Scots_cannot_watch_BBCs_new_Gaelic_channel.php
“The launch of the long-awaited Gaelic channel, BBC Alba is, of course, to be greatly welcomed. However, the new channel will be broadcast only on Freesat and Sky, and not on Freeview, stopping roughly two-thirds of all Scots from watching the new programmes.”
Monday, September 22, 2008
News through an 22ú lá Mí Mheán Fómhair
A day the Gaelscoil will never forget (Sept 18, 2008)
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/SC/free/293041907692787.php
“During her visit to Strabane yesterday, Mary McAleese described Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh as a ‘remarkable achievement’.
“And it is. Since been founded by a handful of parents in a tiny Barrack Street classroom, the school and indeed the Irish language in Strabane has flourished. Today the Gaelscoil is one of the finest primary educational facilities the North West has to offer.”
BBC Alba ar an aer anocht (Sept 20, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36074
“Beidh an stáisiún le fáil in Éirinn, ar phacáiste digiteach Sky sa Phoblacht agus an Tuaisceart, agus ar Freestat sna sé chontae freisin.”
(Probably reprinted from www.nuacht.com)
Human cost of segregation must be addressed: Ford (Sept 20, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/human-cost-of-segregation-must-be-addressed-ford-13979280.html
“The Alliance Party will today demand Northern Ireland’s 11 government departments are cut to seven — including the new policing ministry.
...“Delegates were also being asked to support Irish Language legislation for the province while recognising ‘English is the de facto administrative language’.”
Maura to host tractor factor show (Sept 20, 2008)
http://www.herald.ie/national-news/city-news/maura-to-host-tractor-factor-show-1479144.html
“Former chat show queen Maura Derrane will be swapping her high-flying job as a magazine editor for some muddy wellies and a rain mac.
...“The wife of Fine Gael TD John Deasy will now be scouring the country and putting Ireland's agricultural workers through their paces in a quirky new programme to find Ireland's finest farmer for the Irish language station.”
New channel a 'milestone' for Gaelic broadcasting (Sept 22, 2008)
http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/New-channel-a-39milestone39-for.4515145.jp
“The launch of the new Gaelic television channel, BBC ALBA on Friday in Edinburgh was described as a 'milestone' for Gaelic broadcasting in Scotland.
...“He also highlighted the need for the new channel to be broadcast on Freeview, similar to what happens with the Irish language service TG4 and the Welsh language service S4C.”
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/SC/free/293041907692787.php
“During her visit to Strabane yesterday, Mary McAleese described Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh as a ‘remarkable achievement’.
“And it is. Since been founded by a handful of parents in a tiny Barrack Street classroom, the school and indeed the Irish language in Strabane has flourished. Today the Gaelscoil is one of the finest primary educational facilities the North West has to offer.”
BBC Alba ar an aer anocht (Sept 20, 2008)
http://xornalgalicia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36074
“Beidh an stáisiún le fáil in Éirinn, ar phacáiste digiteach Sky sa Phoblacht agus an Tuaisceart, agus ar Freestat sna sé chontae freisin.”
(Probably reprinted from www.nuacht.com)
Human cost of segregation must be addressed: Ford (Sept 20, 2008)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/human-cost-of-segregation-must-be-addressed-ford-13979280.html
“The Alliance Party will today demand Northern Ireland’s 11 government departments are cut to seven — including the new policing ministry.
...“Delegates were also being asked to support Irish Language legislation for the province while recognising ‘English is the de facto administrative language’.”
Maura to host tractor factor show (Sept 20, 2008)
http://www.herald.ie/national-news/city-news/maura-to-host-tractor-factor-show-1479144.html
“Former chat show queen Maura Derrane will be swapping her high-flying job as a magazine editor for some muddy wellies and a rain mac.
...“The wife of Fine Gael TD John Deasy will now be scouring the country and putting Ireland's agricultural workers through their paces in a quirky new programme to find Ireland's finest farmer for the Irish language station.”
New channel a 'milestone' for Gaelic broadcasting (Sept 22, 2008)
http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/New-channel-a-39milestone39-for.4515145.jp
“The launch of the new Gaelic television channel, BBC ALBA on Friday in Edinburgh was described as a 'milestone' for Gaelic broadcasting in Scotland.
...“He also highlighted the need for the new channel to be broadcast on Freeview, similar to what happens with the Irish language service TG4 and the Welsh language service S4C.”
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Iris nua: nós*
nós* -- http://www.nosmag.com/
According to the site, "nós* is a new contemporary Irish language magazine for the modern age. From film to fashion, sex to travel, music to technology, nós* has it all."
(Including extra punctuation, apparently.)
Thanks to Will for pointing it out!
According to the site, "nós* is a new contemporary Irish language magazine for the modern age. From film to fashion, sex to travel, music to technology, nós* has it all."
(Including extra punctuation, apparently.)
Thanks to Will for pointing it out!
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