Gaels of laughter: How an Irish language comedy group is changing perceptions of Gaeilge

GaelGáirí is a stand-up group with a difference. Performing gigs through the Irish language, they have helped make comedy ‘as Gaeilge’ more accessible and attractive to for a wider audience

Just Eat Becomes First Food Delivery Platform in Ireland to Go as Gaeilge in Its Advertising Creative

New advertising campaign celebrates Irish cultural food occasions.

An Ghaeilge is growing on social media channels

Our language has a strong and growing presence ar na meáin shóisialta

‘I’m a queer, drag queen, GAA player. I came out of the closet in Irish long before I did in English’

With Seachtain na Gaeilge kicking off on March 1, we’d like to introduce you to three voices that are challenging our perceptions of Gaeilge and what it can mean in the Ireland of today.

Ciara Kelly- eventualy, all Irish primary schools could be Gaelscoileanna.

As Seachtain na Gaeilge officially gets underway, Newstalk Breakfast presenter Ciara Kelly has said the younger generation is breathing new life into the Irish language and the rise in Gaelscoileanna have been a big factor in the change.

Ó Bhéal: Irish hip hop, reworking an ancient artform

a film about hip hop which also is an exploration of identity of Irish language rappers Seán ‘Mory’ Ó Muirgheasa and Oisín Mac, producer and multi-instrumentalist Fehdah, and Limerick rapper Strange Boy.

TCDSU Votes to Create Full-Time Irish Language Sabbatical Officer

The motion, which was passed at the third council of the year, marks the implementation of a long-term Irish language policy

‘Craic agus ceol’ at new Irish language festival in Limerick this weekend

LIMERICK-based Irish language network, Comhluadar Luimnigh, are looking forward to an all-new Irish festival, Féile na Samhna 2023.

IMRAM: bringing audiences to the beautiful world of literature in Irish

IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge/Irish-language Literature Festival takes place from October 18th-21st and November 11th-18th.

 

Rare 15th century Irish manuscript returned from France for public display

The exhibition entitled ‘Return of the Exiles’ has been supported by Foras na Gaeilge and will continue at the Glucksman in UCC until the 4 November.

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