2025

19 Nov

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Legal functions empower new Irish Language Commissioner ‘to provide advice, support and guidance to public authorities on the use of the Irish Language’ without additional consent of FM/dFM

Legal functions empower new Irish Language Commissioner ‘to provide advice, support and guidance to ... read more..

13 Nov

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For the first time, Government recognises that access to a mix of suitable housing is key for the sustainability of the Gaeltacht

Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes this recognition and the possibility that Údarás na Gaeltachta may work ... read more..

12 Nov

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Article in 'LEADER - NAPD'

25,000 people took to the streets on the 20 th of September 2025 as part of the CEARTA protest on Ir... read more..

10 Nov

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Irish is having a moment - but could you speak it for 24 hours?

Over 20,000 students from more than 200 schools will speak only Irish for 24 hours as part of Conrad... read more..

07 Nov

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88% increase in the number of entire homes on Airbnb in the Gaeltacht since 2019, data provided by Inside Airbnb to Conradh na Gaeilge and CATU reveals

The Gaeltacht is worse hit by the expansion of Airbnb than the rest of the country, with a 40.2% hig... read more..

06 Nov

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The main recommendations for the Policy for Irish-medium Education outside the Gaeltacht and the Action Plan for Irish in English-medium Schools have been left out

Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes the resources and supports promised in the Irish-medium Policy and Actio... read more..

29 Oct

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From PEIG.ie to Scéal.ie - One Central Information Hub for the Irish Language

Scéal.ie unveils a renewed identity, a modern design, and expanded features to make information abou... read more..

28 Oct

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Appointment of Irish Language Commissioner marks a ‘watershed moment’ in campaign for language rights and equality

Immediate guidance expected from new Irish language Commissioner on Grand Central Station, as sugges... read more..

14 Oct

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Assembly rejects DUP Assembly motion on dual-language street signage, affirming support for current minority rights’ compliant policy

Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, President of Conradh na Gaeilge, said: “Tonight, the Assembly reje... read more..

12 Oct

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New Research: Support for dual-language street signage significantly outweighs very slight opposition

Only 2.9% of all residents surveyed opposed dual-language Irish/English street signs across the 536 ... read more..

07 Oct

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Budget 2026: A Significant Starting Point, but Clarity Needed and Urgent Questions remain on North–South Funding Arrangement

It was announced in Budget 2026 today, 7 October 2025, that the Department of Rural, Community and G... read more..

01 Oct

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‘Historic’ Irish Language Policy makes Béal Feirste a ‘beacon of equality’ across Ireland

Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes new Belfast City Council Irish Language Policy which will ‘transform’ th... read more..

26 Sep

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2468 Football Blitz keeps the pressure up to ensure the development of Gaelcholáiste Synge is successful and to build relationships between the pupils

Pictures Dublin, 26th of September 2025 — Today, the five Gaelscoils in the Dublin 2, 4,... read more..

24 Sep

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25,000 march through Dublin for CEARTA: The National Protest for the Irish Language and the Gaeltacht

Irish language and Gaeltacht community demands strong language, housing, and funding policies from b... read more..

18 Sep

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Collaboration between Spicebag and Conradh na Gaeilge launched in support of CEARTA - National Protest for the Irish Language and the Gaeltacht

The “CEARTA” jersey sold out overnight after its release on Wednesday. Conradh na Gaeilge, in partn... read more..

11 Sep

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Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes Court proposal to seek guidance and expertise from Irish Language Commissioner in Grand Central Dual-language Signage Decision

Conradh na Gaeilge also granted access to papers as application to intervene postponed by Justice Mc... read more..

04 Jul

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New Doctoral project approved between Queen's University and Conradh na Gaeilge which will examine the role of women in language rights campaigns in the second half of the twentieth century

Eibhlín Nic Cormaic, a Galway-born academic, member of Conradh na Gaeilge's Coiste Gnó, will underta... read more..

03 Jul

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Doubts and concerns among the Lead Irish language Organisations about their funding future from Foras na Gaeilge due to the current structure, as they stand back from Foras na Gaeilge's partnership structure until there is satisfactory progress

The 6 Lead Irish language Organisations revealed that more than 1 million euro has been effectively ... read more..

03 Jul

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Conradh na Gaeilge lodge third Judicial Review Proceedings against Executive, including Communities’ Minister, on failure to bring forward and adopt Irish Language Strategy

Proceedings follow two successful Judicial Review Review challenges in 2017 and 2022 which dec read more..

26 Jun

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#SEAS25: Irish Language and Gaeltacht Community Calls for Urgent Government Action on Budget 2026, Education Policy, and Housing in the Gaeltacht at #SEAS25

SEAS provides an opportunity for TDs and Senators to meet with community groups and constituents to ... read more..

23 Jun

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CEARTA: Gaels from across Ireland announce major National Rally calling for generational Irish language and Gaeltacht reforms

September’s National Protest a ‘direct result of failure by both northern and southern governments t... read more..

20 Jun

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Raidió Rí-Rá to be heard on DAB Airwaves Across Leinster

A Huge Step Forward in the Station’s Ongoing FM Campaign Raidió Rí-Rá are delighted to announce tha... read more..

13 Jun

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Conradh na Gaeilge and Glór na Móna set for New York Fundraiser

Widespread appeal made to New York Irish-American community to support grassroots Irish language you... read more..

04 Jun

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‘Watershed moment’ for Irish language if new Curriculum Review Recommendations are implemented effectively

Report comes as British Council also published biennial Language Trends, indicating very positive ad... read more..

12 May

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Huge Crowds Celebrate the Irish Language at Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2025

Hundreds gathered in Smithfield yesterday under blue skies for Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2025, a vibrant cel... read more..

30 Apr

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“There will be a seat at the table for the Minister of Education - Will she join us?”

Pupils from 5 Gaelscoils bring the call for a meeting between the Minister of Education and the Camp... read more..

29 Apr

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Lá Mór na Gaeilge Returns - A Celebration of Music, Art, Culture & Community

Pictures Smithfield Square, Dublin – May 11th, 12–5PM – Free Entry Dublin’s biggest celebration of... read more..

14 Apr

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SOS Benn meets Conradh na Gaeilge during a visit to West-Belfast Irish language organisation Glór na Móna

SOS Benn meets Conradh na Gaeilge during a visit to West-Belfast Irish language organisation Glór na... read more..

14 Apr

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Gaeltacht Campsite to return at Ireland’s biggest music festival, Electric Picnic 2025

Irish language stage, An Chollchoill (Hazelwood), and Irish speaking campsite announced as part of&n... read more..

11 Apr

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50 taking part in challenge to swim in every coastal county this weekend for Palestine

Activists hope to raise €50,000 for ACLAÍ Palestine and the Lajee Center in the Palestinian West Ban... read more..

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