- 10 Dec: Anti-Racism Rally at Stormont today
More than two hundred Irish speakers, young and old, came out today, in spite of the bad weather, to make a strong stand against racism and in favour of equality and diversity. Individual Gaels along with a number of Irish language organisa...
- 25 Nov: Delegation from the Irish Language Community visits Stormont to express dismay at Gregory Campbell's remarks
A delegation from Conradh na Gaeilge and Coláiste Feirste went to Stormont today, Tuesday November 25 2014, to express our collective dismay at the latest attack on the Irish language and it’s sp...
- 05 Nov: CONRADH NA GAEILGE CALLS ON EXECUTIVE TO DELIVER ON PROMISE TO PROTECT IRISH LANGUAGE
Conradh na Gaeilge called on parties in support of the Good Friday Agreement to refocus their efforts on the delivery of an Irish language act following DUP MLA Gregory Campbell’s comments in Stormont on Monday. The Irish language advocacy ...
- 13 Oct: Conradh Na Gaeilge Agrees With 62% Of The Community And Looks For Immediate Action From The Government
Conradh na Gaeilge is demanding immediate action from the Government in the south in light of the results of a poll published today, 13 October, by Tuairisc.ie which confirms that 62% of those surveyed are of the opinion that the government...
- 13 Oct: World Record Broken For Longest Irish Language Conversation!
The world record has been broken by Comhrá '14 for the longest Irish language conversation ever, which started last Sunday, 5 October and continued non-stop until Sunday, 12 October, at 1pm.
Brenda Ní Ghairbhí, Seachtain na Gaeilge Manager...
- 09 Oct: World record attempt for longest Irish language conversation half way there!
Comhrá '14, the world record attempt for the longest Irish language conversation, which started last Sunday, 5 October, has passed the halfway line.Brenda Ní Ghairbhí, Bainisteoir Sheachtain na Gaeilge said:
"We have had a few great days w...
- 16 Jul: Listen To the Public Taoiseach - We Want A Minister With Proficient Irish
The Irish language and Gaeltacht community were both disappointed and surprised yesterday (Tuesday, 15 July 2014) when the Taoiseach announced that the Teachta Dála Joe McHugh is to be the new Minister of State for the Gaeltacht when it app...
- 24 Jun: Urgent Discussions On Irish-Speakers’ Human Rights Underway At Conradh na Gaeilge Information Day
As the Government in the south continues to make decisions with far-reaching consequences for the Irish-speaking and Gaeltacht community, the information day organised by Conradh na Gaeilge for TDs and Senators in Buswells Hotel, Kildare St...
- 23 Jun: Conradh na Gaeilge Calls On Minister Pat Rabbitte To Stand By The Promise That He Made
Conradh na Gaeilge are calling on the Minister of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to stand by the promise that he made on the 29th of November 2011 in the Dáil when he said the following:
‘If there are good reasons to establis...
- 28 May: Language Act Urgently Needs Much Amending
The numerous weaknesses and deficiencies of the heads of bill for the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2014, as mooted by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, will be put before the Sub-Committee on the 20 Year Strategy fo...
- 20 May: Political Parties North & South Taking A Stand For Irish-Language & Gaeltacht Rights In Europe
Conradh na Gaeilge has compiled a comprehensive chart detailing the answers of European election candidates to questions regarding language rights for the Irish-speaking and Gaeltacht community as an informative resource for the public befo...
- 14 May: Irish-Language Rights On The Elections’ Agenda
Conradh na Gaeilge is calling on candidates in the local and European elections to choose a future for the Irish language and to show their support by taking action to promote Irish if they are elected.
With less than a fortnight left befo...
- 04 Apr: Better Late Than Never - Government Finally Listens to Public, But Much More To Do To Strengthen Language Act
Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes the Government’s decision, announced today (Friday, 4 April 2014), not to merge the Office of An Coimisinéir Teanga with the Office of the Ombudsman, as had been mooted for over two years. It seems the opinion of...
- 07 Mar: President Michael D Higgins Concerned For The “Human Rights” of Irish Speakers
President of Ireland also expresses disappointment at apparent “low level of capabilities in the Public Service” for engaging with citizens wishing to interact with the State and its agencies in Irish
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins...
- 05 Mar: Cutbacks & Step Backs Condemned by Conradh na Gaeilge
Government showing more interest in state system’s predisposed recommendations to weaken the Official Languages Act and undermine the role of An Coimisinéir Teanga
In light of Conradh na Gaeilge having seen a draft heads of the Official La...
- 03 Mar: Dubliner Elected President at Conradh na Gaeilge’s 2014 Ard-Fheis
Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill to prioritise Rights for the Irish speaking and Gaeltacht community in his new role as President of Conradh na Gaeilge
Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill, who is from Dublin and the current Tánaiste of Conradh na Gaeilge, has been ele...
- 24 Feb: Seán Ó Cuirreáin, First Ever Ombudsman Steps Down Today Because of Government Inaction
Conradh na Gaeilge pays tribute today to Seán Ó Cuirreáin, the Irish Language Commissioner, who stepped down today, Sunday 23rd February 2014, because of Government inaction and the marginalisation of the language and the Gaeltacht as a res...
- 16 Feb: Ten Thousand Choose A Future For The Irish Language at Lá Mór na Gaeilge
People Hit The Dublin Streets in Droves To Support Irish Speaking and Gaeltacht Communities Marching for Equality
Buses from the four provinces of Ireland made their way to Dublin for Lá Mór na Gaeilge on Saturday (15 February 2014), where...
- 14 Feb: Lots of Love for the Irish Language at Lá Mór na Gaeilge This Valentine's Weekend
Thousands Red With Rage At The Governments Gather To Show Solidarity With Gaeltacht and Irish-Language Communities
Thousands of people will hit the streets of Dublin to show their love for the Irish language - and their anger at Government...
- 11 Feb: Announcement of New Coimisinéir Teanga Welcomed But Conradh na Gaeilge Criticises the Government Strongly For Doing Nothing To Implement Current Commissioner’s Recommendations
Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes the announcement of Rónán Ó Domhnaill as the new Language Commissioner today (Tuesday, 11 February 2014), but the organisation has strongly criticised the Government for not declaring that they have taken the rec...