- 27 Sep: Press Statement: ‘Save Coláiste Lú’
20 September 2019
‘Immediate and satisfactory resolution needed to secure Irish-medium provision for students of Coláiste Lú’
Parents and students of ‘Save Coláiste Lú’ campaign take to the streets of Dundalk this weekend to celebrate Iri...
- 04 Sep: Conradh na Gaeilge warmly welcomes the 5 new Gaelscoileanna announced by Minister McHugh
Conradh na Gaeilge also welcome the principle that if there is a new school to be established in a school district without Irish medium primary education, it should be a Gaelscoil
Conradh na Gaeilge warmly welcomes the announcement of five...
- 23 Aug: Gluaiseacht – Development of the Conradh na Gaeilge Roadshow announced by Minister of State Seán Kyne
The Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands Seán Kyne T.D., has today announced the approval of a grant of €80,000 for 2019 and €100,000 for 2020 to Conradh na Gaeilge in order to assist with their efforts in...
- 16 Aug: Seachtain na Gaeilge launched at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
An extensive program of events was launched along with the international Caint & Comhrá campaign in Drogheda
A program of Irish language events which will take place this week as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ...
- 12 Aug: The Minister for Education and Skills has missed an opportunity to implement a more inclusive system regarding exemptions from learning Irish
News Release | 12 August 2019
Conradh na Gaeilge is calling on the Minister for Education and Skills to develop a policy for the teaching of Irish from pre-school to university without further delay which would deal with the question of ex...
- 19 Jul: Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail: 'Cultural Transformation and Conradh na Gaeilge'
We had an excellent event yesterday in Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail as part of our history and heritage project 'Claochlú Cultúir agus an Conradh. The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in the North and fo...
- 15 Jul: Panel: Celebrating Our Living Languages
News Release | 15th July 2019
Celebrating Our Living Languages and making sure speakers are protected and included in legislation
A panel discussion, organised by Conradh na Gaeilge in London, will take place today, Monday...
- 12 Jul: Event: 'Cultural Transformation and Conradh na Gaeilge'
Conradh na Gaeilge's Event in Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail, Thursday 18th July 2019 at 1pm
Conradh na Gaeilge have organised an event as part of their history and heritage project 'Cultural Transformation and Conradh na Gaeilge.' This p...
- 11 Jul: A crisis in the number of competent Irish language speakers in the State system shown clearly in the Coimisinéir Teanga’s report
Evidence again that the Language Bill, which the Taoiseach promised before the end of the month, needs to be published and enacted without delay
Conradh na Gaeilge is calling on the Taoiseach and the Government to act immediately on the ...
- 08 Jul: An Ghaeilge blossoming in Electric Picnic’s Hazel Wood
Irish language and culture at #CroíNaFéile again this year at Ireland’s biggest music festival
**Registration closed - Capacity reached**
The Irish language will be in full bloom this year at Electric Picnic thanks t...
- 11 Jun: Fairness for Irish Language broadcasting
Conradh na Gaeilge agrees with the majority of the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands in their report on the challenges pertaining to Irish language broadcasting.
Conradh ...
- 17 May: Widespread support for #GaelVóta in Local and European Elections
Conradh na Gaeilge are asking the public to consider the #GaelVóta when voting on Friday, 24th of May, in Local Elections in the south and European elections in the north and the south
A wide range of candidates for the European Par...
- 15 May: International Association of Language Commissioners issues support for Irish language rights
The International Association of Language Commissioners, founded in 2013, is made up from 11 international Language Commissioner Offices. The Association’s mission refers to their aim “to support and advance language rights, equ...
- 30 Apr: Wide range of parties support Irish language commitments in local elections
Parties indicate support for local council Irish language services and policies as Conradh na Gaeilge announce #GaelVóta commitments
In total, six parties are supporting Irish language commitments in the upcoming local elections in ...
- 23 Apr: Content and Language Integrated Learning recommended by Conradh na Gaeilge to be implemented from September 2019
Conradh na Gaeilge welcome an announcement made by State Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh that Content and Language Integrated Learning will be implemented in 22 schools and early education centres from September 2019. &nbs...
- 18 Apr: Up to a thousand responses and signatures on QUB bilingual signage consultation collected & submitted by An Cumann Gaelach
An Cumann Gaelach QUB has today spearheaded the collection and submission of up to a thousand responses agus signatures on the QUB consultation process on its ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy’, all calling on the Univ...
- 04 Apr: RTÉ Failing to Fulfill Statutory Obligations when it comes to Irish Language
Only 0.7% of National Broadcaster's Television Output in Irish.
An Coimisinéar Teanga has published an Annual Report which finds that RTÉ is not fulfilling its statutory obligations under the Broadcasting Act 2009 by failing ...
- 02 Apr: Irish Language Radio Workshops for Dublin Schools thanks to Lord Mayor 📻
Dublin’s Lord Mayor launches Irish language radio workshop scheme for schools
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Nial Ring has launched a scheme, supported by Dublin City Council, that will give over 750 school students the opportunity to take...
- 25 Mar: Irish language community takes to the streets as the Guildhall Derry turns RED in support of Irish language Act
Derry City Hall, the Guildhall, turned red last week, Thursday 21st March 2019, in support of the An Dream Dearg campaign for an Irish Language Act and language right. A motion passed through Derry and Strabane District Council earlier...
- 25 Mar: Irish language community takes to the streets as the Guildhall Derry turns RED in support of Irish language Act
Derry City Hall, the Guildhall, turned red last week, Thursday 21st March 2019, in support of the An Dream Dearg campaign for an Irish Language Act and language right. A motion passed through Derry and Strabane District Council earlier...
