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Tá sprioc uaillmhianach ag an seampaín dornálaíochta Bernard Dunne agus ag an mbród club úr atá bunaithe aige.

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A new play focusing on love and loss within a staunch Loyalist community in Belfast will be staged for the first time as Gaeilge at Dublin’s Project Theatre in March.

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A “Sexy Recruitment Campaign” is what CLG Na Gaeil Óga are calling their new drive for more players.

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Winners of the national Glór na nGael Awards were honoured at a ceremony on Saturday, 25th February, in the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth.

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Gaelscoileanna Teo. will hold their national conference in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from Friday 25 -26th November 2011.

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Minister for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan will be put under pressure in the Dáil tomorrow to justify a government decision to close the office of the Language Commissioner- despite the fact the cut will bring about little or no savings.

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Until recently there were little or no mobile applications available in the Irish language, despite the huge shift in the huge growth of the Smartphone industry and changes in the way people access information online.

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Bilingual pupils outperform English speakers in maths at second and third level, according to a new report published earlier this month.

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Entries are now being received for Celtic Media Festival 2011. The festival will take place in Derry, Northern Ireland from 18-20April 2011.

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Cill Rosanta parish in county Waterford will host this year’s Tionól an Fhómhair from 21-23 October 2011, organised by Waterford County Council’s Irish Language Officer and in conjunction with the local community.

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Oireachtas na Samhna is an annually held arts festival of Irish culture.

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The Irish-speaking community will gather for a working seminar in The Menlo Park Hotel, Headford Road, Galway City on Friday, 30 September 2011

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During Éigse Chluain Tarbh (Clontarf Celebrations Gathering) many events will take place in the locality.

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A huge celebration celebrating the culture and heritage of the Blasket Islands will take place in Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir in Dún Chaoin, West Kerry from 23 – 25 September 2011.

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Culture Night will take place on Friday, 23 September 2011, a night of entertainment, discovery and adventure in Dublin and across 20 towns, cities and counties in Ireland.

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This month Cló Mhaigh Eo has published two new books which will arouse the interest of readers both young and old.

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An Timire is one hundred years old this year and will celebrate this achievement by organising 2 events in Dublin shortly.

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Cló Iar-Chonnacht will be holding writing workshops throughout the country this autumn for young and new authors that show promise but have not been published as of yet.

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After receiving high praise and the Steward Parker Irish Language Play Award for his play Broken Croí Heart Briste, Manchán Magan will premier his new and somewhat controversial play at this year’s Absolut Fringe in Dublin later this month.

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One of the main objectives of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language is to increase the number of daily Irish speakers to 250,000, but how many of these will be based in Cork?

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Musical legends and artists will descend on Cúil Aodha in the the Muskerry Gaeltacht in Co. Cork for a new festival taking place over the August bank holiday weekend.

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Camden town in the heart of London would not normally be considered a native habitat for Irish speakers but one local organization is doing trojan work to promote the language amongst locals.

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One of Clare’s most famous towns, Lisdoonvarna will welcome visitors and scholars of this year’s Merriman Summer School next month.

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Preparations are underway for the first ever Canadian Oireachtas festival which will be held in the Gaeltacht in Newfoundland Ontario between the first and third of July.

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Conradh na Gaeilge and Guth na Gaeltachta will be joining forces again on June 1st by organising an information day on Irish language issues for politicians.

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A Sean-Nós Research project compiled by the late Ciarán Ó Con Cheanainn will be launched at a conference in Dublin on May 20th.

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A new handheld biligual device aims to save lives by giving step-by-step First Aid advice in both Irish and English.

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Tá feachtas seolta ag Conradh na Gaeilge chun pobal na Gaeilge a spreagadh leis an leagan Gaeilge den fhoirm daonáirimh a ghlacadh agus Daonáireamh 2011 á reáchtáil ar an 10 Aibreán 2011.

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Tá Gaelscoileanna na tíre buartha faoi chinneadh na Roinne Oideachais go n-ardófar cóimheas daltaí le múinteoirí ó Mheán Fómhair na bliana seo.

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More than a quarter of Government departments and agencies consistently failed to provide even the most basic level of service through Irish to customers who contacted them by telephone.

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A new book focusing on the role of Irish in socio-economic development in Ireland will be launched in Galway city museum on January 28th.

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Dónal Lunny will be one of the invited guests to speak at an Irish conference where unusually Irish language issues will not make the agenda at Imbolc in the Muskerry Gaeltacht in Cork on February 12th.

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While it may only be early days, 2011 is set to be a significant year for the Irish language. It marks the first year of the 20 year plan for the Irish language.

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Mayo based Irish language publisher Cló Mhaigh Eo has marked another busy Christmas season with the launch of four fantastic new Irish language books aimed at young readers.

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The first ever government strategy for the Irish language was published today and has the ambitious aim of boosting the number of daily Irish speakers to 250,000 by 2030.

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The newly appointed Chairperson of Irish literary magazine Comhar, Cathal Goan launched two new websites and an exciting plan for the revival of the magazine in the National Library recently.

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Is é scéal Raiftearaí an fhile agus an seanchas a bhaineann lena shaol a bheidh á chíoradh ar chlár faisnéise, ‘Mise Raiftearaí an Fíodóir Focal’ a chraolfar ar TG4 ar oíche chinn bhliana.

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The latest drama from award winning Irish language playwright, Aodh Ó Dómhnaill will take to the stage in the Capital’s Peacock Theatre this December.

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As the Christmas season approaches, the airwaves are full of suggestions for gifts. It's timely then that in commemoration of the centenary birth of author Máirtín Ó Cadhain, 'Cré Na Cille' is now available to buy on DVD.

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The Uilleann Pipes, an instrument long since associated with traditional Irish culture are back in vogue again, with demand for the instrument exceeding supply.

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A new campaign has been launched to publicize an information resource for Irish speakers called ‘Freagra’, which aims to provide the public with speedy answers to questions they may have on the spelling and grammar of new phrases and terminology.

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The craft and talent of one of Ireland’s greatest sean-nós singers, Joe Heaney who passed away in America in 1984, is celebrated on a new website which showcases digital recordings of the renowned singer.

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The campaign to enact an Irish language Act in Northern Ireland continues this week, with Irish language organisation POBAL announcing that over 400 letters will be sent to David Cameron and Nick Clegg, demanding they follow up on promises made.

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A new competition aimed at second level schools across the country was launched recently. The competition which aims to promote the Irish language in schools is a joint initiative between Foinse and Irish language organisation Glór na nGael.

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Pádraig Ó hAoláin, CEO Údarás na Gaeltachta, Muireann Ní Mhórain and Feargal Ó Cuillinn have been announced as the guest speakers at this year’s annual Conradh na Gaeilge lecture which will take place in Killarney, Saturday 30 October.

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To combat recent statistics which show a drop in the number of students choosing to study Irish at GCSE level in Northern Ireland, a new DVD and information pack will be launched this week.

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The European Languages Label was awarded to eleven projects which have demonstrated high standards in the field of language learning, at a special ceremony which was held in NUI Maynooth on Monday, 27 September.

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For the second year, Conradh na Gaeilge and Guth na Gaeltachta will meet with politicians and policy makers in Buswell’s in Dublin on October 6th, to discuss the prospect of future funding cut-backs in the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht affairs.

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While revellers can look forward to a day of fun, frolics and entertainment in Belfast on the October 10th, POBAL will be hoping that the event will focus the minds of many on Irish language rights and the need for an Languages Act in Northern Ireland.

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Liet International, a song competition for songs written in lesser-used languages is now seeking applications from singers and song writers for the final of the annual song contest.

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Úna O’Boyle is the first Irish person to write a book as Gaeilge which focuses on the world’s most popular and gripping board game- Chess.

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Are you confused about how to use your computer to write in Irish? Or do you know a colleague or friend who struggles to use accents such as the síne fada on their computer?

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The streets of Cavan town coming alive to the sound of old Irish songs. That is the aim of the Irish language committee of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this year and the committee is inviting youth groups, clubs and choirs to descend on the town to take part in the choral event ‘Canaimis- Let’s Sing’ which will take place during the festival on Friday, 20 August.

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It’s Summer school time with the day’s main events and current affairs forming the basis of debate at many events to be held across Ireland before the end of the summer.

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Goalkeepers are often amongst of the unsung heroes of the playing field and their skills often go unrecognised.However a new Irish language DVD, Slí an Bháireadóa/The Way of the Goalkeeper launched by the GAA provides an insight into the technical skills and ability required by goalkeepers.

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A new book, Pobal an Stáit agus an Ghaeilge, 1920-1939 (The Irish public and the Irish language, 1920-1939) examines public opinion in Ireland towards the Irish language and the Irish language policy of the newly established State, a policy which was to have a long lasting impact on attitudes towards the Irish language.

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Representatives from Conradh na Gaeilge will visit over 30 Irish language summer colleges informing students of their Irish language rights this summer.

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Earlier this month, a new Irish website selling books on local history and lore in Ireland was launched.

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Irish language organisation Comhluadar have begun planning to establish a new Gaeltacht settlement in the suburbs of Dublin City, due to demands from its members.

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The heritage of St. Colmcille will be celebrated at an arts festival to be held in Derry between 4-10 June. A wide range of Irish language events are expected to be held as part of the festival.

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Irish music label and publishing company, Cló Iar-Chonnacht, which is located in the heart of the Conamara Gaeltacht, celebrates 25 years in this business this year and will hold events on both sides of the Shannon to celebrate its success story.

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Conradh na Gaeilge have launched a campaign to ensure that a percentage of free to air sporting events that will be broadcast in Ireland have Irish language commentary.

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Tá an scéimséir osnádúir Na Cloigne agus an dráma tíriúil Rásaí na Gaillimhe i measc na sraitheanna atá ar an ngearrliosta don ghradam Dráma Teilifíse na Bliana ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais i gcomhar le Gala.

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A valuable new online drama resource was launched this week in Templebar which will provide information on every Irish language drama first produced between the years 1975-2009.

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The last twenty years has seen a rise in the number of gaelscoileanna across the country but now Irish language organisations are worried that the future development of the sector in under threat because of new criteria brought in by the Department of Education.

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The next generation of young Irish language writers received awards at a special ceremony which was held in Cork city yesterday. Declan Wolfe from Sattitude on RTÉ Television presented the awards to children from the Cork region who had taken part in the project Scríobh Leabhar.

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The Shortlist for the Bisto Book of the Year for Children was announced last week and this year a novel telling the story of a boy caught up in war-torn Africa and an illustrated book, which retells a fairytale from the Brother’s Grimm, are the two of the Irish language books which have been nominated for the Award.

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The finishing touches were made to the official programme of the International Pan-Celtic Festival this week and Celtic visitors can look forward to five days of music, fun and dance when the festival kicks off in Dingle on 6th April.

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The timing of a new drama to be broadcast on TG4 next week could not be better. Indeed, the makers of the new comedy series, ‘An Crisis’ which focuses behind the scenes of an imaginary state organisation charged with promoting the Irish language must have been blessed with foresight as the series explores the ups and downs of the badly managed organisation in times of cut-backs and recession.

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As his first six year term in the office of Coiminisinéir Teanga drew to a close, An Coiminisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin launched his Annual Report for 2009 on Monday in Galway. The publication of the Annual Report also gave An Coimisinéir Teanga the opportunity to address the issues which were threatening the effective implementation of the Official Languages Act generally.

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With the success of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club and the Richard and Judy Book Club, book clubs have regained popularity again and have done much to encourage readers to buy books. Now, Irish language consultancy company, Gaelchultúr has created a new online project called Clubleabhar.com with the aim of introducing new readers to newly published and classic Irish language works.

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This year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge events are set to take off to a winning start at the official launch of the festival in the Button Factory in Dublin on March 3.

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GAELSCOILEANNA TEO., the representative body for 140 Irish-medium primary schools, has expressed huge disappointment with the decision announced yesterdat by the Department of Education and Science on the establishment of new schools in 2010.

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Tóstal na Gaeilge is a biannual conference held by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge to discuss major language and policy issues. This year, the Government’s 20 year Strategy for the Irish language will be under discussion at the conference with the theme of ‘From Policy to Performance’.

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The feast of Imbolc was one of the most celebrated of all the Celtic festivals back in the day and now a young couple living in the Muskerry Gaeltacht in Cork hope to build on some of the philosophies which were central to the festival when they hold a conference in Baile Bhúirne which will focus on the themes of inspiration and courage for the forthcoming year.

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What’s the most important element of any drama- is it conflict, craic or relationship woes? TV production company, Stirling Productions must have some secret formula to producing successful drama as Seacht, one of the company’s most provocative tv series for young people has been nominated twice in two successive weeks for major industry awards.

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The spotlight this month falls on the Houses of Oireachtas in Dublin where the Draft 20 Year Irish Language Strategy is due to be discussed at a meeting of an Oireachtas Joint Committee later on today, Wednesday 20 January. Representatives from 6 Irish language organizations and agencies will attend the meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Sort, Tourism Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and will then proceed to make presentations based on their analysis of the Government draft strategy which was published by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on 26 November.

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Searches for ‘Dublin’ come in at first place, coming in second is ‘Blackrock’ and ‘Derry’ rolls in at third place in statistics published by Logainm.ie today of the most searched for Irish placenames on the website. The statistics were released as new multimedia developments on the website were announced this month with sound files of 833 Dublin placenames in both Irish and English now being made available to the public.

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NUI Galway announced last week that a new module focusing on the importance of Irish language films and film-making since the 1920’s has been developed and by the Huston School of Film and Digital Media in NUI Galway The last ten years has seen unrivalled growth in the Irish language Film and television sector and the new syllabus aims to analyse and focus on the Irish language on screen.

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Dublin City Council last week passed a motion supporting an amendment to the City Development Plan where developers would have use the Irish language and draw on local Irish placenames, history and topography when naming new housing estates. The move has caused some amount of controversy online- fancy holding a radio debate on the issue?

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Rith 2010, a new festival to be held as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge in 2010 was officially launched during Oireachas na Gaeilge and is now set to hold a series of public meetings in the coming weeks.

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The Irish language is worth in excess of €136 million annually to the economy of Galway City and County and over 90% of Galway City businesses believe that it is a unique selling point for Galway’s image and cultural identity according to a report which was published recently in Galway.

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An Taobh Tuathail began broadcasting on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in 1999 and the show which focuses on underground music with an electro edge has gone on to receive great acclaim for its independent and visionary approach.

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Conradh na Gaeilge yesterday launched the first national network of Irish-language conversation circles by the name of Is Leor Beirt in conjunction with Irish-Language Community Schemes across the country.

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Speaking at the launch of a new website for Irish language broadcasters, www.cogar.ie at Oireachtas na Gaeilge on Friday 30th October, Mr Cathal Póirtéir, Irish language radio producer with RTÉ Radio One highlighted the opportunities which now exist for Irish language broadcasters to create new links and friendships as well as the opportunities to discuss the future of the sector.

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Lovers of Irish literature should be delighted to hear that many classic works which have been out of print for some time now are set for a new print run and should be available on the internet and in book shops soon. Minister Éamon Ó Cúiv was present yesterday in the company of by actors Bríd Ní Neachtain and Diarmuid d Faoite at an event held by publishing house, Cló Iar-Chonnachta to celebrate the announcement.

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Caint Campaign have launched a new website and the new website reflects the change in emphasis in the campaign according to Paul Feeney who initially established the campaign.

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This month Cogar speaks to Stiofáinín Nic Íomhaird, a Fundraising Officer with the charity, Link Community Development (LINK) about a new fundraising campaign to raise funds for schools in Africa. As part of the campaign, schools across Ireland will be given the chance to journey across Continental Africa-without leaving the classroom.

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Tá leagan úr nua den suíomh www.Cogar.ie ar fáil le cúpla seachtain anuas, agus déanfar an leagan úr seo a sheoladh go hoifigiúil le linn Oireachtas na Gaeilge. Is ar an Aoine, 30 Deireadh Fómhair 2009, a dhéanfar an suíomh a sheoladh go hoifigiúil ag 7.30pm in Óstán Mount Errigal, i Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall.

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The independent human rights organisation FLAC has teamed up with Conradh na Gaeilge to provide free legal services to Irish speakers in Dublin and Galway on the first Wednesday of every month again this autumn.

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As winter approaches, we can take the chance to get cosy and curl up with a good book. And as one famous broacaster, Gay Byrne said every year on the Toy Show, 'A Book is a gift for life'. Adults and young people alike will delight in the newest book for teenagers to be written by the award-winning author Áine Ní Ghlinn- Tromluí.

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While the controversy concerning the value of grants given to Irish language writers still rages in the English language media, Irish language writers and publishers will surely hope to have the last word when the winners of this year’s prestigious literary awards, Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin and Gradamm Réics Carlo will be announced in Letterkenny on Friday, 30 October during Oireachtas na Gaeilge.

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Irish language Audiences in Dublin, Belfast and Letterkenny will get a taste of some fresh Irish drama, when two new productions take to the stage later this month.

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Glór na nGael is organising a training day for Irish language committees so that they will be able to draw the maximum benefit from modern technology.

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Gaelchultúr, the Irish language training and consultancy company, is challenging people to learn more than a cúpla focal this autumn in one of their many Irish courses around Ireland. From Letterkenny to Cork, Gaelchultúr provide Irish language evening classes that are fun and engaging and will begin between 21-24 September 2009.

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A celebratation of Irish language literature is currently underway in Dublin this month as the well established IMRAM literary festival runs until the end of the month.

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What’s Manchán Magan up to these days? Looking at the photo issued for his latest endeavour, he is dressed up as a potential Rose of Traelee in a fine frock with chain saw in his grasp. It’s clear that he has some statement to make but what is it?

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TG4 recently unveiled their Autumn schedule and if you were asked to bet on the tv show which will be most likely to get tongues wagging this winter, well you probably wouldn’t go far wrong putting a bet on Rásaí na Gaillimhe, a new series which will be broadcast on the station from September 23rd.

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Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge held an emergency meeting last week, between Irish language organisations, to discuss the future of the Irish language and Gaeltacht areas, in light of the recently published An Bord Snip Nua report.

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A new cultural festival was launched last week in Belfast which will celebrate the rich multiculturalism to be found in the city.

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The G.A.A. season is well underway and sports fans across the country will be delighted that Seó Spórt will return our screens this August on TG4, in what will surely be a fateful month for the teams taking part in hurling and football championship semi-finals.

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The revolution has begun- the renaissance of the Summer School, that intellectual and intellectual institution of Irish life, is now underway.

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In June of this year, Coimicí Gael published a new Irish language comic called RíRá. The comic is aimed at children between 8-14 years of age and the founder of the company, cartoonist Aidan Courtney has great plans for the future.

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