2023

14 Dec

A significant step forward in the development of 6 Sráid Fhearchair

Conradh na Gaeilge, the Office of Public Works and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Ga... read more..

24 Oct

ABC Council blocks first ever bilingual street sign, despite ‘draconian’ criteria in own policy being met

Residents of Woodside Hill overcame all obstacles and demonstrated significant demand for dual langu... read more..

20 Oct

Gaeltacht Quarter street signage plan a huge step forward whilst saving Belfast City Council over £185,000

En Bloc blanket approach will reduce the huge street signage backlog whilst recognising the unique l... read more..

16 Oct

Belfast Lord Mayor announces Conradh na Gaeilge as his final chosen charity

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, has selected Irish language organisation Conradh ... read more..

11 Oct

Government once again miss out on opportunity to fulfill Irish language and Gaeltacht “ambition” as a small increase in funding announced in yesterday’s #Budget

The overall expenditure of the State on the Irish language and Gaeltacht remains at 0.17%, with the ... read more..

04 Oct

From the Gaeltacht to Los Angeles: #Comhrá23 non-stop international conversation as Gaeilge on a journey around the world next week

The event begins on Monday 9 October 1:00pm (Irish time) and will continue for 74 hours to 4:00pm on... read more..

19 Sep

New Irish Language & Gaeltacht Growth Plan would create 9,000+ jobs and radically change how we promote and protect Irish in the coming decade, calling for State expenditure to increase from 0.17% to 0.4%.

130+ Irish Language and Gaeltacht organisations support An Plean Fáis as ambitious new vision for th... read more..

21 Aug

Gaeltacht Campsite announced for Ireland’s biggest music festival at Electric Picnic

Irish language stage set to see music, dancing and drag shows as Gaeilge at An Chollchoill-Hazelwood... read more..

08 Aug

Belfast City Hall turns green to welcome Conradh na Gaeilge and guests celebrating 130 years

Belfast City Lord Mayor, Cllr Ryan Murphy, amongst special guests for City Hall Reception on Monday ... read more..

06 Jun

Lord Caine confirms commencement regulations for Irish language legislation today in House of Lords

TEO to take forward appointment process for new Irish Language Commissioner in coming weeks read more..

30 May

Census results for Irish and the Gaeltacht very much a ‘mixed bag’ showing positive and negative trends

‘Consistent, strong and ambitious support required if significant progress is to be made before the ... read more..

26 May

Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes latest CoE recommendations on Irish language protection and promotion

“Best-practice and advice from international experts must guide language policy going forward” “Con... read more..

22 May

Rí-Rá bring live FM residency to an explosive end!

Saturday and Sunday 27-28 May Dublin 105.2fm, Cork 106.7fm, Limerick 105.5fm, Galway 87.7fm Raid... read more..

17 May

Norma Foley, Scaoil Saor Ár dTeanga!

Online campaign sees hundreds take part and thousands of interactions in a call for a #Gaeilge4All p... read more..

09 May

Third Level students and university groups recognised for Irish Language Activism at Gníomhaí Gaeilge Awards

Students recognised for their achievements in promoting Irish on campus by Conradh na Gaeilge, USI a... read more..

04 May

#Gaelvóta - Majority of parties commit to increased support and protections for Irish language in advance of local council elections

“Conradh na Gaeilge launch #Gaelvóta campaign as Unionist Parties ignore language pledges in the run... read more..

01 May

A celebration of Language and Culture in Dublin for Lá Mór na Gaeilge 2023

Families and young people among those present in Parnell Square for Lá Mór na Gaeilge There were hu... read more..

27 Apr

Young people from Gaeltacht schools and Gaelcholáistí gather in Gaoth Dobhair for Ard Fheis na nÓg 2023

Teachtaí Dála and Seanadóirí in attendance to hear from students about the issues and outlooks facin... read more..

26 Apr

200,000 without a Gaelcholáiste - Campaign for Gaelcholáiste in BÁC 2, 4, 6 & 8

Five Gaelscoils, located in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 8 school area, are calling on the Minister of Educat... read more..

21 Apr

The death has occurred of Tomás Mac Ruairí, Former President of Conradh na Gaeilge

Conradh na Gaeilge is saddened today by the news that Tomás P.T. Mac Ruairí (1939–2023), member of t... read more..

29 Mar

Demonstration at Leinster House today to highlight the broken system of teaching Irish in the Education System

The Gaeilge4All campaign is calling on Minister Norma Foley to develop a Policy for the Irish Langua... read more..

15 Mar

Lá na gCiorcal takes place today as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2023

Every county in Ireland to host at least one Irish language event today to celebrate Seachtain na Ga... read more..

10 Mar

Ruaile Buaile on air: Raidió Rí-Rá go live on FM

Ruaile Buaile on air: Raidió Rí-Rá go live on FM Dates: 13-19 March, and every weekend until May D... read more..

09 Mar

It is very worrying that there will be 14% less time a week to learn Irish in primary schools under the new Primary Curriculum Framework published today

Whilst there is much to commend in the new Primary Curriculum Framework, Conradh na Gaeilge is calli... read more..

09 Mar

Lá na Teicneolaíochta takes place today as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia

700 students from 23 schools take part in the online celebration Schools across the island are taki... read more..

01 Mar

‘Spraoi Cois Lao’ set to be biggest Irish language event of its kind as families take to Custom House Square to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia in Belfast

Brand new family event expected to attract hundreds of Irish speakers to Belfast City read more..

01 Mar

Seachtain na Gaeilge Message from President Michael D. Higgins

“May I take the opportunity to wish all the organisers of Seachtain na Gaeilge the very best as we b... read more..

28 Feb

Conradh na Gaeilge welcomes Minister Norma Foley's decision to postpone the change to move Leaving Certificate Irish Paper 1 to the end of the fifth year

With plans for Paper 1 now postponed, the recommendations for the L1/L2 specifications for the Leavi... read more..

27 Feb

Motions, Debates, Plans and Awards all finalised at Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis 2023

Paula Melvin re-elected for second term as President of Conradh na Gaeilge as ‘ambitious but vital’ ... read more..

24 Feb

Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí awarded Gradam an Uachtaráin at Conradh na Gaeilge Ard-Fheis this weekend

‘An exceptional award for an exceptional person’ says Conradh na Gaeilge president, as Ard-Fhe read more..

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