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fromIndependent
3 weeks agoSaoirse Hanley: President Connolly's commitment to Irish as the language of the Aras shouldn't cause anger, but encourage us to re-embrace it
I am often left scratching my head in confusion over some of the opinions held by people in this fine country of ours, most frequently when in relation to the Irish language. There are so many contradictions, such rampant self-shaming, and a severe under-appreciation of the beauty of it. This was made particularly evident during President Catherine Connolly's campaign and inauguration.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoCatherine Connolly vows all voices will be 'heard and valued' as she becomes 10th president
The people have spoken and have given their president a powerful mandate to articulate their vision for a new republic, a republic worthy of its name where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished, where sustainable solutions are urgently implemented, and where a home is a fundamental human right.
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fromIndependent
1 month agoAoife Rooney: Michael D Higgins has been President for more than half my life - and I will really miss him
A prominent arts figure champions anti-racism, promotes the Irish language, and supports progressive positions while the country observes holidays and votes in a presidential election.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago'It won't be the last': Loyalists vow to vandalise more Irish language signs as police investigate 'hate-motivated' damage
Loyalists vandalised an Irish-language street sign in east Belfast, removing the Irish name; police launched a hate-motivated damage investigation.
fromIndependent
2 months agoOnline Irish teacher Mollie Guidera: 'I think Ireland is going to be bilingual in my lifetime'
With waiting lists for her classes, everyone from Roz Purcell to The Smashing Pumpkins wants to learn a cúpla focal from Irish teacher Mollie Guidera. She tallks about spreading her grá for the language, the trauma how it was taught inflicted on some and her adults-only Irish college If there was ever somebody who embodies the idea of eating, sleeping and breathing a language, it would be Mollie Guidera.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months agoHeather Humphreys promises to go to the Gaeltacht and learn Irish if elected president
Former Social Protection Minister also said scrapped green paper on reform of disability payments was only ever a consultation document Former Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has promised to head to the Gaeltacht and learn Irish if she is elected president. On Tuesday, Ms Humphreys was confirmed as Fine Gael's nominee to enter the race for the Áras following MEP Seán Kelly's withdrawal from the party's internal contest.
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Television
fromIndependent
3 months ago'The Traitors Ireland' episode 2 recap: foolish errors, plotting, paranoia, shocking murders - and a big win for the Irish language
Two Faithful members were removed in Traitors Ireland episode two; Irish-language players won the second challenge, increasing the prize pot to €9,800.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago'The Traitors Ireland' episode 2 recap: foolish errors, plotting, paranoia, two murders - and a big win for the Irish language
Two Faithful members were eliminated on The Traitors Ireland episode two, and Irish language speakers won the challenge to add €9,800 to the prize pot.
Education
fromIndependent
3 months ago'The cost of feeding the students is the biggest expense' - how much money can a Bean an Ti make?
Hosting Gaeltacht students offers cultural immersion and supervision while providing hosts with potential income after accounting for hosting costs and profit margins.
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