Irish Central

An Irish language guide to surviving COVID-19

Utilizing the collective wisdom of the Irish people gleaned from a turbulent history, Irish seanfhocals (proverbs) have some solid advice to live by during the COVID pandemic. During the COVID-19 I've ...
Irish Central

An American Gaeilgeoir in Dublin on the Irish language, language rights, and identity

I moved to Dublin two years ago from San Diego. While I was going there to study – starting a Master’s degree that would eventually lead me to work towards a Ph.D. – it was the chance to speak the ...
The Irish Times

Irish-language education policy ‘ignores elephant in the room’, advocacy groups warn

Irish-language advocacy groups have given a mixed reaction to the contents of a new two-part Government policy on Irish in the education system. While welcoming some elements of the policy, patron ...
BBC

Challenge over proposed Irish language policy to be heard in High Court

A legal challenge against Belfast City Council over its proposed new Irish language policy is set to be heard in full at the High Court next month. The legal action has been brought by Ann McClure, ...