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Television
fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Broadcaster and writer Manchan Magan dies aged 55

Mr Magan, a Dublin-born documentary-maker, broadcaster and Irish-language author, has died after producing acclaimed TV and radio programmes and writing several books.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Fiadh and presidential names among those banned for storm names by forecasters

UK forecasters worried 'Fíadh' sounded like 'fear' and could be mispronounced; Met Éireann sent audio to demonstrate pronunciation and keep it on the storm list.
#education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Online 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.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Heather 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.
Miscellaneous
Television
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'They had to take a stand': Documentary on impact of the law on Irish women included in TG4 autumn slate

TG4's autumn schedule includes new Irish language films, documentaries, sports, and children's programs.
#kneecap
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Kneecap holds surprise gig after member charged

Kneecap performed in London amidst controversy surrounding a member's terror charge, asserting their innocence and non-violence stance.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Anti-Airbnb signs erected in Galway Gaeltacht as activists warn of 'crisis point'

Short-term rentals are outnumbering long-term housing options, threatening Gaeltacht communities and the Irish language.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

BBC says it did not cut CMAT's Irish-language intro from first play of her new single Euro-Country

"BBC Radio 1 did not edit the Irish language from this single; we broadcast the radio edit of CMAT's new song Euro-Country that was supplied by the record label."
Music
Music
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Not my decision' - BBC skips Irish-language intro of CMAT's single during radio debut

Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson released her new song Euro-Country, featuring an Irish language intro cut by BBC Radio 1.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Donal Fallon: Belfast's Irish language row is all about identity politics, not culture differences

Irish language signage in Belfast's Grand Central Station faces legal challenges amid ongoing identity politics.
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