The Irish Times

London to give Irish language official recognition in North

Legislation ‘historic’ but supporters warn of lack of functioning Executive

Tue May 24 2022 - 22:30

Irish language legislation needed ‘as matter of urgency’, Sinn Féin leader says

McDonald says political leaders in London, Dublin ‘very clear’ long-awaited move will happen soon

Wed May 18 2022 - 20:29

Conradh na Gaeilge ends NIO meeting after no date set for Irish language legislation

Group has been campaigning for the introduction of rights Bill in Northern Ireland

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 06:57

Irish organisation condemns failure to introduce language legislation in North

NIO say there will be no Irish language legislation before assembly election

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 10:03

RnaG at 50: A radio station created by the people for the people

In 1972 the government finally made good on a promise to create an Irish language station

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

Cross-Border research projects to get €37m funding

Government higher education initiative aims to deliver all-island approaches to innovation

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 21:50

Archive covers more than 100 years of the Irish language movement

Exchange of letters among items in new Conradh na Gaeilge archive at NUI Galway

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 00:01

Garda Commissioner to face questions over lowering Irish language requirement

Drew Harris to come before Oireachtas committee due to recruitment changes

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 18:23

First amendment ‘as Gaeilge’ proposed for EU legislation

Irish language has a newly enhanced status in the European Union since January 1st

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 18:40

New initiative to increase use of Irish in Dublin city gets funding approved

Baile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge is joint scheme between council and Conradh na Gaeilge

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 18:30

Oireachtas hears criticisms of proposals for Leaving Cert Irish

Numbers of students seeking exemptions from the subject may ‘increase significantly’

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 20:36

Irish language may become ‘de facto’ election issue, activists warn

Language groups call on British government to ‘immediately move’ legislation

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 18:22

Schools around the country take part in #Gaeilge24 challenge

Students join 24-hour Irish speaking challenge in over 270 schools across Ireland

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 12:10

Call for Leaving Cert Irish proposals to be set aside

Committee told specifications will not meet the needs of the various target groups

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 21:32

Westminster should bring in Irish language law in ‘next week or so’ – O’Neill

Deal that restored powersharing contained pledge to legislate if Stormont failed to

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 20:17

Breaking the mould: ag obair le Gaeilge

Are there many employment opportunities available in 2021 for Irish speakers, and those that study Irish?

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 00:00

Call for Taoiseach to stop challenge to Irish language ruling

Advocacy group claims ‘explicit hostility’ within State agencies to providing language rights

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 13:09

Digital Covid cert system not responsible for ‘mangling’ Irish names, Minister says

System was tested with fadas and other characters before rollout, Ossian Smyth says

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 16:24

Forum told of need for further diversity in Irish media

Future of Media Commission hears that more funding needed to improve arts coverage

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 21:21

Irish-language groups call for postponing of process for new Leaving Cert syllabus

Joint call made for pause to process pending analysis of recent junior cycle changes

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 00:00

Monumental achievement – Tony Delaney on John Canon O’Hanlon

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 18:01

Call for Stormont implementation of language legislation

Conradh na Gaeilge asks Joint Committee to call for implementation of 2020 agreement

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 09:50

‘This wasn’t a normal Leaving Cert ’: Students react to postponed results

While 40% improved on their calculated grades, most scored the same or worse

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 19:49

Dara Calleary given Gaeltacht responsibility after controversy over Cabinet snub

Catherine Martin says she intends to visit the Gaeltacht ‘without delay’ with the Minister of State

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 13:09

Call for State support for Gaeltacht colleges

Decision to close Coláistí Gaeilge will have ’far-reaching effect’ on Gaeltacht areas

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 19:01

St Patrick’s Day was never the same for me after I left Ireland

Mass, standing in bitterly cold winds, grabbing tufts of shamrock from the garden - I knew I’d miss it all

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 06:10

Election 2020: Where the candidates stand on the Irish language

Crowded political landscape leads activists to adopt new approach to promoting issue

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 14:50

Business leaders urge politicians to agree deal to restore Assembly

Conradh na Gaeilge hails ‘historic advancement’ but says proposals fall short

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 16:20

Explainer: Breaking the deadlock over an Irish Language Act

Promised legislation would provide legislative protection for the language in Northern Ireland

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 20:24

Campbell says DUP will not agree to deal with ‘unacceptable’ Irish language laws

Northern Secretary Julian Smith meets Conradh na Gaeilge amid efforts to forge agreement in coming days

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 02:30

Irish language Act critical to stable NI powersharing – lobby group

Conradh na Gaeilge meets Northern Secretary after appointment abruptly postponed on Friday

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 20:48

Stormont deal will ‘clearly’ include Irish language act, says Sinn Féin

DUP leader Arlene Foster criticises Michelle O’Neill for reiterating ‘red lines’

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 18:34

Minister receives petition over Irish language education policy

Petition of more than 12,000 names delivered to Minister for Education, Joe McHugh

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 20:41

New Bill aims to improve delivery of public services in Irish language

New legislation includes 20% civil service recruitment target for Irish speakers

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 20:53