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Sunday 7 March 2021
The Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019 is currently before the Dáíl.
Darach Ó Séaghdha says the pandemic has brought along the use of many new phrases and words, and he has one as Gaeilge for 2020.
It has sparked concern among those in rural Gaeltacht communities which benefit from the influx of students every year.
We look to language when seeking a reassuring symbol of endurance, Darach Ó Séaghdha writes.
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Let’s look back on some of the Irish words of the 2010s.
The Royal Bank of Scotland did not mention the meaning as Gaeilge of their online banking app Bó.
Although bó is the Irish word for ‘cow’, RBS makes no reference to this in its lengthy press release called ‘What’s In A Name’.
The Irish artist’s painting Táin was sold for €102,253 at an auction earlier this week.
We should look at names we don’t understand as something exciting to be figured out, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
In Ireland, the Irish Car Bomb is rarely called anything at all, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is fast approaching, which means it’s nearly time for a slice of brack.
Coleen is derived from cailín, the Irish word for a girl, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
It’s easy to lose the wordplay on English words when translating into Irish.
The Irish language has many names for different creatures in the wild.
The board has said teacher shortages led to the decision to have most subjects taught in English.
How much do TV shows influence children’s pronunciation and phrases?
A review of the Leaving Certificate has found mixed views on the subject.
Book series translated from one language to another can lead to complications as the plot thickens, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
If you’re going to insult someone, do it properly, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
The annual event, manned and organised by over 1,000 volunteers, saw up to half a million people attend last year.
This is the first time such a scheme will be made available to students in Deis secondary schools.
‘It was obvious that a ‘comprehensive range’ was not being provided in Irish,’ the investigation concluded.
A Department of Education report says thousands of students are opting not to sit the exam.
Oisín Ó Doinn was speaking at Lá na Meán Sóisialta as part of the Seachtain na Gaeilge festival.
Dr Victor Bayda said that being appointed to the role was “a privilege and an honour”.
Social trends are reflected in different names, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha, whose first name means “like an oak tree”.
Some parents are seeking to get their child exempt from Irish, but should it be compulsory?
Over 2,100 responses were submitted in the weeks before Christmas, so the government has extended the deadline for submissions.
IMRAM, the Irish language literature festival, is taking place in multiple venues around Dublin from Monday.
Is V a cheeky stowaway in the Irish language? Darach Ó Séaghdha takes a look.
There are a few words that could have been used for Brexit: Breatimeacht, Sasamach, or Bréalú.
Five areas north and south have been chosen to receive formal status as Irish language network communities.
Arlene Foster says that government formation talks have stalled because of the Irish language issue.
The man cancelled his membership.
“Can we all just agree that history is a dead subject? It’s not useful, it’s not in the present!”
Mála brioscáin phrátaí faoi bhlas cáise agus oinniúin, más é do thoil é.
TRANSPORT COMPANY BOLT is hoping to create over 130 jobs through the rollout of e-scooters in Irish cities.
Bolt launched a taxi-hailing service in Dublin last year and now plans to create a multi-model transport platform, where the public can choose between a car, e-scooter or an e-bike.
At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland. There is no specific law covering them.
They are considered to be mechanically-propelled vehicles, which means that if they are used in public places users must hold a licence and insurance.
However, the current government is now planning on regulating their use.
So, today we want to know… Should e-scooters be allowed drive on Irish roads?
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