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# Gaeilge

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Why has the Irish language been removed as a requirement for NUIG's President?
The Students’ Union president says he’s concerned about the decision the move will have for Leaving Cert students.
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Jan 16th 2017, 4:42 PM
15 cover versions as Gaeilge that are absolute bangers
Pure tunes.
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Jan 15th 2017, 8:15 PM
15 phrases that actually got official translations as Gaeilge in 2016
Important work.
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Dec 26th 2016, 8:00 PM
How the Irish language lives on Snapchat: 5 Gaeilgeoirí leading the way
“People really respect the language of Irish and they want to see it grow and flourish.”
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Dec 26th 2016, 8:30 AM
Tesco have apologised for messing up a translation in their Irish Christmas card
Oh dear Tesco.
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Dec 19th 2016, 9:02 PM
11 reasons why TG4 is actually the best channel on Irish television
Cláir teilifíse den scoth.
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Dec 8th 2016, 1:09 PM
Over 2.3 million language learners have signed up for Irish lessons on Duolingo
It’s estimated that almost a quarter of all Duolingo users are resident in Ireland.
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Nov 25th 2016, 6:15 AM
11 reasons why The Irish For is the most delightful Twitter account in Ireland
<3
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Nov 24th 2016, 2:27 PM
13 excellent ways to insult someone as Gaeilge
Is smuigín thú! (You’re a snot-nosed brat. Yeah you.)
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Nov 13th 2016, 9:30 PM
Irish language groups (and broadcasters) aren't happy with Heather Humphreys
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs has refused to meet with some Irish-language organisations for the past three years.
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Oct 31st 2016, 6:45 AM
10 struggles that are too real for people with surnames as Gaeilge
Spell ‘Ó Flaithbheartaigh’ right the first time. We dare you.
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Oct 26th 2016, 1:27 PM
'Seán an tSneachta': 12 excellent translations from Game of Thrones as Gaeilge
The first book has just been released in Irish and there is much fun to be found in its pages.
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Oct 25th 2016, 1:22 PM
A Czech Gaeilgeoir tells us why people should go to this Irish-language festival
A performance of Cluiche na Corónach, an Irish-language translation of Game of Thrones, is also planned as part of the literature festival.
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Oct 6th 2016, 6:30 AM
'We just want to speak our own language, in our own country'
After the news last week that a barman left his job after he was banned from speaking Irish, Aodhán Ó Deá says he has also experienced negative reactions when he has spoken as Gaeilge.
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Sep 12th 2016, 7:00 PM
This Sky Sports News presenter tried to read Gaeilge on air and it did not go well
Poor lamb.
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Jul 29th 2016, 9:23 AM
This Sky Sports News presenter tried to read some Irish on air and it did not go well
‘I can’t read that’.
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Jul 29th 2016, 8:44 AM
This Irish girl managed to get Three to sort out their 'no fadas' policy
VICTORY!
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Jun 15th 2016, 11:54 AM
14 essential facts of life for people with a name as Gaeilge
It’s an, eh, adventure.
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May 31st 2016, 1:10 PM
17 times Irish people proved Gaeilge is the funniest language
Ar fheabhas.
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May 4th 2016, 9:34 PM
11 times a fada makes all the difference
In the name of the fada.
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May 2nd 2016, 6:00 PM
16 times Tumblr perfectly summed up the Irish language
It’s a mad language, so it is.
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Apr 29th 2016, 1:07 PM
8 Irish words and phrases that English just can't match
There’s a word for ‘trying to talk while bawling crying’.
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Apr 24th 2016, 11:00 AM
This sketch perfectly sums up the struggle of the Irish Leaving Cert oral
For the person who goes in without a clue.
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Apr 14th 2016, 5:38 PM
How Well Do You Remember Primary School Irish?
It’s time for round two!
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Apr 1st 2016, 6:00 PM
9 Irish language translations that are so bad they're good
Cálslá. CÁLSLÁ!
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Mar 21st 2016, 9:24 PM
9 Irish language translations that are so bad they're good
Cálslá. CÁLSLÁ!
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Mar 21st 2016, 5:25 PM
Irish people in this Facebook group have come up with a gas Gaeilge meme
And now they’re popping up everywhere.
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Mar 9th 2016, 9:45 AM
Failure to translate legislation after 11 years could see criminal cases dismissed
The government has been given until 21 March to translate an almost 12-year-old act into Irish.
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Feb 16th 2016, 1:34 PM
Tayto are launching a Paddy's Day packet of crisps in a tricolour bag
Pure Irishness in every bite…
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Jan 29th 2016, 8:11 PM
Every Irish person abroad is going to want this bag of Tayto as Gaeilge
That’s cáise agus oiniúin to you.
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Jan 29th 2016, 6:50 PM
8 delightful Irish words and phrases that English could never match
‘A place with an abundance of seagulls’.
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Jan 2nd 2016, 9:30 PM
Ed Sheeran has recorded his song Thinking Out Loud as Gaeilge
Maith an buachaill!
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Dec 22nd 2015, 9:33 PM
Ed Sheeran has recorded his song Thinking Out Loud as Gaeilge
Maith an buachaill!
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Dec 22nd 2015, 8:01 PM
12 times the Irish words for things were truly delightful
The seapáinis. Great bunch of lads.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 9:30 PM
Here's the mortifying moment a lad chose a car service over a date on Pioc Do Ride
Irish dating in 2015, everyone.
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Sep 25th 2015, 1:50 PM
TG4's new dating show is basically a real-life version of Horse Outside
Fitzi drives a Mitzi…
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Sep 23rd 2015, 2:55 PM
11 puns every Gaeilgeoir will enjoy
Is mise le meas.
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Sep 11th 2015, 11:21 AM
How Well Do You Remember Primary School Irish?
Lámh, lámh eile, a haon, a dó…
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Sep 6th 2015, 9:30 PM
A Gaelic grammar blunder means this sign reads 'Welcome to Penis Island'
ALL ABOARD THE FERRY TO PENIS ISLAND!
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Aug 24th 2015, 6:16 PM
Here's why having Irish gives you a big leg up in grabbing a €52k EU job
It’s ten years since Irish was made an official language of the EU.
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Jun 13th 2015, 9:45 AM
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