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# irish-sign-language - Thursday 24 January, 2019

'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree being launched

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'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree being launched

Jan 24th 2019, 6:30 AM 13,137 Views 11 Comments

The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.

# irish-sign-language - Sunday 2 September, 2018

RTÉ cancelled its sign language broadcast of the national anthem during the All Ireland Final

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RTÉ cancelled its sign language broadcast of the national anthem during the All Ireland Final

Sep 2nd 2018, 3:26 PM 35,410 Views 45 Comments

Members of the deaf community held a protest over RTÉ’s coverage of major events earlier this week.

# irish-sign-language - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit

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Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit

Aug 28th 2018, 2:27 PM 19,325 Views 18 Comments

RTÉ said that they were engaged in an active dialogue with the Irish Deaf Society.

# irish-sign-language - Sunday 19 August, 2018

Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final

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Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final

Aug 19th 2018, 6:15 AM 6,659 Views 17 Comments

The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

How a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem

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How a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem

Jul 18th 2018, 3:51 PM 9,978 Views 15 Comments

The new version of the anthem was performed by a Deaf choir accompanied by an army band piper in Leinster House yesterday.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely

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From The Daily Edge

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First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely

Jan 31st 2018, 8:43 AM 7,215 Views 1 Comment

Tortoise!

# irish-sign-language - Thursday 14 December, 2017

Legislation to officially recognise Irish Sign Language set to pass through Dáil today

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Legislation to officially recognise Irish Sign Language set to pass through Dáil today

Dec 14th 2017, 8:37 AM 9,071 Views 48 Comments

The bill is expected to pass through all stages of the Dáil today.

# irish-sign-language - Thursday 6 October, 2016

'Elderly deaf people need to be looked after' - The Deaf community reacts to the death of two men in Bluebell

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'Elderly deaf people need to be looked after' - The Deaf community reacts to the death of two men in Bluebell

Oct 6th 2016, 6:01 AM 16,818 Views 9 Comments

There are approximately 92,000 Deaf people living in Ireland – 5,000 who use Irish Sign Language.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 25 February, 2015

Concerns for Deaf man jailed over Dawson St bus death

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Concerns for Deaf man jailed over Dawson St bus death

Feb 25th 2015, 4:02 PM 19,148 Views 39 Comments

At Edward Connor’s sentencing this week, the court heard specific rehabilitation services for Deaf people will not be put in place until next year.

# irish-sign-language - Friday 28 November, 2014

Remember this inspiring little boy? He'll be on the Toy Show tonight

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Remember this inspiring little boy? He'll be on the Toy Show tonight

Nov 28th 2014, 12:36 PM 18,410 Views 8 Comments

We first told you about Quaid Cleland and his campaign to get Ireland using sign language back in August.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 24 September, 2014

Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help

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Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help

Sep 24th 2014, 1:00 PM 566 Views 20 Comments

Often when we talk of services for women affected by domestic violence, we talk in terms of able-bodied, English speaking women – but that’s not the full picture.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 17 September, 2014

Column: 'The legal recognition of ISL is the key to equality for deaf people in Irish society'

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Column: 'The legal recognition of ISL is the key to equality for deaf people in Irish society'

Sep 17th 2014, 8:00 PM 156 Views 7 Comments

Irish Sign Language (ISL) is not yet legally or officially recognised in Ireland.

# irish-sign-language - Sunday 10 August, 2014

This little boy is on a mission to get RTÉ using sign language on the Toy Show

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This little boy is on a mission to get RTÉ using sign language on the Toy Show

Aug 10th 2014, 10:15 AM 11,217 Views 20 Comments

Quaid Cleland is a nine-year-old hearing child who wants to get the whole country signing.

# irish-sign-language - Wednesday 9 July, 2014

Opinion: The rights of the Deaf community have just been spectacularly undermined

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Opinion: The rights of the Deaf community have just been spectacularly undermined

Jul 9th 2014, 1:00 PM 704 Views 22 Comments

Recent claims by the Government that it would support the development of key services through Irish Sign Language have been seriously undermined by the news that one national Deaf advocacy organisation has been forced to closed down.