Foras na Gaeilge seeks opinions on Irish Language readership
June 18, 2013
Foras na Gaeilge will be undertaking a new strategy for Irish Language readership in 2014 to ensure that the proper infrastructure is in place for all ages in the future.
A public consultation process on Irish Language books has begun, drawing from recommendations which arose at an international conference about readership in Irish, organised by Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge last year.
During the conference, many issues were addressed including the current state of the publication industry and the most effective ways of promoting readership among all age groups. Many recommendations were voiced and they were documented along with other talks on the day.
“The initiatives outlined in the consultation document concern readers, publishers, parents, teachers, librarians, booksellers and book reviewers, as well as arts and literature organisations. We look forward to finding out what they think of the proposed actions.” said Seán Ó Coinn, Deputy CEO of Foras na Gaeilge.
Foras na Gaeilge is now seeking the public’s opinion on this reform. The consultation document may be downloaded from www.gaeilge.ie or a hard copy can be requested from the Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge office. People can comment on all recommendations or they may choose to only comment on specific areas of interest.
The deadline for submissions by post or via e-mail is Friday, 28 June 2013.
For further information: leabhar@forasnagaeilge.ie / 046-9430419
Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach
June 12, 2013
NSMC meeting postponed
June 12, 2013
The meeting of the North South Ministerial Council which was due to take place today has now been postponed.
At a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) last March, Ministers agreed to extend the existing core funding arrangements to 19 Irish language organisations until 31 December 2013.
At their meeting in March, Ministers directed Foras na Gaeilge to advance plans for introducing a revised model for core funding, that takes account of the relevant language Strategies in both jurisdictions, with a view to making a final decision no later than June 2013.
The meeting to discuss the plans for a new model was scheduled to take place today, but Gaelport.com understands this has been rescheduled for “administrative” reasons.
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com
Celebration in Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha, Kildare’s new school
June 11, 2013
The children who will be starting in Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha, Kildare Town in September 2013 will be coming together at the new school on Wednesday 19th of June at 4pm to meet the school’s principal, Norma Ní Chonchúir.
Further information: eolas@foras.ie or 01 6294110
An Foras Pátrúnachta seeks support for new Gaelscoil in Sandymount / Ringsend
June 11, 2013
The Department of Education and Skills has announced that a new primary school will open in the Sandymount/Ringsend area in September 2014. An Foras Pátrúnachta is the largest patron of Irish medium education. An Foras Pátrúnachta would like to cater for the demand for Irish medium education in the area and is therefore applying for the patronage of this new school. However, the support of the community is needed.
An Foras Pátrúnachta is the only patron which was set up specifically to promote Irish medium education. It works hard to support the 67 schools under our patronage and to set up new schools.
Parents choose a Gaelscoil for the children as they receive and excellent standard of education there. Research conducted on bilingual education shows:
• Children perform better academically
• Children find it easier to learn a third and a fourth language
• Children achiever higher scores in English and Maths
The community will be given a complete overview of the advantages of Irish medium education at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Further information on An Foras Pátrúnachta is available on their website, www.foras.ie . You can complete an expression of interest form on the website to show your support for a new Gaelscoil in this area.
For more information please contact:
Orla Bradshaw
An Foras Pátrúnachta
eolas@foras.ie
01-6294110
What’s a #Gtuít? Gaelport.com has all the answers!
June 11, 2013
Junior Cert students took to Twitter yesterday to express their confusion about a certain #Gtuít which featured in the higher level reading comprehension section. But what does the enigmatic hashtag actually mean?
Drumroll please… #Gtuít refers to the first Irish language Tweet Up organised by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge last September.
#Gtuít started trending on Twitter yesterday the minute after higher level paper one was handed up but students seemed more confused than anything about the word’s meaning. Not to worry though, Gaelport.com has all the answers!
In recent years the Irish language has reached new heights with the help of social media, Twitter in particular. Irish is mentioned as one of the top minority languages used on the social media with thousands of users messaging and connecting with one another as Gaeilge every day.
The ‘G-Tuít’ concept was developed by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge a year ago to launch the new mobile app m.gaelport.com. The event was an Irish language version of a ‘Tweet-up’, with the G standing for Gaeilge and also for Gaelport.com’s signature logo.
An invitation was extended to the Irish language ‘twitterati’ to come and socialise with one another in ‘real-life’ rather than hiding behind an online persona or @username. Although the social aspect of the event was a success, people had no qualms about escaping into cyberspace to send a tweet or 20 as seen in the following video:
Watch the clip on www.gaelport.com
Although yesterday’s tweets showed confusion at first about #Gtuít, it is clear from the latest feedback that young people are thinking positively about the Irish language in technology:
“Felt so weird hashtagging in Irish, in an exam #Gtuit”
“#Gtuít – Best Hashtag ever.”
“#Gtuít abú!!”
“Loved the Irish junior cert today wooo #Gtuít”
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge intends on organising more G-Tuít events in the near future that would bring together bloggers, developers, the Irish language community in general and those interested in technology. If this sounds like your kind of thing, send an e-mail to eolas@gaelport.com to express your interest.
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com
Rialacha Nua Iontrála ina Bhagairt ar an Ghaelscolaíocht
June 10, 2013
Dioplóma i Múineadh na Gaeilge do Dhaoine Fásta
June 7, 2013
Féile Loinneog Lúnasa
June 7, 2013
Ceachtanna Feadóg Stáin ar líne do Scoileanna
June 7, 2013
