Good sport Kenny is spreading the word about Seachtain na Gaeilge festival
March 7, 2012
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny yesterday spread the word that the Irish language is alive and well at the launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2012.
He showed off his hurling skills to Noinin Ni Mhurchu (5), from Scoil Bharra in Cabra, to mark the start of the two-week festival.
Running up to and including St Patrick’s Day, the festival aims to promote our national tongue at home and abroad.
Now in its 110th year, a primary objective of the festival is that those with even just a ‘cupla focal’ have the courage to speak up.
For the first time, many politicians may find themselves lost for words as an Irish language ‘La Gaeilge’ will take place today in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Order of Business and Leader’s Questions will all be conducted through Irish.
IRISH INDEPENDENT
