Fóram do Phátrúnacht agus Iolrachas le bunú
March 29, 2011
Ní bheidh an Roinn Oideachais ag tarraingt siar ar cheist an chóimheasa- Quinn
March 29, 2011
Postanna i nGaelscoileanna faoi bhagairt
March 22, 2011
Over 50% of the country “able to speak Irish”
March 22, 2011
According to a recent opinion poll by Lastminute.com on language skills in Ireland, over half of those interviewed claimed to have fluent Irish.
The highest proficiency in Irish was observed amongst those in the 18-25 age group, with 56% claiming fluency.
1,000 participants were involved in this study, and the results showed that 54% of those in Connacht/Ulster were fluent in Irish, compared to 46% in Dublin,/Leintster. and 45% in Munster.
Of those who could speak Irish, 46% had spoken Irish in the past week, and 21% had spoken Irish in the past month. Of the 18-25 age group, 57% had spoken Irish the same week in which the survey was conducted.
This national survey conducted by Lastminute.com comes hot on the heels of an Ipsos/MRBI poll which was published in February, where 1,000 respondents over the age of 15 were interviewed about their attitude towards the Irish language, and its compulsory status at Leaving Cert level in particular.
57% of participants thought that it was important that children in Ireland are brought up learning Irish. Amongst the age group 25-34 69% thought it was important that children in Ireland are brought up learning Irish.
61% thought that Irish should be taught up to Leaving Certificate level. 65% felt that more subjects should be taught through Irish in primary schools to encourage children to use the language more often. And amongst the age group 15-24, 79% thought more subjects should be taught through Irish in primary schools.
In another question about the Leaving Certificate 61% thought that Irish should be compulsory up to Leaving Certificate Level.
The figures above demonstrate, that not only are Irish people supportive of the language, but that the majority support the teaching of Irish as a compulsory subject until Leaving Cert level, and that younger generations have a high level of fluency in the language. These results will give hope to the promotion of the Irish language in the future.
According to a recent opinion poll by Lastminute.com on language skills in Ireland, over half of those interviewed claimed to have fluent Irish.
The highest proficiency in Irish was observed amongst those in the 18-25 age group, with 56% claiming fluency.
1,000 participants were involved in this study, and the results showed that 54% of those in Connacht/Ulster were fluent in Irish, compared to 46% in Dublin,/Leintster. and 45% in Munster.
Of those who could speak Irish, 46% had spoken Irish in the past week, and 21% had spoken Irish in the past month. Of the 18-25 age group, 57% had spoken Irish the same week in which the survey was conducted.
This national survey conducted by Lastminute.com comes hot on the heels of an Ipsos/MRBI poll which was published in February, where 1,000 respondents over the age of 15 were interviewed about their attitude towards the Irish language, and its compulsory status at Leaving Cert level in particular.
57% of participants thought that it was important that children in Ireland are brought up learning Irish. Amongst the age group 25-34 69% thought it was important that children in Ireland are brought up learning Irish.
61% thought that Irish should be taught up to Leaving Certificate level. 65% felt that more subjects should be taught through Irish in primary schools to encourage children to use the language more often. And amongst the age group 15-24, 79% thought more subjects should be taught through Irish in primary schools.
In another question about the Leaving Certificate 61% thought that Irish should be compulsory up to Leaving Certificate Level.
The figures above demonstrate, that not only are Irish people supportive of the language, but that the majority support the teaching of Irish as a compulsory subject until Leaving Cert level, and that younger generations have a high level of fluency in the language. These results will give hope to the promotion of the Irish language in the future.
Áiseanna digiteacha úra sa seomra ranga
March 16, 2011
An Chomhdháil Welcomes the Formation of the 31st Dáil
March 10, 2011
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge extends its congratulations to Enda Kenny T.D., on his election to the role of An Taoiseach. An Chomhdháil also congratulates the Ministers appointed to Cabinet and wishes them every success in their role in the 31st Dáil. An Chomhdháil would like to extend special congratulations to Jimmy Deenihan, TD, newly appointed Minister of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs.
With the announcement today of Government Departments, An Chomhdháil had hoped assurances outlined in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language would be upheld, assurances which related to a senior Minister and a Government Department with central responsibility for Irish language affairs. An Chomhdháil welcomes the Government’s support of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language, through the founding of the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, with a Minister of State to be appointed with special responsibility for Gaeltacht affairs.
Pádraig Mac Criostail, Director of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge said: “In relation to the Programme for Government 2011-2016, we believe there are many posititves for the Irish language. Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge is looking forward to co-operating with An Taoiseach, with Minister Jimmy Deenihan, TD, and with the yet to be appointed Minister of State, on Irish language issues in the future. An Chomhdháil will ensure that the new Government will fulfil their assurances, and that the status of the Irish language will be enhanced through the successful enactment of the Programme For Government”.
Two new Gaelscoileanna to be established in Leinster
March 8, 2011
The Department of Education has approved the establishment of two new Gaelscoileanna in Leinster.
The two Gaelscoileanna will be located in Ashbourne in County Meath and in Mulhuddart in Dublin.
An Foras Pátrúnachta is the patron body for the two new schools but no commitment has been given to provide permanent accommodation for the new schools as of yet.
It is hoped that the new school in Ashbourne will open this September with a new school in Mulhuddart to open the next school year.
Minister Mary Coughlan gave the go-ahead for the establishment of the 2 new schools last week and also approved applications from three multi-denominational schools under the patronage of Educate Together.
Irish Careers Seminar to be held this month in Carlow
March 8, 2011
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge will organise a seminar in the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow on Thursday 24th March 2011 which will focus on the vast array of Irish language careers workers can pursue in Ireland and abroad.
Among the speakers will be the talented broadcaster and services manager with Coláiste na bhFiann Traic Ó Braonáin.
Mairéad Ní Mhurchú will speak about the advantage which the Irish language gave her when choosing her career and the use of the language within her work place as producer and director with Nemeton – the Waterford based independent television production company.
Eibhlín De Paor who works as an arts facilitator with Ealaíon na Gaeltachta in Munster will discuss her work and the importance of the Irish language in her career.
Emma Whitmore, a development officer with Glór Cheatharlach will give an insight into her work and the various challenges she faces promoting the Irish language in her community.
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge organised similar events all over Ireland in the past two years and up to 2,400 pupils from 74 schools have attended these to date and they are proven to be a huge success.
The event is expected to be both interesting and inspirational and it is hoped that it will motivate students to consider the Irish language when choosing their career paths. Students will have a chance to ask questions of the speakers, and to take part in what promises to be a lively debate.
Representatives from various third level institutes will be present to speak about the third level opportunities available to those wishing to pursue their education through the medium of Irish.
Further information about this seminar is available from Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge at 01 679 4780 or by sending an e-mail to brighid@comhdháil.ie.
An Ghaeilge i gClár an Rialtais
March 8, 2011
Fáite curtha roimh ghealltanais don Ghaeilge i gclár an Rialtais
March 8, 2011
