Breaking News: Dublin Government Cuts Support for the Irish Language

October 14, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE I have just learned that as part of budget cuts the Dublin Government is reducing the funding to Údarás na Gaeltachta (The Goverment Agency for the Irish Speaking regions) and also Foras na Gaeilge (The Cross-border body for

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Gaeltacht Bill Roundly Criticised at Celtic League AGM

November 14, 2012

There was strong criticism of the Gaeltacht Bill 2012 at the Celtic League AGM in Karaez, Brittany at the weekend (26-28 Oct). Irish branch Chairman Cathal O Luain outlined serious flaws including the hasty process in adopting the Bill, before a condemnatory resolution

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Irish Language – Positive Census Results but Major Threats Loom

April 9, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Irish Language – Positive Census Results but Major Threats Loom The Convenor of the Celtic League has issued a statement on the Irish language following the release of data from the 2011 Census in Ireland. When the Census

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