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New Zealand’s Lorna Johnson wins Niall Ó Dónaill Medal for Irish-language essay
PRESS RELEASE – 14 July 2026
Lorna Johnson was presented with the Niall Ó Dónaill Medal this month at an event in Oideas Gael, in Gleann Cholm Cille, Donegal. Lorna won first priz
Bígí Linn & Glacaigí Páirt: Minister Calleary launches two new schemes at Foras na Gaeilge Headquarters
Press Release
8 July 2026
Foras na Gaeilge welcomed the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD during a visit to Fo
Board meeting held at Foras na Gaeilge’s new offices in Belfast
2 July 2026
The Board of Foras na Gaeilge met for the first time in the organisation’s new offices in the centre of Belfast last Friday. For the first tim
Majority support the Irish language in Northern Ireland as Good Friday Agreement Generation Leads Shift in Attitudes
Press Release
A major new all-island survey has revealed a decisive generational shift in attitudes towards the Irish language in Northern Ireland, with those born after the signi
Majority north and south now in favour of the Irish language
Press Release
The Irish Language Attitudes Survey was conducted in summer 2025 by Ipsos B&A and Trinity College Dublin for Foras na Gaeilge, with funding from the Department o
Research launch – The Irish Language Attitudes Survey 2025
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD launched The Irish Language Attitudes Survey, 2025: Ability, Use and Attitudes on the Island of Ire
Press Release: Inné agus Inniu: 100 Bliain den Ghúm – Comhdháil lae
Press Release
Inné agus Inniu: 100 Bliain den Ghúm - Comhdháil lae
May 7, 2026
Seomra John Hand AHCSG05, Teach na Sinsear
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Conall Ó Máirtín appointed as Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Education Services
Foras na Gaeilge welcomes Conall Ó Máirtín who has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Education Services at Foras na Gaeilge.
Speaking about the appointment, F
Do Ghairm le Gaeilge 2026
Foras na Gaeilge is pleased to launch an updated version of our booklet Do Ghairm le Gaeilge, in association with GradIreland.
Since the first edition of this booklet was publis
An Ghaeilge i gcroílár an chluiche – long‑term impact left by the Munster GAA Irish language project
Tuesday 31 March 2026
A three‑year project by Munster GAA, implemented in partnership with Foras na Gaeilge with the aim of improving, developing, and promoting th
End of Year Statement 2025: Historic end to a fruitful year for Foras na Gaeilge
President of Ireland launches first major monolingual Irish dictionary
€3.1 million investment in language planning
Foras na Gaeilge is proud to present the 2025 End
2026 Budget: Significant increases approved by Foras na Gaeilge Board
3 February 2026
15% increase for Irish Language Lead Organisations
Additional funding of €210,000 for the Irish Language Network Development Scheme
The Board of&
