Minister of State Seán Kyne, T.D. presents Seal of Accreditation for Translators
Tuesday 18th October 2016
Minister for State in the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Seán Kyne, T.D., today presented 26 accredited Irish/English language translators with certificates at a ceremony held in Foras na Gaeilge, Merrion Square, Dublin.
The Seal of Accreditation was awarded to the following translators:
Síobhra Aiken, Galway
Ailish Bhreathnach, Galway
Deirdre Brophy,France
John Caulfield, Galway
Michael Clarkson, Belfast
John Dullea, Brussels
Ann Fleming, Galway
Patricia Mac Eoin, Galway
Darren Mac Uidheas, Galway
Eoin McEvoy, Dublin
Kieran Murphy, Armagh
Muireann Ní Bheaglaoich, Kildare
Clíona Ní Chatháin, Cork
Úna Ní Chatháin, Dublin
Hannah Ní Dhoimhín, Donegal
Treasa Ní Dhonnchú, Meath
Bríd Ní Fhlathúin, Galway
Pádraigín Ní Ghallchóir, Mayo
Aoife Ní Ghloinn, Dublin
Treasa Ní Lochainn, Westmeath
Katie Ní Loinsigh, Cork
Sinéad Ní Néill, Sligo
Áine Ní Nualláin, Dublin
Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin, Mayo
Seán Ó Gallchobhair, Cork,
Eimear Uí Chathasaigh, Cork
Foras na Gaeilge introduced the Accreditation System in 2006. This is a robust accreditation system, which takes into account the intricacies of the various dialects, modern and technical jargon, and prose and official communications. This ensures the highest standards in the translation industry and safeguards the reputation of competent translators. The accreditation system has a vital role to play in the continued development of the Irish language. To date 194 translators have been accredited under the system. The Translation and Interpreting Unit of University College Galway oversaw the latest examination for the Seal of Accreditation this year on behalf of Foras na Gaeilge.
A full list of accredited translators is available here: www.forasnagaeilge.ie/seala