Tuesday 18^th 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.

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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