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Foras na Gaeilge Expresses Concern Over BBC Changes to Irish-Language Programming
PRESS RELEASE
21 October 2026
Foras na Gaeilge has contacted the senior management team of BBC Northern Ireland seeking further information about the future of Irish-language ser
Irish Language Networks Scheme – Call for Applications
On the direction of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, under the Gaeltacht Act 2012, Foras na Gaeilge wishes to invite expressions of interest fro
Foras Chair calls on other Government Departments to step up to the mark
08 October 2026
An increase in Foras na Gaeilge’s budget was announced in the budget estimate for the organisation on Tuesday. While the increase is only half that which Foras na
Interpretation centre for Belfast and funding extension for two schemes: Important decisions made by Foras na Gaeilge Board
PRESS RELEASE
15 September 2026
The Board of Foras na Gaeilge made several important decisions at its Board meeting on 11 September 2026 at its Dublin Headquarters regarding the
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
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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
