Press Releases

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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  Campas na
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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
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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
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