[lg policy] Ireland: Conradh wants more support for Irish language

[Harold Schiffman]

Conradh wants more support for Irish language

*Published* 27/02/2016 | 00:00

Conradh na Gaeilge Guaire recently welcomed the General Secretary of
Conradh na Gaeilge, Julian de Spáinn, to town to discuss the general
election.

Conradh is seeking support for its three demands: a senior minister for the
Irish language; a parliamentary committee to monitor and hold to account
those responsible for Irish language policy; and a significant increase in
funding to implement language support and development measures in the
Gaeltacht and across the country.

Peter O'Connor, PRO of Conradh Guaire, said that over 40 per cent of the
population, 2 million people, have some proficiency in Irish, while over 90
per cent support the revival or preservation of the language, according to
recent census and survey data.

He said that on Tuesday nights, over 50 people are attending the ten-week
course of Irish classes run by Conradh in association with Gorey Library.
The sean-nós singing workshop with Colm Brennan also continues on the same
night. On Saturday mornings, all are welcome along for a chat and coffee as
Gaeilge at the Loch gCarman Arms.

Conradh has also organised a series of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge at
the beginning of March. These include sean-nós dancing, poetry readings, a
film show as Gaeilge, a hill walk, table quiz and children's events.

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/conradh-wants-more-support-for-irish-language-34475658.html




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