Irish Central

A history of the Irish language, Gaelic

The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history. The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it ...
The Irish Times

Irish-language education policy ‘ignores elephant in the room’, advocacy groups warn

Irish-language advocacy groups have given a mixed reaction to the contents of a new two-part Government policy on Irish in the education system. While welcoming some elements of the policy, patron ...
Mashable

'Kneecap' takes the Irish language revolution to the big screen

It's a remarkably cool time to be Irish. Cillian Murphy has his Oscar, Paul Mescal wears his short shorts, and Sally Rooney's forthcoming novel is one of the most anticipated of the year. It was only ...
Los Angeles Times

The Irish language once provoked ‘strong resistance.’ Now it has a place at the Oscars

“For any language to survive, it has to be culturally present.” That’s how Colm Bairéad, whose devastating first feature, “The Quiet Girl” (An Cailín Ciúin), is the first Irish-language production to ...
The Irish Times

Catherine Connolly wants to make Irish working language of Áras when she takes office

President-elect Catherine Connolly wants Irish to become the working language of Áras an Uachtaráin once she takes office. Ms Connolly, a gaeilgeoir for whom the Irish language was a core part of her ...