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60.8% of third-level graduates in Leitrim were female

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today published the penultimate Census 2016 report, Profile 10 - Education, Skills and the Irish Language. The publication presents details on the education and skills of the Irish population along with ...

23 Nov 2017 at 17:03

Northern Ireland

Belfast rap group Kneecap would be ‘very proud’ to scoop best British film Bafta

Belfast rap group Kneecap said they would be “very proud” if they scoop the award for best British film at the Bafta awards. The Irish-language film, also called Kneecap, has been nominated in six categories. The breakout movie is nominated ...

16 Feb 2025 at 17:37

Northern Ireland

Kneecap director picks up Bafta for outstanding debut

Kneecap director and co-writer Rich Peppiatt has won outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer at the Bafta film awards. The Irish-language film depicts the rise of the Belfast rap trio and has been nominated in six ...

16 Feb 2025 at 21:39

Thousands of protesters march through Belfast calling for protection of Irish language

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Thousands of protesters march through Belfast calling for Irish language rights

Thousands of red-clad protesters marched through the streets of Belfast on Saturday afternoon to call for protections for the Irish language. Large crowds comprising of Irish-speaking families, community groups and sports clubs ...

21 May 2022 at 19:38

Arts & Entertainment

Disney to consult with dwarfism community on Snow White film after criticism from actor

Disney says it is “consulting with members of the dwarfism community” on the new live-action Snow White film, following criticism by actor Peter Dinklage. The company said it was taking guidance in order to “avoid reinforcing ...

26 Jan 2022 at 13:07

National News

Irish children will sample languages for longer due to extension of school module

A sampler module for Irish primary school children to experience other languages will be extended from six to eight weeks. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced news of the extension to the 'Say Yes to ...

19 Apr 2022 at 10:47

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Action-packed Irish summer camps in Leitrim

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Parents of primary and secondary school students should check the action-packed Irish summer camps from Scholastic Languages taking place in Leitrim this summer. An ...

17 Apr 2018 at 16:36

National News

Irish teaching platform encourages volunteers to teach English to Ukrainian refugees

An Irish-based online teaching platform is calling for volunteers to teach English to Ukrainian adults in Ireland. The call has been made by eTeachers Global in response to the war in Ukraine, which has left ...

18 Apr 2022 at 12:57

Arts & Entertainment

'We're speaking to the world in our native tongue' - Irish language film wins top award

An Irish language movie has won a top award at one of the five most prestigious film festivals in the world. 'An Cailín Ciúin' won the Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury for Best Film at ...

17 Feb 2022 at 17:13

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Irish language on screens at the Classic Cinema session at The Dock

Classic Cinema session at The Dock presents the Irish language film ‘Tarrac’, winner of the Best Cinematography for an Irish Film at the 34th Galway Film Fleadh, on November 7 at 11.30am. This 2022 Irish ...

03 Nov 2023 at 12:00

Carrick-on-Shannon

Push for clarity on funding and staffing for Speech and Language Services in Leitrim

In September’s meeting of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Maeve Reynolds highlighted the significant shortages in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) and their effects for children and families in Sligo and ...

11 Nov 2024 at 09:00

National News

'Why should I be forced?': Student sparks debate saying Irish shouldn't be mandatory in schools

A student has sparked debate online after he gave his comments about whether or not Irish should be compulsory in schools. Speaking as an audience member on this Monday's Upfront with Katie Hannon on ...

09 Jan 2024 at 14:12

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