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The joys of speaking Irish

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:39:05 +0000

As a journalist who has spent more than three decades writing in the language of the colonizer, I have to say I did not pay too much attention to the Irish language for many, many years. Even though I went to an all-Irish school and genuinely worried that it would become extinct. And then, during … Continue reading The joys of speaking Irish

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Island school releases new video in bid to boost student numbers

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:26:22 +0000

The principal of the secondary school on the smallest of the three Aran Islands has issued an appeal for new students from the mainland to come and live on Inis Oirr to help maintain student and teacher numbers. Coláiste Ghobnait has collaborated with the island’s arts centre, Áras Éanna Ionad Ealaíne, to produce a new … Continue reading Island school releases new video in bid to boost student numbers

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PROGRAMMING IN A PANDEMIC

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:47:18 +0000

In recent weeks, there has been a fantastic reaction to the 24-page programme I researched, wrote, and edited for the 21st birthday celebrations of the most westerly arts centre in Europe. The survival of Áras Éanna Inis Oirr since the year 2000 has been a triumph of the human spirit and imagination as we welcome … Continue reading PROGRAMMING IN A PANDEMIC

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The relentless tragedy of Gaza

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:09:09 +0000

In Gaza, the trauma of the children never seems to stop. Even when the bombing stops, and the focus of the international community turns away, the youngsters growing up in one of the most crowded places on earth face restrictions, shortages, and frustrations which would be unthinkable in Ireland or any European country in 2021. … Continue reading The relentless tragedy of Gaza

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Why stand up for the Gaza boys?

admin — Sat, 22 May 2021 08:31:20 +0000

When a group of talented young footballers from Gaza visited Galway five years ago, they were absolutely thrilled to be nominated as ‘guests of honour’ at a big game between Galway United and Dundalk at Eamon Deacy Park. United were flying high in the Premier Division at the time and produced their best performance of … Continue reading Why stand up for the Gaza boys?

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Dancers link Tokyo with Inis Oirr

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:28:10 +0000

A unique partnership between Japan and the Aran Islands launches tomorrow when an exciting dance collaboration called ‘Echoes of Calling – Encounter’ has its online premiere as part of the Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture programme. Acclaimed Japanese dance choreographer Akiko Kitamura has used online workshops and rehearsals to collaborate with three West of Ireland … Continue reading Dancers link Tokyo with Inis Oirr

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Can Ireland support Palestine?

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:59:11 +0000

A webinar which takes place tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 7pm) will look at how Ireland can use its seat at the United Nations Security Council to support the people of Palestine. Around the time the new Government was being formed in Dublin last June, Ireland and Norway defeated Canada in a vote among 191 countries to … Continue reading Can Ireland support Palestine?

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An award-winning blogger in Galway

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:01:27 +0000

Have you ever considered hiring a blogger to communicate with your online community and let people know what your small company or business is up to? Did you know that the Irish Current Affairs and Politics Blogger of the Year is based in Galway? Right now, many of us are reviewing our business models. People … Continue reading An award-winning blogger in Galway

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Picking up the pieces

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:12:50 +0000

As Ireland slowly prepares to return to normal following the coronavirus restrictions, this is a troubling and uncertain time for many businesses here in Galway. Normally, the city would be “buzzing” at this time of year, with the wonderful Galway Film Fleadh set to be followed by the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway … Continue reading Picking up the pieces

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Three Palestinian films for the Galway Fleadh

admin — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:39:20 +0000

The Galway Film Fleadh consistently punches well above its weight in terms of treating West of Ireland audiences to stunning documentaries and next week will be no exception when two Irish-based directors will give an insight into life in one of the most troubled places on earth. Gaza, at the Town Hall Theatre on Friday … Continue reading Three Palestinian films for the Galway Fleadh

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