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promotion of the Irish language
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facilitating and encouraging its use in speech
and writing in public and private life in the South, and in
Northern Ireland where there is appropriate demand;
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advising both administrations, public bodies
and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors
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undertaking supportive projects, and grant-aiding
bodies and groups as considered necessary
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undertaking research, promotional campaigns,
and public and media relations;
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developing terminology and dictionaries
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supporting Irish-medium education and the
teaching of Irish.
Foras na Gaeilge provides a call-save number 1850
325 325 for queries on any aspect of Irish
Address: 7 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 Phone: (01) 639-8400 nó
1850 325 325
Fax: (01) 639-8401
Email: eolas@forasnagaeilge.ie
Website: www.gaeilge.ie
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Comhdháil Náisiúnta
na Gaeilge
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge is the Central
Steering Council for Irish language voluntary organisations.
The aim of An Chomhdháil is to strengthen support for
the Irish language and to promote its wider use. Currently An
Chomhdháil has 21 member bodies including Conradh na
Gaeilge, Gael-Linn and Gaelscoileanna.
Address: 46 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 679-4780
Fax: (01) 679-0214
Email: eolas@comhdhail.ie
Website: www.comhdhail.ie
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Conradh na Gaeilge
Conradh na Gaeilge organises Irish language classes. A bookshop
which sells a range of Irish language books is based in its
headquarters on Harcourt Street. Its publishing company, Clódhanna
Teoranta, publishes Irish language books and a monthly Irish
language magazine called Feasta. It also publishes a quarterly
periodical called CNAG. An tOireachtas, the annual cultural
festival described is run under the auspices of Conradh na Gaeilge,
as is the Irish Dance Commission (An Coimisiún le Rincí
Gaelacha) and the youth organisation, Ógras.
Address: 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 475-7401
Fax: (01) 475-7844
Email: eolas@cnag.ie
Website: www.cnag.ie
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An Comhchoiste Réamhscolaíochta
Teo
An Comhchoiste Réamhscolaíochta Teo. receives
state funding and, through its full-time staff, provides training
and publication of resource material for pre-schools.
Address: 7 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 639-8441 nó (01) 639-8442
Fax: (01) 639-8401
Email: comhchoiste@eircom.net
Website: www.iol.ie/~foc/page32.html
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Gaelscoileanna
Gaelscoileanna is a voluntary national organisation which was
established in 1973. It assists Irish-medium schools to overcome
difficulties and to support their development, as well as providing
information, help, support and advice to parents who wish to
establish Irish-medium schools or to develop a school as an
Irish-medium school. Gaelscoileanna acts as an intermediary
between Irish-medium schools and the Department of Education
and meets the Department regularly to discuss matters relating
to Irish-medium education. It organises training courses for
Boards of Management and teachers and arranges conferences on
subjects relating to Irish-medium education.
Gaelscoileanna also supports Irish-medium schools in organising
joint events and publishes a magazine twice a year.
Address: 7 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 639-8430 nó (01) 639-8431
Fax: (01) 639-8401
Email: oifig@gaelscoileanna.ie
Website: www.gaelscoileanna.ie
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Glór na nGael
Glór na nGael is an annual competition to reward those
communities that have made the best effort to stimulate and
spread the use of Irish locally. A local committee made up of
language and cultural organisations and other interested people
comes together to organise courses, conversation groups and
other activities which are intended to make Irish more a part
of community life. Some 140 local communities throughout the
country participate in Glór na nGael.
Address: Glór na nGael Teo., 32 Herbert Lane, Dublin
2
Phone: (01) 644-7600
Fax: (01) 678-8752
Email: fiosru@glornangael.ie
Website:www.glornangael.ie
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Gael Linn
Gael Linn’s main aim is to promote the Irish language
and cultural heritage. For over 35 years, it has done pioneering
work for the development of Ireland, particularly through the
promotion of the Irish language, Irish music and arts in general
and through the advancement of the social and economic life
of the country, north and south of the border.
Its main aims are:
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To promote the Irish language and cultural
heritage;
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To contribute constructively to the educational,
cultural and economic development of the country;
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To provide a livelihood in Ireland for our
own people, especially Irish speakers in the Gaeltacht and
elsewhere;
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To encourage young Irish people to study their
own culture and heritage as well as the cultures of other
European nations.
Gael Linn has played an important role in promoting the language,
especially amongst young people. The best example of this is
the annual arts festival, Slógadh. The competition was
founded by Gael Linn in 1969/70 and up to 30,000 people took
part in it each year. Some former participants include Clannad,
and Liam Ó Maonlaí of the rock group Hothouse
Flowers.
Gael Linn also organises other events all year round, such as
Irish language courses and specialist occupational courses for
adults; post-primary and third-level debating competitions;
and quizzes for primary school children and adults. They also
sell a selection of items, for example, cassettes and CDs, hand-knitted
goods and books.
One of Gael Linn’s newest ventures is the café
3-D at 3 Dawson Street — you will find details on the
directory page.
In the summer of 2004, Gael Linn released Seoltaí Séidte
as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. This package contains
two CDs of music and songs originally released in the late Fifties
and early Sixties on the old 78 records. There is an accompanying
booklet containing detailed information about the singers and
musicians and the words of the songs, plus translation into
English.
Address: Gael Linn, 35 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 675-1200
Fax: (01) 676-7030
Email: eolas@gael-linn.ie
Website: www.gael-linn.ie
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Muintir Chrónáin
Muintir Chrónáin is a community-based Irish language
and cultural organisation based in Clondalkin, in the west of
County Dublin. It was founded in 1972 by a group of people who
have an interest in Irish language & culture. It promotes
and develops aspects of the Irish language and culture through
the facilitation of educational and social activities in its
cultural centre, Áras Chrónáin.
Áras Chrónáin offers a range of services:
Irish language classes (one can enroll for a class by downloading
a form from the organisation’s website); conversation
groups; nightly music sessions and a consultancy service to
those who wish to use Irish in their business (shop fronts,
business cards, headed note paper, advertising, company logos
etc).
The centre also boasts new multi-purpose rooms which may be
used for launches, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, concerts
and training courses.
Address: Orchard Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Phone: (01) 457-4847
Fax: (01) 457-4847
Email: brian@araschronain.com
Website: www.araschronain.com
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Comhluadar
Comhluadar was founded in 1994 to support parents who want to
speak Irish with their children. It provides an information
service for parents and advises on resources available for Irish-speaking
families; it provides an opportunity for families to meet others
in their area who are rearing families through Irish; it organises
a range of social events such as parties, workshops, trips and
exhibitions. It also helps with private services e.g.
baby-sitting.
Address: Comhluadar, 7 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 671-5116
Fax: (01) 671-0477
Email: eolas@comhluadar.ie
Website: www.comhluadar.ie
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