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Casfaidh Cumann Múinteoirí Éireann le 130 Teachta Dála agus Seanadóir inniu, áit a mbeidh siad ag cur brú orthu ceisteanna a thogáil leis an Rialtas, ina measc 1,000 múinteoir breise a cheadú sa tír.
Tá Cumann Feirmeoirí Cnoc agus Natura na hÉireann ag iarraidh go gceadófaí maoiniú faoin chlár úr CAP d'fheirmeoirí a bhfuil rialacha diana ag cur isteach orthu maidir le limistéir faoi chaomhnú speisialta agus limistéir faoi chosaint speisialta.
Diarmuid Ó Céide, Cumann Sacar MhacDara ag iarraidh cúnamh le folúntais atá ar an gcoiste agus le traenáil foirne.
Comórtas Lúthchleasaíochta do leanaí bunscoile ar pháirc Phobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne.
Bhí Comórtas Lúthchleasaíochta do leanaí bunscoile Chiarraí Thiar ar siúl ar pháirc na Pobalscoile le déanaí.
Léiríonn taighde nua ó Aviva Ireland go raibh deacracht ag níos mó ná ceathrar as gach cúigear in Éirinn a mbíonn cúraimí míosúla acu táirgí míosta a aimsiú in ionad poiblí nuair a bhí gá acu leo.
Tá comhdháil bhliantúil an INMO ar siúl na laethanta seo.
Dr. Fidelma Creavan, Cumann Oidhreachta Chaisleán an Bharraigh. Beidh searmanas cuimhniúcháin i Reilg Aglish i gCaisleán an Bharraigh ag an deireadh seachtaine.
Tá sé tábhachtach go gceadódh an rialtas pacáiste tacaíochta eile d'fheirmeoirí na tíre, a deir sé.
Bhí deireadh seachtaine ar dóigh agus stairiúil ag Rory McIlroy nuair a bhain sé Comórtas na Máistirí in Augusta don dara bhliain as a chéile.
'Éachtaint ar an gceoldráma is déanaí ó Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh - An t-Éalú.
Wear an Easter LilyEaster is only days away. This Sunday will mark 110 years since the momentous events of Easter Week 1916 and the declaration of Independence and equality contained in the Proclamation. It is also the centenary of the sale of the first Easter Lilies which were designed in 1925 by Cumann na mBan to raise funds for the Irish Republican Prisoners Dependants Fund.In the 100 years since then thousands of women and men have been imprisoned in defence of the Irish peoples' right to national self-determination and each year Easter Lilies are sold in their tens of thousands to support them and their families and to honour the sacrifice of those who died in pursuit of freedom.Micheál Martin is stalling on UnityAn Taoiseach Micheál Martin was the first guest to participate in a new six part series of the podcast, ‘How to Gael' under the title – ‘How to Unite Ireland?”The 40 minute interview - can be heard on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/01Mg0w8UDawINdgeX45IvVIt was conducted by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Louise Cantillon, who in her opening commentary described their series as an exploration of the “lived experiences that shape how people feel about unity. It's a complex and sensitive topic, and the series creates space for open, informed and respectful conversation."The interview with Micheál Martin provided an opportunity for the Fianna Fáil leader to restate his long standing position on issues as diverse as the history of Fianna Fáil, his refusal to work with Sinn Féin, the Shared Island project, reconciliation and Irish Unity, the Good Friday Agreement and border poll, and talking to loyalists.The surprise of the two interviewers at Martin's claim that Fianna Fáil is a republican party was genuine and an interesting insight into how that party is viewed by many young people. Time and again Martin returned to his central thesis of reconciliation as a pre-condition to reunification. He said: “My philosophy is it has to be about the unity of people, insofar as you can go, it's not just about territory.”Donegal /The Swallows Tail – A song by Davie FureyNext week my first expedition into the recording world of music will be launched when singer and songwriter Davie Furey releases ‘Donegal/The Swallow's Tail', his first single of 2026.I have known Davie a long time. When I sent him a copy of a small book of poems I had written he especially liked ‘Tir Chonaill Thuaith.' He asked me if he could include it in a new song he proposed writing around the poem. I said yes. But then he asked if he could record me reciting the poem as part of the single.
Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Tomás Mac Conmara and Cllr Pat Hayes to mark this year's East Clare Easter commemorations. This year's ceremony will highlight the life and legacy of Annie O'Mara, a Cumann na mBan leader in Flagmount during the War of Independence, whose courage and contribution — alongside her family — played a vital role in the struggle for Irish freedom. Images © Old Photos East Clare via Facebook East Clare IRA & Cunann na mBan Memorial (Left) 50th memorial of the Scariff Martyrs who were killed November 16th 1920 (Right)
Tá iarratas oifigiúil déanta anois ar chruinniú urghnách do Chumann Lucht Chapaillíní Chonamara, ag 352 ball den chumann sin, atá ag iarraidh athruithe a dhéanamh ar an gcaoi atá an cumann dhá reáchtáil.
An Teanga Ghorm agus scéim nua bunaithe ag rialtas do fheirmeoirí le cabhrú leo le vaicsaín.
Bhí reifreann ar siúl in Ollscoil na Ríona i mBéal Feirste le gairid maidir le Comhionannas Teanga in agus tá an toradh foghraithe anois, 92% de mhic léinn a vótáil ar son comhionannas teanga san ollscoil.
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/27qnu3dt Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Changes to critical assessment by special school principals. Athruithe ar mheasúnú cáinte ag príomhoidí scoileanna speisialta. The Government’s decision to remove the requirement that a child must have a formal diagnosis of a specific disability to be enrolled in a special school has been criticised by principals of those schools. Tá cinneadh an Rialtais fáil réidh leis an riachtanas a bhíodh ann go mbeadh diagnóis fhoirmeálta de mhíchumas ar leith ag gasúr le clárú i scoil speisialta cáinte ag príomhoidí ar na scoileanna sin. The National Association of Special School Principals (NASSP) says a crucial part of the registration process has been sidelined and will undermine schools’ professional judgement on the appropriate placement and the most favourable learning outcomes for students. Deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí Scoileanna Speisialta (an NASSP) go bhfuil mír chinniúnach den phróiseas clárúcháin curtha go leataobh agus go ndéanfar dochar de bhreith ghairmiúil scoileanna ar an socrúchán cuí agus na torthaí foghlamtha is fabhraí do dhaltaí. The new regime was announced in December by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Mí na Nollag a d’fhógair an tAire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais Norma Foley an réimeas nua. The Minister said at the time that the Department was making the amendment to ensure that a child would have the support they needed, and to reduce the time spent on assessment. Dúirt an tAire ag an am gur chun a chinntiú go mbeadh an tacaíocht atá ag teastáil ó ghasúr, agus chun an t-am a chaitear ar mheasúnú a laghdú, a bhí an leasú á dhéanamh ag an Roinn. But the Principals’ Association says the decision was announced without consulting special schools at all. Ach deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí gur fógraíodh an cinneadh gan a ghabháil i gcomhairle in aon chor le scoileanna speisialta. NASSP Co-Chair Matt Swain says that “the capacity of special schools to plan and provide for and care for vulnerable children has been undermined.” Deir ComhChathaoirleach an NASSP Matt Swain go bhfuil “an bonn bainte de chumas scoileanna speisialta tabhairt faoi phleanáil agus soláthar agus cúram pháistí leochaileacha. “A professional report on a child’s ability is essential evidence to ensure that a student is placed in the most appropriate school setting.” Is bun-fhianaise í tuarascáil ghairimiúil ar chumas páiste le cinntiú go socraítear dalta san suíomh scolaíochta is oiriúnaigh.” The Association says that schools may now have to accept students without the school fully understanding the student’s diagnosis, developmental profile, or support needs, which would increase the risk of inappropriate placement. Deir an Cumann go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh ar scoileanna glacadh anois le daltaí gan tuiscint iomlán ag an scoil ar dhiagnóis, ná próifíl forbartha, ná riachtanais tacaíochta an dalta, rud a chuirfeadh leis an mbaol go ndéanfaí socrúchán míchuí. They say it would also disrupt team planning, resource allocation and personalized learning programs, and that the provision of education for all students could be disrupted. Chuirfí as freisin a deir siad do phleanáil foirne, dáileadh acmhainní agus cláir foghlamtha pearsantaithe, agus go mb’fhéidir go gcuirfí as don soláthar oideachais do gach dalta. Principals are also concerned that it will not be possible to ensure a safe learning environment, especially with the amount of pressure on teaching staff. Tá imní ar phríomhoidí freisin nach mbeifear inann láthair shábháilte foghlamtha a chinntiú, go háirid agus an oiread brú mar atá ar an bhfoireann teagaisc. They are urging the Department of Education to work with school management and leadership to come up with a better strategy. Tá siad ag impí ar an Roinn Oideachais gníomhú i gcuideachta le bainistíocht agus cinnireacht na scoileanna le theacht ar straitéis níos fearr.
Tá díomá léirithe ag an gCumann Gaelach in Ollscoil na Banríona, Béal Feirste nach bhfuil tagairt ar bith don Ghaeilge sa dréacht-stráitéis comhionannais, éagsúlacht agus ionchuimsiú atá foilsithe le déanaí ag an Ollscoil.
Tá maoiniú €388,000 faighte ag Cumann Micheál Breathnach ón Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltachta.
Tá sé i gceist ag an gcumann clinic scagthástála ar an gcroí a eagrú ar an 21ú Márta.
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/227xqtjg Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Changes to critical assessment by special school principals. Athruithe ar mheasúnú cáinte ag príomhoidí scoileanna speisialta. The Government’s decision to remove the requirement that a child must have a formal diagnosis of a specific disability to be enrolled in a special school has been criticised by principals of those schools. Tá cinneadh an Rialtais fáil réidh leis an riachtanas a bhíodh ann go mbeadh diagnóis fhoirmeálta de mhíchumas ar leith ag gasúr le clárú i scoil speisialta cáinte ag príomhoidí ar na scoileanna sin. The National Association of Special School Principals (NASSP) says a crucial part of the registration process has been sidelined and will undermine schools’ professional judgement on the appropriate placement and the most favourable learning outcomes for students. Deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí Scoileanna Speisialta (an NASSP) go bhfuil mír chinniúnach den phróiseas clárúcháin curtha go leataobh agus go ndéanfar dochar de bhreith ghairmiúil scoileanna ar an socrúchán cuí agus na torthaí foghlamtha is fabhraí do dhaltaí. The new regime was announced in December by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Mí na Nollag a d’fhógair an tAire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais Norma Foley an réimeas nua. The Minister said at the time that the Department was making the amendment to ensure that a child would have the support they needed, and to reduce the time spent on assessment. Dúirt an tAire ag an am gur chun a chinntiú go mbeadh an tacaíocht atá ag teastáil ó ghasúr, agus chun an t-am a chaitear ar mheasúnú a laghdú, a bhí an leasú á dhéanamh ag an Roinn. But the Principals’ Association says the decision was announced without consulting special schools at all. Ach deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí gur fógraíodh an cinneadh gan a ghabháil i gcomhairle in aon chor le scoileanna speisialta. NASSP Co-Chair Matt Swain says that “the capacity of special schools to plan and provide for and care for vulnerable children has been undermined.” Deir ComhChathaoirleach an NASSP Matt Swain go bhfuil “an bonn bainte de chumas scoileanna speisialta tabhairt faoi phleanáil agus soláthar agus cúram pháistí leochaileacha. “A professional report on a child’s ability is essential evidence to ensure that a student is placed in the most appropriate school setting.” Is bun-fhianaise í tuarascáil ghairimiúil ar chumas páiste le cinntiú go socraítear dalta san suíomh scolaíochta is oiriúnaigh.” The Association says that schools may now have to accept students without the school fully understanding the student’s diagnosis, developmental profile, or support needs, which would increase the risk of inappropriate placement. Deir an Cumann go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh ar scoileanna glacadh anois le daltaí gan tuiscint iomlán ag an scoil ar dhiagnóis, ná próifíl forbartha, ná riachtanais tacaíochta an dalta, rud a chuirfeadh leis an mbaol go ndéanfaí socrúchán míchuí. They say it would also disrupt team planning, resource allocation and personalized learning programs, and that the provision of education for all students could be disrupted. Chuirfí as freisin a deir siad do phleanáil foirne, dáileadh acmhainní agus cláir foghlamtha pearsantaithe, agus go mb’fhéidir go gcuirfí as don soláthar oideachais do gach dalta. Principals are also concerned that it will not be possible to ensure a safe learning environment, especially with the amount of pressure on teaching staff. Tá imní ar phríomhoidí freisin nach mbeifear inann láthair shábháilte foghlamtha a chinntiú, go háirid agus an oiread brú mar atá ar an bhfoireann teagaisc. They are urging the Department of Education to work with school management and leadership to come up with a better strategy. Tá siad ag impí ar an Roinn Oideachais gníomhú i gcuideachta le bainistíocht agus cinnireacht na scoileanna le theacht ar straitéis níos fearr.
Bronnadh Gradam na Gaeilge ar Phádraig ag ócáid a bhí i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.
Bhí sé i láthair ag an gcruinniú faoin teanga ghorm inné.
Cinneadh Phairlimint na hEorpa faoi Mhercosur agus éileamh go n-éireodh cathaoirleach Bhord Bia as.
Pacáiste ó Chluiche Ceannais na hÉireann i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.
Bhí Gearóid Cunniffe ina chomh-chaptaen le Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Naomh Bríd nuair a ghnóthaigh siad an chraobh ar Lá le Pádraig trí bliana déaga ó shin.
Tá lucht leanúna na caide an Daingin ag ullmhú do chluiche ceannais sinsir caide na hÉireann, a bheidh ar siúl i bPáirc an Chrócaigh an Domhnach seo.
Pacáiste ar bhua “An Ghaeltacht” i gCraobh idirmhéanach na hÉireann agus Corn Ciarán Uí Shúilleabháin i leithnis Chorca Dhuibhne.
An Ghaeltacht le bheith i gCluiche Ceannais Peile Idirmheánach na hÉireann Dé Domhnaigh agus feachtas bailiúcháin airgid atá acu.
Urlabhraí ón INHFA faoin méid atá ag tarlú san Aontas Eorpach le Mercosur agus agóid Dé Sathairn in Áth Luain.
An réamhobair atá ag dul ar aghaidh ag an gcumann do Chomórtas Peile Na Gaeltachta a bheidh a reáchtáil i 2027.
Tá sé ráite ag eagraíochtaí iascaireachta go mbeidh an comhaontú a déanadh faoi quotaí éisc san Aontas Eorpach tubaisteach don tionscail sa tír seo
Bhí leirsiú ag Cumann na nAltraí agus Ban Chabhrach taobh amuigh d'Ospidéal Pobaill Oileán Dhairire inné agus iad ag éileamh comhionannais pá.
Plé ag an Aontas Eorpach ar chúrsaí iascaireachta agus súil le socrú inniu.
Tá síneadh trí bliana curtha le maolú na hÉireann ó threoir nítráití an Aontais Eorpaigh.
D'fhoilsigh an coiste déimeagrafach náisiúnta sa gCumann Lúthchleas Gael tuarascáil inné a leagann amach na dúshláin atá rompu faoin gcaoi ina bhfuil daonáireamh na tíre ag athrú.
Tá Coimisiún na hEorpa ag moladh go gcuirfí síneadh ama trí bliana, leis an maolú ar an treoir níotráite in Éirinn.
Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Cumann na mbád Tarrthála go bhfuil Avril Ní Shearcaigh ceapaithe mar bhainisteoir ar Bád Tarrthála Árann.
Cruinniú ag INHFA i Rosmuc areir faoi chúrsaí talmhaíochta.
Cumann na mBailte Slachmhara i mBéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh sásta tar éis torthaí Chomórtas na nBailte Slachtmhara.
Donnacha Mac Con Iomaire & Fionn Ó Flatharta, Cumann Sacar Mhac Dara. ag labhairt faoin turas a bhéas an cumann a dhéanamh chuig an Spáin an bhliain seo chugainn.
Fiona Uí Dhioráin, Príomhoide Scoil Rónáin Árainn. Beidh ócáid ar bun i Scoil Rónáin inniu mar chuid den togra Little Voices, Big Ideas atá á riaradh ag Cumann na hÉireann um Chosaint Leanaí.
Cruinniú poiblí á reáchtáil ag MS na hÉireann, i nGaillimh anocht, féachaint le craobh nua MS a bhunú sa gcontae.
Donal Ó hUaithnín, Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe ag labhairt faoi dhinnéar na mbádóirí.
Tá comhaontú leis an Roinn Sláinte, anois ag poitigéirí a fhagann go mbeidh deis acu oidis áirithe a sholáthar d'othair, ag tús na bliana seo chugainn.
Bua iontach acu i gcraobh peile idirmheánach Chiarraí i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic ar an nDomhnach.
Tá Cumann Faire na nÉan i gCorca Dhuibhne ag impí ar an bpobal súil a choinneáil do chánóga dubha a bheadh imithe amú i rith na tréimhse seo. Labhair Aoife Ní Shuilleabháin le Rob Fell, ball den ghrúpa deonach.
Donal Ó hUaithnín, Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe, & Máire Bríd Breathnach, Coiste Lár na gCurrach ag labhairt faoi gheallta na deireadh seachtaine.
Pléifear na dúshláin atá i ndán don tionscal dí ag comhdháil atá ar bun i nGaillimh inniu agus amárach.
Donal Ó hUaithnín, Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe & Micheál Báinín Mac Donnacha ag labhairt faoi Fhéile an tSrutháin.