Podcasts about Oireachtas

For generations, Irish speakers north and south of the Irish Border have fought to keep their language alive. And today, what was once dismissed as a fading tongue is undergoing an exhilarating and vibrant revival.The Republic's newly elected president Catherine Connolly has made it clear the Irish language will play a central role during her time in office and says she wants to see the native tongue of this island flourish.Meanwhile, north of the Border, the Irish language is also making headlines. In October, attendees at the annual Oireachtas na Samhna Irish-language festival heard Belfast was “leading the revival” of the language. New Irish-medium schools are springing up across the city to meet a surge in demand and Belfast is now hailed by many as Ireland's largest urban Gaeltacht.However, beneath all this buzz lies a battleground. The Irish language remains highly politically charged across Northern Ireland, with unionist leaders pushing back against what they see as an erosion of their identity and traditions. They argue the language is being imposed, without consent, into on daily lives.From bilingual street signs to Irish on council property – every word is a flashpoint.So why does the Irish language stir such fierce resistance in Northern Ireland?Claims that the language is being “weaponised”, are unhelpful and only create further divisions, says Linda Ervine, one of the leading activists and teachers of the Irish language in Northern Ireland and manager of the Turas Irish language project in east Belfast.“I try to say to people if you don't like the language, it doesn't symbolise who you are, that's fine, I totally accept that,” Ms Ervine tells today's In The News episode. “Nobody is removing the English. All we're asking for is a shared space.”“The language is part of the family of Celtic language, it's spoken throughout the British Isles,” she says. “No matter our history, we have these shared, familial and linguistic ties to each other and I think that's something to be celebrated, not something to be frightened of.”Today, on In The News, what's behind the revival of the Irish Language in Belfast, and why is it controversial?Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madra Rua agus an Portán - scéal a bhí aige ag Oireachtas na Samhna.

Cul an Tí – dán a bhí aige ag Oireachtas na Samhna.

Amrhán na Leabhair a chan sé ag Oireachtas na Samhna.

Representatives from the health information and quality authority were before the Oireachtas health committee to answer questions about their report on hospitals in the midwest. Foe more on this Maurice Quinilivan Sinn Féin's TD for Limerick city is on the health committee.

Seachtain na hEolaíochta atá ann and Doireann doesn't even know what STEM stands for! So this was a sorely needed ep.. An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Abigail Walsh, atá ag obair leis an togra eStór, agus Liam Lonergan, atá ag obair le Abair.ie. Two ambitious and revolutionary projects linking Gaeilge & AI. We spoke to them about the need for more Irish language resources online, the mistakes AI makes as Gaeilge - and whether Gaeilge & AI are compatible? Science Week 2025 is taking place from the 9th – 16th November. From technology and Al to sustainability and health, science impacts the way we engage with the world around us and enhances our collective strengths then, today and tomorrow. So, this Science Week, let's explore where we were, where we are, and where science can take us. Téigh go scienceweek.ie to find out what's happening near you. Chomh maith le sin bhí na cailíní ag Oireachtas na Samhna agus rave san RDS - Pólca 4 x Fred Again cathain?! Follow our sponsor Discover Ireland on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Tik Tok⁠⁠. Keep Discovering and visit⁠ ⁠discoverireland.ie⁠⁠ to plan your next short break. Email ⁠howtogael@gmail.com⁠ with comments, suggestions and gach rud eile. Instagram: @howtogael⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@doireannnighlacain⁠⁠ ,⁠ ⁠@louise_cantillon⁠⁠ ⁠, ⁠@siomhaniruairc⁠⁠ Join us on Patreon for a bonus episode once a week and lots of bonus content ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/HowToGael⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter here: www.howtogael.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheol TG4 scéim úr ag Oireachtas na Samhna ar na mallaibh - Scéim Forbartha do Scríbhneoirí agus Scéalaithe Gaeltachta, tá an scéim seo a reachtáil ag TG4 i gcomhar le Gréasán na Méan Skillnet agus Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus tá Deirbhle linn le cur sios a dhéanamh air.

Buachaill ó Chathair an Treantaigh a chan 'Slán le Máigh' ag Oireachtas na Samhna.

A Clare employment support service has told an Oireachtas committee that the work experience model for people with disabilities isn't fit for purpose. EmployAbility Clare is seeking the introduction of a programme that would allow those with a disability, health condition or additional support needs to work eight hours a week to "build confidence". The current Work Placement Experience Programme requires all participants to complete 30 hours per week. Speaking in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters, Marie Killeen of EmployAbility Clare says it's "unrealistic" for many people.

Ireland's media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán as well as broadcaster Ivan Yates and a number of political PR specialists have been invited to an Oireachtas committee to discuss transparency issues in the sector.

Amhránaí a ghlac páirt in Oireachtas na Samhna agus a chan 'Raca Breá mo Chinn'.

D'éirigh le Niamh Ní Dhúgáin agus Clíodhna Ní Ghallchóir an chead áit a bhaint i gcomórtas Agallamh Beirte ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge.

Celebrating our Language, Arts and CultureComhghairdeas to all of those who helped make Oireachtas na Samhna the huge success it was. Thousands of Irish language speakers from across the island of Ireland spent part of last week enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. The Waterfront Hall and other venues were filled with the very young to the not so young Gaels, all actively and enthusiastically enjoying the enormous diversity of Oireachtas na Samhna. Many took part in competitions, including sean-nós singing, sean-nós step dancing and lúibíní (poetic verses).A special well done to Máirín Nic Dhonnchadha and the leadership team which ensured the smooth running of an amazing and ambitious occasion. The presence of President Elect Catherine Connolly, due to be sworn in as Uachtarán na hÉireann next week was a special bonus. The Oireachtas was her first visit North following the presidential election. So too did the presence of Pól Deeds, the new Irish Language Commissioner, who along with Lee Reynolds the Ulster Scots Commissioner, will take up their posts next week.This is another important step forward. The Irish Language Commissioner will play an important role in enhancing the opportunities for the growth of the Irish Language.Ról na nGael i dTógáil Éire NuaCeann de na himeachtaí ag Oireachtas na Samhna eagraíodh é ag Coimisiún Shinn Féin ar Thodhchaí na hÉireann. Scrúdaigh sé go sonrach ról na nGaelgóirí i dtreo aontú na hÉireann.Cuir Tomás Ó Néill fáilte roimh an tionál ar son Shinn Fein mBeal Feirste. D'oscail Aisling Reilly MLA, duine den ghlúin úr seo sa chathair, an imeacht agus labhair sí ar na deiseanna romhainn fríd Aontacht – “deis fháis, deis cheangail agus deis ar rathúlachta chomhchoitinn”.Dúirt Aisling gur mór an seans go mbeadh ann don Reifreann le linn Uachtaránacht Catherine Connolly agus go bhfuil muidne, muintir na hÉireann i bhfad chun tosaigh ar an Rialtas. Lá i ndiaidh lae, tá níos mó daoine, eagraíochtaí agus grúpaí a rá go bhfuil dualgas ar an Rialtas i mBaile Átha Cliath tabhairt fán phleanáil agus ullmhúchán do reifreann agus d'athaontú na tíre.The Olive is never just a TreeThe number of people killed by Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip has passed 68,000, with a further 10,000 at least still buried under the rubble. Over 150,000 have been wounded, many of them permanently disabled.  The most recent figures on Israeli actions in Gaza reveal that the so-called ceasefire that began on 10 October is far from that. So far Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire on 194 occasions, including 55 shootings and 55 shellings. Other attacks have occurred since then. At least 226 people, including 97 children have been killed. What price the ceasefire?Last week, the Israeli government allowed some heavy machinery in to help in the search for dead Israeli captives. They continue to ban heavy equipment for the retrieval of Palestinian victims.Under the agreement agreed between the USA, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey humanitarian aid should now be flowing into the Gaza Strip. However, instead of the 600 trucks cleared to enter Gaza each day less than a quarter of this number are currently being allowed in. Critically trucks carrying frozen meat, eggs and livestock are still blocked. 

Fuair siad an chéad áit sa gcomórtas agallaimh beirte do dhaoine óga idir 11-12 ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fuair sé an dara sa gcomórtas aithriseoireachta ag Oireachtas na Samhna leis an dán 'Baile Thír an Fhia'.

Fuair siad an dara háit ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025 leis an lúibín 'Ceacht Tiomána'.

Buaiteoirí Stéip faoi aois ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fuair siad an dara háit leis an agallamh beirte 'Dídean do na Gaeil' ag Oireachtas na Samhna i mbliana.

Fuair siad an chéad áit sa gcomórtas agaillimh beirte do dhaoine óga idir 9-11 ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fuair Mártán an chéad áit sa gcomórtas damhsa ar an sean-nós do dhaoine óga faoi ocht mblianta ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fear na Rinne le amhrán ó Oireachtas na Samhna.

Is iomaí uair a bhí Albert ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge agus bhí sé ina Uachtarán ar an Oireachtas i 1997 nuair a bhí sé i mBéal Feirste i go deireanach. Inniu ar mhír cartlainne na seachtaine seo, rachaidh muid siar go mí iúil na bliana 1991 nuair a labhair Albert Fry le hÁine Ní Churráin.

Teicneolaíochtaí nua seolta ag abair.ie ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge atá mar abhar ag Andy inniu.

Buaiteoirí chomórtas lúibín na ndaoine fásta ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge 2025.

Fuair Pádraig an chéad áit sa gcomórtas amhránaíochta do dhaoine óg idir 14-15 ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fuair siad an chéad áit sa gcomórtas agallaimh beirte do dhaoine óga idir 6-9mbliana d'aois ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Fuair siad an chéad áit sa gcomórtas agallaimh beirte do dhaoine óga idir 6-9mbliana d'aois ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Páirteach in Oireachtas na Samhna le Agallamh Beirte – 'Santa Imithe Amú ag an tOireachtas'

San eagrán seo, plé ar Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Muintir Chorca Dhuibhne a bhí páirteach i in Oireachtas na Samhna i mBéal Feirste.

Na ceisteanna is mó a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge faoi láthair de réir na ceannasaithe ar na heagraíochtaí seo. Na hathruithe agus dúshláin a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht, i bhfianaise an méid atá pléite ag Oireachtas na Samhna i mBéal Feirste.

Labhraíonn Uachtarán nua-thofa na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, beo as Oireachtas na Samhna faoin méid a bhfuil sí ag súil le baint amach le linn a tréimhse oifige.

I láthair ag Oireachtas na Samhna i mBéal Feirste.

That’s the claim being made by billionaire John Collision of Stripe who fears this country is being stifled by red tape and can’t keep up with the demand to live, work and invest here. Minister Patrick O’Donovan also believes local authorities should be more transparent in their spending and should be brought before Oireachtas committees to explain their spending. Jerry got the views of Fianna Fáil councillor Mikey Sheehy from the Tralee Municipal District, Killarney MD’s John O’Donoghue of Kerry Independent Alliance, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael who represents the Listowel MD, and independent councillor for the Kenmare MC, Johnny Healy-Rae.

Labhraíonn Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha le Seán faoi Oireachtas na Samhna 2025.

Clár cainte agus ceoil beo as Raidió Fáilte, Béal Feirste áit a bhfuil Oireachtas na Gaeilge 2025 ar siúl go dtín Domhnach, comhrá le roinnt do phobal Bhéal Feirste agus píosaí cainte ó imeachtaí a bhí ar siúl i mBéal Feirste inné agus aréir.

Iar-oifigeach le Turas in Oirthear Bhéal Feirste ag tnúth le Oireachtas na Samhna.

Táthar ag súil go mbeidh le suas le 15,000 duine ag freastal ar cheann de na himeachtaí is mó i saol na Gaeilge an tseachtain seo i mBéal Feirste – is é sin Oireachtas na Samhna.

Ag labhairt ar cheolchoirm a fógraíodh ar maidin inniu a bheas ar siúl i mBéal Feirste le linn an Oireachtais ar an tseachtain seo chugainn áit a mbeidh Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí agus Le Boom ar an ardán sa Beehive i mBéal Feirste.

Sa chlár seo, labhraímid faoi na scéalta móra atá i mbéal an phobail; rás don uachtaránacht, an agóid náisiúnta ar son na Gaeilge, (easpa) nasc idir uathachas agus Tylenol, agus (easpa) sos cogaidh i nGaza. Ar an taobh níos éadroime, tá muid ag súil le Cork Jazz Festival agus Oireachtas na Samhna i mBéal Feirste! I saol na healaíne, roinnimid ár gcuid moltaí le déanaí:Staidéar ar an gCailleach le Doireann Ní GhlacáinTraic úr ó Huartan (agus albam nua ar na bacáin)Daughters of Jerusalem Choir ag teacht go hÉirinn gan mhoill

Beirt atá ag tnúth le Oireachtas na Samhna an tseachtain seo chugainn.

Palestine Must Be Free A population greater than that of Belfast has been moving back to the northern Gaza strip following the ceasefire announcement last week. Awaiting them is utter destruction. The infrastructure of Gaza has been levelled by the Israeli state's genocide. The return of the Gazans. is based on hope. Hope that humanitarian aid will arrive. Hope that the indiscriminate bombing by Israel and the deliberate slaughter of desperate, starving people at aid stations has stopped. Hope that the big powers – which have allowed this holocaust to go on for two years will ensure that this is a meaningful end to the war.Liam Mellows and the Irish Revolution – ‘a Very Important Book'I was very pleased to speak at the launch in Áras Uí Chonghaile last week of the latest edition of Desmond Greaves' wonderful book, ‘Liam Mellows. And the Irish Revolution.' Dr. Ruan O'Donnell, a Senior Lecturer in History, was instrumental in updating the book. Present also was Anthony and Muriel Coughlan. Anthony is Desmond Greaves literary executor. He is owed a debt of gratitude for his lifelong work on many issues, but especially the work of collating Desmond's writings. Oireachtas na SamhnaOireachtas na Samhna is coming to Belfast. The oldest Irish language festival in the country which celebrates an Ghaeilge, sean-nós music, dance, literature, recitation and even a rap music category - a sign of the times! Thousands of Gaeilgeoirí - families, children, young people and some older folk too, will gather in Belfast where the Oireachtas is being held for the first time since 1997. There will be lots of events, including competitions, book launches, conversations, live broadcasts and debates - all completely as Gaeilge. 

Clare's opposition TD has dismissed a recent meeting of MidWest politicians over the HIQA review as an optics exercise. Only government Oireachtas members from Clare and Limerick along with Mayor of Clare Paul Murphy attended the event, where they decided to lend support to a three-tiered HSE plan aiming to solve overcrowding in the region. Despite being invited, TDs from Sinn Féin, Labour and Independent Ireland declined to attend. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan believes it was a talking shop that won't deliver real results.

Oireachtas members from Clare and Limerick have given their backing to a three-tier plan to expand hospital capacity in the Mid-West, following publication of HIQA's review of urgent and emergency care capacity in the region. At a meeting in Limerick on Monday morning, eight members of the Oireachtas agreed that all three options proposed by HIQA should be advanced in parallel to relieve ongoing pressure at University Hospital Limerick. Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD and Labour Tipperary TD, Alan Kelly discussed this matter with Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Alan Place

No matter the fishing and conditions, the 2025 season will go down in memory as the year of the worst ever fish kill in the history of the State, which is certainly saying something based on this country's approach to pollution, water quality and environmental protection. We've discussed fish kills on this show before, highlighting the fact that when guilty verdicts and fines are handed down, the consequences are risible anyway. But for this week's episode we wanted to focus on the questionable practice in the Blackwater investigation and why the current legislation is not fit for purpose. Conor Arnold of the Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery on the Blackwater has been to the forefront during this crisis, spending untold hours highlighting the issue and trying to get to the bottom of it as best as he can. Conor also spoke as an invited witness at last week's Oireachtas Committee hearing into the Blackwater fish kill and a day later he spoke to us about the hearing to tell us what arose from it. Keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly on https://www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on https://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics on The Indo Daily. Jim Gavin's campaign has been stung by drone and army photo gaffes, Catherine Connolly has been criticised over the hiring of a former Éirígí member in the Oireachtas, and Heather Humphreys' debate rustiness has been called into question. And are we in store for a budget bonanza next week? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Martin Leahy who protests outside the Oireachtas each week and has been for three years on the housing situation shares the personal eviction — and why he's calling Cork to the streets this weekend. Raise The Roof Protest Assembly point / time: Grand Parade / National Monument — be on site at least 30–45 minutes before 14:30 for camera/kit setup and to catch early speakers. (Organisers' start 14:30.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, highlights the main stories being raised at the Dáil today.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Dara Smith-Naughton were in studio this morning to run through the biggest sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. There was no shortage of things to get stuck into this morning, including but not limited to: Patrick Horgan's legacy, Monchi's Villa exit, the complexities of 'gardening leave' and the FAI's appearance before the Oireachtas. Finally, our GAA correspondent (and All Star committee member) Tommy Rooney joined the show to run through the nominees and debate the biggest talking point this morning - why have Donegal more players nominated than the All-Ireland winners Kerry?! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:The nomination process for presidential candidates rumbles on. At the time of recording independent Gareth Sheridan has the best chance, needing two more local councils to back him. A report today looking at Sheridan's business partner's links with Russia may not be welcomed by his campaign as councillors around the country weigh up their decision.Meanwhile social conservative Maria Steen is gathering nominations in the Oireachtas. Can she get over the line before next Wednesday's deadline?Mary Lou McDonald continues to be coy about who will get Sinn Féin's backing, perhaps enjoying an opportunity to toy with the media. But who will it be - Catherine Connolly, or one of their own?Budget 2026 is drawing near. So far the focus of political debate has been on the withdrawal of one-off payments. It is an issue that cuts through, as Opposition parties well know.Plus the panelists pick their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week, including columns on a rescinded award and Ireland's rudeness problem and a look at sport's greatest quirkiest cheating scandals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.