Two out of three candidates for the presidency can’t speak fluent Irish. That matters

During the 2011 general election campaign, the leaders of the three main parties debated in Irish. That can’t happen now ...
The News International

Former minister, soccer coach, left wing lawmaker to contest Irish presidency

Ireland's presidential election will be contested by a former government minister, a renowned Gaelic football coach and a ...
Irish Central

Native Irish speakers share the secret behind learning the language

These native Irish speakers share how Ireland's ancient language and their homeland of Co Donegal have impacted their identity. Annemarie Ní Churreáin (poet & editor), Aoife Ní Ghloinn (Director of ...
Irish Echo

Hudson Valley Fest Returns Saturday

The Hudson Valley Irish Fest will return for its 16th annual gathering on Saturday, September 20 in Peekskill, Westchester ...

Ex-minister, football coach and left winger vie for Irish presidency

Ireland's presidential election will in the end be contested by a former minister, a former Gaelic football coach and a ...
Irish Central

Ireland sees increase in Irish language speakers, Census data shows

Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published its findings on the Irish language based on Ireland's 2022 Census, which was taken on Sunday, April 3, 2022. The total number of people aged ...
The Associated Press

What are Gaelic games and how are they producing NFL hopefuls in kicking and punting?

Ireland's indigenous sports are called Gaelic games, and Gaelic football in particular features kicking skills that can transfer to American ...