Informing Irelands decision-makers
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ESB hosted experts from across the energy sector for a discussion on innovating for a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy system. What one current innovation shows particular promise in making energy cleaner, more secure, and more affordable? John Walsh The current combination of solar PV and batteries will be fundamental in transitioning to an affordable, … The post Innovating for a…
“The quiet recovery of Ireland’s ancient tongue,” is how The Economist magazine described the remarkable growth in interest in the Irish language in April 2026, writes Tomás Ó Síocháin, CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta. This piece was originally written in Irish. Please click here to access the Irish language version. That growth, alongside 40 years of work … The post Capitalising on the global…
“The quiet recovery of Ireland’s Ancient Tongue.” Sin mar a chuir an iris The Economist síos ar an bhfás suntasach atá tagtha ar an spéis sa Ghaeilge i mí Aibreán 2026, scríobhann Tomás Ó Síocháin, Príomhfheidhmeannach Údarás na Gaeltachta. Please click here to access an English language version of this piece. Agus an fás sin … The post Ag baint leas as an spéis Dhomhanda sa Ghaeilge appeared…
Many Irish language developments have been delivered under the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language, published in December 2010, but it is unlikely that it will achieve its primary aims of increasing the number of people speaking Irish daily to 250,000, or increasing the nuforbairtímber of people in the Gaeltacht speaking Irish daily by 25 … The post The implementation of the 20-Year Strategy…
Tá roinnt forbairtí Gaeilge bainte amach faoin Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, a foilsíodh i mí na Nollag 2010, ach ní dóigh go mbainfear a príomhspriocanna amach chun an méid daoine ag labhairt na Gaeilge go laethúil a ardú go 250,000, nó an méid daoine ag labhairt na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht go laethúil a mhéadú … The post Cur i bhfeidhm: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge appeared first on Eolas…
Our native language, Irish, one of the oldest written languages in Western Europe, was first written in Ogham in the 4th–5th centuries, writes an Coimisinéir Teanga, Séamas Ó Concheanainn. This piece was originally written in Irish. Please click here to access the Irish language version. The Irish language is accorded special status under the Irish Constitution of … The post Strength in unity…
Toradh an-dearfach ar reachtaíocht teanga nua is ea an méadú suntasach atá tagtha ar an bhfógraíocht a dhéanann comhlachtaí poiblí i nGaeilge. In achar gearr ama, tá an méadú ollmhór ar fhógraíocht i nGaeilge tar éis cur go mór mór le hinfheictheacht na teanga ar fud na meán éagsúil, rud atá ag cur go mór … The post Ní neart go cur le chéile appeared first on Eolas Magazine .
Pól Deeds was appointed as the first Irish Language Commissioner in Northern Ireland in October 2025 under the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. He sits down with Ciaran Brennan to discuss advancing the Irish language in public bodies, the opportunities arising from the legislation, and his role in fostering reconciliation. This piece was … The post Using the Irish language in…
When I was appointed Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, I took on the role with a very clear understanding of both the importance of local government and the challenges and opportunities it presents, writes John Cummins TD. That understanding did not come from a briefing document or policy paper; it … The post John Cummins TD on strengthening local government…
Once defined by its peat-fired power stations, Offaly has reimagined its energy future and has now emerged as Ireland’s leading hub for renewable energy generation. “Today, Offaly is not just participating in the energy transition, it is shaping it and gathering pace,” says Eoghan Ryan, chief executive of Offaly County Council. With current renewable energy … The post Driving investment and…
