‘We need a culture where people don’t just sell their house to the highest bidder’
New project aims to reduce number of vacant properties in Gaeltacht areas and make them available for Irish speakers
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Housing crisis could be the ‘death’ of the Irish language, protest hears
Demonstration aimed at highlighting ‘disproportionate’ impact shortage of affordable housing having on Gaeltacht areas
Adults aged under 35 and women most enthusiastic about learning Irish language, survey finds
Survey on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta measures public attitudes towards Irish language and Gaeltacht
Farmer tells gardaí he’s ‘no Pablo Escobar’ after arrest for cannabis farm in west Cork
West Cork sheep farmer Daniel Kelleher (53) pleads guilty over growing more than €100,000 worth of plants
Irish language under threat from Gaeltacht housing crisis, warn activists
Government urged to tackle Gaeltacht housing crisis and enhance Údarás na Gaeltachta’s statutory powers
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Number of full-time jobs at firms supported by State agencies exceeds 500,000 for first time
The figure increased by 1.4% or 6,800 on 2023, according to latest Government statistics
Natural drinks for dry January with added gut benefits
Kombucha is probiotic and rich in antioxidants, with one Galway-based operation going from strength to strength
Lighthouse tourism already ‘beacon of light’ for remote areas, conference hears
Great Lighthouses of Ireland aims to make each lighthouse a commercial success
Tender process starts for Irish AI tool
Tool will be capable of responses in different Irish dialects to queries made in any language
National plan for Irish language public services published
Plan aims to empower Irish speakers to use the language in their dealings with the State.
Gaeltacht housing crisis: ‘We have nowhere else to go. What are we supposed to do? We’re too old to get a mortgage’
There is ‘a dangerous lack of long-term rental property’ in rural areas, with holiday rentals lying idle most of the year and families priced out of buying
Intel received millions in Irish Government aid this year
Chip manufacturer received a further €2.5m in IDA supports, as Irish-based staff await details of redundancy scheme
Pitching for a role servicing wind farms off the west coast
Upgraded Ros an Mhíl port in Connemara sees major opportunity in renewables sector after declining fish quotas led to years of decline
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