3,000 rally in defence of Breton language immersion schools Diwan

The demonstration in support of the network of schools Diwan was in Roazhon on May 26th. Under the slogan 'A dazont evit ar Brezhoneg' (A future for Breton). The network celebrates 40 years in critical moments due to the lack of the French state of willingness to train new teachers and calls for "real support to the teaching of the Breton...

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Samaritans extend opening hours of Welsh language line to support Welsh speakers

Samaritans have launched new opening hours for their Welsh Language Line today, as they increase the level of support available to Welsh speakers.  The Samaritans Welsh Language support line had previously been open 28 hours a week but has now been increased to 49 hours. Samaritans have also announced their new Welsh Language correspondence service today, in which anyone who needs emotional support in Welsh can send...

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Calls for impact of new housing developments on Welsh language to be assessed

Builders who want to create developments of five or more homes could be forced to assess the impact on the Welsh language before planning permission is given. At a meeting in Llangefni this morning, members of Anglesey and Gwynedd’s Joint Planning Policy Committee resolved to seek Welsh Government guidance if they can bolster the Joint Local Development Plan. The plan, which was separately ratified by both authorities last...

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Gaelic Language Morning in Inverness

Coffee morning for people interested in learning Gàidhlig on Saturday June 2nd from 10:30 AM to 12 noon. It will be in Inbhir Niss / Inverness at Nourish Café, Chuch Street. The event is organized by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Cna...

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Liz Saville Roberts: Welsh Language should have the same legal protection as for race or religion

Language should get the same protection in law as race or religion according to Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, after a Sunday Times article by columnist Rod Liddle mocked the Welsh language.Liz Saville Roberts said the Welsh were "constantly being told there is something inferior, something jokey about their language" and that had...

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The Gaelic Books Council is 50

The Gaelic Books Council is 50! In 2018, the organisation marks its 50th anniversary and is delighted to have been at the heart of the growth of the number of Gaelic books in print over the years. Against a backdrop of huge uncertainty about continued public funding for the arts and culture in Scotland, the increase in the number of books being sold by the Gaelic Books Council, clearly illustrates there is a growing demand for...

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Café Cymraeg on May 23rd

How is your Welsh? Whatever your level, come and practice at Café Cymraeg, a Welsh language night with Welsh drinks, activities & entertainment. ...

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Gaelic Service in Memory of John Macleod

A Gaelic service will be held in memory of John Macleod in St Columba's Free Church, Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW on Saturday 26th May at 2pm. Iain had a special place in his heart for Gaelic Psalm Precenting. He attended and precented at the Gaelic services in Edinburgh each month with his wife Christine. Iain would often take part in Gaelic Psalm Precenting competition at the Mods and won the Precenting competition...

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'Lack of Welsh speaking staff' causing Universal Credit rollout delays, MP claims

Controversial plans to introduce changes to the benefits system are being delayed because of problems providing the service in Welsh an MP has claimed. The introduction of the Universal Credit scheme is to be delayed by six months in parts of Wales, including in Gwynedd and Anglesey which are predominantly Welsh speaking areas. Hywel Williams, MP for Arfon, said that problems in providing Welsh speaking staff have caused the...

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Gaelic Event at May Festival – Aberdeen on 25th May

Gaelic Event at May Festival –Aberdeen on Friday 25th May 2018, 18:00-19:00Linklater Rooms, University of Aberdeen. Celebrate The Gaelic Books Council’s 50th anniversary with an exhibition and readings by award -winning authors Alison Lang and Sandy NicDho mhnaill Jones, in conversation with Michelle MacLeod.Poet, singer and harpist Sandy NicDho mhnaill Jones is a versatile and intriguing new voice in Gaelic poetry, winning...

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Local student wins award for her work with the Irish Language

A local student has won an award for her work with the Irish language. Alison Nic Giolla Bhríde from Coláiste Oiriall in Monaghan won the award as part of the first Irish language translation competition. She won her award for her translation from French to Irish. There were six categories overall, one for each of the provinces, an overall winner for the best translation and one for a translation from a language other than...

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Today begins: Relay race to bolster Breton language turns 10

A relay race that hopes to raise more than 100,000 euros to help boost Breton language use is starting in Quimper 4 May. Ar Redadeg (The Race, in Breton) will be covering some 1,800 km throughout Brittany, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of its inception. But not everything is about running, as Ar Redadeg will be featuring side...

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Breton bilingual signaling to spread since June

The phenomenon is expected to grow in the coming months. The Ai'ta movement received confirmation that all the signs along the national highways would be gradually replaced by bilingual versions since June. "It's a great signal. This shows that the state takes into account the Breton language, "says Yves-Marie Derbrée-Salaün, member of...

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