Foras na Gaeilge

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Foras na Gaeilge (Irish-Gaelic pronunciation: [ ˈfɔɾəs n̪ə ˈɡeːlʲɟə ], German: "Institute of the Irish Language", often abbreviated to FnaG ) is an intergovernmental institute for Irish language affairs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland . The Institute is a public body responsible for promoting the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland.

history

Foras na Gaeilge is one of two parts of the North / South Language Body (" North / South Language Body ") set up as a cross-border body under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement with the task of promoting the languages ​​of the island of Ireland. Its counterpart is Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch , which promotes the Ulster-Scots , the language of Scottish settlers in Ulster .

Foras na Gaeilge was founded on December 2nd, 1999 and performs tasks that the predecessor organization Bord na Gaeilge carried out. Furthermore, An Gúm and An Coiste Téarmaíochta were integrated. These three institutions were formerly independent state bodies of the Irish government. An Gúm was responsible for the publication of Irish-language literature and school materials. An Coiste Téarmaíochta was responsible for the development of new Irish-language terms and terminologies. Both are now part of Foras na Gaeilge.

tasks

The main role of the body is to advise on linguistic aspects of the Irish language in both the public and private spheres. Irish is the first official language in Ireland. Irish is a recognized minority language in Northern Ireland.

The largest event that Foras na Gaeilge accompanies is Seachtain na Gaeilge ("The Week of Irish"), which is held worldwide in connection with St. Patrick's Day .

General tasks:

  • Promoting the Irish language
  • Facilitating and promoting the use of the Irish language in spoken and written form, in public and private life, in the south and north of the island of Ireland (as required)
  • Advising the administration of public institutions and other groups (private or professional)
  • Support of projects and help with financing for institutions and groups (as required)
  • Support for research, funding campaigns and public relations
  • Development of terms, terminology and dictionaries
  • Support for schools (intermediate level) and for teaching Irish in schools

The current chairman is Ferdie Mac at Fhailigh.

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.focloir.ie/en/dictionary/ei/institute
  2. ↑ http://www.gaeilge.ie (English and Irish speaking)