Derek Hollingsworth
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Reclaiming my language | Psychology | #AmWriting Co-founder ⁊ Cathaoirleach, @PobalGaeilge15 | Personal opinions #100DaysofGaeilge
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Joined November 2020
This is my tribute to Manchán Magan. I know many learners of Irish feel like I do - that he was almost like our mentor, guiding us to a deeper understanding of the language. Is mór an chaill é Manchán. Duine ar leith ab ea é. Suaimhneas síoraí air. https://t.co/fqS3NOPT6m
irishlanguagematters.com
Manchán Magan, a revered figure in the Irish cultural landscape, recently passed away, stirring deep emotions across social media. Known for his contributions to the Irish language through various …
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"Experience the Irish language revival first hand". Tá sé go deas é seo a fheicáil ar suíomh gréasáin Tourism Ireland. Tá an-chuid suim i nGaeilge thar lar. It's good to see this on the Tourism Ireland website. There's interest in Irish overseas too. https://t.co/xDXUJ5tLZ3
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William Lane Craig Reacts! Jordan Peterson & Church Hurt
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Lig dom Tadhg an tornapa a chuir in aithne daoibh. Have you all got your turnips for carving for Halloween, as per the original Irish tradition for Oíche Shamhna? Just beware that they don't trick you - they're very difficult to carve! Take care! And any tips welcome!! 🐈⬛️ 🧙♀️
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Irish terms at Halloween for the family: Oíche Shamhna-Halloween bean sí-banshee taibhse-ghost púca-a form-changing spirit gléas suas-dress up fáinne-ring cailleach-witch/hag cat dubh-black cat bairín breac-barm brack Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf ❤️#Gaeilge
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Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl & others speak of the importance of finding meaning in suffering. You might suffer on your language journey. There are times I've felt like I'm going backwards! As a neurodivergent person, learning Irish has been a challenge- but always richly meaningful!
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R V SOLDIER F - STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM MCKINNEY Following the judgment delivered at Belfast Crown Court this morning, Mickey McKinney, brother of William McKinney said: “Today marks the end of the prosecution of Soldier F for the murder and attempted
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@grok What are the key themes regarding the Irish language in 2025?
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@Grok what are the prevailing attitudes towards the Irish language on X?
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Is tábhachtach í ár dteanga agus tá baint aici le ár bhféiniúlacht, ár muinín agus ár sláinte mheabhrach. Is fiú é í a fhoghlaim! #Gaeilge #Irishlanguage
Guilt and shame don't help anyone to learn Irish, or connect with native culture. Acceptance of where you're at, Irish history, some self-belief, and a supportive environment - that's a great place to start. It's also a journey of self-discovery! Is fiú é! https://t.co/TFEp4CLcEV
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Guilt and shame don't help anyone to learn Irish, or connect with native culture. Acceptance of where you're at, Irish history, some self-belief, and a supportive environment - that's a great place to start. It's also a journey of self-discovery! Is fiú é! https://t.co/TFEp4CLcEV
rte.ie
Imelda May has spoken about the "fear" and "shame" many people feel around the Irish language on Friday night's Late Late Show, saying "it's not your fault that you don't speak Irish".
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Táim ag dul amach chun vótáil anois. Nuair a rugadh mo Mhamónna, ní raibh an vóta ag mná. Sa ré choilíneach, ní raibh an vóta ag daoine mar gheall ar reiligiún nó réadmhaoin. I mo thuairim féin, is pribhléid é dom vóta a chaitheamh. #Aras25
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I'm really surprised to see how many people on this platform (in particular, since U know when) are willing to mock the murder of civilians. Psychologists talk about online disinhibition. I hope that's the explanation-that people aren't really that angry and uncaring in reality.
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Thinking of the victims murdered in cold blood on Bloody Sunday, and their families. The Bloody Sunday families continue to endure with dignity in the face of colonial impunity. #BloodySunday
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8/ This week’s episode of Undercover Irish explores that — how uachtar connects sweetness, leadership, and belonging. Its also a tribute to Manchán. 🎧 Undercover Irish: “How Ice Cream is Linked to the Presidential Election” Listen here 👉
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Podcast Episode · Undercover Irish · 15/10/2025 · 22m
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"Níl aon áit sa tsochaí seo don fhuath. Seasann muid go láidir in éadan aon iarracht imeaglú a dhéanamh ar phobal na Gaeilge..." a deir Cuisle Nic Liam, de chuid an @dreamdearg le Seachtain ar na mallaibh. Brúigh an nasc sa bio le tuilleadh a léamh.
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“Halloween, our Samhain, is now represented by plastic pumpkins. Our language and our culture is being lost to global events that have nothing to do with indigenous Irish culture.” https://t.co/jPBF5LdVSb
irishtimes.com
Irish Times opinion poll features ‘speaks Irish’ as a choice for ‘most important’ value in presidential candidate for first time
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Please share across your social media paltforms in the hope that someone comes forward to help end this nightmare. #JusticeForNoahDonohoe💙
The Presiding Coroner requests any information about: - Why Noah left home that night; - Where he went; - Whether he met anyone; - What happened his flip-flops and/or his headphones; - Noah having been out in the early hours of the morning on any other occasion ☎️ 0300 200 7811
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"If you could turn back time, which moment would you stay in?" How many details can you spot in the picture? Take a closer look and see what you can find! 🔍 Spot details and comment, you'll enter a random draw — 4 lucky members will win prizes! - 2 winners will receive $30
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Irish terms at Halloween for the family: Oíche Shamhna-Halloween bean sí-banshee taibhse-ghost púca-a form-changing spirit gléas suas-dress up fáinne-ring cailleach-witch/hag cat dubh-black cat bairín breac-barm brack Bairín breac literally means speckled loaf ❤️#Gaeilge
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No, Newton, this is not like painting kerbstones. It would be if the policy proposed removing English, but it doesn't. It proposes equality & nobody should have a veto on that. Newton Emerson: No, the Irish language does not ‘belong to us all’.
irishtimes.com
A row over Irish language signs in a leafy part of east Belfast taps into deeper divisions
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Is ionann é Oíche Shamhna agus tornapa! Turnip is synonymous with Halloween in Ireland! The carving of vegetables to ward off evil spirits was done in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland, & in Wales. The tradition of carving pumpkins came later from the United States of America. 👻🎃
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