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Structural and Functional Problems of Community Development Co-operatives in the Irish Gaeltacht. [PDF]
The Irish-or Gaelic-speaking areas of Ireland (collectively known as the Gaeltacht) are mainly scattered along the western seaboard (Map 1) and currently account for only 2.5 per cent of the national population.
Breathnach, Proinnsias
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The loss of global biological diversity continues despite on-going conservation efforts. Agriculture is the major terrestrial land use in Europe and any conservation efforts to protect biological diversity must address sustainable use of these food ...
Daire Ó hUallacháin +3 more
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Regimenting the Gaeltacht: authenticity, anonymity, and expectation in contemporary Ireland [PDF]
Drawing on the framework of authenticity and anonymity, this article explores the Irish State’s mobilisation of these opposing yet interrelated language ideologies in efforts to regiment the use of Irish both within the traditionally Irish-speaking ...
O'Rourke, Bernadette +3 more
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With the election of a new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD, in June 2017, a number of changes were made to government departments. A new Department of Rural and Community Development was established, taking functions from the Department of Arts, Heritage ...
Shannon Laura
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A Prototype Bilingual Literacy Screening Test for Pupils in Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht Schools
The present paper has two main aims. The first is to describe the prototype development of a bilingual literacy screening test for pupils in Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht schools.
Emily Barnes, Pádraig Ó Duibhir
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Management of Isolated Islands: The example of Sceilg Mhichíl, Ireland
The island of Skellig Michael (in Irish, Sceilg Mhichíl) lies 11.6km off the westernmost tip of the Iveragh peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. The island is approximately 21.9 hectares in area.
Edward Bourke
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Féiniúlacht agus Inspreagadh i gcás Cúntóirí Teanga i Scoileanna Gaeltachta
San alt seo, cuirtear i láthair taighde a rinneadh ar ghnéithe éagsúla de chur i bhfeidhm Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga (an Scéim feasta) atá á reáchtáil ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus na Meán. Cuireann an Scéim, atá ar
Colin J. Flynn +4 more
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Basic income trials and the politics of scale: A research agenda
Abstract The growing popularity of basic income has led to extensive trials of the policy in numerous settings across the world. However, analysis of the politics of basic income, and in particular the political dynamics preceding and resulting from trial programs, lags. In response, we propose a research agenda that uses political scale to investigate
Jurgen De Wispelaere +2 more
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Representing Irishness in Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter [PDF]
This paper examines a place-making project in post-conflict Belfast, analyzing efforts to transform an area which has often been used as a byword for militant Irish nationalism and social deprivation into an inclusive, vibrant tourist destination and ...
Carden, Siun
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Belonging in Irish-Medium Post-Primary Education for Students with Special Educational Needs
Feelings of belonging in school have a positive impact on the holistic development of students. This study investigated teachers’ and principals’ experiences of creating an inclusive culture in Irish-medium (IM) and Gaeltacht post-primary schools. Focus
Sinéad Nic Aindriú
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