New Irish language initiative launched in Maghera businesses
As one of only five areas in the whole of Ireland with recognition as an Irish Language Network area, Carntogher is leading the way with many different projects
A new Irish language initiative promoting the use of Irish in everyday life titled Labhair Gaeilge Liom (Speak Irish to Me) was launched in local businesses in Maghera recently.
ABOVE: Eamair the Labhair Gaeilge Liom Ambassador and Gemma Siopa An Carn Manager.
“As part of Labhair Gaeilge Liom employees in local shops will have the opportunity to wearing a badge identifying them as fluent Irish speakers. Anyone can practice whatever level of Irish they have with them, whether that is a basic few words, intermediate conversation or fluent. What we’re seeing now is the very essence of language reinstatement, ordinary people going about their business and being able to do it through Irish. This is what Labhair Gaeilge Liom is all about, celebrating people and their language.”
ABOVE: Owner Niall Kelly and Páidí the Labhair Gaeilge Liom ambassador for P&N Quality Meats.
An Carn is dedicated to the promotion of the Irish language in local communities, and this new initiative makes the promotion of the Irish language visible and the language itself accessible.
If you have a local business and are interested in participating please contact An Carn at 028 79549978 or [email protected].