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Glór na nGael

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Glór na nGael
Formation1961; 63 years ago (1961)
TypeIrish language development organisation
PurposePromotion of the Irish language[citation needed]
HeadquartersRáth Chairn with offices in Gaoth Dobhair and Belfast
Region served
Ireland
Official language
Irish
CEO
Lorcán Mac Gabhann
Main organ
Board of directors
Staff
24
WebsiteGlór na nGael

Glór na nGael (Irish pronunciation: [ˈɡl̪ˠoːɾˠ n̪ˠə ˈŋeːl̪ˠ]; "voice of the Gaels") is an Irish-language lead organisation funded by Foras na Gaeilge which promotes and supports Irish in three sectors: the family, community development, and business. It was established as an Irish language community group competition[1] in 1961, and Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta were among its founders.

Competition

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The Comórtas Ghlór na nGael competition includes a prize fund of over €80,000 with themes encompassing several aspects of community life.[citation needed] The organisation presents several special awards on an annual basis.[2] Glór na nGael's adjudication groups visit each committee towards the end of the year to assess the progress made and award marks towards the competition. A written report is provided to each committee detailing their progress and providing any further advice or recommendations.

Glór na nGael Trophy winners 1962 – present[2]

Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha

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Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha ("Joe McDonagh Foundation" in English) is a support scheme[5] of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Glór na nGael which is aimed at GAA clubs that are engaged in the promotion of the Irish language.[6] The scheme is administered by Glór na nGael in collaboration with the GAA National Committee.

The foundation was named in honour of Joe McDonagh, a former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association and chief executive of Foras na Gaeilge.

The purpose of the foundation is to recognise and support the work done by GAA clubs. Bronze, silver and gold medals are awarded to clubs at the end of the year – depending on the number of goals set by the foundation that clubs have achieved.[citation needed]

Irish language games

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Glór na nGael is the Irish publisher of the Scrabble[7] and Junior Scrabble[8] word games,[9] and in 2015 it also published the Irish-language version of the Monopoly board game.[10] It has also published the Irish language version of Cluedo[11] and Monopoly Junior which was launched as part of Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge 2024 in Letterkenny. [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Glór na nGael Competitions". Glór na nGael. Glór na nGael. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Competition". Glór na nGael. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  3. ^ Cionnaith, Frainc (26 March 2022). "Comharchumann Mhic Dara - Buaiteoirí Phríomhdhuais Ghlór na nGael 2022". Glór na nGael (in Irish). Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Duaiseanna Ghlór na nGael Bronnta in Óstán Chathair Ard Mhacha". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Irish Language – Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023 – Parliamentary Questions (33rd Dáil) – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Cláraigh do chlub le Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha i 2023". www.gaa.ie. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Scrabble as Gaeilge". Siopa Udar. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Junior Scrabble as Gaeilge". Siopa Udar. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Word play as Gaeilge: Irish Scrabble now available". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Monopoly as Gaeilge". Siopa Udar (in Irish). Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Cluedo as Gaeilge". Siopa Udar (in Irish). Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  12. ^ Monopoly Junior as Gaeilge launched in Letterkenny https://www.donegallive.ie/news/letterkenny-milford/1499298/monopoly-junior-as-gaeilge-launched-in-letterkenny.html
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