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The Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Google has killed off Google.ie (it's Google.com now)
GOOGLE HAS KILLED off its longstanding Irish domain. Over the past couple of weeks, more and more Irish users have been redirected from to Google says the change, which it is rolling out gradually over a number of months, won't make any difference to how its search works. is now plain old Google Google It's part of a wider move by the company, announced late last month, to get rid of country-level domains globally. Advertisement Google said in a statement announcing the scrapping of its country-level domains that users may be prompted to re-enter some search preferences during the move to Starting in 2017, Google users have received locally targeted results regardless of whether they are using their country domain or Google said: 'Because of this improvement, country-level domains are no longer necessary.' The company says the change won't make any difference to how it deals with its obligations under national laws. There's good news for Gaeilgeoirí, as the option to search in Irish from the Google search home page is still available if you navigate to from an Irish location (or are redirected there from Although Google claims there is no change to user experience, Aoife McIlraith, managing director of Luminosity Digital marketing agency, said that since an algorithm update two years ago, Irish Google users have been getting more British websites, with . domains, in their search results. 'That's always been there, but it's even worse now,' McIlraith said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
RTÉjr: Feel the grá for Gaeilge with all-new Fia's Fairies
It's time to go back to Fairy Island with RTÉjr. The new series of Fia's Fairies is back to sprinkle some magic onto your screens. The preschool show takes your small ones on a magical Irish language-learning adventure with 6-year-old Fia and her best friend Ameer. Once again our young heroes are joined by Bláithín and Cuán, two bilingual fairies who live on Fairy Island. And they have a new friend - say hello to Rua the adventurous young fox! The fairies, along with other the Gaeilgeoirí animal residents of Fairy Island, help Fia and Ameer learn new words in Irish while also teaching them about kindness, acceptance, and bravery - and they want to bring everyone along for the fun! We are back with 24 all-new episodes with new places to see, plus plenty of fun phrases as Gaeilge for everyone at home to show everyone that's great to speak Gaeilge - it's perfect for the classroom too. Ar aghaidh linn! Bígí ag caint - everyone has a favourite thing to say in Irish: FIA - Most Likely To Say: Go híontach! (Wonderful!) AMEER - Most Likely To Say: Ar fheabhas! (That's awesome!) CUÁN - Most Likely To Say: Ar aghaidh linn! (Let's go!) BLÁITHÍN - Most Likely To Say: Is féidir linn! (We can figure this out!) BANBA - Most Likely To Say: Ná bí buartha! (Don't worry!") Banba only speaks as Gaeilge. CHEEPCHEEP - Most Likely To Say: Maith sibh! (Well done!) PIP - Most Likely To Say: Cad a dhéanfaimid? (What are we going to do?) RUA - Most Likely To Say: Tar liom! (Follow me!) If you can't wait, you can look back on Series 1 and all the new words we learned here! Produced by Little Moon Animation, this brand new season sees Julia Dillon stepping in as the voice of Fia, taking over from Alisha Weir (Matilda The Musical), who first brought the character to life in Season One. Fan-favourite Elsie Akinduko returns as Ameer, and joining the cast is Cara Mannix, voicing Rua.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Irish language sign row not a crisis
The approval of Irish language signage at Belfast's Grand Central Station was "bad process" but "that's not to suggest that this is a crisis" for the Stormont executive, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party leader has said. Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins approved £150,000 for Irish language signs saying it was a "hugely positive development". But Gavin Robinson said the minister "decided to squander" the money "in the absence of political discussion". The DUP leader also said there were plans to amend the ticketing system to incorporate an Irish language option. He said that would "require them to remove the foreign language options that are already inbuilt for tourists coming to Northern Ireland who don't have English as their first language", adding that was "a nonsense". Robinson told the BBC's Nolan Show: "Where there are issues that are significant, cross-cutting or controversial they should be brought to the executive for discussion for agreement." "That is how we should be doing business," he added. The DUP leader confirmed that his party's ministers have written to Kimmins to ask whether she engaged in consultations including with Translink, before taking the decision. He argued the decision "was made outside the legal parameters in which the executive should operate". However, he said that "ultimately it will be for the courts" to decide on this. In a statement, Translink said that design work on additional use of Irish on physical signage and on ticket vending machines at Belfast Grand Central Station will now begin following the announcement" by the department for infrastructure. "This is an extension of the multi-lingual welcome signage which is already in place at the station," a spokesperson added. Speaking on Monday, Sinn Féin assembly member Declan Kearney emphasised that "the Irish language is now thriving in communities across the island", despite "a history of persecution and discrimination". "That is reflected in the official recognition which it now enjoys both in the south and north of Ireland," he said. "Sinn Féin fully supports the rights of Gaeilgeoirí (Irish speakers) as we continue to build a society underpinned by inclusion, rights and respect for all." Last September, ahead of the opening of Grand Central Station, Irish language group An Dream Dearg criticised the decision not to use the Irish language on the station's main signage. An Dream Dearg claimed the lack of Irish signage was against the wishes of the infrastructure minister, John O'Dowd of Sinn Féin, and Belfast City Council. At the time, the Department for Infrastructure said: "Minister O'Dowd is committed to the visibility and promotion of Irish language across public services and in our society. "He is continuing to engage with Translink in relation to Irish language signage at Grand Central Station and is confident that the matter can be resolved." Grand Central Station opens to the public Irish-language sign row to be discussed at executive meeting Irish signs at Grand Central Station to cost £150k
