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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · 6d

Gaelchultúr, GPA & GAA Renew Landmark Irish-Language Scholarship Programme for Intercounty Players.

100 scholarships offered for a second year.

#IrishLanguage #GAA #GPA #Gaeilge

www.gaa.ie/article/gael...

Gaelchultúr, GPA & GAA Renew Landmark Irish-Language Scholarship Programme for Intercounty Players

100 scholarships offered for a second year, building on exceptional demand and success in 2024 Gaelchultúr, the GAA, and the GPA are proud to announce the return of their pioneering scholarship progra...

www.gaa.ie

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · 7d

The Seanchaí Collective is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Manchán Magan, a champion of the Irish language & culture.

We were lucky to meet him last year when we visited Liverpool Irish festival.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 💚

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · 21d

Kneecap at Wembley 🇮🇪💚

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · 24d

An exciting day making plans for our story

#Documentary #IrishLanguage #Justice

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Sep 3

Values of respect, honesty and collaboration are deeply rooted in all our campaign we will continue to uphold them and distance ourselves from those who don’t hold those values at the heart of what they do or whose actions towards us only dishonour our mum’s memory

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Seanchaí Collective will only endorse the use of our mums name and the legacy of the Message to Margaret to be used by people or organisations whose values align with our own.

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Jul 23

BBC says it did not cut Irish lyrics from first radio play of CMAT's new single

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BBC says it did not cut Irish from CMAT's single debut

The BBC has said it did not edit the Irish-language lyrics from the debut radio broadcast of CMAT's new single, Euro-Country.

www.rte.ie

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Jun 19

Fantastic evening at @IrelandEmbGB at the launch of Aunties in England telling the story of the changing relationship between Britain and Ireland through the stories of emigrant Irish women who travelled to London in the 1960s-1980s

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Jun 7

One of the best articulations of our story and how Fontaines D.C. were inspired to write the first song ‘In ár gcroíthe go deo’ on their album Skinty Fia.

Who doesn’t want to be turned into a Simpsons character 😉

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Margaret Keane Irish Language Workshop is now available, an interactive workshop that takes participants through a history of the Irish language, exploring themes of identity, what it means to be Irish in Britain.
Hear direct from the family and learn a little Irish as you do

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · May 23

A busy time at Seanchaí HQ, a fabulous day in York delivering training to colleagues from Mental Health Support Teams across 4 ICB’s
Also working with these ICB’s consulting as a ‘critical friend’ on the development of their participation strategies.

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · May 16

"Our own community history means we do not see diversity as a burden — it is a strength.
We believe that, not because of dogma, but because it's our lived experience.”

• Irish in Britain on why words matter •

www.irishinbritain.org/news/why-wor...

Immigration: why words matter

The launch of the UK government’s migration white paper this week is a timely reminder of why words matter.

www.irishinbritain.org

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Apr 21

Sad news this morning hearing the passing of Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pontiff aged 88 years. His was a story to be heard and made sure we heard the story of the poor and immigrants.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Apr 19

Wishing you all a very happy Easter 🐣

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Apr 9

What a brilliant morning spent networking at Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast and promoting The Seanchaí Collective hosted at the brilliant @SYDNICentre an amazing community venue

The food was pretty good too 😉
#Networking #NewBusiness

The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 30

This will be our 7th Mothers Day without mum and this week we found the most precious video of her singing, filmed over 30 years ago.
Margaret sings ‘A mother’s love is a blessing’, a sign maybe, definitely a precious find to let us know she is always with us.
Happy Mother’s Day to all mums 💚

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 28

As a new organisation it’s so important to feel welcomed and supported in your local area, we’re delighted to be invited to an event with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce as their guest
Looking forward to networking and telling people all about The Seanchaí Collective 💚

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Mar 27

We report on the Westminster meeting to support MP @liamconlon.bsky.social's proposed #PhilomenasLaw
Speakers with Liam:
Philomena daughter Jane Libberton
Rosa Gilbert Irish in Britain
Séan Kaluarachchi London Irish Centre
Chair @pronouncedalva.bsky.social
www.irishinbritain.org/news/momentu...

Momentum grows for Philomena's Law

Survivors, campaigners, community welfare organisations, journalists and MPs came together at a special briefing in the House of Commons in support of MP Liam Conlon’s proposed Philomena’s Law.

www.irishinbritain.org

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 17

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh 🇮🇪☘️💚

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 17

St Patrick’s Day greetings from Seanchaí Director Colette all the way in Chicago.

The city has been dyeing its river green for more than 60 years, and celebrates with two different parades to honor Irish heritage,

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit 💚🍀🇮🇪

The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 15

Thank you President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins for your card

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig 🇮🇪🍀💚

The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 15

President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins shares a St Patrick’s Day message
It was always always a delight for dad when he received his cards from President Higgins 💚🇮🇪🍀

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The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 14

McDonald’s introduce an ‘as Gaeilge’ ordering option across Ireland
The fast food giant has announced the nationwide rollout of Irish language ordering across its self-service kiosks in restaurants throughout the Republic of Ireland.

www.newstalk.com/news/mcdonal...

McDonald’s introduce an ‘as Gaeilge’ ordering option across Ireland

Customers across Ireland can now order in Irish at McDonald’s restaurants.

www.newstalk.com

The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 9

Live performances always manage to connect, these stories are very different but at the centre are two women with a story to tell!

Myra's Story - Irish Play by Brian Foster, a tragic story of middle aged homeless alcoholic Myra.

Am I Irish Yet? By Kate Kerrigan a funny and relatable story.

The Seanchaí Collective @messagetomargaret.bsky.social · Mar 8

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