The 174 Trust is a non-denominational Christian organisation that facilitates a variety of essential community projects in North Belfast. Located in the New Lodge community, the Trust offers opportunities and assistance to people of all ages. The 174 Trust is committed to a process of community development based on building relationships with local people, working together to identify and meet local needs. The 174 Trust also annualy hosts the very successful Irish Language Event, the McCracken Summer School each July.
The vision of Colmcille is "a vibrant interactive Gaelic community spanning Ireland and Scotland". The organisation is named after the 6th century Saint Colum Cille. It works where the Gaelic speakers of Ireland and Scotland meet; and works to bring them together. Colmcille also promotes awareness of Gaelic language and culture: it has offices in Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Conradh na Gaeilge is the main voluntary community organisation that promotes the Irish language in Ireland and abroad, and its main aim is to reinstate the Irish language as the common tongue of Ireland. Since its foundation on 31 July 1893 members of the Conradh have been actively promoting Irish in every aspect of life in Ireland, from legal and educational affairs to the development of new media and services through Irish.
Cumann Merriman encourages interest in every aspect of Irish culture: the language, history, literature, dance & music. The Cumann organises two annual events: the Summer School and the Winter School.
The aims of ‘Gaeilge Locha Riach’ is to develope the Irish language in East Galway; to make the Irish language available to the people of the district and to make Irish language services available to everyone in the area.
LORLUM is a new publishing house, specialising in Christian publications in Irish and English. Lorlum’s first venture is a collection of the world-famous ARCH Bible stories in the Irish language. Suitable for children aged 5-9 years, each title tells a well-known Bible story, ranging from the Old Testament to parables, miracles and seasonal stories.
Nuacht24 is an innovative news portal serving the Irish language community, in Ireland and internationally. Our comprehensive service includes: Breaking News & The latest stories – from Irish language, national and international news to sport, business and the arts – updated throughout the day. Daily Videos & News reports and special features uploaded on a daily basis. Funded by the Irish Language Broadcast Fund. Weekly Newspaper, a high quality publication featuring current affairs, sport, arts, opinion and more from Ireland and beyond. Available via online viewer and in print.