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Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 17 October 1949, containing an article entitled 'Effect of Emigration: Irish-Speaking Streets in Glasgow'. The article reports on a speech which was made at the annual general meeting of An Fainne in Dublin. The newly elected Committee are also listed, for example, 'Vice President - S Ni Seoighe; Executive Committee - Eibhlin Seoighe, S Ni Dhubhgain, C Ni Bhrughadha'.

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newsclipping

Irish language

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 22 October 1949, containing an article entitled 'Minister praises work of An Gum'. The article refers to a speech which was made by the Minister for Education at a meeting of An Club Leabhar in the Mansion House. 'Criticism was often voiced at the part played by the Civil Service in the language movement, but he wished to emphasise that the civil servants were among the most ardent language enthusiasts in Dublin'. Mairin Ni Mhuirgheasa also spoke at the meeting.

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newsclipping

Irish language; literature

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 30 March 1950, containing an article entitled 'Parents Urged to Speak Irish'. The article refers to a lecture entitled 'Irish Parents and the Irish Language' which was given by Rev Walker in the Ard Craobh, Parnell Square, Dublin. Eibhlin Ni Carrthaigh chaired the lecture and meeting.

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newsclipping

Irish language

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 11 April 1950, containing an article entitled 'State Attitude Towards Language Criticised'. The article reports on the debates that took place during the Gaelic League Ard Fheis at the Mansion House, Dublin. It also gives the latest election results, for example, 'Dublin - S Ni Mhurchadha'.

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newsclipping

Irish language

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Press', 15 May 1950, containing an article entitled 'Irish Not Medium of Isolation'. This article refers to a speech given by Aindrias O'Muimhneachain at the opening of the Feis Cualann in Blackrock, County Dublin. 'Big crowds attended the Aeriocht which was held in ideal weather conditions and which had an extensive programme of dancing, singing and pipe competitions'. The article gives the competition results, for example, 'History and General Knowledge: Girls between 15 and 18 - E Ni Chroinin, B Ni Dhubhghaill'.

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newsclipping

Irish language

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 26 May 1950, containing an article entitled 'Feis Droichead Nua: Parents Urged to Foster Language'. The article refers an appeal made to the parents to foster the Gaelic spirit in the home, at the opening of Feis Droichead Nua. The list of prizewinners which is given at the end of the article includes several young women, for example, 'Dancing - Philomena Boyle, Anne Halloran, Pearl O'Leary; Music - Phyllis Buckle (Violin); Recitation - Mary Hegarty; Conversation - Mona Smiley, Christina Buckley, Sheila Mullins and Grainne O'Malley'.

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newsclipping

Irish language; culture

Statistical Summary relating to economic and social development issued by the Department of Industry and Commerce, 18 March 1942. The summary gives statistics relating to Land Commission work, afforestation, housing and social legislation. The expenditure on social services is given on page 6, for example, 'Widows' and Orphans' Pensions - £450000'. The summary also lists social legislation such as the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act, 1937 and its 1940 amendment.

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Summary

Report [in Irish] on services to the Gaeltacht, 4 October 1938. The report outlines the schemes which were administered by the Gaeltacht Services between 1935 and 1937. The schemes include rural industries, convent classes, industrial loans, marine product industries, housing and domestic instruction. A summary of the report is given [in English] on pages 40 to 45. 'The Gaeltacht Services Division pays the salaries of Instructresses in three Convents where industries are in operation ... At the close of the period under review, the Gaeltacht Services Division conducted twenty-four Knitting Industries, two Lace and Embroidery Industries, and one Weaving Industry ... in the case of the Lace and Embroidery Centres the Manageresses are responsible for both design and marketing'. The report includes photographs of Gaeltacht women at work in knitting and toymaking centres.

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report

Letter from M O'Cathain, Civil Service Commission, Dublin, to the Secretary, Department of Finance, 2 August 1939, regarding the appointment of Miss Elizabeth Kettle to the post of Assistant Solicitor in the Office of the Finance Solicitor. 'Her appointment will be subject to the production by her of satisfactory evidence as to age, health and character, arrangements for which will be made in this Office when the Commissioners have been notified that the Minister is prepared to appoint her to the position'. Miss Kettle's qualifications and experience are given. 'Elizabeth Kettle, 12 Dame Street, Dublin; Date and Place of Birth - 31 January 1913, Dublin; Qualifications and Experience - BA (2nd Honours) University College Dublin, 1935. Final Solicitor's Examination, October, 1938. First Place in Examination in Law of Property and Conveyancing, Trinity College Dublin, 1938. Admitted and enrolled as Solicitor. Serving apprenticeship'.

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letter

Letter from the Department of Finance to the Secretary to the Department of the Taoiseach, 9 August 1939, regarding the proposed filling of a vacant post of Assistant Solicitor in the Office of the Finance Solicitor. 'The Minister would be glad to be informed whether the Taoiseach is prepared to appoint Miss Kettle to the vacant post, subject to the Civil Service Commissioners being satisfied as to her age, health and character. The Attorney-General had intimated his approval to an offer of the appointment being made to Miss Kettle'.

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letter