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TG4, the Irish language national television channel, commenced broadcasting in 1996. The most high-profile public Irish language initiative in the past fifty years, attracting over 800,000 viewers a day, TG4’s programs have earned numerous prestigious international awards. Cathal Goan, TG4’s first CEO, will reflect on founding a minority language television station and the future of state broadcasting in Europe.
No opportunity to hear this unforgettable voice should be missed. Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill-- one of Ireland's foremost singers -- offers a rare opportunity to hear her unique vocal style and repertoire of folk songs. T he recipient of the highest honor in Irish music, TG4's Traditional Singer of the Year in 2005, Maighréad will perform Irish songs celebrating the history, culture and people of Donegal and Ireland. The sound of her voice will linger long in your memory.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
WHY IRISH? celebrates the Thomas J. and Kathleen O’Donnell Chair of Irish Language and Literature of which Professor Breandán Ó Buachalla is the inaugural Professor. Further details available at http://www.nd.edu~irll
WHY IRISH? is made possible by the generosity of Mr. Michael Murphy.
Contact:
Prof. Brian Ó Conchubhair,
Department of Irish Language & Literature,
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3555, e-mail: irishstu@nd.edu