GAELTACHT areas will be identified in future by how much the Irish language is used instead of by geographical location, under a bill to be introduced by the Government.

Voting is underway in seven Irish-speaking Constituencies to elect members to Udarás na Gaelteachta.

Candidates in tomorrow’s Údarás na Gaeltachta elections will be linked to political parties for the first time, it emerged today.

AN historic building in Dingle, Co Kerry, which has been at the centre of protests about its conservation, is to put on a list of protected structures by Kerry County Council.