Annual push for Irish language kicks off

SCHOOLS, bars and sports clubs are among hundreds of venues being used to promote our native language when Seachtain na Gaeilge kicks off this weekend.

Running until St Patrick's Day, this year's event aims yet again to encourage all people at home and abroad to try speaking a 'cúpla focail'.

Launching Seachtain na Gaeilge 2006 at the IFI in Dublin yesterday, RTÉ's Sharon Ní Bheoláin said she was delighted to be involved.