Foinse

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Foinse ([ˈfˠɪn̠ʲʃə]; Irish for "Source") is an Irish-language newspaper in Ireland. It was published in both printed and digital form, but in September 2013 the publisher Móinéar Teo. announced that Foinse would no longer be available in print after that month.[1] It was confirmed, however, that Foinse would continue to provide an online news service.

History

Foinse was first published in October 1996 as a weekly Saturday newspaper. It was published in Carraroe, County Galway and printed in Tralee. The newspaper closed temporarily in June 2009 because of falling revenue. The owner, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, announced that he and the funding body, Foras na Gaeilge, could not agree on the terms of a new contract.[2][3] Publishing resumed in 2009, however, with a new distribution model which was independent of Foras na Gaeilge.[4] This consisted of free distribution with the Irish Independent every Wednesday.[5] In February 2011, the paper had a reported readership of 195,000 in the Republic of Ireland.[6]

Content

Foinse's content includes stories about the Gaeltacht and the Irish language, coverage of current affairs, sport, travel, business and education, reviews, editorial pieces and sections for Leaving Certificate students (Foinse sa Rang) and children (Foinse Óg). Among those who write for Foinse are Dáithí Ó Sé, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Mícheál Ó Conaola and Bláthnaid Ní Dhonnchadha. The paper also has a page for adult learners in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge and carries TG4 listings each week.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 'Deireadh ré don nuachtán Foinse,' Gaelport.ie, 10 Meán Fómhair 2013: http://www.gaelport.com/nuacht/Deireadh-re-do-Foinse/ Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Foinse newspaper to close over funding, on RTE News
  3. ↑ BBC News
  4. ↑ {http://www.foinse.ie/english-irish-language-newspaper-news-ireland/about-foinseie-irish-language-newspaper
  5. ↑ Foinse website
  6. ↑ "Figiúirí Foinse Eisithe". Gaelport.com. Retrieved 25 February. 

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