Donncha Ó hÉallaithe
Donncha Ó hÉallaithe is a prominent advocate for the Irish language, representing the Connemara housing group Bánú. He has been vocal about the challenges facing Gaeltacht communities, particularly in relation to a housing crisis that is threatening the status of Irish as the organic language of these areas. Ó hÉallaithe has called for urgent government intervention and legislative amendments to empower development agencies like Údarás na Gaeltachta to better support Irish speakers and preserve the cultural integrity of the Gaeltacht regions.
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Donncha Ó hÉallaithe is an activist living in Conamara who speaks about the threats to the Irish language in Gaeltacht communities.
‘Bhrisfeadh sé do chroí’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-19
Donncha Ó hÉallaithe spoke on behalf of the Connemara housing group Bánú about the dwindling number of Irish speakers in Gaeltacht areas.
Irish language under threat from Gaeltacht housing crisis, warn activists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
