Julian de Spáinn
Julian de Spáinn is the General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, an organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Irish language. He has been vocal about the funding issues affecting the Irish language sector and recently criticized Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister for opposing increased financial support for community groups, highlighting the long-standing challenges of disinvestment in the sector.
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Julian de Spáinn, chairperson of the parents’ committee, voiced worries about the situation of the building for the new school.
Protest urging new Dublin city Gaelcholáiste draws 100 young pupils – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-04
Julian de Spáinn is the general secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge and notes changing attitudes towards the Irish language.
How the Irish language is drawing younger voters to Catherine Connolly – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Julian de Spáinn stated that the cuts have significant implications and there is no money to spend on Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026.
‘Níl dóthain airgid againn chun an bille árachais a íoc’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Julian de Spáinn from Conradh na Gaeilge called for the Government to reverse funding cuts to Irish language organisations.
Irish language under threat from Gaeltacht housing crisis, warn activists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Julian de Spáinn is the general secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, one of the groups affected by the budget cut.
Irish language workers stage half-day strike in protest at funding cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
Julian de Spáinn, the General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, expressed the need for change regarding funding for community groups.
Oifigigh an Fhorais ag breathnú ‘go grinn’ ar chostas scéim phinsin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12