First-ever Irish language film festival in the US hosted in New York City

First-ever Irish language film festival in the US hosted in New York City

Organizers described the inaugural FÍS NUA | New Vision festival as a foundation for future Irish language film events in the US. The three-day event featured panel discussions and screenings of seven Irish-language films and television works. The festival was presented in partnership with Ireland’s Irish-language broadcaster, TG4. Opening remarks were delivered by NYIC Executive Director, George C. Heslin, and Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fergal Mythen.

Organizers described the inaugural FÍS NUA | New Vision festival as a foundation for future Irish language film events in the US. The three-day event featured panel discussions and screenings of seven Irish-language films and television works. The festival was presented in partnership with Ireland’s Irish-language broadcaster, TG4. Opening remarks were delivered by NYIC Executive Director, George C. Heslin, and Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fergal Mythen.

Leo Marten — December 12

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Leo Marten — December 12

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The Irish language name that's going extinct

Irish digital creator Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan shared on social media that one Irish name is “about to go extinct and nobody’s talking about it." Sayers O'Callaghan says that some of the more popular boys' names are Rían, Oisín, and Séan. For Girls, Éabha, Fiadh, and Sadhbh are popular. CSO data shows other popular Irish boys' names in 2024 were Cillian, Tadhg, and Fionn. However, there's one Irish name proving quite unpopular with new parents. Translated into English, 'Daimhín' means ‘little deer’ or ‘little ox’, according to the social media star. “As an Irish woman who’s lived in Ireland for 20 years, I’ve never met anyone with this name.”Sayers O'Callaghan says that only “five parents in the world” named their child ‘Daimhín’ in 2024.

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