Irish Independent to distribute Foinse, Ireland ’s biggest Irish language newspaper
Free weekly copy to bring the Irish language into every home in Ireland
Saturday November 14 2009
Foinse, Ireland’s biggest Irish language newspaper has today announced that it’s newly refreshed Foinse newspaper will be distributed free every Wednesday, starting 18 November with the Irish Independent, the largest selling national quality daily in Ireland.
Ireland’s biggest Irish language newspaper will now have a weekly circulation of 152,204 through the Irish Independent promoting and encouraging the Irish language and culture on a truly nationwide scale.
The newly revitalised Irish language newspaper will bring a fresh and contemporary view of Ireland, the Irish language and culture to over 550,000 new readers both North and South of the Border. In its first edition this November, readers will be able to review contributions by Daithí Ó Sé, M.P Ó Conaola, Bláthnaid Ní Dhonnchadha, Gemma Ní Chionnaith, Hector Ó hEochagáin and David Gillick.
Foinse will also feature seven pages of attractively presented learning tools and texts for all ages and levels of knowledge. Leaving Certificate students will once again be able to draw on Foinse sa Rang articles as a vital resource in preparation for the Irish examinations while Foinse Óg is now providing an Irish educational resource for primary school students.
Speaking on the announcement, Emer Ní Chéidigh, editor of Foinse, said, “This is truly a landmark day for the promotion of the Irish language. Not only is Foinse back in production but now through the established circulation of the Irish Independent, the Irish language will be brought into every household and family in Ireland.”
Continuing, Emer Ní Chéidigh, said, “The new Foinse remains a stand alone publication and all editorial control continues to remain with the publication and company. We are delighted to form this new relationship with the Irish Independent and to leverage its distribution and resources. We are also delighted for the traditional Foinse readers, who have helped protect and nurture the Irish language and we hope that they enjoy our refreshed format.”
The publication which has been out of circulation since June had a previous circulation of 4,500. The newly refreshed Foinse publication will employ five full time employees and also utilise a network of correspondents, contributors and services and is a wholly privately funded company.
