Dublin City Council to hold March council meeting fully through Irish

Dublin City Council will hold its Monthly Council Meeting fully as Gaeilge this evening, Monday, 2 March, marking the third time that a full meeting of the Council is conducted through the Irish language.

This continued initiative reflects the Council’s strong commitment to supporting and promoting the use of Irish across the city.

The decision to host full meetings through Irish follows strong public interest and highly positive feedback from previous sessions. Dublin City Council is committed to building on this momentum by creating more opportunities for people to engage with Irish in practical and meaningful ways. Through these initiatives, the Council aims to foster a civic environment where the language can thrive and be used confidently at every level.

A key highlight on the agenda will be Gaeilge365 – Building a Bi?Lingual Dublin, a strategic programme focused on weaving the Irish language into daily activities across the city. The initiative supports Dublin’s long?term vision of evolving as a vibrant, modern and genuinely bilingual European capital.

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam said, “This meeting represents another important step in strengthening the place of Irish in our civic life. Each time Dublin City Council conducts its business through Irish, we are not simply translating words. We are demonstrating our belief in a bilingual Dublin where the language is heard, used and valued every day. Táimid ag tabhairt tacaíocht don teanga a bheith beo agus bríomhar i gcroílár ár gcathrach.”

“Holding our third monthly meeting through Irish shows the steady progress we are making toward a truly bilingual city. Through initiatives such as Gaeilge365, we are ensuring that Irish is not only a language of our heritage, but a language of opportunity, confidence and daily life for future generations. Is linn uile í. It belongs to us all.”

The meeting will take place in City Hall at 6.15pm. Live interpreting services will be available in the Council Chamber for all attendees.

Dublin City Council continues to play a leading role in enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the Irish language in public services, community life, cultural participation, local business engagement and digital interactions. Demand for Irish-language services across Dublin continues to grow, reflecting the city’s evolving bilingual identity.

As Dublin continues to grow and change, the Council is committed to nurturing the Irish language and ensuring its vibrancy for generations to come.