Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Líofa?

The word Líofa means ‘fluent’ and this is precisely what the Líofa campaign strives to achieve – a greater number of fluent Irish speakers. Líofa encourages people to make a personal pledge to improve their level of Irish and in doing so join a community of people focused on using and learning Irish.
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How can I become Líofa?

Líofa is a personal commitment. The road to fluency is a challenging one. Líofa will assist you in finding a class in your area and / or signpost you to E-Learning support. The Gaeltacht is a great help on the road to fluency and you may be eligible to apply to the Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme. Líofa can also help you find courses closer to home. As a Líofa member you will be entitled to Líofa Learning privileges. Ultimately, Líofa is a challenging but realistic goal!
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Who can sign up to Líofa?

Líofa is a campaign which celebrates the diversity and inclusivity of the Irish Language and is open to everyone, from all walks of life, who wish to make the personal pledge of using and learning Irish.
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What is a fáinne?

Wearing a Fáinne symbolizes your link to the Irish language. A Fáinne is worn to show that you are able to and are willing to speak Irish. Whether you are a fluent speaker or just starting out as a beginner, you can wear a Fáinne - just pick the one that best suits your language ability. The Silver Fáinne is suitable for those who have a basic ability in Irish. The Gold Fáinne indicates that you are a fluent Irish speaker. The original Seanfháinne (Gold) is also available to those who prefer it. The 'Cúpla Focal' badge is available to those with a small amount of Irish who are proud of the cúpla focal they have.