Fáilte go dtí nuachtlitir Lúnasa! As summer draws to a close, we’re looking back on a busy season for Wikimedia Community Ireland and ahead to exciting events this autumn. We have our next Community Meeting coming up on August 26th, which you are welcome to join. This is also the Read more
Welcome to the July newsletter, where we fill you in on what we have been up to each month at Wikimedia Community Ireland. Grab a cuppa and catch up on our Irish language Workshop at the National Library of Ireland, our Event at Waterford Pride and more. This month, we Read more
Welcome to Wikimedia Community Ireland’s June Newsletter! The summer solstice has passed, and Pride is in full swing. The Summer Solstice in Irish is Grianstad an tSamhraidh. It marks the longest day of the year, after which the daylight hours will diminish. Historically, it was significant for tracking time, celebrating Read more
In Irish tradition, May, or Bealtaine, signifies the return of the light after winter. At Wikimedia Community Ireland, we are definitely feeling revitalised and energised with the sunny weather and the grand stretch! This month, we bring you a snapshot of some of the activities we have been up to Read more
Welcome to the Wikimedia Community Ireland April Newsletter. We hope you all have come alive with spring and are ready for some exciting updates. This month brought an exciting exchange with Wikimedia Italy and the University of Bari that was filled to the brim with culture both Italian and Irish Read more
March was filled with folklore and feminism for Wikimedia Community Ireland. Now, as we find ourselves at the Days of the Brindled Cow (Laethanta na Bó Riabhaí), it’s time to update you on all our news! Don’t worry, we haven’t lost the plot entirely. For those who may not know, Read more
Welcome to the Wikimedia Community Ireland February 2025 Newsletter! Was it just us or did February feel even shorter than usual this year? This month, we’re highlighting our activities in promoting digital activism, closing the gender gap on Wikipedia, and celebrating Irish folklore and language. Read on to learn about Read more
January may have felt like the longest month ever but we are finally nearing which means it’s time to catch up with our January 2025 newsletter. Intentions for the new year have been set and resolutions made and maybe it is just me being optimistic but can anyone else smell Read more
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of growth, collaboration, and shared accomplishments within Wikimedia Community Ireland. This year, our community has continued to shine, building connections, sharing knowledge, and championing open culture across Ireland and beyond. As we celebrate the season, it’s worth noting an Read more
A chairde, Winter Greetings! Hope everyone is taking the dark evenings as an opportunity to cosy up in hibernation mode and getting some vitamin D in the patches of sunlight when possible. The highlight of November has definitely been our trip to Friesdland for the final multiplier event and cultural Read more