An Gúm
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History
An Gúm was founded in 1925[2] as part of the Department of Education[3] by Ernest Blythe, then Minister for Finance in the Irish Free State. Its purpose was to ensure a supply of textbooks and general books which would be required to implement the policy of reviving the Irish language.
The agency provided financial support for native Irish-language writers and published original writing in Irish by authors such as Máirtín Ó Cadhain, Seosamh Mac Grianna and Tomás Ó Criomhthain. An Gúm regularly publishes new editions of many books written and published in the 1920s and 1930s.
An Gúm remained part of the Department of Education until 1999 when, with the Belfast Agreement, its functions were moved under the cross-border body, Foras na Gaeilge, which has a statutory obligation in respect of the publication of Irish language materials for education.[1]
Offices
An Gúm was based on O'Connell Street, Dublin, for much of the 20th century, before moving to premises in a building on North Frederick Street, shared with the National Educational Psychological Service, among others. Irish is the working language of the office, which is laid out over two floors. The office incorporates a library of past publications.
Projects
The word "gúm" means "plan", "scheme" or "project". The agency was also known, in its early days, as An Scéim Foillsiúcháin (the publication scheme).[2]
As well as publication and re-publication of books in Irish, including the editorial work involved, An Gúm has also been involved in several larger projects. These include:Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Lexicography
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An Gúm is working on a project to develop a New English-Irish Dictionary.[4] Step 1, involving planning and design, was completed in autumn 2004. Step 2 of the initiative, involving writing the dictionary, was in progress as of 2010.
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Séideán Sí
As part of its remit to develop educational materials and textbooks in Irish, as of 2010 An Gúm was developing an "integrated, enjoyable and child-centred course for the teaching of Irish which aims to develop the language, cognitive, emotional and creative skills of the child".[5] The syllabus is specifically, but not exclusively, designed for use in Gaeltacht schools and gaelscoileanna, where teaching takes place through the medium of the Irish language. Séideán Sí is a joint initiative of Foras na Gaeilge and the Department of Education. A range of materials are available, including books, posters, workbooks and cards.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Translations
Many of the early publications were translations of English-language books by American, British and Irish authors,[6] including well known titles such as Dracula.[7] There were some translations from other European languages,[6] for example the plays of María de la O Lejárraga.[8] There was a dearth of drama in Irish and Lejárraga was seen as reflecting Catholic values.
Music
Until well into the 1960s, An Gúm also published musical scores, some of them expressly for educational purposes at Irish schools. During the 1930s and 1940s, this was one of the few publishing opportunities for contemporary Irish composers including Rhoda Coghill, Aloys Fleischmann, Redmond Friel, Carl Hardebeck, John F. Larchet and Éamon Ó Gallchobhair.
References
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- ↑ a b c Official description in English Script error: No such module "webarchive"., on Foras na Gaeilge site.
- ↑ a b Dáil Éireann – Volume 42 – 28 June, 1932, Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. – An Gúm Script error: No such module "webarchive"., Cuireadh "An Gúm" nó an Scéim Foillsiúcháin atá ar siubhal faoi Roinn an Oideachais, cuireadh sin ar bun go hoifigeamhail fá ughdarás na Roinne Airgid ar an 6adh lá de Mhárta, 1925., An Gúm, or the "Publication Scheme", was in progress under the Department of Education, founded officially under the authority of the Department of Finance on the 6th day of March 1925.
- ↑ Official description in Irish Script error: No such module "webarchive"., on Foras na Gaeilge site.
- ↑ New English-Irish Dictionary, project page.
- ↑ Brochure for Séideán Sí, 1999 Script error: No such module "webarchive"., (Irish and English)
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- ↑ Dracula as Gaeilge Script error: No such module "webarchive"., on udar.ie site.
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External links
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