Irish Language
Clondalkin may be set to become one of Ireland's newest Gaeltacht regions thanks to a Government proposal to redefine what constitutes a Gaeltacht, "based on linguistic criteria instead of on geographic areas".
There are an estimated 1,300 Irish speakers in Clondalkin attending the two Gaelscoileanna (Irish language primary schools) and Gaelcholáiste (Irish language secondary school).
Áras Chrónáin, which promotes Irish language and culture (e.g. music and dancing), also operates in the village. Founded in 1972 as Muintir Chrónáin, the members went on to establish a base in an old house on the Orchard Road in May 1989, close to the centre of Clondalkin village. Muintir Chrónáin have been awarded the Glór na nGael in 1978 and 1988, and hosted the prestigious Oireachtas na Gaeilge in 1991.
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