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# In the name of the Fada

This year
2023
Síneadh fada in Irish names to be protected by law when dealing with public bodies
The Act will also make titles optional and allow for people to use existing nicknames to differentiate them from others in the local area.
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Oct 31st 2023, 4:08 PM
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Israel tried to ban Dublin's Lord Mayor - officials missed him because they thought his first name was 'Ardmheára'
It is understood MacDonncha will be banned in future.
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Apr 11th 2018, 8:48 AM
This Irish girl managed to get Three to sort out their 'no fadas' policy
VICTORY!
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Jun 15th 2016, 11:54 AM
14 essential facts of life for people with a name as Gaeilge
It’s an, eh, adventure.
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May 31st 2016, 1:10 PM
Anyone with a fada in their name will relate to this Irish girl's struggles with Three
“You must provide a valid last name.”
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May 30th 2016, 9:58 PM