Belfast’s Pygmalion Challenges Irish Language Norms | Limerick News

Belfast’s Pygmalion Reimagines Irish Language Identity | Limerick News

A Belfast theatre company is staging a bold, satirical Irish-language twist on Pygmalion, set in 2026 and centered on two TikTok-savvy teens whose dialect sparks academic curiosity—and a bet to transform one into a linguistic chameleon. With over 40 actors auditioning nationwide, the production dives into the heated debate over who truly owns Irish—native Gaeltacht speakers versus urban learners—while celebrating a young woman’s journey to find her voice. Rehearsals begin in September, with a Cork premiere in October and a tour across Ireland. Developed over a decade by Gearóid Ó Cairealláin and backed by a €400K grant, this is more than a play—it’s a cultural conversation wrapped in laughter and linguistic flair. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9bf4933a48f3510c

Belfast’s Pygmalion Challenges Irish Language Norms | Limerick News

A Belfast theater company is staging a bold, modern retelling of Pygmalion set in 2026, sparking fierce debate about who truly owns the Irish language. Auditions across Ireland drew over forty young actors, with the producer praising their talent and passion. The play, developed over ten years and backed by a massive €400,000 grant, flips the classic tale by centering on two teenage girls whose Belfast Irish is mocked by professors — setting off a bet to transform one into a refined speaker for a prestigious Irish language festival. Rehearsals begin in September, with the premiere slated for October — a powerful, timely exploration of class, identity, and language in contemporary Ireland. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a7538c3e7a0c0cbc

Tools Stolen Then Found | Limerick News

Tools vanished in Limerick and Janesboro—here’s what you need to know: A DeWalt gear bag was stolen off Athlunkard Street but later recovered thanks to Garda alerts. Meanwhile, a van owner in Janesboro lost tools right from their driveway. Sergeant Natasha Walsh warns thieves target tools because they’re easy to sell fast—so lock up tight, tradespeople. Your livelihood’s on the line. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3abbcafb03e68d90

Two Teens Behind Gang Shootings | Limerick News

Two teens, 19 and 21, got six-year prison terms for driving getaway cars in violent gang shootings—part of a brutal feud between the ODonoghue and Collins crews that’s sparked 36 shootings and bombings since 2022. One heist was caught on video, going viral. Shane Blackhall, 21, drove a stolen car in a drive-by on a Collins home, later admitting to possessing drugs worth $28K and carrying a gun. John ODonovan, 19, helped stage another shooting, filmed from a stolen Audi before it was torched—both were low-level ODonoghue members caught in the crossfire. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eeab8ef8d7e364ac

Isobella Perrie Sullivan Explosives Case | Limerick News

A 25-year-old woman, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, faces explosive possession charges after a device was found near the border — but a major media misstep claimed she’d been in Syria, when in fact she was only associated with the republican group Saoradh. Her lawyer quickly corrected the record, exposing how easily misinformation spreads in high-stakes cases. Now on strict bail — including a €15,000 surety, passport surrender, curfew, daily check-ins, and a ban on contact with Saoradh and New IRA members — the case remains under intense scrutiny as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f1cecceeee5b88cb