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# In the name of the Fada

Last year
2023
Síneadh fada in Irish names to be protected by law when dealing with public bodies
All time
Israel tried to ban Dublin's Lord Mayor - officials missed him because they thought his first name was 'Ardmheára'
This Irish girl managed to get Three to sort out their 'no fadas' policy
14 essential facts of life for people with a name as Gaeilge
Anyone with a fada in their name will relate to this Irish girl's struggles with Three