Anois Explained

Anois
Type:Weekly newspaper
Format:Tabloid
Publisher:Gael Linn
Language:Irish
Headquarters:Dublin
Publishing Country:Ireland
Circulation:5,600
Circulation Date:1986

Anois (Irish: Now) was an Irish-language weekly newspaper, published in Dublin, Ireland, by Gael Linn from September 1984 until June 1996.[1] It was the first newspaper in the Irish language to appear in full-colour tabloid format.[2] It focused primarily on Irish language issues, and included regular columns on sport and entertainment, as well as sections for children and learners.

Anois replaced two other Irish-language newspapers, Inniu and Amárach,[3] and was itself replaced by Foinse in October 1996.[4] It was financed by Roinn na Gaeltachta, as well as by sales and advertising.[5] In 1986 its circulation stood at around 5,600,[6] and about 4,500 in 1989.[7]

Notable contributors

Notes and References

  1. Koch, John Thomas. Celtic culture: a historical encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO, 2006., . p76
  2. http://www.gael-linn.ie/default.aspx?treeid=263 1980-1989
  3. http://www.scoilnet.ie/lookathistory/Video2.aspx?FolderId=2&Id=517&ref=10 Launch of Anois
  4. Koch, 2006. p755
  5. Davies, Janet. Mercator media guide, Volume 1. University of Wales Press, 1993., . p147
  6. https://archive.today/20120709185005/http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/D/0369/D.0369.198611050008.html Dáil Éireann - Volume 369 - 5 November 1986 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - An Nuachtán Anois
  7. http://www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie/D/0399/D.0399.199006120003.html Dáil Éireann - Volume 399 - 12 June 1990 Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Deontais do Irisí agus do Nuachtáin