Status of the Irish language Northern Ireland, including Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, learned Irish while in prison, a development known as the "Jailtacht". Although the language was taught in Catholic secondary schools (especially by the Christian Brothers), it was not taught at all in the controlled sector, which is mostly attended by Protestant pupils. Irish-medium schools, however, known as "Gaelscoileanna", were founded in Belfast and Derry and the Gaelscoileanna movement has since expanded to across much of Northern Ireland similar to its expansion in the Republic of Ireland. An Irish-language newspaper called "Lá" (later called "Lá Nua") produced by The Andersonstown News Group (later
Mac Amhlaoibh Mac Amhlaoibh Mac Amhlaoibh is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of "Amhlaoibh"". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The form of the surname for unmarried females is Nic Amhlaoibh. The forms for married females are Bean Mhic Amhlaoibh and Mhic Amhlaoibh. The Irish "Mac Amhlaoibh" has numerous Anglicised forms. The surname has been borne by several notable Irish families that are unrelated to each other. "Mac Amhlaoibh" translates into English as "son of "Amhlaoibh"". The surname originated as