Clinton? Obama??! Vote Donegan for Barr 50
last year Peter Donegan Landscaping Ltd joined Barr 50. To those of you who aren't familiar it's basically a top 50 of those 'who have pioneered a business as Gaeilge' [through Irish]. Some found it difficult to appreciate why a company would spend time and effort to this when the business is horticulture?
Honestly? some time ago coment was made after building a sensory gardens; and whilst the pictures appeared on the website, they could not be seen by all - particularly those with difficulties of sight. Fair point. So our web became the first horticultural realted site to in Ireland.
Next comment - it was not fully accessible to all of us Irish. Quite true; it is Ireland we live in and some chose to speak solely true Irish [ieg Connemara - a little Quebec of sorts but without any englsh speaking]. So we did the website 'as Gaeilge' and again became the first horticultural related company to do so. I think thats fair enough! and then we went a little further where we felt possible. I suppose it is about making an effort through business and respecting all who make this island what it is.
Whilst the points above did kick our arses into considering others [one that was deserved most probably]
It was Aido [of Segala fame] who turned off my computer screen and told me to read my own website that really put it in context. Was it a worthwhile investment to so? no. Was it worthwhile and responsible of us to do so? 110%.
In my opinion speaking Irish is pretty cool. I ain't no 'Gaeilgór' [so I'm told!] ach beider nach bhfuil mo gaeilge ceart go lóir, i mo thuraim! Any how we need your vote - and if you think we deserve it please [or email connlaog[at]nuacht.com /visit for further info] for retaining our spot within the top 50.
Slán, beannacht agus go raibh míle maith agat. Peadar.