ISL Story Sign
25th September 2022
The Irish Deaf society supported by Libraries Ireland and European Union of the Deaf (EUD)/Huawei Project have been…
News, Events and Covid-19 Support
IDS Press Release
22nd September 2022
Irish Sign Language Awareness Week 2022 Press Release The International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) is an initiative…
Support Deaf Ukrainian Refugees
14th March 2022
IDS have been in contact with the Department of Justice Ireland, the Irish Red Cross and the Irish…
Census 2022
9th March 2022
Good news, ISL translations for Census 2022 now available on the Census website https://www.census.ie/…/how-to-fill-out-your-census…/ The census in Ireland…
Freelance Cameraperson / Operator (project basis)
10th January 2022
Starting Date: ASAP or February (subject to notice and availability of successful candidate) Location: Irish Deaf Society Studio,…
Christmas Raffle 2021 – Winners announced
22nd December 2021
Hello and thank you to everyone who sold and bought our Christmas raffle tickets. Sellers Prize – Una…
Press Release – National Irish Sign Language Day 2021
10th December 2021
Celebrate our 4th Anniversary on the 14th of December 2021 On the 14th of December 2017, the Irish Sign Language (ISL) Act…
National ISL Day 2021
10th December 2021
Next Tuesday is National ISL Day. It has been a phenomenal four years since the ISL Act 2017 was…
Colour Blue and the Deaf Community
10th December 2021
Why is the colour Blue so important to Deaf people and what does it mean? The colour Blue is so…
Job Vacancy: Media Production Coordinator
20th August 2021
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per weekb Term: Fixed term contract for 12 months with possibility of extension…
Heat stress, heat exhaustion & heatstroke during a heatwave
21st July 2021
HSE advises about heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke as potentially serious health risks for people during a…
HSE Update – 2 types of vaccine
16th July 2021
Happy days – today is Friday. The weather is hot and lovely – perfect for the weekend. Now…
Failure of standards for the Emergency call number? What happens if you are Deaf and you cannot use it to start with?
28th June 2021
In recent years the Irish Deaf Society has made attempts to engage with the Gardaí and the Department…
Andrew Geary and son Callum on the Late Late Show tonight – IDS Statement on Deaf Education
30th April 2021
The Irish Deaf Society wishes Andrew and his 12-year-old twin son Callum the best of luck with their…
Explanation of update videos as Covid-19 information changes
16th July 2020
Patient Information about Self Isolation at Home
16th July 2020
If your GP or healthcare professional tells you that you should self isolate at home here is a…
HSE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) *Updated*
16th July 2020
The Irish Deaf Society has translated a set of Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ for the HSE. There…
HSE Guidance on Facemasks
16th July 2020
The Irish Deaf Society has translated HSE guidance on the use of Facemasks. Here is a series of…
ISL Video: HSE Coronavirus Covid-19 Public Health Advice Booklet *Updated*
16th July 2020
IDS worked with support of HSE Ireland to create an ISL version of the HSE Coronavirus Covid-19 Public…
How to put your free IDS Face Visor on
14th July 2020
IDS have posted free Face Visors to IDS members and a supply to National Council Deaf Clubs. You…