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I still don't understand this. The official language of Ireland is English. Only about a third of the population speak Gaelic, and of those that do, I would guess all also speak English.
The only thing I can think of is either a weird money-laundering op, or a way to disseminate to the translators. But they would need to PAY the translators.
The Church Of Scientology Is Looking For Someone To Translate Texts Into Irish
Lovin Dublin: The Church Of Scientology Is Looking For Someone To Translate Texts Into Irish
https://lovindublin.com/dublin/the-...oking-for-someone-to-translate-texts-in-irish
An bhfuil cúpla focal agat?
I still don't understand this. The official language of Ireland is English. Only about a third of the population speak Gaelic, and of those that do, I would guess all also speak English.
The only thing I can think of is either a weird money-laundering op, or a way to disseminate to the translators. But they would need to PAY the translators.
Scientology flies translators to Denmark for as Gaeilge project.
The Times (Irish Edition): Scientology flies translators to Denmark for as Gaeilge project
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...s-to-denmark-for-as-gaeilge-project-6660wgtwk
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Scientologists are flying Irish translators to Copenhagen to convert its documents into Gaelic.
Each person will be hired for the summer and will be paid €400 a week, with flights, accommodation and meals supplied.
The group will be working at the Church of Scientology’s international translation unit on a three-acre campus in Glostrup, about 20 minutes from Copenhagen city centre.
Several people wrote on social media that they had been contacted by the Scientologists as potential recruits. One Northern Ireland journalist said he was approached. A Dublin journalist said that her former colleague was asked to do voiceover work. Another person said that he could not discuss the details as he was considering the proposal.
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That little gimp in the photo is Vincent Kelly. see video.Church of Scientology recruiting staff for Ideal Org in Dublin, Ireland.
From Mike Rinder's Thursday funnies.
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/thursday-funnies-131/
Gaeilge too is an official language here, cops, barristers and judges are required to speak it, as a defendant may request their trial in Irish. All government documents and ID are in both languages. Scilons want to look "official" lolIrish school children are required to take Gaelic in class.
Glad they are paying the translators a decent wage. Otherwise, what a colossal waste of time. How many cult books will they sell in Gaelic ever?
That is irrelevant.How many cult books will they sell in Gaelic ever?
Having said that, I wonder if they are actually going to have auditors that can audit in Gaelic. Is there anyone in Ireland who speaks Gaelic who is not fluent in English?
VIDEO AND ARTICLE: Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin.
The Journal IE: Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin
http://www.thejournal.ie/scientology-firhouse-victory-centre-dublin-3490953-Jul2017/
There are still areas where Irish is commonly spoken, called gealtachts. But all but a tiny tiny minority also speak english. As stated above Irish is used mainly in an official/legal capacity. While many people can still converse in Irish English is just easier.
I'd imagine that most of their sales in Irish texts will be to legal firms /courts for means of translating $cientolgy terminology to/from Irish if needed. Given how few believers there are here I can't imagine translating the texts will get them anymore. But as you say it could just be a big stat boost.
More stories on: Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south DublinVIDEO AND ARTICLE: Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin.
The Journal IE: Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin
http://www.thejournal.ie/scientology-firhouse-victory-centre-dublin-3490953-Jul2017/
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Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin
Local councillor believes an opportunity was missed to instead house a school on the site.
[video=youtube;cQYqjAbIvGw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQYqjAbIvGw[/video]
THE CHURCH OF Scientology is expected to open a European base in south Dublin after spending money to refurbish a state-of-the-art community centre in Firhouse.
TheJournal.ie has learned that the movement is investing here by buying fittings for the Victory Centre – a large community centre and church which was at one time owned by the Victory Christian Fellowship.
The centre was passed to Nama a number of years ago and was sold to an undisclosed investor last year for a third of its original price. A document seen by this publication shows that the Church of Scientology in the United States has paid for equipment to be sent to the Church of Scientology International (CSI) – crucially its address is listed as being on the Firhouse Road, Dublin 24. The full address reads:
CSI Ireland Community Center, Firhouse Road, Tymon South, Dublin 24.
The company they have used to ship the supplies list the following achievements on their website: “Since inception, HPC has purchased over $150 million of furniture, fixtures and equipment for projects ranging from the 5-star Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort and Spa in Hamilton, Bermuda to developing a comprehensive program for the Church of Scientology’s 155 buildings on 6 continents.”
Local Fine Gael councillor Brian Lawlor told TheJournal.ie that he has heard from a number of sources that the centre is to open. * * * *
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Sources have stressed that this does not mean that Scientology’s worldwide headquarters are being moved from LA to Firhouse. However, they did say that the group could use it as a European base. Last year, the centre sold for around €6 million, €12 million less than what it was valued at seven years ago. It also has a number of large meeting rooms and a designated place of worship which can hold over 1,200 people.
The church’s registered company here, which does not have religious or charitable status, recorded a profit of €48,803 in Ireland last year. The land in Firhouse is zoned by the council to be used as a place of worship. This means the Church of Scientology would not have to register any other interest with the council before building commenced on the site last year.
The land has not to be registered with the authorities and attempts to obtain information regarding the deeds proved unsuccessful. This week, we observed building work continuing on the site. Asked if they could comment on the new owners of the site, the builders said they could not. Sources have told this publication that the centre has the ability to host over 1,200 people for seminars and other church business.
Invoice obtained by TheJournal.ie which shows the US Church of Scientology paying for fixtures.
Source: TheJournal.ie
To view a higher-res image of this document, click here.
Source: Facebook/Victory Centre
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Ongoing building works can be scene at the entrance to the centre.
The group has been contacted by TheJournal.ie for comment but none has been provided. Councillor Brian Lawlor met with us outside the centre this week and said that he had made representations to the council over the site.
He told TheJournal.ie: “I know for definite that the Scientologists are coming into Firhouse. It’s very disappointing. Not because of who is moving in but it’s a missed opportunity for the community. It’s a remarkable site and it could have easily been transformed into a school. There is a large demand for a new school in this area. We made a number of representations to the Department of Education about this but were knocked back.
“Now the Church of Scientology has it. I have to say it’s a bad move not to have taken advantage of the site. This is very short-sighted.”
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