DMG Media and Extra.ie have announced the launch of a new Irish language news site -- ExtraG.ie.

ExtraG.ie is an extension of the already hugely successful Extra.ie brand which reaches over 1.4 million unique Irish users every month.

Extra.ie already publishes the most engaging content across news, entertainment and sport and ExtraG.ie will bring these topical stories to users in the Irish language -- encouraging people to reconnect with the language in an accessible and engaging way.

By using the extensive resources of the entire dmg media portfolio, across news, sport and entertainment, ExtraG is a perfect resource for those who want to get their news in Irish or simply want to improve their usage.

The new project is being headed up Extra.ie Editor Garreth Murphy and Joe Breathnach, a veteran chief sub-editor at dmg and Producer and Presenter of Blas na Cathrach, the popular Raidió na Life show.

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Joe has just completed a Masters’ Degree (First-Class Honours) in New Media and the Irish language. Passionate and practical, he shares the vision to engage more people in the Irish language in an exciting new way.

On the launching of the new site, Mr Breathnach said "I am very excited to be part of this project, bringing the latest news, in simple Irish, to those of us who love the language and hate the grammar. So if you prefer Mo Salah to the Modh Coinníollach, ExtraG.ie is live and updated throughout the day, on your phone, tablet and laptop. A leisurely read as Gaeilge!"

Commenting on the new project, DMG media CEO, Paul Henderson said, "Our objective with ExtraG.ie is to bring everyday Irish to everyday people. The content will be the stories which are most interesting online to the mass market.

"We will simply make these stories available in Irish in a relatable and accessible way on your mobile, tablet and desktop. In any language, reading something you want to read is more powerful than reading something you have to read.

"The delivery won’t be overcomplicated or policed for the minority. Ronaldo will still be Ronaldo, The Late Late Toy Show, likewise. Providing engaging content in Irish for those already fluent is a good thing. Helping more of us use our native tongue with ExtraG.ie will be a great thing!"

ExtraG.ie can be accessed right now HERE.