End of an era as Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge is dissolved
July 15, 2014
In January of this year Foras na Gaeilge announced the results of a rationalisation process within the Irish language voluntary sector in which six lead-organisations were selected under a new funding model which came into effect on 01 July 2014.
Based on the criteria set by Foras na Gaeilge during the application process Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge was not selected as a lead-organisation and as a result funding to An Chomhdháil ceased on 30 June 2014 at which point all six employees were made redundant.
At a meeting held last night, 14 July 2014, the Board of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge took the decision to dissolve An Chomhdháil in accordance with Section V of its constitution. It was put on record at the meeting that the Board felt that due to the decision by Foras na Gaeilge to cease funding of the organisation, that there was no other option but to dissolve, with immediate effect, the organisation which was founded in 1943. The meeting praised the staff of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, and praised the advocacy undertaken by An Chomhdháil on behalf of Irish language speakers for more than 70 years.
Speaking at the final meeting of the Board, President of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Deirbhile Nic Craith, extended her gratitude to the member organisations of An Chomhdháil for their support since 1943, especially during the recent rationalisation process. Nic Craith praised the work of An Chomhdháil as the central steering council of the Irish language movement and thanked the staff for their diligence and their loyalty, and wished them well in their future endeavours.
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Folúntais: Coláiste Laurel Hill
July 11, 2014
Folúntas: Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara
July 11, 2014
Folúntas: Gaelscoil Mhachan
July 11, 2014
Funding for Naiscoil an Creagain from Education Minister – O’Muirí
July 11, 2014
Sinn Féin’s local Irish language spokesperson Barra O’Muirí has said that Education Minister John O’Dowd’s decision to provide interim funding to Altram has provided stability and security for Naiscoil an Creagain.
Speaking following the announcement that Altram, which funds Irish Medium pre-school provision across the north, will receive funding from the Department of Education Councillor Ó Muirí said, “Altram will experience a short-fall in their funding following the changes being brought in by Foras na Gaeilge as a result of an North South Ministerial Council decision made last year.
“This had a knock on effect on our local Irish Medium Pre School facility – Naiscoil an Creagain as there were concerns that services would have to be cut due to lack of funding.
“However John O’Dowd’s announcement has meant that the Naiscoil will not loose any fudning and services will be maintained. This is wonderful news and a sensible decision from the Minister.
He added, “I am delighted, knowing the excellent work that Naiscoil an Cresgain are doing and I think that this news, coupled with the £14.5 Million investment in a new second level school in Crossmaglen demonstrates Sinn Féin’s ongoing commitment to education in South Armagh.”
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Dianchúrsa FNT: An Cháilíocht Stiúrthóra
July 10, 2014
Invitation to artists to create for Clonakilty gaelscoil
July 10, 2014
ARTISTS of any genre who are interested in being considered for a “Per Cent Art Project” at Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Cloch na gCoillte, Iarthair Chorcaí (Clonakilty), are invited to submit an expression of interest to the Bórd Bainistíochta before 25th July.
All expressions must be made via e-mail to iarratasai@gmail.com
It is envisaged that the Board of Management will meet with those who email and relevant issues will be discussed at that stage, after which the interested artists will be invited to submit their proposals.
The “Per Cent for Art” scheme is a government initiative, first introduced in 1988, whereby 1% of the cost of any publicly funded capital, infrastructural and building development can be allocated to the commissioning of a work of art.
Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is a completely new building which opened in August 2013.
Principal Ms Carmel Nic Airt said, “West Cork and indeed the whole of Ireland is full of creative people in diverse disciplines. We welcome expressions of interest from Artists, Musicians, Writers, Film-makers, Dance Artists, Drama Practitioners, etc. to create something unique and relevant to our school, it’s history, function and place in the world.
“This is an exciting project and we look forward to hearing from creators of art in all it’s guises over the coming few weeks”.
All details about the scheme are available at
http://www.publicart.ie/main/commissioning/funding/per-cent-for-art/
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Folúntas: Meánscoil San Nioclás
July 9, 2014
Folúntais: Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe
July 9, 2014
Intensive Irish Course for Post-Primary Teachers Working in Gaeltacht and Irish-Medium Schools
July 9, 2014
August 18-22nd, Coláiste de hÍde, Tallaght, Dublin 24
The course will focus on the kind of language used by teachers on a daily basis when engaging with pupils in the classroom and in the school environment, as well as with other teachers and with parents.
The communicative approach to teaching will be used in the classes. A strong emphasis will be placed on group and pair work, giving learners a chance to practise what they’ve been taught.
A specialised session focusing on the teachers’ main subjects (excluding languages) will be offered. Every effort will be made to cater for the second subject but this might not be possible in all cases.
Emphasis will be placed on the most important and useful aspects of Irish grammar, e.g. verb tenses, simple prepositions, prepositional pronouns, gender of nouns/cases, counting people and things, dates and ordinal numbers, and the imperative mood. Games and competitions will be used to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective.
The following material will be covered in the classes regarding Irish and Information Technology: – adapting a computer for Irish – setting up Microsoft Word for Irish – the spellchecker GaelSpell – web resources, e.g. online Irish dictionaries, databases, and journals – resources for young and adult learners
Gramadach gan Stró! and Gaeilge gan Stró! – Lower Intermediate Level will be used as textbooks throughout the course and accounts will be created on the e-learning site ranganna.com for the participants.
Details available on www.gaelchultur.com.
