Pobal na Gaeilge at centre of Europe’s largest Agricultural Show
July 10, 2013
24 September 2013 – 26 September 2013
President Michael D. Higgins will officially open the 82nd National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday 24th September 2013.
This year’s Championships is returning to its roots after seventy years and will take place in Ratheniska, Stradbally in Co Laois with hundreds of events and competition taking place until Thursday 26th September.
Another special feature to this year’s championships includes “Pobal na Gaeilge” grand marquee and for the first time ever the Irish language will take centre stage at the National Ploughing Championships with an entire marquee dedicated to Gaeilge.
The National Ploughing is an empire which has played a significant role in promoting and highlighting the plight of Irish Agriculture since 1931. In recent years this event has become one of Europe’s largest outdoor exhibitions and Agricultural Trade Shows the National Ploughing Championships attracts on average 1,100 exhibitors and 189,000 visitors. Exhibitors include major to family run local businesses around the country and in recent years Government Departments have become regular exhibitors.
This huge agricultural event attracts thousands of people from all age groups and individuals, famalies, community groups, schoolgoups and farmers alike can enjoy three days of showcasing from the agricultural sector and interaction with other rural communities around the country.
Up to twelve Irish language organisation and groups and individuals who deal with a wide range of Irish language services, resources and goods have combined forces and “Pobal na Gaeilge” will showcase the Irish language in a different light
These groups and organisations include Gael Linn, Ógras, Oideas Gael, An Spáilpín Fanach, Údarás na Gaeltachta Comhchoiste Náisiúnta na gColáistí Samhraidh (CONCOS), Oireachtas na Gaeilge, , Glór na nGael Foras na Gaeilge, Coláiste UISCE, TG4 and Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
Many of the stands will showcase services, goods and information relating to events in local communities, sport, Irish language courses and gatherings, summer courses plus the public can purchase goods and various products which include Irish language resources, t-shirts and hoody’s, games, posters, books, Fáinne plus much more.
Visitors are welcome to come along and experience a wonderful taste of Irish language in Pobal na Gaeilge where events include entertainment from various well-known performers, music, dance, fun, competitions, CD launch and the launch of a new on-line bilingual digital service plus many other enjoyable activities.
'Pobal na Gaeilge' will be open to the public whether you are an fluent Irish speakers or just have Cúpla focal feel free to drop in.
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Decision made regarding the core-funded Irish language voluntary sector
July 10, 2013
A final decision regarding the new funding system for the Irish language voluntary sector was made at a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) held in Armagh today, 10th July 2013.
In June 2013, Ministers discussed Foras na Gaeilge’s review of core funding and it was agreed that a further meeting of the NSMC Language Body will be held as soon as possible but not later than September in order to bring the process to a conclusion.
It has now been agreed, based on the new funding model proposed by Foras na Gaeilge last year, that 6 lead organisations operating on an all-island basis will deliver the following strategic priorities:
- Irish-medium education
- Irish language in English-medium education
- Language-centred community and economic development
- Language use
- Language awareness
- Youth networks
As well as the aforementioned themes, a new funding model for public radio services will be developed and funding for the provision of Irish language resources will continue through An tÁisaonad Lán-Ghaeilge, located in St. Mary’s University College, Belfast.
The CNCM has also recommended the establishment of an all-island partnership forum, including the heads of each of the 6 lead organisations, that will be responsible for sector strategies and promotion.
An all-island language development forum will also be established under the new model. This forum will made up of groups and public bodies funded by Foras na Gaeilge and will report to to the partnership forum on all matters relating to the sector’s work ón the ground.
At a NSCM meeting in March of this year, Ministers agreed to extend the existing core funding arrangements to 31 December 201 and it has now been agreed that these terms will now be extended to July 2014 when the new structure will come into force.
Speaking today about the NSMC decision, Director of Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Kevin De Barra said: “After five long years of uncertainty, we haven’t learned all that much today, as these are the same themes we have been discussing with Foras na Gaeilge for quite a while. We have yet to understand how this links into the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish language, or what language planning model it is founded upon.”
“Meetings have been arranged between the organisations and Foras na Gaeilge for next week, and we hope that further information will be forthcoming at that time. As we are still in the dark in relation to the overall strategy behind this decision, it is difficult as yet to ascertain what advantages can be gained from asking organisations to compete with one another, and it is difficult to understand how this will be to the benefit of the Irish language”.
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Foras na Gaeilge Press Release 10/07/2013
July 10, 2013
Gaelscoileanna ag moladh do lucht an oideachais Ghaelaigh scríobh chuig an Aire faoina phleananna nua scoile
July 10, 2013
Smiles all round at St Joseph’s summer camp
July 10, 2013
Thirty-six students from St. Josephs N.S. in Muirhevnamor celebrated the start of their summer holidays in style as they participated in the week long Irish language Summer Camp, ‘‘Is Fiu, Is Feidir, 2013’’.
The purpose of the summer camp is to help children across Ireland enhance their Irish language skills in a fun, informal way. The school corridors were buzzing all week as the children took part in a wide range of activities including sport, art, drama, music, cooking and many more, through the medium of Irish. The packed schedule of events culminated in a Ceili Mor on Friday to celebrate the tremendous week. The traditional Ceili was given a new lease of life as the children engaged in a ‘Campa Samhraidh- Gangnam Style’ dance off! Led by Karol Caulfield, Tess Hughes and Alan Nelson, the St. Joseph’s teachers were well aware that the camp offered the children an excellent opportunity to learn Irish in a fun way. With smiles a plenty Friday afternoon, the summer camp was undoubtedly a resounding success.
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Dioplóma sa Phleanáil agus Buanú Teanga
July 10, 2013
The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) in association with Údarás na Gaeltachta are offering individuals the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Irish Language Planning and Preservation (Dioplóma sa Phleanáil agus Buanú Teanga). This course would be a great advantage to those working with the Irish language sector and individuals working on a national level and implementing the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. This Diploma is open to the public at large but in particular those working with the development of language sectors, or individuals working with language development within Gaeltacht areas or working with the Irish language sector on a national level. Applicants must have the following: *Excellent standard of both written and oral Irish *Candidates must have a computer and internet access as parts of this this course will be on-line. Fee: €990 per anumn, however a discount is available and those who reserve a place on-line before Friday 16th August 2013 will only have to pay €750. The closing date for all applications is Friday, 23rd August 2013. All application must be made online.
For further information regarding this Diploma contact: Éamon Ó Cofaigh, ag: eamon.ocofaigh@oegaillimh.ie nó 091-493802
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(Gaeilge) ANSEO Aip do mhuintir na Gaeilge
July 9, 2013
(Gaeilge) Coláiste Samhraidh 2013 faoi lán seoil i gCeatharlach
July 9, 2013
(Gaeilge) ‘An Léamh Mór’ i gCeatharlach
July 9, 2013
Rúnaí ag teastáil i nGaelscoil Uí Earcáin
July 8, 2013
