Congratulations to the Irish-medium schools names in the Irish Times School League Tables
November 27, 2013
Gaelscoileanna Teo. would like to congratulate the Irish-medium schools named in the Irish Times School League Tables. Irish-medium schools at primary and post-primary level provide an excellent standard of education and their reputation is growing alongside demand for gaeloideachas. Further information on the School League Tables is available to read here.
Uachtarán na hÉireann, an tUasal Micheál D. Ó hUiginn ag tréaslú le scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge ag Ceiliúradh 40 bliain Gaelscoileanna Teo.
November 22, 2013
Ó Fhianaise go Barr Feabhais – Clár na Comhdhála Oideachais 22-23 Samhain
November 21, 2013
The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is to celebrate forty years of Gaelscoileanna Teo. at their annual Educational Conference
November 19, 2013
President Michael D. Higgins will attend the opening of the Gaelscoileanna Teo. two-day conference, ‘From Evidence to Excellence’, on Friday 22 November 2013, in the Johnstown House Hotel, in Enfield, Co. Meath.
Bláthnaid Ní Ghréacháin, Chief Executive Officer of Gaelscoileanna Teo., explains the rationale in choosing the theme From Evidence to Excellence. “We wish to recognise the accomplishments of both long-established and newly-founded Irish-medium schools, from their foundation to their growth and development, and it is a great source of pride to Gaelscoileanna Teo. to have had a central role in facilitating this development over forty years”.
Looking to the future, she states, “We’re very much looking forward to the opportunities ahead of us; to continue with our support and coordination role for the Irish-medium education sector, to ensure the continued provision of Irish-medium education across the length and breadth of the country and to support the schools, as an institution that facilitates and provides an exceptional standard of education and that enables a high level of competence in the Irish language”.
Referring to the President’s visit, she says “We are delighted that the President of Ireland has accepted our invitation to join us for the organisation’s forty year celebration. We view his attendance as recognition of the sector and the value of Irish-medium schools to society”
If you wish to register for the Conference, please contact Gaelscoileanna Teo. at 01 8535195. All information on the Conference can be found at www.gaelscoileanna.ie. Gaelscoileanna Teo. wishes to thank Foras na Gaeilge for providing the funding to organise this conference.
Snaschúrsa Gaeilge do Mhúinteoirí
November 14, 2013
Exhibitors at Comhdháil Oideachais 2013
November 13, 2013
The conference will take place the 22nd and 23rd November 2013 in the Johnstown House Hotel in Enfield, Co, Meath, and below is a list of the organisations and companies that will have exhibition stands at the conference – make sure to visit them! We will have a great opportunity for celebration this year at the Annual Conference as Gaelscoileanna Teo. marks its 40th year. We are delighted to announce that the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will be attending. We expect a large attendance. You can register to attend here. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Clár na Comhdhála Oideachais 2013 (Conference programme)
Exhibitors at Comhdháil Oideachais 2013:
- 4Schools.ie
- Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
- Aladdin Schools
- An Gúm
- An tÁisaonad
- Ceol Ireland
- Cló Iar Chonnacht
- Coiscéim
- Coláiste Íde
- Coláiste na bhFiann
- Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
- Conradh na Gaeilge
- Databiz Solutions
- EMS Copiers (Services) Ltd
- Fiontar
- Foras na Gaeilge
- Forbairt Naíonraí Teo.
- Futa Fata
- Gaelchultúr
- Gathanna Gréine teo.
- GDK Systems Ltd.
- Gill & Macmillan
- Glanmore Foods
- Graffiti Theatre Company
- Kildare Puzzles
- Leabhar Breac
- Nexus TEC Ltd
- ScoilFM
- Smarty Cat Games
- Sona Sásta
- Spraoi!
- TG4
- Virtual Classroom LTD
Shortlist chosen for New Funding Model
November 12, 2013
Foras na Gaeilge wrote yesterday evening to each organisation who expressed an interest in the role of lead organisation under the new funding model for the voluntary sector, to inform them whether or not they had made the shortlist and would therefore be allowed to proceed in the process.
While Foras na Gaeilge would not release details of the organisations who have reached the shortlist, as this is not public information, they have confirmed to Gaelport.com that 15 expressions were received as part of stage one of the process. Foras na Gaeilge expect to issue a statement next week in relation to the second stage of the process.
The process to achieve the status of lead organisation is a two-part process. Step one involved completing a form stating your interest to act as a lead-organisation in one of the proposed strands as well as confirming your willingness to do so on a 32 county basis.
For those who were invited yesterday by Foras na Gaeilge to take part in stage two of the process, they will now have to prepare a comprehensive submission and the CEO and Chairperson must undertake an interview with Foras na Gaeilge.
Foras na Gaeilge will host a meeting on Friday of this week, with the Chairpsersons and CEOs of those organisations who have been shortlisted. Information will be provided at that meeting in relation to the next stages of the process and what is required in the submission document.
19 organisations currently receive core-funding from Foras na Gaeilge. It is expected that three of these organisations, Raidió na Life, Raidió Fáilte and An tÁisaonad will be funded through new schemes yet to be established by Foras na Gaeilge, which leaves 16 organisations jockeying for position for six golden tickets to ensure their future.
Critics claim this new model could potentially destroy much of the existing language support structures across the 32 counties. It is expected that the six lead-organisations will be announced in January 2014, at which point it will be known which organisations will no longer be supported by Foras na Gaeilge.
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com
Ceardlanna Cruinnis sa Ghaeilge le FNT
November 11, 2013
Aighneacht maidir leis an Dréacht-Bhille Rollúcháin Scoile do Bhunscoileanna agus Iarbhunscoileanna
November 1, 2013
Do you want a Gaelscoil for the Ballinamore area?
October 30, 2013
Moves are afoot to try to establish a Gaelscoil to serve the South East Leitrim/West Cavan area that would be based in Ballinamore.
A Gaelscoil in Ballinamore would, potentially, serve the Ballinamore, Aughnasheelin, Aughawillan, Corlough, Templeport, Drumreilly, Carrigallen, Aughavas, Cloone, Mohill, Fenagh and Kiltubrid areas.
At present there are two very successful Gaelscoileanna , in Carrick on Shannon and in Manorhamilton.
A public meeting will be held in the Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club on Thursday 7 November at 8pm to discuss the proposal. Parents of children from the above-mentioned areas who would be due to go to school in the next one to three years are especially asked to attend this meeting.
Anyone with an interest in the subject is welcome. The benefits of having a Gaelscoil will be outlined.
