Ceiliúradh Cainte i gColáiste Leoin
June 4, 2013
Irish drive’s second birthday party to take place in CoC13
June 4, 2013
THE second birthday party for an initiative to get as many people as possible across the whole of Northern Ireland speaking the Irish language by 2015 will take place in Londonderry UK City of Culture in 2013.
Last year’s Líofa (fluent) Party, which took place over one day in Custom House Square in Belfast last year, cost £17k.
It featured performances from a range of artists including renowned Dungiven harpist Nodlaig Brolly.
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has now announced that this year’s birthday party will take place in Londonderry in September.
The Minister explained: “This year’s Líofa birthday party will be held in Derry, as part of the City of Culture.”
The Culture Minister concluded: “The event will be held in early September and will provide a focus for individuals and Irish Language organisations with the aim of promoting and publicising the Irish Language to all.”
www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk
Kids Summer Camps in Carlow 2013
June 4, 2013
8 July 2013 – 19 July 2013
Glór Cheatharlach is a local organisation aiming to promote the Irish language in Carlow Town.
The principal aim and purpose of Glór Cheatharlach is to bring about Bilingual Town Status for Carlow thus ensuring that Irish is spoken and heard in a natural environment daily.
Glór Cheatharlach will host Irish language summer camps in the area this summer:
Campa na nÓg: aimed at children 4-6 yrs. Two weeks optional this will be held in the Naíonra, Gráigchuilinn. Dates: 8th-12th July & 15th-19th July 2013 – Fee €40.
Campa Samhraidh: (Summer Camps): Summer campls will be aimed at kids from 7-11yrs Location: Gaelscoil Cheatharlach for1 week 15th-19th July – Fee €50.
Events include storytelling, drama, art and music, singing, fun games, conversation, football, plus much more.
More information below or call Emma in Glór Cheatharlach.ar 059 9158105 / (085) 1340047 or send an email to emma@glorcheatharlach.ie
For a full list of events in Carlow visit: www.glorcheatharlach.ie
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Intense Irish Language course
June 4, 2013
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge in An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway are hosting Intense Irish Language courses this summer and they have places available on a course which will take place from 10th – 21st June 2013.
There are various courses available from week long to fortnightly courses for adults who studies Irish in school but who didn’t get the opportunity to practice the language for a long time. The course is also suitable for individuals who wish to add to their vocabulary and improve conversational and Irish language grammar skills.
The course will take place in An Cheathrú Rua in the heart of the Conamara Gaeltacht in Co. Galway and those undertaking the course will get a wonderful opportunity to embrace the language on a daily basis within the community.
Further information:
An Rúnaí,
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge,
An Cheathrú Rua,
Co. na Gaillimhe.
F: 091 595101
Email: cursaigaeilge@oegaillimh.ie
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Intense Irish Language Course
June 4, 2013
Comharchumann Ráth Chairn are organizing an intensive Irish language course this June. The course which will take place in the Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht from 24th -28th June 2013.
The week long course will have a special emphasis on accuracy and will take place from 9.30am-3.30pm each day. Those undertaking the course will get a wonderful opportunity to embrace the language on a daily basis within the community in their own time.
The Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht is situated about 1 hour from Dublin in Co. Meath. Ráth Chairn was founded in 1935 when families from Conamara moved under a land commission scheme to this area of Co. Meath. This living Gaeltacht provides an idyllic environment to learn and practice the Irish language.
Further information: 046-9432381/9432068 / rathcairn@eircom.net
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Celebrating St Colmcille this weekend
May 31, 2013
A festival celebrating the heritage of St Colmcille takes place this weekend in Glencolmcille.
The festival Opening Address will be delivered at 8pm on Friday night by Dr Eithne Ni Ghallchobhair of Royal Irish Academy.
This will be followed, at 8.30pm, by one of the highlights of the weekend, a bi-lingual lecture on the links between Donegal and the Hebrides by Aidan O’Hara. The Donegal broadcaster, who spent many years with both RTÉ and the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) has just written a new book on this rich, fascinating topic.
Dr Dr Seosamh Watson will officially launch the book ‘Altlantic Gaels – Donegal Links with the Hebrides’ on Saturday at 7.30pm.
There are a host of other great events taking place over the weekend, including a beginner’s conversation class in Scots Gaelic taught by Andreas Wollf, a broadcaster with BBC Alba and an instructor in the Ulpan method of language teaching.
There will also be a concert of Gàidhlig and Gaeilge songs performed by Nóilín Ni Cholla; hillwalking along the famous Colmcille Turas, a tour of the Fr. McDyer Folk Village, and traditional music sessions.
Further information from Oideas Gael on oideasgael@eircom.net or 074 973 0248.
www.donegaldemocrat.ie
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Céad míle fáilte for Council Irish officer
May 31, 2013
FERMANAGH District Council is seeking to employ a dedicated Irish language officer whose role would include promoting the Irish language both within the Council and the wider community.
The Sinn Fein proposal, which was discussed at last week’s Policy and Resources meeting, will be debated at next Monday night’s full Council meeting. The Impartial Reporter understands that Dr. John Kremer from Queen’s University met with councillors last week and outlined to them what an Irish language officer would be expected to do if employed by the Council and reminded them to be aware of current equality legislation.
It’s understood that immediately after the presentation the councillors had to make a decision. Following a proposal by Sinn Fein, the councillors agreed to submit an application for funding to an outside body to recruit an Irish language officer. If successful in their bid, Fermanagh District Council will join other councils, such as Dungannon and Derry Council in employing a dedicated Irish language officer.
At Derry Council, the Irish language officer’s job includes offering a complete range of Irish language services, such as the management of feedback, enquiries, comments, compliments and complaints via written correspondence, telephone and electronic communications and in person, provision of translation services, provision of corporate documentation, forms, leaflets and publications and the provision of media engagement services.
The role at Derry Council also includes facilitating the use and promotion of the language.
Asked about the Council seeking to employ an Irish Language Officer, no decision has been taken, said Fermanagh District Council Chief Executive, Mr. Brendan Hegarty.
www.impartialreporter.com
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Opportunity for fluent Irish-speaking researcher
May 30, 2013
Derry City council wishes to appoint a researcher/facilitator to develop the Story of Irish project. The facilitator will work directly with the Irish language community in the Derry City Council area to research and develop the story of the language in the area.
The facilitator will engage with a range of groups and individuals in the Irish language community to develop the story which will form the basis of a new interpretative exhibition which will help develop awareness of the language and its community among new audiences.
Deadline for applications: 21.06.13
Stepaside’s new Gaelscoil featured in the Three Rock Panorama
May 30, 2013
Kildare’s new Gaelscoil in the Leinster Leader
May 30, 2013
