Futa Fata’s Newsletter
March 6, 2013
Athrú stíle do dhaltaí meánscoile
March 6, 2013
TEG Examinations 2013
March 5, 2013
Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge examinations take place in centres throughout the country (Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny, Maynooth and Belfast) as well as centres abroad on the following dates:
B2* 20.04.2013
B1 27.04.2013
A2 11.05.2013
A1 25.05.2013
*This qualification meets the Irish language entry requirement for courses in primary education.
This is an opportunity for learners of Irish to get a recognized qualification in the language. Partial certification is available this year for the first time which allows candidates to take the oral exam only if they wish.
Further information from www.teg.ie or call (01) 708 3737.
Cúrsa Gramco Irish language summer course for students
March 5, 2013
Cúrsa Gramco is a three-week intensive Irish language course written and directed by Séamas Ó Máirtín. The course takes place in St Mary’s College, Galway, for the first three weeks of July.
The course caters for primary, Junior Certificate, and Leaving Certificate students. Each student receives a Gramco booklet specific to his/her course. Gramco’s approach allows students to work in a friendly, supportive, atmosphere. The teachers will fully support students and instil confidence in them so that they will hopefully have a gráfor the Irish language and see it as a living language – teanga bheo.
For students doing their Leaving Cert in June 2014 the course covers examination questions with sample answers in relation to prose and poetry, sample essays, and also grammar. Oral and aural skills will be central to the course as this constitutes 40 percent of the total marks.
Students may avail of a mock oral Irish test at the end of the course. External examiners will conduct these orals. For students doing their Leaving Cert in June 2015 the emphasis will be on oral and aural skills. Gramco caters for two levels in its Junior Cert course — students who have just completed first year, and students who have just completed second year. The emphasis is on writing, speaking, and also on aural skills.
Understanding the different tenses is vital and Gramco therefore focus on these skills. Sample essays and letters are also provided within the booklets. For further information call 091 553393.
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Enjoy a variety of sports as Gaeilge at Coláiste Chiaráin
March 5, 2013
Coláiste Chiaráin aspires to be about much more than just learning Irish, although there is of course a significant emphasis on engaging and dynamic classes six mornings a week, tailored towards the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles, and preparatory work for the oral examinations.
The muinteoiri and cuntoiri are also very conscious that a three-week stay in the Connemara Gaeltacht is a character forming experience and they try to help the children embrace that opportunity.
Good weather means students can visit one of Carraroe’s many stunning beaches, go for walks and cycles, play sport outside including soccer, basketball, and Gaelic football, or enjoy water sports. Sport is an integral part of the Coláiste Chiaráin experience.
The natural resource of Loch an Mhuilinn plays host to kayaking, which is always a favourite with the students.
During the course, well known GAA personalities facilitate the college with their coaching experience and spend afternoons encouraging students to reach their potential in their particular discipline.
Coláiste Chiaráin looks favourably on any group of students who go not alone for the Irish experience but for the GAA coaching experience and would be willing to offer a reduction of the cost if a suitable number decided to attend.
For students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2014 and on there will be a lot of emphasis on oral and aural skills as this constitutes 40 per cent of the total marks.
The success of Coláiste Chiaráin down through the years is due to the dynamic of those attending, and the tears on the final night of the course are atestament to a very positive experience.
For more information contact 091 595167 or 091 595186, eolas@colaistechiarain.ie or www.colaistechiarain.ie.
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Recession busting Irish summer course for only €570
March 5, 2013
Tá Coláiste Cholumba ag rith cúrsaí Gaeilge ar an gCeathrú Rua ar feadh caoga bliain.
Le dhá bhliain anuas tá muid ag rith cúrsaí speisialta coicíse chun an seans a thabhairt do gach duine taithí a fháil ar ár dteanga dúchais i gceartlár na Gaeltachta.
Last year Coláiste Cholumba, an Irish summer college in the Connemara Gaeltacht, launched a recession busting two-week summer course to huge success. This year extra spaces have been added to cater for the huge numbers applying. However spaces are very limited and with all courses being oversubscribed last year, all indications are that this trend will continue for 2013. You can now enjoy 14 days of the same Gaeltacht experience with all its spraoi, spóirt, craic and ceol, while learning Irish, which has made Coláiste Cholumba a huge success for
more than 40 years.
These courses are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition, sports activities, and travel. Also included are the college’s famous theme nights, discos, barbecues, and beach parties. It is hard to imagine a more fun-filled experience in one of the most popular Irish summer colleges. Coláiste Cholumba also runs special courses for those sitting the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert 2014 and for sixth class primary and first year post primary students.
Two-week courses will take place from June 26 to July 10, and from July 19 to August 2. Three-week courses will take place from June 6 to June 25, from June 26 to July 18, and from July 19 to August 10.
For further details visit www.colaistecholumba.ie, phone 091595184, or email colaistecholumba@gmail.com.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge i gCeatharlach
March 5, 2013
Feighlí le Gaeilge
March 5, 2013
Buaiteoirí Scléip 2013 – Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Doire, 1 Márta 2013
March 4, 2013
Féile Litríochta do Dhéagóirí
February 28, 2013
