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March 12, 2013
Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta’s 12th Annual Conference
March 12, 2013
Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, the representative body for Irish-medium Education, is pleased to announce that its 12th Annual Conference will take place on Friday 15th March in Coláiste Feirste Belfast.
The Conference, one of the largest of its kind on the island of Ireland, will attract delegates from Irish-medium schools North and South and from numerous Irish language, cultural and educational organisations and about two hundred teachers are expected to attend this conference this year.
This year’s theme is ‘The Pursuit of Professionalism’ and a wide range of speakers, drawn mostly from within the Irish-medium sector itself, will deliver workshops on various aspects at this year’s event.
CEO of Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, Dr Micheál Ó Duibh will officially open this year’s conference on Friday morning and this will be followed by many interesting talks, presentations and workshops throughout the day.
Speakers include Dr Máire Ní Ríordáin from NUI Galway, Pavel Iosad and Professor Alison Henry from the University of Ulster as well as representatives from CCEA, St Mary’s University, CASS, An tÁisaonad and from the two new Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta projects ‘Together through Culture’, a cross community project and an Irish language Youth development initiative.
This year’s conference will also include two separate sessions for Governors and a full day language course for Classroom Assistants, in conjunction with St Mary’s University College.
The Professional Support Service for Primary Schools, in the south of Ireland will also contribute to the day’s events as well as representatives from CCEA, St Mary’s University, CASS, An tÁisaonad and from the two new Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta projects ‘Together through Culture’, a cross community project and an Irish language Youth development initiative.
As well as many talks, many workshops aimed at new resources in drama and music will be hosted by Jacqueline De Brún, Education Advisor, An tÁisaonad Lán-Ghaeilge and Fionnuala Uí Mhealláin, Scoil an tSleibhe Dhuibh will conduct a worksk titled Inspriing Creative Writing in the classroom (Ag Spreagadh na Scríbhneoireachta Cruthaithí sa Seomra Ranga)
The Conference will be held on March 15th in Coláiste Feirste, Beechview Park, Falls Road, Belfast between 9.30am and 3.45pm.
Teachers must register for this event prior to attending
Further Information
Tarlach Mac Giolla Bhríde, Conference Coordinator
Phone: +0044 (0) 28 90 321475 / Email: tmacgiollabhride@comhairle.org.
Educational Programmes on TG4 this Easter
March 12, 2013
Two new educational shows for young people produced by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge and Comhar na Múinteoirí Gaeilge will be broadcast on TG4 this Easter
As Leaving Certificate students prepare for this year’s Irish language oral exam, ‘Cuireadh Chun Cainte’, featuring actor Marcus Lamb which will ease students into the revised new format of the exam. The programme will air on TG4 on Monday March 25th at 11 a.m to facilitate students preparing for the exam over the Easter break.
Since 2012, 40% of the marks for the Irish exam in the Leaving Certificate are awarded for the Irish oral, an exam which takes place over a fifteen minute period.
This increased emphasis on the oral exam will mean that the expert advice compiled by educational experts for the ‘Cuireadh Chun Cainte’ will be beneficial to students tackling the new syllabus.
Career Guidance- as Gaeilge
Presented by Sibéal Davitt and Ciarán Charles Ó Conghaile, Céim Chun Tosaigh: ag Obair le Gaeilge (A step ahead: Working with the Irish language) is an innovative Irish language career guidance programme produced by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge and Comhar na Múinteoirí Gaeilge for second level students across Ireland.
It is set to be broadcast on TG4 on Tuesday, March 26 at 11am.
Céim Chun Tosaigh provides information and guidance on courses, training options and career paths in Ireland and abroad and is aimed at senior cycle students. The programme examines the challenges faced by graduates in the current economic climate, while some of those interviewed have been successful working in careers working with the Irish language far afield from New York to Brussels.
The 27 minute programme focuses on a wide range of careers, from media, teaching, technology, linguistics, law, language teaching, sports, the army, the arts, business and childcare. It also highlights the highly transferable skills which multilingual graduates have and the dynamic career paths which are open to them.
Céim Chun Tosaigh: Ag Obair le Gaeilge was produced as part of a multimedia package for schools which includes a DVD which can be used as a learning resource in classrooms, a handbook with general information on career areas and skills and a series of lively short films and interviews published online on YouTube and Vimeo.
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge and Comhar na Múinteoirí Gaeilge received funding from Foras na Gaeilge, An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta, and Teacher Professional Networks to produce these programmes.
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€1.56m approved for language planning projects
March 12, 2013
Funding of €1.56m for language planning projects has been announced by Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The funding was approved at a meeting of Bord Údarás na Gaeltachta held in Na Forbacha last week and will be distributed among four organisations.
The funding will assist in the implementation of work and activity programmes for Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta, Muintearas Teo., Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Óige na Gaeltachta Teo.
Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta have been allocated an administration grant of €580,000 to assist in the implementation of the company’s work programme for 2013. Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta currently provide a naíonra service to 850 children through 62 different naíonra sessions as well as afterschool services, breakfast clubs and parent groups serving 450 children.
Muintearas Teo., will receive €400,000 towards the running of the company’s events plan for 2013. The organisation’s main objective is to develop education, language and community development programmes as well as early education services, youth work, training services, language development services and community and local services.
Ealaíon na Gaeltachta will receive €335,000 to jointly fund the implementation of its programme of activities and arts development schemes.
Óige na Gaeltachta Teo. will receive an administration grant of €250,000 to assist in the implementation of its programme of activities for 2013.
Óige na Gaeltachta Teo. provides a youth service through Irish for young people between the ages of seven and eighteen throughout the Gaeltacht. The company administers 45 youth clubs which have 1,600 members in addition to running 4 drop-in centres catering for 200 young people.
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Thousands of cash prizes to be won for schools and young people who promote the positive side of the internet!
March 11, 2013
We are delighted to launch our competition “What’s Your Story”for the 2nd year running and we want your school to participate! We believe that young people are part of the solution in the promotion of a safe and responsible online world for our community. This competition is a practical exercise to raise awareness within your school about being safe and responsible online.
So what’s this competition all about?
“What’s Your Story” offers young people a voice and engages them to think positively about the internet and how we all use it!
Simply create a 2 minute video or a poster (s) on the theme: “What does the good side of the Internet look like?” Once submitted online, it will be viewable by the public online and entries with the highest views and ratings will get shortlisted for our judges. That means that young people have to spread the word and encourage their peers to view the entries online too! This is an awareness raising exercise in itself. (Anyone 8 years + can enter). It is also an educational activity for the entire family; where they can view and rate all entries together.
Thousands of cash prizes to be won! The overall winner could be a school or an individual, in the form of a video or a poster and will receive €3,000 in prize money. Within each age category, €500 will be awarded to the winning poster and the winning video entry. (Entrants under 18 will require parental/guardian approval).
We have enclosed some flyers for teachers and everything is also available online: www.trendmicro.ie/whatsyourstory . (This includes our competition rules)
Please contact us if you have any questions at: whatsyourstory@trendmicro.ie and thank you for your continued support!
Comórtas BEO!
March 11, 2013
Vaimpír san Áiléar – new book
March 8, 2013
Tá cónaí ar Marius, an vaimpír, in áiléar Ailfí. Gabhann sé timpeall an tí mar is toil leis agus tógann a bhfuil uaidh ón gcófra bia. Níl saol na vaimpíre saor ó thrioblóid nuair a thagann tinneas fiacaile air. Cuirtear leis na deacrachtaí nuair a théann Ailfí chun an stiúideo teilifíse leis na tiripíní. Tá an fhoireann ag iarraidh físeán a dhéanamh de Marius ach an féidir físeán a dhéanamh de Vaimpír?
Do dhaoine óga fásta (10-13) agus do dhaoine fásta óga de gach aois! Seo an dara leabhar sa tsraith seo. Foilsíodh an chéad leabhar, Ailfí agus an Vaimpír i 2012.
Marius, the vampire, lives in Ailfí’s attic. He goes around the house as he pleases and takes what food he wants from the cupboards. But the vampires life is not free from trouble when he gets a toothache. His problems are worsened when he goes into a television studio with his terrapins. The team television crew are trying to record Marius, but can a vampire be captured on camera?
For young adults (10-13) and young adults of every age! This is the second book in this series. The first book, Ailfí agus an Vaimpír (Ailfí and the Vampire) was published in 2012.
Bhí an-ráchairt ar an gcnuasach gearrscéalta Canary Wharf le hOrna Ní Choileáin (Cois Life 2009). Tá bua na scéalaíochta go nádúrtha inti agus tá roinnt mhaith gradam liteartha bronnta uirthi. Is údar don aos óg freisin í. Is ábhar spéise di domhan na vaimpírí agus sa saothar seo is mian léi vaimpír an 21ú haois a chur os comhair páistí an lae inniu.
There was great demand for Orna Ní Choileáin’s short story collection, Canary Wharf (Cois Life 2009). She is a natural storyteller and has won numerous prizes for creative prose, poetry, drama and short stories. She is also a children’s writer. Órna has an interest in the world of Vampires and in this book she aims to introduce children to vampires of the 21st century.
Orduithe: www.coislife.ie nó, más siopa atá i gceist, tríd Áis ach glaoch a chur ar (01) 6616522 nó ríomhphost chuig ais@forasnagaeilge.ie.
Orders: www.coislife.ie or, in the case of shops, through Áis by phoning (01) 6616522 or e-mailing ais@forasnagaeilge.ie.
Breis eolais/Further information: Julianne Ní Chonchobhair julianne@milefailte.ie 087-1746189
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March 8, 2013
Earnáil na Gaelscolaíochta ag teacht le chéile arís do Chomhdháil Chomhairle na Gaelscolaíochta 2013
March 8, 2013
Up to 10,000 expected at Carlow Pan Celtic International Festival this Easter
March 8, 2013
CARLOW is bracing itself for a Celtic invasion as up to 10,000 visitors are expected over the Easter holidays for the 42nd International Pan Celtic Festival, one of the first ‘Gathering’ events of the year for the town.
The six day Pan Celtic International Festival runs from April 2 – 7 and is a unique celebration of Celtic culture which attracts enthusiasts from across Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man.
The international festival is the annual Gathering of the Celts and features a host of free events and some ticketed shows and competitions for singers, songwriters, musicians, dancers, choirs, poets, story tellers and their followers, from across the six participating nations.
Festival Director, Bride de Róiste, looks forward to a fantastic few days and says momentum is really building ahead of this year’s gathering of the clans. “This is an extra special year and we’re delighted to host one of Carlow’s premier ‘Gathering’ events.
“We’ve a great festival line-up and highlights include storytelling and swapping, concerts, book launches, traditional singing and choral competitions as well as piping and drumming, harp, fiddle and dance contests in dozens of venues across Carlow town.”
The highlight for many will be the Pan Celtic International Song Contest on Thursday, April 4. It will feature newly-composed songs in their own Celtic language from each of the six nations, with Ireland being represented by Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh from Donegal, singing Le Do Thaobh, composed by Connemara native Áine Durkin. The song is a moving and poignant tribute to Áine’s late sister.
The entire town comes alive for the festival. Outdoor entertainment includes Celtic dancing, an open-air Ceilí, busking competitions and the festival parade. Festival-goers are also invited to run, walk or jog the Pan Celtic Mile!
The Trad Trail features no less than 40 sessions and 80 musicians in a total of 12 hostelries. There is also a series of workshops which range from baby fiddle to master classes in all traditional instruments, as well as Sean-Nós, Céilí and Breton dance classes.
This year’s programme also features performances from the Garda Band, RTÉ Cór na nÓg, Thurso Pipe Band, Pervish, The Great Trad Train and ARDS CCÉ as well as 3 Orchestras in Concert. Celtic language classes will offer a taste of Scots Gaelic, Manx and Cornish as well as Irish.
A Festival Club in the Seven Oaks Hotel, hosted by a different nation each night, will give a taste of the very best of Celtic entertainment each country has to offer. The festival is a true family event, with workshops and attractions galore for children, a ‘Celtic Taste of Carlow’ artisan farmers’ market and much more.
All fringe events are free of charge and for further details, log on to www.panceltic.ie
