Vroom Town
January 22, 2013
There is a new phenomenon about to be unleashed in the world of children’s literature! It is called Vroom-Town – a wonderful place where all types of trucks, with all types of personalities live, work, play and have exciting adventures. They are just waiting to be discovered to tell their stories and for children to fall in love with them!
Vroom-Town is a series of books which is also intrinsically linked with an interactive website, Vroom-Town.ie This has all the potential to rival household names such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Bob the Builder. There was a massive gap in the market for books that would capture the imagination of little boys aged 5-8.
Vroom-Town provides boys with a topic in which they have a real interest. The residents include BullyDozer, Screech, Tim the Tipper, Terry the Terrible Tractor Unit, Bill Byrne and many, many more! Children will fall in love with, empathise with, learn from and want to hear more about these amazing characters! They will encourage children to read but have heaps of fun whilst doing so!!
It’s something unique – there is nothing like it on the market! There will be many books about the lives of the Vroom-Town residents and their friends! There is always a moral in the story which will assist boys in learning life lessons and ‘right from wrong’.
Just to note, the books, website, etc have been printed and developed in IRELAND. I hope that the concept appeals to you and you will think it appropriate for your pupils. If you would like to purchase some of my books for your school library or would like further information, please contact me on T: 087 91 86 805. Also if you had a Book Week in your school, I would welcome the opportunity to read my story to the children. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Vroom-Town, 6 Park Villas, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland | T: 087 91 86 805 | E: emer@Vroom-Town.ie | www.Vroom-Town.ie
Féile Raifteirí, 22-24 Márta, 2013 – Dáta don dialann
January 22, 2013
St. Brigid’s Eve Party
January 22, 2013
Venue: The Hungry Bookworm, Loughrea, Thursday, 31 January, 2013 @ 7.30pm
Fear an Tí (MC) & Chief storyteller: Dara Ó Conaola, writer, from Inis Oirr, Co. Galway
Storytelling, music by locals and a St. Brigid’s cross-making workshop. Local musicians Michael Fahy, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and other local musicians will be playing music. Celebrate Oíche na Féile Bríde (St. Brigid’s Eve) with Gaeilge Locha Riach.
Also launched on the night will be Féile Raifteirí and Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish week) programmes; as well as updates plenty of other events, Slógadh Eachtaí (Aughty Gathering) amongst them. All welcome but please confirm by 30th Jan.
Info: Gaeilge Locha Riach, Ruth ar 091-870718
New Newsletter and a Box of Books to be Won
January 22, 2013
Cló Iar-Chonnacht are to begin a new newsletter for schools that will focus on books in the classroom.
The newsletter, which will be published every couple of months, will include information on the latest Irish language books that are suitable for classroom use as well as discounts on books for schools and prizes to give away.
We will be including information on the best use of books in the classroom and will answer teacher’s questions in the newsletter too. If you have suggestions for anything you would like to see featured in this newsletter, please do let us know by emailing poibliocht@cic.ie.
There will be a box of books to be won by a school and every email address that is registered will be entered into the draw. We will announce the winner in the first newsletter that will be published on Monday, 4th February.
If you’d like to register for this newsletter, just send us an email with the word ‘register’. Also, please let us know if you are with a primary or secondary school.
John Hooper Medal for Statistics
January 21, 2013
The John Hooper Medal for Statistics is to be awarded to post-primary students (in Transition Year or Senior Cycle) who design a poster, to describe an aspect of their environment, with the help of statistics. It is supported by this Department and the Central Statistics Office. The theme for the 2013 competition is Agriculture. The competition is also open to students aged between 15 and 18 years of age in Northern Ireland.
Please note the key dates for the competition.
February 1st, 2013
Closing date for registration.
March 1st, 2013
Closing date for entry submissions.
March 29th, 2013
National winners announced.
The prizes for successful contestants are as follows:
1st Place – The CSO John Hooper medal for statistical analysis and €1,600 (of which €1,000 is awarded to the school and €600 is awarded to the student team);
2nd Place – €1,000 (of which €650 is awarded to the school and €350 is awarded to the student team);
3rd Place – €600 (of which €400 is awarded to the school and €200 is awarded to the student team).
One poster will be entered to represent Ireland, in each of the two ISLP (International Statistical Literacy Project) age categories, from the highest placed eligible posters.
The John Hooper Medal for Statistics aims to promote statistical literacy, encourage teamwork among students and allow students to develop communication skills. In the context of the roll out of Project Maths it should be of considerable interest to students and teachers.
Further information on the John Hooper Medal is available online at:
http://www.cso.ie/en/newsandevents/johnhoopermedalforstatistics2013competition/
Oideas Gael
January 21, 2013
The Oideas Gael 2013 range of courses is on our new website at www.oideasgael.ie. Adult Irish Courses at all levels, Cultural Activity Holidays and courses for teachers.
Ranganna Gaeilge i nDún Uladh, An Ómaigh
January 21, 2013
Irish Language Classes in London Irish Centre
January 21, 2013
Irish Language classes will take place in London Irish Centre based in Camden Town.
Various levels of classes will be provided from complete beginners to more advanced.
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Classes will commence in February 2013 with the price of £80 for 8 classes.
Venue:
The London Irish Centre
50-52 Camden Sq
London NW1 9XB
Tel: 0207 916 2222
For further details regarding events visit: www.londonirishcentre.org or e-mail gaeilge@londonirishcentre.org.
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Cúrsa Scannánaíochta do dhaltaí Iarbhunscoile
January 17, 2013
Cúrsa Cumarsáide do dhaltaí Idirbhliana
January 17, 2013