Irish Careers Seminar to be held this month in Carlow
March 8, 2011
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge will organise a seminar in the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow on Thursday 24th March 2011 which will focus on the vast array of Irish language careers workers can pursue in Ireland and abroad.
Among the speakers will be the talented broadcaster and services manager with Coláiste na bhFiann Traic Ó Braonáin.
Mairéad Ní Mhurchú will speak about the advantage which the Irish language gave her when choosing her career and the use of the language within her work place as producer and director with Nemeton – the Waterford based independent television production company.
Eibhlín De Paor who works as an arts facilitator with Ealaíon na Gaeltachta in Munster will discuss her work and the importance of the Irish language in her career.
Emma Whitmore, a development officer with Glór Cheatharlach will give an insight into her work and the various challenges she faces promoting the Irish language in her community.
Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge organised similar events all over Ireland in the past two years and up to 2,400 pupils from 74 schools have attended these to date and they are proven to be a huge success.
The event is expected to be both interesting and inspirational and it is hoped that it will motivate students to consider the Irish language when choosing their career paths. Students will have a chance to ask questions of the speakers, and to take part in what promises to be a lively debate.
Representatives from various third level institutes will be present to speak about the third level opportunities available to those wishing to pursue their education through the medium of Irish.
Further information about this seminar is available from Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge at 01 679 4780 or by sending an e-mail to brighid@comhdháil.ie.
