New song collection for children to be launched this weekend
Samhain 2, 2012
Dominic Mac Giolla Bhríde of Gaoth Dobhair, sean-nós singer and 2009 winner of the Corn Uí Riada prize for sean-nós, has put his own take on some of the most well-loved traditional songs in Irish for children, with the help of dozens of children from the Donegal Gaeltacht.
Báidín Fheidhlimidh, Songs and Poems for Children, the new collection of music and poetry, commissioned by Ionad Oideachais Ghort an Choirce, will be launched this weekend at Oireachtas na Gaeilge in Letterkenny.
Brian O’Donnell, the singer and chef, will launch the book at Oireachtas na Gaeilge at 6:30 pm, Saturday, November 3rd, in Knockalla Suite in Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. The launch will be part of the Club na Féile na nÓg, which will begin at 5pm. As part of the launch, the children who took part in the project will sing and recite poems from the collection in a special concert.
“As teacher and parent, it’s been a vision of mine for years to have such a collection readily available and I’m now delighted to have these popular traditional songs and poems together in this fantastic book and CD,” said Bernadette Ní Dhuibhir of Ionad Oideachais Ghort an Choirce. “It will be a useful resource for teachers and parents throughout the country, which will help them pass on these songs and poems to the next generation.’
Well-known musicians Dónall O’Connor, Séamas O’Kane and Cathy Potter play as guests on the CD. But the children are the real stars on these recordings and they shine in such songs as A Nóra Bheag, Tá mo Chleamhnas á Dhéanamh; A stór, a Stór, a Ghrá; Och, Och, Mo Mhadadh Beag; Teidí Beag Álainn, Bhí Bríd ag Siúl sa Ghairdín Lá. In all, 58 children from the ages of 4 to 10, from 12 different Gaeltacht primary schools, took part in the recordings.
The book also contains a second CD of instrumental versions of the songs, allowing everyone to sing along with the music, karaoke-style, in school, at home or in the car. Dara McGee and Deirdre Brennan made the artwork for the book. The book will be available in book shops from early November.
www.donegaldemocrat.ie
Arklow parents have just one week to fill in survey on patron options for primary schools
Samhain 2, 2012
Deadline of 9th November only a week away
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is calling on parents in Arklow to complete the survey on primary school patronage before the 9th November deadline.
In a new initiative, launched by Minister Quinn last month, parents of pre-school and primary school children are being asked what patrons they would like to see running their local primary schools.
Earlier this year, the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector made recommendations to on the divesting of patronage where there is a stable population and a demand for diversity of school types.
Following on from these recommendations, the Minister commenced a new process to examine the possibility of transferring some schools to other patron bodies in 44 areas around the country.
Last month, Minister Quinn asked parents of pre-school and primary school children in Arklow to complete surveys stating their preferences for the type of school they would like their children to attend. Parents in Castlebar, Tramore, Trim and Whitehall (including Kilmore West and Beaumont) in Dublin are also being surveyed in this pilot phase.
The intention is to find out if parents would prefer a wider choice of school patron than is currently available to them. The responses of parents will be used to decide what changes, if any, should be made to widen the availability of other types of primary school in these locations.
Current patrons in Arklow are the Archbishop of Dublin (Catholic), the Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough (Church of Ireland) and An Foras Pátrúnachta.
The bodies which have expressed interest in becoming patrons of divested schools in the area are An Foras Pátrúnachta, Educate Together and Co. Wicklow VEC.
Minister Quinn said, “I am urging all eligible Arklow parents to make sure that their voices are heard by taking part in these surveys. This is a historic opportunity for parents to re-shape the primary school landscape for generations to come.”
If the surveys identify demand for alternative patronage in these areas, the Department will explore with the existing patrons the transfer of patronage of schools.
The survey is available at: www.education.ie and all eligible parents or guardians are asked to complete it on-line by Friday 9th November. Parents or guardians are advised to have their PPS number to hand when accessing the on-line survey as this will be requested for validation purposes.
A free helpline is available in the Department for anyone who has any difficulties in completing the survey: 1800 303621. The helpline will be open from 9.30 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If parents cannot access the online survey, a paper based version can be requested by ringing the freephone number1800 303621.
Castlebar parents have just one week to fill in survey on patron options for primary schools
Samhain 2, 2012
Deadline of 9th November only a week away
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is calling on parents in Castlebar to complete the survey on primary school patronage before the 9th November deadline.
In a new initiative, launched by Minister Quinn last month, parents of pre-school and primary school children are being asked what patrons they would like to see running their local primary schools.
Earlier this year, the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector made recommendations to on the divesting of patronage where there is a stable population and a demand for diversity of school types.
Following on from these recommendations, the Minister commenced a new process to examine the possibility of transferring some schools to other patron bodies in 44 areas around the country.
Last month, Minister Quinn asked parents of pre-school and primary school children in Castlebar to complete surveys stating their preferences for the type of school they would like their children to attend. Parents in Arklow, Tramore, Trim and Whitehall (including Kilmore West and Beaumont) in Dublin are also being surveyed in this pilot phase.
The intention is to find out if parents would prefer a wider choice of school patron than is currently available to them. The responses of parents will be used to decide what changes, if any, should be made to widen the availability of other types of primary school in these locations.
The existing patron in Castlebar is the Archbishop of Tuam (Catholic).
The bodies which have expressed interest in becoming patrons of divested schools in the area are An Foras Pátrúnachta, Educate Together, Mayo VEC, the National Learning Network and the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Minister Quinn said, “I am urging all eligible Castlebar parents to make sure that their voices are heard by taking part in these surveys. This is a historic opportunity for parents to re-shape the primary school landscape for generations to come.”
If the surveys identify demand for alternative patronage in these areas, the Department will explore with the existing patrons the transfer of patronage of schools.
The survey is available at: www.education.ie and all eligible parents or guardians are asked to complete it on-line by Friday 9th November. Parents or guardians are advised to have their PPS number to hand when accessing the on-line survey as this will be requested for validation purposes.
A free helpline is available in the Department for anyone who has any difficulties in completing the survey: 1800 303621. The helpline will be open from 9.30 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If parents cannot access the online survey, a paper based version can be requested by ringing the freephone number1800 303621.
Tramore parents have just one week to fill in survey on patron options for primary schools
Samhain 2, 2012
Deadline of 9th November only a week away
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is calling on parents in Tramore to complete the survey on primary school patronage before the 9th November deadline.
In a new initiative, launched by Minister Quinn last month, parents of pre-school and primary school children are being asked what patrons they would like to see running their local primary schools.
Earlier this year, the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector made recommendations to on the divesting of patronage where there is a stable population and a demand for diversity of school types.
Following on from these recommendations, the Minister commenced a new process to examine the possibility of transferring some schools to other patron bodies in 44 areas around the country.
Last month, Minister Quinn asked parents of pre-school and primary school children in Tramore to complete surveys stating their preferences for the type of school they would like their children to attend. Parents in Arklow, Castlebar, Trim and Whitehall (including Kilmore West and Beaumont) in Dublin are also being surveyed in this pilot phase.
The intention is to find out if parents would prefer a wider choice of school patron than is currently available to them. The responses of parents will be used to decide what changes, if any, should be made to widen the availability of other types of primary school in these locations.
The existing patron in Tramore is the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore (Catholic).
The bodies which have expressed interest in becoming patrons of divested schools in the area are An Foras Pátrúnachta, Educate Together and Waterford VEC.
Minister Quinn said, “I am urging all eligible Tramore parents to make sure that their voices are heard by taking part in these surveys. This is a historic opportunity for parents to re-shape the primary school landscape for generations to come.”
If the surveys identify demand for alternative patronage in these areas, the Department will explore with the existing patrons the transfer of patronage of schools.
The survey is available at: www.education.ie and all eligible parents or guardians are asked to complete it on-line by Friday 9th November. Parents or guardians are advised to have their PPS number to hand when accessing the on-line survey as this will be requested for validation purposes.
A free helpline is available in the Department for anyone who has any difficulties in completing the survey: 1800 303621. The helpline will be open from 9.30 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If parents cannot access the online survey, a paper based version can be requested by ringing the freephone number1800 303621.
Trim parents have just one week to fill in survey on patron options for primary schools
Samhain 2, 2012
Deadline of 9th November only a week away
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is calling on parents in Trim to complete the survey on primary school patronage before the 9th November deadline.
In a new initiative, launched by Minister Quinn last month, parents of pre-school and primary school children are being asked what patrons they would like to see running their local primary schools.
Earlier this year, the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector made recommendations to on the divesting of patronage where there is a stable population and a demand for diversity of school types.
Following on from these recommendations, the Minister commenced a new process to examine the possibility of transferring some schools to other patron bodies in 44 areas around the country.
Last month, Minister Quinn asked parents of pre-school and primary school children in Trim to complete surveys stating their preferences for the type of school they would like their children to attend. Parents in Arklow, Castlebar, Tramore and Whitehall (including Kilmore West and Beaumont) in Dublin are also being surveyed in this pilot phase.
The intention is to find out if parents would prefer a wider choice of school patron than is currently available to them. The responses of parents will be used to decide what changes, if any, should be made to widen the availability of other types of primary school in these locations.
The existing patrons in Trim are the Bishop of Meath (Catholic), the Bishop of Meath & Kildare (Church of Ireland) and An Foras Pátrúnachta.
The bodies which have expressed interest in becoming patrons of divested schools in the area are An Foras Pátrúnachta, Educate Together and Meath VEC.
Minister Quinn said, “I am urging all eligible Trim parents to make sure that their voices are heard by taking part in these surveys. This is a historic opportunity for parents to re-shape the primary school landscape for generations to come.”
If the surveys identify demand for alternative patronage in these areas, the Department will explore with the existing patrons the transfer of patronage of schools.
The survey is available at: www.education.ie and all eligible parents or guardians are asked to complete it on-line by Friday 9th November. Parents or guardians are advised to have their PPS number to hand when accessing the on-line survey as this will be requested for validation purposes.
A free helpline is available in the Department for anyone who has any difficulties in completing the survey: 1800 303621. The helpline will be open from 9.30 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If parents cannot access the online survey, a paper based version can be requested by ringing the freephone number1800 303621.
Whitehall parents have just one week to fill in survey on patron options for primary schools
Samhain 2, 2012
Deadline of 9th November only a week away
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is calling on parents in Whitehall (including Kilmore West and Beaumont) to complete the survey on primary school patronage before the 9th November deadline.
In a new initiative, launched by Minister Quinn last month, parents of pre-school and primary school children are being asked what patrons they would like to see running their local primary schools.
Earlier this year, the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector made recommendations to on the divesting of patronage where there is a stable population and a demand for diversity of school types.
Following on from these recommendations, the Minister commenced a new process to examine the possibility of transferring some schools to other patron bodies in 44 areas around the country.
Last month, Minister Quinn asked parents of pre-school and primary school children in Whitehall to complete surveys stating their preferences for thetype of school they would like their children to attend. Parents in Arklow, Castlebar, Tramore and Trim are also being surveyed in this pilot phase.
The intention is to find out if parents would prefer a wider choice of school patron than is currently available to them. The responses of parents will be used to decide what changes, if any, should be made to widen the availability of other types of primary school in these locations.
The existing patrons in greater Whitehall are the Archbishop of Dublin (Catholic) and An Foras Pátrúnachta.
The bodies which have expressed interest in becoming patrons of divested schools in the area are An Foras Pátrúnachta, Educate Together and Dublin City VEC.
Minister Quinn said, “I am urging all eligible Whitehall parents to make sure that their voices are heard by taking part in these surveys. This is a historic opportunity for parents to re-shape the primary school landscape for generations to come.”
If the surveys identify demand for alternative patronage in these areas, the Department will explore with the existing patrons the transfer of patronage of schools.
The survey is available at: www.education.ie and all eligible parents or guardians are asked to complete it on-line by Friday 9th November. Parents or guardians are advised to have their PPS number to hand when accessing the on-line survey as this will be requested for validation purposes.
A free helpline is available in the Department for anyone who has any difficulties in completing the survey: 1800 303621. The helpline will be open from 9.30 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If parents cannot access the online survey, a paper based version can be requested by ringing the freephone number1800 303621.
Children’s Book Festival
Samhain 1, 2012
THE National Children’s Book Festival ran in libraries around the country throughout the month of October. Louth libraries were busy schedule of events running for children. As part of the festival Children’s Books Ireland were lucky enough to secure some very limited funding from Foras na Gaeilge to programme a small amount of projects around the country.
The aim of the project is to connect communities of young readers nationwide with authors, illustrators and storytellers who work in the Irish language in an in-depth manner.
The library in Dundalk was picked to take part in the project. The renowned children’s writer Aine Ni Ghlinn facilitated three workshops with 6th class from Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan, along with their teacher Áine Uí Choinne throughout October.
Áine Ní Ghlinn has had eighteen children’s books published by various publishers as well as four collections of poetry for adults. She spent several years working as a journalist and Clár Reachtaire with Raidió na Gaeltachta & RTE and a number of years lecturing in DCU.
She has written occasional scripts for TG4’s Ros na Rn and now divides her time between rearing her three sons, writing, working on creative writing projects in gaelscoileanna and lecturing part-time in the Church of Ireland College of Education in Dublin. She is at present working on a new children’s novel as well as some drámaí bunscoile.
Over the years, she has received several bursaries from Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge/Foras na Gaeilge and the Arts Council and has won many awards for both poetry and children’s books. Three of her novels for ?young and teenage readers – Fuadach, Tromluí and Úbalonga – have ?won Oireachtas awards. Her most recent publication was Bronntanais agus Féiríní Eile a collection of poetry for children.
Foilsithe The Dundalk Democrat 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2012/ Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com 01 Samhain 2012
http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/
Nuachtlitir is déanaí ar fáil anois!
Deireadh Fómhair 31, 2012
Tá an Nuachtlitir is déanaí le léamh anseo: Nuachtlitir an Fhómhair
Gearrchúrsa Gaeilge i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh
Deireadh Fómhair 31, 2012
Eagla roimh agallamh – ná bíodh!
Is gearr go mbeidh daoine ag tabhairt faoi agallaimh/scrúduithe cainte sa Ghaeilge do choláistí oiliúna nó cúrsaí Gaeilge éagsúla. Beidh cúrsa deireadh seachtaine ar an mBuailtín ón 23-24ú Samhain 2012 ag díriú ar scileanna agallaimh agus ar chúsaí cruinnis.
Tosóidh an dianchúrsa teanga tráthnóna Dé hAoine ar 6.30 agus críochnoidh sé ar an Satharn timpeall a 4.00i.n. Deis í seo do rannpháirtithe slacht a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge labhartha in atmaisféar taitneamhach, compórdach. Tabharfaidh an cúrsa misneach d’éinne a bheidh i mbun agallaimh/scrúdaithe cainte. €90 costas an chúrsa.
Breis eolais ó eolas@cfcd.ie nó 066 9156100
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com
Scéalta móra agus dánta beaga do léitheoirí óga
Deireadh Fómhair 31, 2012
NÍL DEIREADH le leabhair agus filíocht do pháistí – agus is maith nach bhfuil.
Beidh aithne ag mórán léitheoirí ar Alan Titley, colúnaí leis an nuachtán seo, as na leabhair ar fad atá scríofa aige d’óg is d’aosta.
Is é Smuf (An Gúm, ¤6.50) an leabhar is déanaí dá chuid agus é dírithe ar léitheoirí óga. Is madadh beag álainn í Smuf ach madadh a n-éiríonn a húinéir tuirseach di; tréigeann sí Smuf ag taobh an bhealaigh mhóir agus is faoi Smuf atá sé a bealach a dhéanamh sa saol feasta. Is í ár Lassie féin í.
Éalú san Oíche (Cló Mhaigh Eo, ¤9) atá ar úrscéal nua le Colmán Ó Raghallaigh, úrscéal atá dírithe ar léitheoirí os cionn naoi mbliana d’aois. Tá an scéal suite sa bhliain 1847 i Maigh Eo agus an drochshaol ag dul in olcas.
Caithfidh Tomás Ó Máille agus a chlann slán a fhágáil lena gceantar dúchais agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar an Oileán Úr. Ar an drochuair, tógann saighdiúirí Sasanacha Tomás agus tá an chuma ar an scéal gur droch-chríoch a bheas i ndán dó. Faoina chara Pádraig atá sé é a thabhairt slán as an chontúirt.
Leabhar eachtra agus staire atá in Tubaiste ar an Titanic (Cló Mhaigh Eo, ¤9) leis an scríbhneoir Máire Zepf.
Eochair draíochta atá i gceist an iarraidh seo, eochair a chasann Cormac agus Brídín siar go dtí an bhliain 1912 agus an Titanic. Faraor, tá an long ar muir agus ní fada go mbíonn an bheirt i mbaol a mbáis. Tugann an turas gan choinne dúshlán na díse.
Do léitheoirí os cionn deich atá an leabhar seo agus is í Olivia Golden a mhaisíonn é agus Éalú san Oíche le léaráidí a thugann leideanna don léitheoir cad é atá ar siúl.
Is é Peter Donnelly a mhaisigh Smuf agus bhraithfeá go mbeadh sé ionann agus a bheith dodhéanta Smuf bhocht a chaitheamh amach as carr, a áille agus atá sí.
Dánta gan mórán dua atá sna leabhair Féasta Filíochta (An Gúm, ¤6.50) agus Dalladh Dánta (An Gúm, ¤6.50) le filí éagsúla. Tugann an dán, Rómhall, le hÉamonn Ó Ruanaí, blaiseadh don léitheoir faoina bhfuil ann: “Má thiteann úll ar bharr do chinn,/Is tú ag machnamh fá scáth crainn,/Ná bíodh sceitimíní ort, a mhic,/Tá cóipcheart ar an domhantarraingt/Ag Newton glic.”
Gearrliosta gradam
BEIDH DEICH leabhar in iomaíocht do Ghradam Uí Shúilleabháin, Leabhar na Bliana do Dhaoine Fásta, agus Ghradam Réics Carló, Leabhar na Bliana do Dhaoine Óga, ag deireadh na Samhna.
Tá an t-úrscéalaí Pádraig Standún san iomaíocht do Ghradam Uí Shúilleabháin lena shaothar, Ar Nós an Pháiste (Cló Iar-Chonnacht), scéal faoi fhear a bhfuil Alzheimers air.
Is fada an file Louis de Paor i mbun pinn – bíodh is nach seanduine go fóill é – agus tá a chnuasach, Rogha Dánta (Coiscéim), ar an ghearrliosta fosta.
Dráma le Liam Ó Flaithearta atá in Dorchadas (Arlen House) agus is é Brian Ó Conchubhair a rinne eagarthóireacht ar an saothar seo.
Tá An Litir (Leabhar Breac) le Liam Mac Cóil molta ag mórán léirmheastóirí mar úrscéal staire den scoth agus ní hiontas é a bheith luaite i measc na leabhar urramach eile seo.
Leabhar eolaíochta den chaighdeán is airde atá ann mar Dúlra Oileáin Árann (Cois Life) le Con Ó Ruairc, ceann den bheagán leabhar eolaíochta a fhoilsítear i nGaeilge.
Ailfí agus an Vaimpír (Cois Life) le hOrna Ní Choileáin atá i measc na leabhar do dhaoine óga. Ní vaimpír ach madadh a bheidh ag tabhairt a dúshláin agus Saol an Mhadra Bháin ( LeabhairCOMHAR) le Ríona Nic Congáil sa chatagóir céanna. Madadh eile atá i gceist le leabhar Patricia Forde, Binjí – Madra ar Strae (Futa Fata).
Beirt údar as an Tuaisceart atá fágtha ar an ghearrliosta: Ó Chrann go Crann (An tSnáthaid Mhór) le Caitríona Hastings faoi shaol na tuaithe agus Tubaiste ar an Titanic (Cló Mhaigh Eo) le Máire Zepf.
Béarla Mheiriceá
IS É Béarla Mheiriceá a gheobhaidh an lámh in uachtar ar Bhéarla na hÉireann luath nó mall.
Is de Bhéal Feirste mise agus tugaim faoi deara go bhfuil lear mór focal Béarla a bhí coitianta le linn m’óige ag imeacht nó imithe. In áit rudaí a bhí “minging” ag mo ghlúin, bíonn siad “gross” ag glúin atá 20 bliain níos óige. In áit rudaí a bhí “beezer” againn, tá siad anois “cool”.
Tá an tréith sin chun Meiriceánachais le feiceáil tráth seo na Samhna fosta. “Trick or treat” a déarfaidh na daoine óga a thiocfaidh chun dorais anocht agus iad ar lorg na milseán. (Ní mholfainn “trick” a dhéanamh!)
Bhí ar mo ghlúin i mBéal Feirste rann iomlán a rá agus muid ag iarraidh dornán beag milseán a mhealladh ó na comharsana: “Halloween is coming and the goose is getting fat, will you please put a penny in the old man’s hat, if you haven’t got a penny, a ha’ penny will do, if you haven’t got a ha’ penny, then God bless you – and your old man too.”
Ní dócha go ndéarfaidh mórán an méid sin anocht nó is fusa i bhfad “trick or treat” a scairteadh. Tógaim an dul ar gcúl ar na Poncánaigh.
Rotha mór na staire
TÁ AN nóta beag seo le fáil ag tús leabhar staire Jonathan Bardon, The Plantation of Ulster (Gill & MacMillan): “In 1603, two dynasties fell. Elizabeth I died childless: the Tudors lost the Crown. And Hugh O’Neill surrendered to the English: over a thousand years of Gaelic monarchy ended. O’Neill died in despair in 1616.
“But history had not abandoned him. He left a daughter, Sorcha O’Neill, who married an Irish aristocrat, a Magennis of Iveagh. Ten generations later, one of her descendants became Lady Glamis. In 1900, she had a daughter – Elizabeth Bowes Lyon. Elizabeth was the mother of Elizabeth Windsor. In 1952 she became Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Elizabeth II embodied a dynasty which Elizabeth had been at pains to destroy.”
Rotha mór an tsaoil agus na staire.
Times na Gaeilge
FOILSEOIDH AN nuachtán seo leathanach iomlán Gaeilge ar an tseachtain seo chugainn, forbairt mhór ar chúrsaí teanga. In áit trí cholún a fhoilsiú Dé Máirt, Dé Céadaoin agus Déardaoin, foilseoidh muid aon leathanach amháin de cholúin, chúrsaí nuachta agus de thuairimíocht Dé Céadaoin as seo amach.
Beidh Tuarascáil, alt seachtainiúil le hAlan Titley agus míreanna le scríbhneoirí eile i gcuideachta a chéile gach Céadaoin.
Is é an chéad uair é go mbeidh leathanach iomlán Gaeilge ar an nuachtán agus léiríonn an dul chun cinn seo an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an teanga don pháipéar seo.
Is liosta le lua é na daoine a scríobh i nGaeilge don nuachtán seo thar na blianta. Ach is liosta le lua é fosta na léitheoirí atá againn le fada fada, léitheoirí a roghnaíonn an nuachtán seo thar nuachtáin eile de bharr na hoibre móire a rinne scríbhneoirí agus iriseoirí Gaeilge anseo le tamall mór fada.
Is é ár ndúil go mbeidh tusa, mar léitheoir, sásta leis an leathanach a bheidh romhat ar an tseachtain seo chugainn agus go mbeidh tú linn go ceann tamaill fhada eile ar aistear seo na hiriseoireachta.
www.irishtimes.com
