Celebrating Mí na Gaeilge in Cork
February 27, 2013
Mí na Gaeilge is fast approaching. There will be many events taking place in Gael-Taca and around Cork city to celebrate Mí na Gaeilge during 2013 whcih is also Bliain na Gaeilge.
Here are some upcoming events to suit all ages-
Friday, 1st March 2013
5.30pm – Official Launch –outside Gael-Taca’s centre on O Sullivan’s Quay
Wednesday 6th March: Iontas Gaeilge (Irish Surprise) @ 1.30 i.n.
Keep an eye out for an Irish Suprise in Cork City, if you are around Patrick’s Street at this time!
Thursday 7th March @ 8.00pm.
“Battle of the Bands” will be taking place in the Oliver Plunkett Bar, this is a music competition in which secondary students and college students will be competing. If you are under 18 years old you must have an adult with you.
Friday 8th March @ 7.30pm
Join us for a showing of Irish language short films in Gael-Taca’s Centre with Tadhg Ó Cruadhlaoich. There are 4 short films to be seen and there will be refreshments provided on the night.
Monday 11th March @ 7.30pm
Lecture by Cian Ó Sé
A lecture on the History of Cork Harbour taking place in Gael-Taca’s Centre. Refreshments available on the night.
Tuesday 12th March @ 12.00pm
Welcoming all musicians to our trad session in Gael-Taca’s Centre. We are looking forward to music and craic and there will be refreshments provided also.
Tuesday 12th March @ 7.00pm
Storytelling and music in the City Library.
Sunday 17th March @ 12pm
St Patricks Day Parade
Gael-Taca will be taking part representing the Irish Language – keep an eye out!!
Wednesday 20th March @ 6.30pm.
Table quiz for secondary school students in the Ambassador Hotel in Cork.
Thursday 21st March @ 8pm.
Speed dating as Gaeilge – A Romantic night in Gael-Taca’s centre with a Champagne Reception and conversation, a chance to meet new people.
Friday 22nd March
Conversation Gathering in the city @ 7pm
We will be celebrating the Irish language together in Gael-Taca’s centre with cheese, wine, music and craic!
Saturday 23rd March Children’s day from 2-4pm
Come to Gael-Taca’s centre on this day. There will be facepainting, Irish stories, Irish cartoons and more. An afternoon full of fun for children.
Wednesday 27th March
Raidió na Gaeltachta @ 12.00
Raidió na Gaeltachta will be going out live from Gael-Taca’s centre as we launch our 5 year action plan. Join us on the day or listen to an programme “Saol ó dheas” on Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Saturday 6th April
Lá bailiúcháin Ghael-Taca Beidh Gael-Taca ag bailiú airgead ar an lá sin timpeall na cathrach.
Gael-Taca will be collecting around the City. If you are free, give us a hand and you will receive 30% of what you collect. Give us a few euro’s if you meet the collectors around the City!
Gael Taca organise many Irish language classes conversation circles and cultural events around Cork throughout the year.
For further information contact:
Gael Taca
22 Sullivan’s Quay
Cork.
T: 021-4310841
R: eolas@gael-taca.com
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