Pobal na Gaeilge at centre of Europe’s largest Agricultural Show
July 10, 2013
24 September 2013 – 26 September 2013
President Michael D. Higgins will officially open the 82nd National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday 24th September 2013.
This year’s Championships is returning to its roots after seventy years and will take place in Ratheniska, Stradbally in Co Laois with hundreds of events and competition taking place until Thursday 26th September.
Another special feature to this year’s championships includes “Pobal na Gaeilge” grand marquee and for the first time ever the Irish language will take centre stage at the National Ploughing Championships with an entire marquee dedicated to Gaeilge.
The National Ploughing is an empire which has played a significant role in promoting and highlighting the plight of Irish Agriculture since 1931. In recent years this event has become one of Europe’s largest outdoor exhibitions and Agricultural Trade Shows the National Ploughing Championships attracts on average 1,100 exhibitors and 189,000 visitors. Exhibitors include major to family run local businesses around the country and in recent years Government Departments have become regular exhibitors.
This huge agricultural event attracts thousands of people from all age groups and individuals, famalies, community groups, schoolgoups and farmers alike can enjoy three days of showcasing from the agricultural sector and interaction with other rural communities around the country.
Up to twelve Irish language organisation and groups and individuals who deal with a wide range of Irish language services, resources and goods have combined forces and “Pobal na Gaeilge” will showcase the Irish language in a different light
These groups and organisations include Gael Linn, Ógras, Oideas Gael, An Spáilpín Fanach, Údarás na Gaeltachta Comhchoiste Náisiúnta na gColáistí Samhraidh (CONCOS), Oireachtas na Gaeilge, , Glór na nGael Foras na Gaeilge, Coláiste UISCE, TG4 and Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
Many of the stands will showcase services, goods and information relating to events in local communities, sport, Irish language courses and gatherings, summer courses plus the public can purchase goods and various products which include Irish language resources, t-shirts and hoody’s, games, posters, books, Fáinne plus much more.
Visitors are welcome to come along and experience a wonderful taste of Irish language in Pobal na Gaeilge where events include entertainment from various well-known performers, music, dance, fun, competitions, CD launch and the launch of a new on-line bilingual digital service plus many other enjoyable activities.
'Pobal na Gaeilge' will be open to the public whether you are an fluent Irish speakers or just have Cúpla focal feel free to drop in.
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