Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013

Derry City Council

Issue Date Publication Title

22-3-2013 Fermanagh News Irish Language Week

19-3-2013 Crossmaglen Examiner Seactain na Gaeilge Irish Language Week Bi-lingual Quiz

20-3-2013 Mourne Observer -Down Edition

Successful events are staged to celebrate Irish Language Week

21-3-2013 Strabane Weekly News Gaelscoil pupils to feature on CD

19-3-2013 County Derry Post MAGHERA Irish Language week Seachtain na Gaeilge - IrishLanguage Week, is a generally a two week fe

21-3-2013 Ulster Gazette Lord Mayor hosts Irish language community

18-3-2013 Belfast Telegraph -North West

Mayor urges people to mind their language ahead of carnival

14-3-2013 Armagh Observer Lord Mayor Hosts Irish Language Community at Palace

14-3-2013 Lurgan and PortadownExaminer

Lord Mayor Hosts Reamonn O Ciarain, Aonach Mhacha. Gael Linn;and Ruairi de Bleine, Iontaobhas Ultac

15-3-2013 Irish News learn a cupla

14-3-2013 Ulster Herald LOCH MHIC RUAIRI NAOMH TREASA

13-3-2013 Mourne Observer -South Down Edition

Irish Language Week - It's Everyone's Language Anyway!

13-3-2013 Mourne Observer -Down Edition

Irish Language Week - It's Everyone's Language Anyway!

13-3-2013 Londonderry Sentinel Mayor back La na Gaeilge

13-3-2013 Roe Valley Sentinel Mayor back La na Gaeilge

07-3-2013 Ballymena Chronicle With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland has apacked programme of festivities

08-3-2013 Dungannon Observer With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland, has apacked programme of festivitie

07-3-2013 Armagh Observer Fortnight of celebrations

07-3-2013 Mid Ulster Observer With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland has apacked programme of festivities

07-3-2013 Strabane Chronicle Ciipla Seachtain de Chultur is Teanga romhainn!

07-3-2013 Armagh-Down Observer With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland has apacked programme of festivities

08-3-2013 Derry Journal - Friday -City Edition

Library culture events

08-3-2013 Derry Journal - Friday -City Edition

Mayor supports Derry's La na Gaeilge

08-3-2013 Belfast Telegraph - AM No language barriers as Irish class takes off in Protestant community |

09-3-2013 Andersonstown News -Saturday Edition

Seachtain na Gaeilge is launched

09-3-2013 Andersonstown News -Saturday Edition

No better time to learn Irish

05-3-2013 Derry Journal - TuesdayEdition

Celebrating Irish Language Week

04-3-2013 Irish News Seachtain na Gaeilge comes to lonaa Ufoh Eachach

02-3-2013 Belfast Telegraph - AM wonder of our diverse tongue lost in translation

27-2-2013 Mourne Observer -South Down Edition

Whose language is it anyway?

26-2-2013 County Derry Post Feile na Gaeilge 2013

Source: Fermanagh News

Date: Friday 22. March 2013Page: 3 Circulation: 9500Size: 157

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Irish Language Week

Children who attend Nai'scoil an Traonaigh, Lisnaskea celebrating Irish Language Week.

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Source: Crossmaglen Examiner

Date: Tuesday 19. March 2013Page: 11 Circulation: 8500Size: 336


Seactain na Gaeilge Irish Language Week Bi-lingual Quiz

ON Thursday 14th March 2013 Newry and Mourne District Council celebrated Seachtain na Gaelige - Irish Language Week by hosting a bi-lingual Quiz for councillors and staff.

The event was held in the Council Boardroom and was attended by Mayor John McArdle, Councillors and a large number of employees.

The quiz gave Council Employees and Members the opportunity to come together to share and explore the Irish Language. Speaking at the event, Mayor John McArdle said 'he was delighted to celebrate Irish Language Week which promoted the history

and culture of the language.



Source: Mourne Observer - Down Edition

Date: Wednesday 20. March 2013Page: 42 Circulation: 10340Size: 436


Successful events are staged to celebrate Irish Language Week

AS SeachtainnaGaeilge or Irish Language Week, draws to a close members of the local cross-community Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tire, can draw breath and look back at a very vibrant and successful

few days. Their celebration of the Irish language commenced

with a talk given by Dr Ian Malcolm on 'The Irish Language and Inclusion' along with the newly formed super-band SiVan accompanied by local teenage band Le Cheile.

The celebrations continued on the eve of St Patrick's Day when the prodigious traditional Irish language sean-ads singer, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhride. brought two of his choirs to the Annesely Hall, Newcastle; Cor Uachtar Tire from Castlewellan and Cor Loch Lao from Belfast, to perform at an event called 'A Feast of the Senses'.

The choirs sang beautifully from a broad repertoire which has been arranged by Doimnic to give them a distinctly modern, continental feel, while still managing to remain true to their local origins.

The performance was followed by a break for some delicious Irish stew provided by Newcastle Community Cinema, who co-organised the event with Glor Uachtar Tire.

The evening continued with a showing of the film 'Silence' (2012); a visual jewel of a film which records an emigrant's return home while managing

to avoid a morose tempo. Silence is a quasi-documentary in which part of

the film is made in the Donegal Gaeltacht. It was refreshing and delightful to hear Ulster Irish on the big screen - a rare pleasure.

The co-script writer and main actor, Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride, attended the showing and introduced the film, adding a special appeal to the night.

Eoghan and Doimnic, mentioned above, are brothers and 'A Feast of the Senses' was a truly family affair.






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Some of the children at the St Patricks Day Parade in Downpatrick who have been participating in 'Ceardlann an tSathairn/ Saturday Workshop' since January. The children made a

variety of puppets during the workshop under the tutelage of Christina Joyce, some of which they displayed during the parade. Included in the forefront of the picture are (from left), Dana Leckey, Una O'Higgins, Medbh Rogers and Iskea Leckey.

For this reason it was extra special that Eoghan and Doimnic's cousin, Bairbre Quinn, from Castlewellan was willing to perform as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

Bairbre did a superb job, giving the audience an insight into these creative brothers' background.

Glor Uachtar Tire would like to thank Newcastle Community Cinema for all their co-operation

during the past months, which ensured 'A Feast of the Senses' was such a success.

Glor Uachtar Tire are very grateful to all those members of both choirs for performing on the night and in particular to C6r Loch Lao who travelled to Newcastle for the evening to contribute

to the magical choral performance. Sincere thanks also goes to Down District

Council and Foras Na Gaeilge for financially supporting this event.

Tne raffle at the break raised £83 towards a week-long trip that Rang 6 and Rang 7, Bunscoil

Bheanna Boirche, will be making to the Donegal Gaeltacht. G16r Uachtar Tire would like to thank everyone who contributed towards the raffle.

Irish Language Week continued when 14 children who, since January, have been participating

in a puppet-making workshop through Irish, displayed the larger than life fruits of their labours during Down District Council's St Patrick's Day Parade.

The children, and their talented and dedicated teacher, Christina Joyce, displayed four huge puppets which they derived fron how CuChulainn got his name.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshops over a three-month period and their

involvement in the parade. Glor Uachtar Tire would like to thank those

parents who came along to the parade for their support.

Sincere thanks also goes to Christina Joyce for her sheer enthusiasm and her complete dedication

to the project. Thanks too goes to The Arts Council of Northern

Ireland for financially supporting this project.

While Irish Language Week has drawn to a close for another year, Glor Uachtar Tire will continue to coordinate high quality events - 2013 is after all officially Irish Language year!

Therefore 3 to 5 April will see a three day outdoor pursuits course through Irish at the Tollymore Centre.

On 17 and 18 May an Irish language literary festival, The Seamus O'Neill Summer School, will take place in Castlewellan and the next intensive Irish course will be held in the Burrendale

Hotel, Newcastle, on June 7 and 8. There is a lot to look forward to. If you'd like

more information on any of these events please contact your local Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tire, on 028 437 70331 or on [email protected].



Source: Strabane Weekly News

Date: Thursday 21. March 2013Page: 35 Circulation: 3334Size: 134


Gaelscoil pupils to feature on CD

Pupils from Gaelscoil Ui Dhocartaigh, Strabane, enjoyed creating a CD with local man. Michael Kielty, as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week). Pupils from the school joined with pupils from Holy Cross College to participate in a variety of events, including singing, poetry and storytelling. The event with Mr Kielty will see the production of a CD of Irish language nursery rhymes - with funding from the Extended Schools' programme. RC1231



Source: County Derry Post



MAGHERA Irish Language week Seachtain na Gaeilge - Irish

Language Week, is a generally a two week festival which

takes place each year in the lead up to St Patrick's Day. However, in Carntogher, in true Irish fashion, the festivities

span the whole month. We've renamed the festival locally as Feile na Gaeilge and have a fantastic line up of events to suit the whole fam-

. iiy- Well we are half way through

the month and the events so far have been a great success.

The Family Ceili organised by Slaughtneil GAC, was a roaring success on Sunday 3rd March. There was a fantastic

turn out of families and adults and kids alike had great fun having a go at the various Ceili Dances, Ionsai na hlnse, Siege of Venice, Ballai Luimnigh,

Walls of Limerick and Tonnta Thoraf, Waves of Tory. Music was provided by local talent, Ciara and Elmear De Brun, Padraig 6 Mianain, Aoibheann and Deaglan O Doibhlin.

Clar Ni Chnaimhsf, was the Bean an Ti for the evening and called the dances. A big thanks to the Slaughtneil Ladies

for organising the tea and refreshments.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the events organised in

Bunscoil Naomh Brid; there was Storytelling with, Clar Ni Chnaimhsl for naiscoil children

and their parents as well as the children in R1 to R3.

The La Gaelach tested the wits of the children in R4 - R7 from the local gaelscoileanna. The day began with a table quiz and in the afternoon held a Ceili Mor.

Events still to come: Adults Irish Language Short

Course: The course will cater for

all levels with beginners, intermediate and advanced

classes. This course is funded through the 'Extended School's Programme' and because

of that there will only be a small charge of £5 on the course. The course will begin on Friday 22nd March from 7 9pm and will continue on Saturday

23rd March from 10am - 2.30pm.

Venue: Bunscoil Naomh Brid

The Supporting Families Irish in the home - a lively class aimed at parents and grandparents who wish to introduce some Irish into the home.

Will also take place on Friday 22nd March 7-9pm and

will continue on Saturday 23rd March from 10am - 2.30pm.


A-Level - Revision Course On Saturday 23rd March

there will be a course specifically designed for students

studying Irish at A-Level - A short revision course. The course will cover, marking schemes and techniques, grammar and writing.


It wouldn't be possible to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge without some traditional music. Ceoltoiri Luraigh are organising a session at the end of the month on Friday 22nd March, in Peter's Bar, Glen road, Maghera. This will be a bilingual event with the junior session starting at 8pm and the senior session from 10pm until late. Everyone Welcome!

To bring Feile na Gaeilge to an close, there will be a lunch with Irish in Walshes Hotel, Magh-

era on Sunday 24th March. This is a great opportunity for families

and for adults learning Irish to come together to use their Gaeilge over a bite to eat.

With all of the refurbishment work underway at the An Cam Centre, Carntogher Community Association would like to extend

our gratitude to Bunscoil Naomh Brid for the use of their excellent facilities.

We would also like to acknowledge our funders Foras

na Gaeilge for their funding and support which has enabled us to deliver this excellent programme

of events. If you would like more information

about any of the activities taking place during this

year's Feile na Gaeilge, please contact Leonne at An Cam 028 79549978.



Source: Ulster Gazette



Lord Mayor hosts Irish language community

ARMAGH Lord Mayor Sharon Haughey-Grimley recently hosted a reception to mark 'Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013' (Irish Language Week).

Eighty guests from a number of Irish language and cultural organisations

were treated to a wine reception, buffet supper and the launch of

a new promotional film about the Irish language in Armagh made by schoolchildren attending Irish medium

schools in the locality. Guests were also treated to traditional

music throughout the evening by young musicians from Armagh Pipers Club.

The Lord Mayor accepted cheque donations on the evening totalling £40,000 on behalf of Aonach Mhacha, the new Irish language company which has been established to build a £1.5million Irish language centre in Armagh City Centre.

The generous sums of money were donated by Irish language organisations Gael Linn and Iontaobhas Ultach.

'Seachtain na Gaeilge' is an international Irish language festival and

one of the biggest celebrations of the Irish language and culture that takes place each year throughout Ireland and in many other countries.

So popular has this event become that the week has had to be extended

to a fortnight! This year's festival ran from

March 4 to 17 as part of the celebrations for 'Bliain na Gaeilge' (Year of

the Irish Language) and The Gathering Ireland 2013.

Voluntary and community groups, local authorities, schools, libraries, music, sports clubs, arts and cultural

organisations are all involved in organising events for Seachtain na Gaeilge in their local areas.

In Armagh, a hectic programme of events organised by CAIRDE Teo and Gael Linn was launched at Ceannaras Chumainn Luthchleas Gael (Athletic Grounds) by none other than senior Armagh County star, Ciaran McKeever.

Ciaran like so many others recently has set himself the goal of learning

Irish by attending some of the many evening classes, weekend courses and Gaeltacht residentials throughout the island.

Local schools, cultural organisations, sports clubs and community

representatives all turned out to celebrate the launch before being led on

a bilingual tour of the magnificently refurbished County grounds in Dalton.

Lord Mayor Haughey-Grimley informed guests: "The festival gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cupla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events for every type of interest and every age group.

"The language in Armagh is

Lord Mayor Councillor Sharon Haughey Grimley accepts a presentation plaque from Bunscoil Ard Mhacha pupil Saran O Machail. SG1228

presently thriving with over 400 students in Irish medium schools locally,

plans for new naiscoileanna and bunscoileanna in the City and District, huge interest in the adult evening classes and informal Irish classes for adults and children popping

up in GAA clubs and communi¬

ty halls throughout the county. "A new generation of Irish language

enthusiasts are at the forefront of the Irish language revival in Armagh, providing opportunities to learn and use the language, not just during Seachtain na Gaeilge, but throughout the year."



Source: Ulster Gazette



LEFT: Young people who took part in the Irish Language in Armagh Promotional Film Project receive vouchers at the Lord Mayor's Reception in the Palace. SG1231

Antoine O Coileain, Chief Executive of Gael Linn presents the Lord Mayor with a cheque for £20,000 for the Aonach Mhacha Irish Language Centre in Armagh City. SGI229

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Mayor's Reception to mark Seachtain na

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Source: Belfast Telegraph - North West

Date: Monday 18. March 2013Page: 12 Circulation: 8000Size: 264


Mayor urges people to mind

their language ahead of carnival

Derry Mayor Councillor Kevin Campbell with Anne Marie Gallagher from the Fleadh committee and Dylan O'Doherty during Irish Language Day in Guildhall Square at the weekend as part of Derry City Council's Spring Carnival weekend MARTIN MCKEOWN

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Source: Armagh Observer

Date: Thursday 14. March 2013Page: 8 Observer NewsCirculation: 13000Size: 1691


Lord Mayor Hosts Reamonn O Ciarain, AoIrish onach

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at Palace

There was a large attendance at a reception held on Friday past by Lord Mayor of Armagh City and District, Councillor Sharon HaugheyGrimley,

to mark 'Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013' (Irish Language Week).

Eighty guests from a number of Irish language and cultural organisations were treated to a wine reception, buffet supper and the launch of a new promotional

film about the Irish language in Armagh made by schoolchildren attending Irish medium schools in the locality.

Guests were also treated to traditional music throughout the evening by young musicians

from Armagh Pipers Club. The Lord Mayor also accepted cheque donations

totalling £40,000 on behalf of Aonach Mhacha, the

new Irish language company which has been established to build a £1.5million Irish language centre in Armagh City Centre. The generous sums of money were donated by Irish language organisations

Gael Linn and Iontaobhas Ultach.

'Seachtain na Gaeilge' is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries. So popular has this event become

that the week has had to be extended to a fortnight! This year's festival is running from 4-17 March 2013 as part of the celebrations for Bliain na Gaeilge and The Gathering

Ireland 2013. Voluntary and community groups, local authorities, schools, libraries, music, sports clubs, arts and cultural organisations are all involved in organising events for Seachtain na Gaeilge in their local areas.

In Ard Mhacha, a hectic programme of events organised

by CAIRDE Teo and Gael Linn was launched on Monday morning at Ceannaras

Chumainn Luthchleas Gael (Athletic Grounds) by none other than senior Armagh county star, Ciaran

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Antoine O Coileain (second, right), on behalf of Gael Linn, presents a cheque for £20,000 toAonach Mhacha at the Palace on Monday evening. Also pictured, from left: Sean O Maoilste

and Antaine O Donnaile,, Aonach Mhacha; Armagh Lord Mayor, Councillor Sharon Haughey'— and Gearoid O Machail, Aonach Mhacha.






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Ruairf de Bleine (second, right), on behalf of Iontaobhas Ultach, also presented a cheque for £20,000 to Aonach Mhacha.

From left: Antaine O Donnaile, Aonach Mhacha; Antoine O Coileain, Gael Linn; Armagh Mayor, Councillor Sharon Haughey-Grimley; Ruairi de Bleine, Iontaobhas "ltach; and Reamonn O Ciarain, Aonach Mhacha.






From left: Antaine O Donnaile, Gearoid O Machail and Sean O Maoilste frojn Aonach Mhacha; Armagh Lord Mayor, Councillor Sharon Haughey-Grimley; Antoine O Coileain, Gael Linn; and Ruairi de Bleine, Iontaobhas Ultach.

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Some of those who attended the celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge at the Palace on Friday evening.






McKeever. Ciaran like so many others recently has set himself the goal of learning Irish by attending some of the many evening classes, weekend

courses and Gaeltacht residentials throughout the island. Local schools, cultural organisations, sports clubs and community representatives all turned out on Monday to celebrate the launch before being led on a bilingual tour of the magnificently refurbished county grounds in Dalton.

The festival gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cupla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events

for every type of interest and every age group. The language in Armagh is presently thriving

with over 400 students in Irish medium schools locally, plans for new nai'scoileanna and bunscoileanna in the City and District, huge interest in the adult evening classes and informal Irish classes for adults and children popping up in GAA clubs and community halls throughout the county.

A new generation of Irish language enthusiasts are at the forefront of the Irish language revival in Armagh, providing opportunities to learn and use the language not just during Seachtain na Gaeilge but throughout the year. ge

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Children who participated in the video were presented with gift vouchers.








Source: Lurgan and Portadown Examiner

Date: Thursday 14. March 2013Page: 8 NewsExtraCirculation: 8000Size: 264


Lord Mayor Hosts Reamonn O Ciarain, AIrish

Aonach Mhacha. Gael Linn; and Ruairi de Bleine, IontaobhLanguage

Communi has Ultach.

at Palace

There was a large attendance at a reception held on Friday past by Lord Mayor of Armagh City and District, Councillor Sharon HaugheyGrimley,

to mark 'Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013' (Irish Language Week).

Eighty guests from a number new Irish language company of Irish language and cultural which has been established organisations were treated to a to build a £1.5million Irish wine reception, buffet supper and the launch of a new promotional

film about the Irish language in Armagh made by schoolchildren attending Irish medium schools in the locality.

Guests were also treated to traditional music throughout the evening by young musicians

from Armagh Pipers Club. The Lord Mayor also accepted cheque donations

totalling £40,000 on behalf of Aonach Mhacha, the

language centre in Armagh City Centre. The generous sums of money were donated by Irish language organisations

Gael Linn and Iontaobhas Ultach.

'Seachtain na Gaeilge' is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries. So popular has this event become

that the week has had to be extended to a fortnight! This year's festival is running from 4-17 March 2013 as part of the celebrations for Bliain na Gaeilge and The Gathering

Ireland 2013. Voluntary and community groups, local authorities, schools, libraries, music, sports clubs, arts and cultural organisations are all involved in organising events for Seachtain na Gaeilge in their local areas.

In Ard Mhacha, a hectic programme of events organised

by CAIRDE Teo and Gael Linn was launched on Monday morning at Ceannaras

Chumainn Luthchleas Gael (Athletic Grounds) by none other than senior Armagh county star, Ciaran



Source: Lurgan and Portadown Examiner



McKeever. Ciaran like so many others recently has set himself the goal of learning Irish by attending some of the many evening classes, weekend

courses and Gaeltacht residentials throughout the island. Local schools, cultural organisations, sports clubs and community representatives all turned out on Monday to celebrate the launch before being led on a bilingual tour of the magnificently refurbished county grounds in Dalton.

The festival gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cupla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events

for every type of interest and every age group. The language in Armagh is presently thriving

with over 400 students in Irish medium schools locally, plans for new naiscoileanna and bunscoileanna in the City and District, huge interest in the adult evening classes and informal Irish classes for adults and children popping up in GAA clubs and community halls throughout the county.

A new generation of Irish language enthusiasts are at the forefront of the Irish language revival in Armagh, providing opportunities to learn and use the language not just during Seachtain na Gaeilge but throughout the year.



Source: Irish News

Date: Friday 15. March 2013Page: 12 SpringBreezeCirculation: 41932Size: 699


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Discover lots of ways to immerse yourself in Irish this spring. Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) runs until March 17 and is the biggest celebration of our native language and culture, as well as the perfect time to either plan, or actually take a break in the Gaeltacht. Whether you speak Irish fluently, are a little rusty, or you're a complete newbie to the language, choose from a fantastic range of Gaeltact holiday options with walking, adventure parks, cycling, touring, golfing, horse riding and Irish language courses. But don't take our 'focal' for it - come and see for yourself...



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Source: Irish News



Donegal delights

The Donegal Gaeltacht is a breathtaking area with imposing mountains and lake-filled valleys fringed by the wild Atlantic. Ireland's largest Gaeltacht region, it is crammed with lots for you and your family to discover, including Glencolmcille Folk Village, bringing you on a journey of Irish life from the 18th to 20th centuries. Sign up to a week-long, or weekend, language learning course at Oideas Gael which also runs a language and culture summer school (www.oideas-gael.com). Take the ferry to Tory, Rathlin or Gola island. For adventure junkies, check out Unique Ascent for everything from hill walking to sea stack climbing (www.uniqueascent.ie).

Majestic Mayo

Soak up more than just magnificent scenery in the Mayo Gaeltacht, which extends from the Mullet Peninsula to the mountainous blanket bog of Erris and Achill Island. See just how deep your farming roots lie at the 5000 year old Ceide Fields neolithic site containing the oldest known, stone-walled fields in the world (www.ceidefields.com). Then scuba dive or kite surf on Achill Island (www.achilltourism.com). And book an Irish language pony trek across the beach at Keel - getting your Gaeilge straight from the horse's mouth! (www.calveysofachill.com).

Gorgeous Galway

Connemara is home to one of the country's most popular Gaeltachts offering the contrast of the mighty Twelve Pins and Maamturk Mountains, as well as charming coves and stunning strands. Go further still with a ferry trip to one of the Aran Islands, where Irish is the first language (www.aranislands.ie). Hire a bike and cycle through a serene sanctuary of wildlife (www.bikehirearanislands.com). And of course, you can be sure there'll be a trad 'seisuin' nearby to round off the day!

Kerry is King

For pure fun, few places can match the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht on the Dingle Peninsula. It's a great place for a break, in any language, and a serious haven for walkers, golfers, surfers and anglers. Dingle town is a gourmet

heaven boasting great seafood restaurants and lively pubs (www.dingle-peninsula.ie). And experience the splendid isolation of the Iveragh Gaeltacht in South Kerry where you can get a guided tour with mountaineer Con Moriarty. www.hiddenirelandadventures.com.

irish crackers in Cork

The Cork Gaeltacht reaches west from Cork City through the Lee River Valley to Macroom and beyond. Make like Socrates and walk while you talk on a walking break in the Muscrai Gaeltacht along the Cork/Kerry border with Lee Valley Walking (www.leevalleywalking.com). The Cork Gaeltacht also takes in the wildly romantic Cape Clear Island, 13km off the coast of West Cork. This tiny island is an archaeological wonder, with megalithic standing stones, a 5000 year old passage grave, and the ruins of a 12th century church and a 14th century castle (www.capeclearisland.com).

Wonderful Waterford The south east Gaeltacht begins west of Dungarvan in Co Waterford with the backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains, a walkers paradise. It includes Ring and Old Parish, a scenic part of the world famous for its love of Irish music, song and dance. This area is also a terrific base to visit the beautiful coastal villages of Ardmore and Lismore. Don't miss the Copper Coast Geopark, an outdoor museum telling the region's geological story (www.coppercoastgeopark.com). And in nearby Tramore learn to surf through Irish at Freedom Surf School (www.freedomsurfschool.com).

Marvellous Meath

A small colony of families from Connemara, Mayo and Kerry resettled in Co Meath in the first half of the 20th century, spurring a great love of Irish on the east coast. On Dublin's doorstep, the Meath Gaeltacht, taking in Rathcairn and Gibbstown, is a great place to practice your Irish and there's no shortage of fantastic things to do while you're there. Enjoy a crash course in cultural heritage in the Boyne Valley at Newgrange (www.newgrange.com) or dig a little deeper and excavate at a 13th century friary, followed by a canoe ride down the River Boyne with Cultural Tourism Ireland. www.culturaltourismireland.ie



Source: Ulster Herald



LOCH MHIC RUAIRI NAOMH TREASA

The Minor team were defeated by Cappagh on Saturday evening past 26

to 0-7. The side have an away fixture tonight (Thursday) at 6:45pm

against Strabane. Please note this

fixture has been brought forward. The U-14's defeated Beragh 4-8 to 3-3 on Saturday past in their first League fixture. The team's next game will be this Saturday when they entertain Drumragh at 12.45pm. Everyone is reminded that tomorrow night (Friday) will be the final night to sign up to be a Club member for the year. The registration night will take place upstairs in the Clubrooms between 8 - 9pm. Membership forms are available

to download off the Club Website and there will also be some available on the night. It is essential for all our players to be Club members

before they can play this year for insurance purposes. Membership fees remain the same as last yearAdults

£20 and U-18 £5. There will be an Irish night in the Clubrooms this Friday to mark Irish Language week. There will be Irish Music, poetry, songs and storytelling. The event starts at 7:30pm and everyone is welcome.

Light refreshments will be served. Come Dine with Me was postponed on Saturday night past. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday week (23rd March). There will be live Music in the Clubrooms this Saturday night by the Rivals. The Bar will be open from 2pm on Sunday showing live coverage of the All Ireland Club Finals. Any business interested in placing an advertising hoarding around the field are asked to contact Barry Mc Elduff (0774 7038 757). Anyone with any old Club photographs

or memorabilia please contact Seamus Mullan (0778 8102 358).

Winning Lotto numbers drawn last week were 3,9,12 & 22. No Jackpot winner. Tom Ward, Cara Harte and Sean Conway each matched three numbers and receive £20 with the Jackpot currently standing at £1,300. The Club would like to extend deepest

sympathy to the Ward and Donnelly families on their recent bereavements.



Source: Mourne Observer - South Down Edition



Irish Language Week - It's Everyone's Language Anyway! A NIGHT of quality entertainment was enjoyed by all at an event entitled 'Whose Language is it Anyway?' in The Lodge, Castlewellan, last Saturday.

The night marked the launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge or Irish Language Week by the local Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tire.

BBC's Lynette Faye was a wonderful compere for the evening, using that great skill she has to slip effortlessly between Irish and English while ensuring that everyone is kept both engaged and within their comfort zones.

The night commenced with a talk by Dr Ian Malcolm, a former journalist for the News Letter and author of the book, 'Towards inclusion, Protestantism and the Irish Language' (2009).

Ian explained how he, a young man of Protestant background, reared in Lurgan, became passionate about the Irish language. He also explained that the research which he conducted in secondary-level state schools throughout Northern Ireland found that the majority of 16-18 year olds interviewed felt generally positive about the Irish language and the majority of them held that it should be available as a linguistic option in all primary schools in Northern Ireland.

The talk, which succeeded in being both entertaining and informative, provoked a wide range of interesting questions and a lively Q&A session followed Ian's presentation.

After a short break, the audience was treated to a spirited and flawless session by members of the local traditional band, Le Cheile, which is comprised of incredibly dedicated and professional teenagers who are destined to go far.

The main musical act of the night was provided by the recently established 'Super-band', Sf Van. The band's three members, Tiona

Lynette Fay, from BBC Radio Ulster, with author and reseacher, Dr Ian Malcolm, at the recent Whose Language is it Anyway? event, organised by Castlewellan Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tfre.

McSherry, Mary Dillon and Niamh Parsons have picked a very fitting name; si-van (si-bhean) means fairy woman and certainly these three women have enchanting and magical voices which wove together leaving the audience spell-bound.

SI Van was accompanied by Donal O'Connor and Paul McSherry. Two internationally renowned traditional musicians who provided the perfect accompaniment to this magical performance.

Glor Uachtar Tire would like to thank Niall McCrickard for the superb sound system and parents from the Irish language primary school in Castlewellan, Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche, for volunteering to

co-ordinate the refreshments during the break.

Glor Uachtar Tire will be teaming up with Newcastle Community Cinema on Friday 15 March to continue its celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge/Irish Language Week with a showing of the most recently produced Irish language feature length film, Silence (with subtitles). The show will be preceded by a short concert by Castlewellan and Belfast's Irish language choirs, Cor Uachtar Tire and Cor Loch Lao.

Irish stew will be served during the night: £7.50 at the door or online at www.newcastlecinema.org.

For more information call 028 4377 0331.






Irish Language Week - It's Everyone's Language Anyway! yggyA

NIGHT of quality entertainment was enjoyed by all at an event entitled 'Whose Language is it Anyway?' in The Lodge, Castlewellan, last Saturday.

The night marked the launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge or Irish Language Week by the local Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tire.

BBC's Lynette Faye was a wonderful compere for the evening, using that great skill she has to slip effortlessly between Irish and English while ensuring that everyone is kept both engaged and within their comfort zones.

The night commenced with a talk by Dr Ian Malcolm, a former journalist for the News Letter and author of the book, 'Towards inclusion, Protestantism and the Irish Language' (2009).

Ian explained how he, a young man of Protestant background, reared in Lurgan, became passionate about the Irish language. He also explained that the research which he conducted in secondary-level state schools throughout Northern Ireland found that the majority of 16-18 year olds interviewed felt generally positive about the Irish language and the majority of them held that it should be available as a linguistic option in all primary schools in Northern Ireland.

The talk, which succeeded in being both entertaining and informative, provoked a wide range of interesting questions and a lively Q&A session followed Ian's presentation.

After a short break, the audience was treated to a spirited and flawless session by members of the local traditional band, Le Cheile, which is comprised of incredibly dedicated and professional teenagers who are destined to go far.

The main musical act of the night was provided by the recently established 'Super-band', Si Van. The band's three members, Tiona

Lynette Fay, from BBC Radio Ulster, with author and reseacher, Dr Ian Malcolm, at the recent Whose Language is it Anyway? event, organised by Castlewellan Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tfre.

McSherry, Mary Dillon and Niamh Parsons have picked a very fitting name; si-van (si-bhean) means fairy woman and certainly these three women have enchanting and magical voices which wove together leaving the audience spell-bound.

Sf Van was accompanied by Donal O'Connor and Paul McSherry. Two internationally renowned traditional musicians who provided the perfect accompaniment to this magical performance.

Glor Uachtar Tfre would like to thank Niall McCrickard for the superb sound system and parents from the Irish language primary school in Castlewellan, Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche, for volunteering to

co-ordinate the refreshments during the break.

Glor Uachtar Tire will be teaming up with Newcastle Community Cinema on Friday 15 March to continue its celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge/Irish Language Week with a showing of the most recently produced Irish language feature length film, Silence (with subtitles). The show will be preceded by a short concert by Castlewellan and Belfast's Irish language choirs, Cor Uachtar Tire and Cor Loch Lao.

Irish stew will be served during the night: £7.50 at the door or online at www.newcastlecinema.org.

For more information call 028 4377 0331.



Source: Londonderry Sentinel



Mayor back La na Gaeilge ygLONDONDERRY'S Mayor is supporting

La na Gaeilge in Guildhall Square, the day before St Patrick's Day.

Mayor Kevin Campbell, endorsed the celebration of Irish language and culture, stating: "With 2013 being Bliain na Gaeilge (the National Year of Irish), I thought it was a good opportunity to support a programme of outdoor events on March 16 which would mark the end of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish

Language Week) and celebrate Irish language and culture in the city.

"Guildhall Square will be buzzing on La na Gaeilge with a range of family friendly events including an outdoor ceili, traditional Irish music sessions, performances by children from our local Gaelscoileanna, an Irish language information point and arts and crafts activities for families," he said.



Source: Roe Valley Sentinel



Mayor back La na Gaeilge LONDONDERRY'S Mayor is supporting La na Gaeilge in Guildhall Square, the day before St Patrick's Day.

Mayor Kevin Campbell, endorsed the celebration of Irish language and culture, stating: "With 2013 being Bliain na Gaeilge (the National Year of Irish), I thought it was a good opportunity to support a programme of outdoor events on March 16 which would mark the end of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish

Language Week) and celebrate Irish language and culture in the city.

"Guildhall Square will be buzzing on La na Gaeilge with a range of family friendly events including an outdoor ceilf, traditional Irish music sessions, performances by children from our local Gaelscoileanna, an Irish language information point and arts and crafts activities for families," he said.



Source: Ballymena Chronicle



With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland has a packed programme of

festivities lined up to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.

From street carnivals to open air concerts and even wakeboarding leprechauns there is something for everyone during this year's celebrations and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is encouraging people to make the most of the opportunity and explore what's on offer.

"Every county in Northern Ireland will be putting on celebrations for St Patrick's Day and will include a whole host of free activities and days out that the entire family can enjoy." said NITB's Destination PR Officer Pauline Gormley.

"Northern Ireland will come alive with celebrations, parades, concerts, traditional music and great craic guaranteed

no matter which county you visit. The focus is, as always, on family friendly, inclusive events and there really is something for everyone this St Patrick's Day weekend" she added.

To help get the celebrations underway NITB has put together a guide to St Patrick's Day events across Northern Ireland:

Belfast

Belfast will host many events from March 15 - 18 as part of the St Patrick's Festival including the annual St Patrick's Day Carnival which will take to the streets on March 17. Community groups from all areas of the city will join professional and amateur performers, musicians and acrobats. The spectacle will finish with a free concert in Custom House Square where visitors can enjoy traditional

Irish, Ulster Scots, pop and multicultural music and dance.

The Ulster Hall is hosting a ceili with the Cathal McAnulty Ceili band and the McPeake Family, alongside singers, musicians and Irish dancers while St George's Market

will have live music and family entertainment throughout the weekend.

This year will see a special St Patrick's Kiddie Zone at the Big Fish on Sunday March 17 from 1pm - 3pm which will allow toddlers and younger children to enjoy the buzz and music of the concert away from the crowds, plus enjoy lots of free, family entertainment.

Feile an Earraigh is Belfast's leading traditional music festival taking place in the run up to St Patrick's Day in the city every year. The 10th Feile an Earraigh will run from March 11 - March 17 in various venues throughout the Falls area of the city and the City Centre.

With a mixture of gigs, dramas, exhibitions and discus-

St Patrick's Day craic willbe

mighty sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring with something for everyone. For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend too. The intimate gigs, restricted to 250 tickets per show, take place in the Exhibition Centre at the Europa Hotel on March 16-17 and each event includes a two course supper prior to the show.

County Antrim

Slemish Mountain is a traditional place of pilgrimage and the annual St Patrick's Day Walk will be taking place on March 17. Visitors can learn about St Patrick and his historical legacy as well as the history, wildlife and geology

of Slemish followed by traditional fayre and afternoon entertainment in the Ecos Centre, Ballymena.

Why not celebrate the St Patrick's bank holiday on March 18 with the Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing

Championship on the Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle. This popular, traditional ploughing match has been taking place in the Ballycastle area for over 100 years and attracts ploughmen from all over Ireland. It is a great day out for the whole family.

County Armagh

Where better to celebrate Saint Patrick than his chosen city of Armagh? The Saint Patrick's Festival, Armagh, is jam-packed with traditional music sessions, busking, concerts and family entertainment across ten days from March 8 - March 18, making it one of the longest festivals

in Ireland. Join international singing sensation 'The Priests' at the

spectacular setting of Saint Patricks Catholic Cathedral for an evening of classical music on Friday 8"1 March, enjoy live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday 16lh March and make sure you don't miss the main event on March 17 which takes the form of a carnival parade, where marching bands, colourful floats, dance performances and music will fill the streets.

County Down

St Patrick's Celebrations, Downpatrick, boasts a seven day programme of events from March 11-18 which includes the spectacular St Patrick's Day Cross-Community

Carnival Parade which attracts over 30,000 spectators as it makes its way through the streets of Downpatrick

on the big day itself, March 17. With over 50 events to choose from and a wealth of freeentertainment on offer, Downpatrick^ St Patrick's Celebrations has something for everyone including a range of concerts, exhibitions, sporting

and family events. Down County Museum in Downpatrick is also inviting

people to join them for a day of family entertainment with Irish dancing, traditional and folk music, storytelling and circus style entertainment including clowns, acrobats and jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick,

is a must for anyone interested in the story of St. Patrick. The state-of-the-art centre is an exciting interpretative

exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint. Enjoy a truly traditional St Patrick's Day



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with a unique festival of music, crafts, food, dance and song at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum in Cultra on March 17.

The cross community St Patrick's Day Festival parade in Newry has become a focal point on Newry & Mourne's calendar of events. Live music, street theatre, comedy, and street performances of Irish Dancing will provide an exciting

carnival atmosphere not to be missed, which promises to be a fun-packed day for all the family.

County Fermanagh

The St Patrick's Day Parade in Enniskillen will see marching bands and floats parading through Enniskillen town on March 17 with a range of activities also taking place throughout the day, including the return of the popular

wakeboarding leprechauns as well as RNLI displays and hovercraft, jet skiing and jet pack action on the water.

St Patrick himself will arrive and there will be facepainting, balloon modelling and other inflatable fun for the

kids. 'Snakes' is the theme this year and all participants must incorporate this into their floats or display on the day. A Guinness World Record will also be attempted at this spectacular family fun day as the people of Enniskillen attempt to have the world's largest snake on parade through the town.

Or why not celebrate with a St Patrick's Family Day at Castle Barracks, Enniskillen - a celebration of the local history and culture with archaeological digs, siege machines, medieval food demonstrations, quill writing, bouncy castles and other activities.

County Derry

With Free entry for anyone who can prove they are called Patrick, Shamrock Shenanigans at Springhill House, Magherafelt, is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Discover the shamrock trail around the grounds, enjoy craft activities for the children as well as traditional food, music and more.

The 2013 UK City of Culture St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, Derry~Londonderry, will be a celebration of language, history, culture and tradition with a family friendly focus. With carnival parades, concerts, dancing, storytelling and colourful characters the event is the perfect way tocelebrate St Patrick's Day with the family.

County Tyrone

Shamrocks and Shillelaghs at The Argory, Dungannon, offers a fine way to celebrate St.Patricks Day in Tyrone. Children will love the Shillelagh trail and craft activities and adults can enjoy the traditional music and Irish food - a fantastic day of fun for all the family.

The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh will be celebrating the tradition of The Emigrants Farewell on from

March 17 - 19. For many, the hours before departing Ireland for America

during the 1700s and 1800s become known as the American or Living Wake and these scenes will be re-enacted

with music, song and dance.

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With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland, has a packed programme of



"Every county in Northern Ireland will be putting on celebrations for St Patrick's Day and will include a whole host of free activities and days out that the entire family can enjoy," said NITB's Destination PR Officer Pauline Gormley.




Belfast







With a mixture of gigs, dramas, exhibitions and discus¬

St Patrick's Day craic will

be mighty sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring with something for everyone. For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend too. The intimate gigs, restricted to 250 tickets per show, take place in the Exhibition Centre at the Europa Hotel on March 16- 17 and each event includes a two course supper prior to the show.

County Antrim





County Armagh



spectacular setting of Saint Patricks Catholic Cathedral for an evening of classical music on Friday 8,h March, enjoy live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday I6lh March and make sure you don't miss the main event on March 17 which takes the form of a carnival parade, where marching bands, colourful floats, dance performances and music will fill the streets.

County Down





people to join them for a day of family entertainment with Irish dancing, traditional and folk music, storytelling and circus style entertainment including clowns, acrobat? and jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick,





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County Fermanagh






County Derry


The 2013 UK City of Culture St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, Derry~Londonderry, will be a celebration of language, history, culture and tradition with a family friendly focus. With carnival parades, concerts, dancing, storytelling and colourful characters the event is the perfect way tt) celebrate St Patrick's Day with the family.

County Tyrone











Fortnight of celebrations Armagh senior football captain Ciaran McKeever launched the annual Irish language festival Seachtain na Gaeilge or Irish language week on Monday in the Athletic Grounds. C iaran spoke of his interest in the Irish language and of his hopes to build up a few words during this year, which has been designated Irish language Year to celebrate the revival of the fortunes of our national language.

Ciaran launched the Armagh

programme of events alongside

Sean O Maoilste, Irish language Development Officer with local

group Cairde Teo. Pupils from St

Malachy's Primary School and

St Patrick's Grammar School joined Ciaran for the launch and

enjoyed a bilingual tour of the

stadium afterwards. Armagh Gaels got the Seachtain

na Gaeilge festival off to an

Athletic start with a weekend

hi 11 wal ki ng tour of Carlingford.

A group of Irish speakers

climbed Slieve Foy on Saturday

and learned about the history

of the town of Carlingford on

Sunday when they did a historical

walking tour of the area.

Back in Armagh Gael-Linn

hosted Coirm, the Irish language

talent show for children in Irish

medium schools on Tuesday

and there was a special music

session as part of the weekly

Ciorcal Comhra Ard Mhacha

group. On Friday evening, the

Lord Mayor Sharon HaugheyGrimley

will host a reception

to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge

in the Palace Stables with repre¬

sentatives from the local Irish

language and culture organisations

as well as local schools and GAA clubs. A short film made

by children and young people

from the Irish medium schools,

in association with the Creative Workers Cooperative, will be

launched on the evening to show

the history and development of

the Irish language in Armagh. As well as that, representatives

from Gael-Linn and Iontaobhas

Ultach will be in attendance to

present a cheque to the committee

of Aonach Mhacha, the new

company which has been set up

to open a new Irish language

culture and arts centre in the

town. One of the highlights of this

year's Seachtain na Gaeilge

programme is a talk by Linda

Ervine from the East Belfast

Mission, entitled Protestants and

the Irish language. Linda comes

from the Newtownards Road and

started learning Irish a couple of

years ago and is now employed

to promote the Irish language

in East Belfast. Linda organises

language classes and awareness courses and has brought an Irish

language drama to the Newtownards Road. Linda will be giving

a talk in St Catherine's.College. Armagh at 8pm on Wednesday I3 March following the Irish

classes which are held in the

Irish Medium Unit. On Tuesday I2 March, children

from English medium schools will have an opportunity

to learn a bit of Irish when Drumarg Community Association

run their Irish language club. The Gaels of Armagh and

Louth will be coming together to practice their Irish on Saturday

16 March, when the two counties face each other in the

National Football League at 7pm. There will be plenty more activities in Armagh with the various schools offering their

own programmes of events, with Irish classes, ceili's, quizzes, art projects, talks and concerts

being held in schools across the city and county.

On St Patrick's Day itself, St Patrick's Church of Ireland

Cathedral will hold a special

Irish language service to celebrate Holy Communion at

I Oam. The Irish language mass

will take place on Saturday 9 March and Saturday 16 March at 5.30pm in St Patrick's Grammar

School and a bilingual mass

will be celebrated in St Patrick's

Catholic Cathedral on St Patrick's Day at I lam. For more information on any of the activities

that are included as part of the Armagh programme for

Seachtain na Gaeilge, contact

Sean O Maoilste on 028 3751 5229 or sean(Scairdeteo.com.

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Students from St Patrick's Grammar School, with their Irish teacher, Mark Harte; Sea mas Mac Dhaibheid, vice-principal, St Catherine's College; Ciaran McKeever, Armagh Senior Football captain; Peader Mac Murchaidi'n; and Cairde Teo representatives Georoid O Machail, Stephen McCleary and Sean O Maoilste.






Armagh Senior Football captain Ciaran McKeever, who,officially launched Seachtain na Gaeilge with pupils from Mount St Catherine's Primary School, their principal Peter Gildea; Georoid O Machail, Sean O Maoilste and Stephen McCleary, from Cairde Teo; and Peader Mac Murchaidi'n, Armagh GAA Irish language officer.

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Pupils from St Malachy's Primary School, with their P7 teacher, Ciaran McKinney; Fr Rory Coyle, Board of Governors; Ciaran McKeever, Armagh Senior Football captain; Peader Mac Murchaidi'n and Cairde Teo representatives.



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Belfast





This year will see a special St Patrick's Kiddie Zone at the Big Fish on Sunday March 17 from 1pm- 3pm which will allow toddlers and younger children to enjoy the buzz and music of the concert away from the crowds, plus enjoy lots of free, family entertainment.








sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring with something for everyone. For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend too. The intimate gigs, restricted to 250 tickets per show, take place in the Exhibition Centre at the Europa Hotel on March 16- 17 and each event includes a two course supper prior to the show.

County Antrim





County Armagh



spectacular setting of Saint Patricks Catholic Cathedral for an evening of classical music on Friday 8"1 March, enjoy live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday 16lh March and make sure you don't miss the main event on March 17 which takes the form of a carnival parade, where marching bands, colourful floats, dance performances and music will fill the streets.

County Down





people to join them for a day of family entertainment with Irish dancing, traditional and folk music, storytelling and circus style entertainment including clowns, acrobats and jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick,











County Fermanagh






County Derry


The 2013 UK City of Culture St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, Derry~Londonderry, will be a celebration of language, history, culture and tradition with a family friendly focus. With carnival parades, concerts, dancing, storytelling and colourful characters the event is the perfect way to^elebrate St Patrick's Day with the family.

County Tyrone








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Ciipla Seachtain de C

Chultur is Teanga romhainn!

Cad e mar ata sibh an tseaehtain seo, a chairde? How are you keeping this week, folks? Ta an aimsir mhaith ag leanstan lei, the good weather continues

to hold out. Bionn aimsir an earraigh nios fearr na aimsir an tsamhraidh ar na saolta seo cibe ar bith, I have noticed that the spring weather is much better than the summer weather these days anyway.

Chuaigh me fein agus Gina suas go Caislean na Deirge olche De hAoine seo caite, Gina and myself went up to Castlederg on Friday night past. As you may recall, Fleadh Thir Eoghain or The Tyrone Fleadh, will be held in the area between June 28 and 30 this year. The AranDerg

branch of Comhaltas Cedtoiri Eireann had organised a 'Ceolchoirm Oige' or Youth Concert, to raise funds for the Fleadh, and also to prepare for the coming event. Bhi se ar siul i Halla an Pharoiste, it was being held in the Parish Hall.

I was mightily impressed by the standard of 'ceol, amhranalocht agus damhsa' music and singing and dancing on stage.

Nil aon amhras ach go bhfuil an ceol traidisiunta beo beathach i mease an aosa oig i

gCaislean na Deirge agus in Achadh Ui Arain, without a doubt traditional music is alive and well amongst the youth of Castlederg and Aghyaran;

an bosca ceoil, the accordian, an fhidil, the fiddle, an bainseo, the banjo, an fheadog stain, the tin whistle, and plenty of other instruments.

Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dheanamh le Maollosa Mac Aodha, I would like to congratulate

Maollosa McHugh, who was presented with 'Gradam an Chomhaltais', or the Comhal¬

tas Award, for a lifetime of service to Irish culture, including 'an teanga' the language, 'an ceol'

the music, 'na cluichi Gaelacha' Gaelic sports, 'an oidhreacht' local heritage 'stair aitiuil'

local history 'agus an damhsa flu' and even the dancing.

This award is presented each year by Fleadh Thir Eoghain to someone in the county whose work for culture and language and music has been noteworthy, and there is no doubt that Maoliosa's contribution to Irish culture has been immense. Maith thu, a Mhaoliosa, well done Maollosa, tuillte go maith agat, well deserved.

Seachtain na Gaeilge or Irish language week is now in full swing, beginning on Monday, March 4 and finishing on March 17. Ta roinnt imeachtai eagraithe

ar an tSrath Ban, there are a few events organ¬

DIALANN GHAELACH IRISH DIARY LE SEAN MtiR



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ised in the town, and they were kicked off on Monday with an official launch in Strabane Library,

with local Gaelscoil pupils and Holy Cross students present in numbers to provide entertainment in Irish in the form of 'ceol' music,

'amhranaiocht' singing, 'agus filiocht' and poetry. Author and dramatist Seamus Mac Annaidh

also officially launched the event, organised by local Irish language organisation Gaelphobal

in conjunction with 'Leabharlann Pobail an tSratha Bain' Strabane Community Library. There will be a 'Taispeantas Gaeilge' Irish language

exhibition in the library over the coming week, so if you are in the vicinity you can browse through some of the Irish language work going on locally.

Bhuail Club Leabhar Gaeilge an tSratha Bain agus Leifir le cheile san Amharclann

De Sathairn seo caite. The Strabane Lifford Irish Language Book Club

held their first meeting of the year last Saturday morning, and discussed the book of short

stories entitled 'Gonta' (Hurts) by Alex Hijmans, 'a bhi a leamh acu i rith mhi Feabhra'

which they had been reading over the month of February. Mas mian le heinne a bheith linn le leabhar mhi Mharta a leamh is feidir teagmhail a dheanamh le [email protected]. If anyone wishes to take part in the March reading

you can let the club know by contacting [email protected] or calling 71883300 during office hours.

The book for March was written with adult learners in mind, and would be suitable for people

in medium level classes, or someone whose Irish is rusty, but who has the basics on the

cerebral hard drive. It was not written to engage the intellect of the literary genius. That is

the good thing about being part of clubleabhar.com nationally, there is a provision for all

levels of Irish and all interests and all levels of understanding of literature, from the serious to the popular. Ta na leabhair Paloma, Dlithe an Naduir agus Croi na Ceiste on tsraith mhoreilimh

faoin Gharda Paloma Pettigrew le fail le cheile den chead uair sa leabhar seo.

The book, entitled An Bealach Coir, is actually three books within a book, and are based on

his three novels for learners about the adventures of Garda Paloma Pettigrew. Ta cuig euro

deag air, the book costs €15, but members of the Gaelphobal bookclub get a good discount on the book if they take part in the club.

Ta achan duine ag ullmhu anois fa choinne La Fheile Padraig, everyone is preparing now for St Patrick's Day in the town. It's great to have our own parade

now and great to see people both take part in the parade, or turn up to support it and enjoy

it. I like the fact that it is very very local... with local floats, local groups, local bands.

For me, St Patrick's Day is about enjoying and celebrating our Irishness in our own town among our own people. I personally am very grateful to the small band of workers who organise

this each year in the background, meeting regularly since Halloween or so. Maith sibh

ar fad, good on yous all! Le cuidiu De, beidh Banna Ceoil La Fheile Padraig amuigh arts i mbliana, and hopefully the St Patrick's Day Accordian

Band will be out in strength again this year.



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Belfast








St Patrick's Day craic will be mighty






sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring with something for everyone. For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend too. The intimate gigs, restricted to 250 tickets per show, take place in the Exhibition Centre at the Europa Hotel on March 16- 17 and each event includes a two course supper prior to the show.

County Antrim





County Armagh



spectacular setting of Saint Patricks Catholic Cathedral for an evening of classical music on Friday 8"' March, enjoy live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday 16lh March and make sure you don't miss the main event on March 17 which takes the form of a carnival parade, where marching bands, colourful floats, dance performances and music will fill the streets.

County Down





people to join them for a day of family entertainment with Irish dancing, traditional and folk music, storytelling and circus style entertainment including clowns, acrobat^ and

jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, is a must for anyone interested in the story of St.

Patrick. The state-of-the-art centre is an exciting interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's

Patron Saint. Enjoy a truly traditional St Patrick's Day









County Fermanagh






County Derry


The 2013 UK City of Culture St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, Derry~Londonderry, will be a celebration of language, history, culture and tradition with a family friendly focus. With carnival parades, concerts, dancing, storytelling and colourful characters the event is the perfect way tt) celebrate St Patrick's Day with the family.

County Tyrone





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Source: Derry Journal - Friday - City Edition



Library culture events

A number of free library events as part of City of Culture

will be taking place in Derry.

The first event is an Evening with Seamas Mac Annaidh

which takes place in Strathfoyle Library on Monday 11 March at 7:00pm.

Seamas is an Enniskillen born writer, broadcaster, historian and musician.

He has written a number of

novels in Irish as well as historical books. This event is part of Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2013 - the biggest international

Irishlanguage festival

in Ireland and Seamas will read from

his work and share his experiences.

Locals can begin their Saint

Patrick's Day Celebrations early with

an featuring the Carlin Traditional Music Group, will be held in Shantallow

Library on Thursday 14 March at 4:30pm.

And Derry Central Library will

host a Local History Eair in on Thursday

21 March, during library opening

hours (from 8.30am - 8.00pm). PRONI (Public Record Office

of Northern Ireland), North West Digital Film Archive, Mellon Centre for Migration

Studies and local history groups will participate in this History Eair offering

information, talks and workshops.

Admission is free.



Source: Derry Journal - Friday - City Edition



Mayor supports Derry's La na Gaeilge The Mayor of Derry, councillor Kevin

Campbell has given his support to the city's La na Gaeilge (Irish language Day) which will take place on March 16th.

The event will be part of Derry's Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations.

A fluent Irish speaker, the Mayor said the events will celebrate the city's contribution

to Irish language and culture. "With 2013 being Bliain na Gaeilge

(the National Year of Irish), I thought it was a good opportunity to support a programme

of outdoor events on the 16th

March which would mark the end of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) and celebrate Irish language and culture in the city.

"Guildhall Square will be buzzing on La na Gaeilge with a range of family friendly events including an outdoor ceili, traditional Irish music sessions, performances by children from our local

Gaelscoileanna, an Irish language information point and arts & crafts activities for families. I would encourage

as many visitors and locals to come along to soak up the atmosphere on La

na Gaeilge (16th March) and use whatever cupla focal they have," he said.

A range of events will be held throughout the city to mark Seachtain na

Gaeilge. Guildhall Square will host the Walled City Market over the weekend of the St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival celebrations with the Music Stage featuring

a day long programme of events with performances from Comhaltas Dhoire, Dance Fusion, Sontas, Ard RI and Gigs in the Hood. Music will take place from 12 - 4pm on the 16th and 12 - 6pm on the 17th March.



Source: Belfast Telegraph - AM



No language barriers as Irish class takes off in Protestant community

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Maitiu O hEachaidh takes an Irish language class in east Belfast yesterday DAVID FITZGERALD y

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AFTER teaching Irish to dozens among the Protestant community,

the sister-in-law of the late loyalist David Ervine is to host a series of events in east Belfast for the first time as part of an Irish language week.

Linda Ervine began learning Irish as part of a cross-commu-

BY JOHN MULGREW

nity event with nationalist residents from Short Strand.

She's now running five weekly classes, with some 40 students at her base at the East Belfast Mission on the Newtownards Road. "My aim overall is really

to change attitudes in regards to Irish language, to break down the hostility," she said. This weekend her group is to host a series of events, including live music, as part of the island-wide Seachtain na Gaeilge festival.

For details about the weekend's events visit www.snag.ie.



Source: Andersonstown News - Saturday Edition

Date: Saturday 9. March 2013Page: 12 Circulation: 10755Size: 150


Seachtain na Gaeilge is launched SEACHTAIN na-Gaeilge is a great time to highlight and celebrate the Irish language.

West Belfast MLA Rosie McCorley was speaking as Seachtain na Gaeilge - Irish Language Week - and the U21 Ulster football Championship were launched at the Assembly by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Caral Ni Chuilin.

Seachtain na Gaeilge is an annual international Irish language festival and over the next two weeks more than 800 events are taking place across the world to promote the Irish language.

"It was good to see that the language was linked today to the launch of the U21 Ulster football Championship as Gaelic games is a cornerstone of our culture," said Rosie.

"The Minister's Liofa 2015 initiative has already seen 3,617 people from all different backgrounds sign up to learning Irish. If anything, it is an indication of the popularity of the language and that it can

cross all sections of our society."

Minister and Sinn Fein MLA Caral Ni Chuilin said that since 1902, Seachtain na Gaeilge has been a feature in the Irish cultural calendar and over that time it has gone from strength to strength.

"Here in Belfast, across the North and as far away as Australia and America Irish language enthusiasts will be joining conversation groups, and taking part in quizzes and concerts - all in celebration of the language," said Minister Ni Chuilin.

"The Irish language is a key part of defining who we are. It is one of the oldest written languages in the world. It is part of the fabric of our society, which we see in the place-names around us.

"Through the Liofa initiative, which I launched almost 18 months ago, I am determined to play my part in ensuring that the Irish language is something which can be shared and enjoyed by

people of all backgrounds and traditions.

"Already 3,617 people have signed up to Liofa and have made the commitment to become fluent in Irish by 2015."

Meanwhile, this weekend in West Belfast Sinn Fein will be holding their Slogadh when gaelgeoiri from all over Ireland will descend on the Felons club for a weekend of celebration of the language.

"There will be discussions, classes, ceili dancing, a workshop on sean-nos dancing and craic all based around the language," said Rosie.

"The Slogadh Shinn Fein has something to offer everyone who has an interest in the language and you don't need to be Liofa (fluent) to take part. All are welcome and you can register by contacting Andrea O'Kane on 07708920685. There is also registration at the Felons between 6pm and 7.30pm this Friday."



Source: Andersonstown News - Saturday Edition



No better time to learn Irish AS part of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) Ionad Ufbh Eachach, the Irish language centre based at Iveagh, will be holding an all day crash course this Saturday, March 9 in the Ionad building in Iveagh Crescent. This is a highly popular course which is always thoroughly worthwhile.

The all-day course, supported by Foras na Gaeilge, will have classes for all levels from complete beginners through to GCSE and Conversational Irish taught by the tutors from Ionad which organises 16 adult Irish classes, morning and evening, on a weekly basis as well as a number of courses for younger people.

The course starts at

10.30am and continues until 4.30pm with a light lunch and entertainment provided.

The cost for the course is £12 (£6 14-17 years) and if you need further information or would like to register you're asked to email [email protected] or call Diarmuid at 90329180.

Also as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, Ionad will host a daytrip on Tuesday, March 12, for parents at the centre to the Glens of Antrim, looking at aspects of culture, language and history.

There will also be a talk by Aodan Mac Poilin looking at the setting up of the Gaelic League in Belfast. The hourlong

talk, which is mainly in English, is open to anyone and starts at 10.30am on Thursday, March 14.



Source: Derry Journal - Tuesday Edition



Celebrating Irish Language Week Irish Language Week is celebrated

each year by Irish speaking communities throughout Ireland. It is the biggest

international Irish language festival and aims to inspire the public use of the language with a programme of fun events.

2013 has also been designated 'Bliain na Gaeilge', The National Year of Irish.

Irish Language week is being celebrated in style in the Ballymagroarty,

Creevagh and Springtown areas of the city. For adults looking to learn the language there is a beginners' class on a Wednesday morning and a Monday evening class for those who already have the basics but would like to step up a level.lUra Arutura a dance teacher from Zimbabwe who teaches children both contemporary and 'Sean Nos' dancing styles through the Irish language

will also be taking classes during the week,

Children from the local Gaelscoil will perform a short concert to celebrate the coming St Patrick's weekend while Irish speaking teenagers from the area are going on a fun trip to the Donegal Gaeltacht. Anyone looking for more details on how to get involved in the events should contact Tel. 028 71371414 or email: [email protected] facebook 'Gaelscoil Na Daroige

The highlight of the Irish Language Week programme in Culturlann Ui Chanain will be 'Feile na Leabhar' which begins on Thursday, 7 March with a special storytelling event for

Tura Arutura a dance teacher from Zimbabwe who teaches children both contemporary and 'Sean Nos' dancing

styles through the Irish language.

children to celebrate World Book Day. Led by award-winning Donegal storyteller

Gearoidin Bhreathnach, the event will encourage children to talk as Gaeilge with the guest storyteller and each other about their favourite Irish books. On Friday, 8 March, well-known Irish language writer and storyteller, Seamas Mac Annaidh will lead a reading

and storytelling event for children

which will re-imagine traditional Irish myths and fables for a younger audience.

The festival closes on Saturday 9 March with the launch of the beautiful children's book 'Deanann Rosie Reidh' which was written, illustrated and produced

by local author Trisha Deery with readings by performance artist Cara Ni Mhaonaigh. Prior booking is essential for all events as places are limited.



Source: Irish News

Date: Monday 4. March 2013Page: 28 Circulation: 41932Size: 117


Seachtain na Gaeilge comes to lonaa Ufoh Eachach

As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week)

Ionad Ulbh Eachach, the Irish language centre based at Iveagh, will be holding an all day Crash Course on Saturday 9th March in the Ionad building

in Iveagh Crescent. The all-day course will have classes for all levels from complete beginners through to GCSE and Conversational

Irish taught by the tutors from Ionad which organises 16 adult Irish classes, morning and evening, on a weekly basis as well cis a number of courses for younger people. The course starts at 10.30am and continues until 4.30pm with a light lunch and some entertainment

provided. The cost for the course is S12.00 (£6.00 14-17 years) and if you need further information

or would like to register please contact [email protected] or call Diarmuid at 90329180. Also cis part of Seachtain na Gaeilge Ionad will have a daytrip on Tuesday 12th March, for parents at the centre, to the Glens of Antrim looking at aspects of culture, language and

of culture, language and history. There will also be a talk by Aod&n Mac Poilin looking

at the setting up of the Gaelic League in Belfast. The hour long talk, which is mainly in English, is open to anyone and starts at 10.30am on Thursday 14th March.

n St George's Parish Church on Belfast's High Street is organising a St Patrick's Day Irish language

service, to be held on Sunday 17th March at 5pm. For further details contact

Hayden Foster at [email protected]

Thursday March 7th at 8pm will see an Oiche Scealaiochta/Story Telling Night in Strule Arts Centre.

Those taking part will include locals Stephen

Garry, Pat Quinn and Kevin Mc Aleer, who will be joined by East Donegal entertainer Stewart Buchanan from the Ulster Scots tradition, and Gearoidin Breathnach a renowned storyteller and sean-nos singer from the Donegal Gaeltacht. The event is free.



Source: Belfast Telegraph - AM



Wonders of our diverse tongue lost in translation

iBitind for Wond4*. ' , ,

Hello, can. You. Hear. Me? Sorry to shout. I don't suppose

it matters if I mumble or holler. It's

not the volume that's the problem. It's the Scottish accent,

d'you see? There's a problem here. Scotland:

it's right next to England. So how come people can understand

American better than they can understand Scots?

And how come one man on Derry Council can't understand

another? Well, the problem arises when one party to

the conversation is Scottish. The person with the prob-

Robert McNeil

my view.

lem is SDLP councillor Jimmy Carr, no relation to the comedian

but allegedly just as offensive. He complained that a

proposal had been blocked by — avert your ears, Morag! — "a Scotch man".

Here's a wee tip: don't go into a pub in Glasgow and address

any male present as a Scotch man. I'm not abetting man, but I'd estimate at between

25 and 30 the number of

times your head would be bounced off the floor in a twominute

period. It's an insult, d'you see?

Don't ask why. It just is. Scotch is a whisky. And, fair enough, maybe a sticky tape. But that's about it. That aside, councillor Jimmy added: "Subtitles needed!"

Oh, as it were, dear. The Scotch — sorry Scots — man under advisement was Sinn Fein's Eric McGinley and, yesterday,

it wasn't easy to get a word out of him.

Perhaps there wasn't an interpreter on the premises.

But Sinn Fein said Jimmy's

pnmment was racist and called the second series. I think the comment was racist and called for him to resign. Jimmy, however,

has given that call the rubber ear and accused Sinn Fein of getting their knickers in a twist.

Knickers? Twist? In? What can it all mean? Well, it's just the world we live in. English is the dominant language, but there are so many varieties of

it. I've been watching The Wire

on DVD and haven't a clue what the people in the Projects,

Baltimore, USA, are saying half the time.

My finger's permanently on the rewind button. I'm now on

the second series. I think the show's something to do with

drugs. The Yanks, for their part,

only understand themselves and Home Counties English. They are, if I may put it this way, aurally idle — rather like our Jimmy, perhaps.

They even put subtitles on Derry's very own Nadine Coyle, out of Girls Aloud, when she _ was a guest judge on America s Next Top Model. Nadine's bandmate Cheryl Cole just about got away with her Geordie haverings on US telly. But she wasn't asked back.

The undertone on this issue

is that, in Britain and for American purposes, we should all be speaking as closely as possible to Received Pronunciation,

or these days, I suppose, Estuary English.

But why should we standardise the wonderful diversity

of the unfortunately named English? You say tomato I say tamattie, let's call somebody a

Jimmy's not a racist. It's just that, when it comes to hearing, he's a bit dumb. And, ultimately,

this is just a thorn in a peanut. What? I said storm in a teacup, madam. Open your

ears.



Source: Mourne Observer - South Down Edition

Date: Wednesday 27. February 2013Page: 6 Circulation: 10340Size: 159


Whose language is it anyway? DESPITE the name, Irish Language Week or Seachtain na Gaeilge, this international event is actually celebrated the fortnight preceding St Patrick's Day every year! And the local Irish language group, Glor Uachtar Tire, requires the full fortnight because they have so many events on this year, including a lecture and miniconcert,

a film and participation in the St Patrick's Day parade.

The local celebrations will commence on 9 March at 8pm in The Lodge, Castlewellan, where the group will host a cross-community event entitled 'Whose language is it anyway'. This is a talk presented by Ian Malcolm examining contemporary Protestants' perspectives on the Irish Language. Ian, originally from Lurgan, was a journalist for the News Letter, before returning to full-time education as a mature student at Queen's University Belfast in 2000.

Ian's decision to study Irish was inspired by a lifelong fascination with Irish. Three years as a journalist-by-night, a student-by-day and a single parent in between paid off when he graduated with First Class Honours, enabling him to undertake doctoral studies with funding from the prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Ian's research culminated in his book 'Towards Inclusion: Protestants and the Irish language' (2009, Blackstaff Press). Protestants and Unionists have nothing to fear from the Irish language, according to Ian, who examines the historic Protestant engagement with Irish and discovers what young Protestants today think of the

language. Ian works as a

translator/interpreter and freelance language consultant. His specialist lectures on the Irish language from a Protestant perspective have taken him all over Ireland and beyond. A regular commentator in the Irish language media, he served as a member of the RTE Authority for three years. Ian's talk promises to be wellinformed

and interesting and is particularly current today when recent protests regarding the Union Flag have brought the subject of identity right to the top of Northern Ireland's public agenda once again.

This talk will be followed by a mini-concert by two vibrant new bands. The first is an exciting young group called Le Cheile made up of local musicians; Matthew McAstocker, Mialughain O'Donnell, Niamh Bloomer, Anna-Mae Ryan and Chris Poland. Le Cheile will provide a zestful, quality supporting act for the night.

Sf Van, another recently established band will follow. Sf Van's members are all established musicians in their own right. Tiona McSherry, Niamh Parsons and Mary Dillon have teamed up to form a Celtic-style super band. The women will be accompanied on the night by Paul McSherry and Donal O'Connor, both of whom have recorded and performed with musicians such as Brian Kennedy.

An exciting night with quality entertainment is guaranteed. Tickets are £6 at the door.

For more information contact Glor Uachtar Tire on 028 4377 0331 or gloruachtatire@ hotmail.co.uk



Source: County Derry Post

Date: Tuesday 26. February 2013Page: 22 Circulation: 4757Size: 121


Feile na Gaeilge 2013 S0 Bh f hll k dhAC Irish language and cultural festival - There's something for everyone! Seachtain na Gaeilge - Irish

Language Week, is a generally a two week festival which

takes place each year in the lead up to St Patrick's Day. However, in Carntogher, in true Irish fashion, the festivities

span the whole month. We've renamed the festival locally as Feile na Gaeilge and have a fantastic line up of events to suit the whole family-

The first event to take place this year is a Family Ceil! organised

by Slaughtneil CLG on Sunday, March 3 from-6-8pm, in Salughtneil Hall. Fun for all the family. Again this year, there will be

a range of activities organised, which will be suitable for naiscoileanna

and gaelscoileanna in the Maghera area. There will be storytelling

for naiscoil children and their parents in Bunscoil Naomh Brid with Clar Ni Chnaimhsi on Monday, Marchll. This year there will be a 'La

Gaelach' in Bunscoil Naomh Brid on Wednesday 13th March and have invited the other Gaelscoileanna in the surrounding area to come along. Activities will include a quiz and a ceili for children in Rang 4 to Rang 7.

It wouldn't be possible to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge without some traditional

music. Ceoltoiri Luraigh are organ¬

ising a session at the end of the month on Firday March 22, in Peter's Bar, Glen road, Maghera. This will be a bilingual

event with the junior session starting at 8pm and the senior session from 10pm until late. Everyone Welcome! 2013 is a very special year.

This year it is the 20th Anniversary of Carntogher Community

Association and also the establishment of Irish medium education in South Derry. To celebrate this milestone

we are organising a great event in the Wild Duck, Portglenone

on Saturday, March. Michael 0 Muircheartaigh will be the guest speaker, Lynette Fay will host the event and the evening will conclude with music by Blackthorn. Tickets gfor

the event cost S40 and we wish to invite everybody who has supported us in anyway over the years to come along and celebrate with us. Not only that, there will

be arrange of Irish language courses available. There will be an Adults Irish

language short course: with three levels, beginners, intermediate

and advanced. This course is funded through the 'Extended School's Programme'

and because of that there will only be a small charge of £5 on the course. There will also be a Supporting

Families Class - a lively class aimed at parents and grandparents who wish to introduce some Irish into the home. gBoth

of these courses will begin on Friday, March 22 from 7-9pm and will continue on Saturday March 23, f rom 10am until 2.30pm. On Saturday March, 23 there

will be a course specifically designed for students studying

Irish at A-Level - A short revision course. The course will cover, marking schemes and techniques, grammar and writing.

To bring Feile na Gaeilge to a close, there will be a lunch with Irish in Walshes Hotel, Maghera on Sunday, March 24. This is a great opportunity for families and for adults learning

Irish to come together to use their Gaeilge over a bite to eat. With all of the refurbishment

work underway at the An Cara Centre, Carntogher Community

Association would like to extend our gratitude to Bunscoil Naomh Brid for the use of their excellent facilities. We would also like to extend a big 'Go raibh Maith Agat', to Slaughtneil GAC and Magherafelt

District Council who have supported the festival. We would also like to acknowledge

our funders Foras na Gaeilge for their funding and support which has enabled

us to deliver this excellent programme of events.

If you would like more information about any of the activities

taking place during this year's Feile na Gaeilge, please contact Leonne at An Cara 028 79549978. www.ancarn.org



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