Irish-Language

Are you a Gníomhaí Gaeilge? Plus The Cultúrlann's Bealtaine programme and FODC is looking for Irish teachers

<strong>GN&Iacute;OMHAITHE GAEILGE</strong>: The most encouraging thing abiut the Irish language is the positivity of the young people who are at the forefront, many of whom are active in Cumainn Ghaeilge in universities across the country
GNÍOMHAITHE GAEILGE: The most encouraging thing abiut the Irish language is the positivity of the young people who are at the forefront, many of whom are active in Cumainn Ghaeilge in universities across the country GNÍOMHAITHE GAEILGE: The most encouraging thing abiut the Irish language is the positivity of the young people who are at the forefront, many of whom are active in Cumainn Ghaeilge in universities across the country

THERE HAS always been great support for the Irish language amongst third level students in Ireland and last week, the Union of Students in Ireland and Conradh na Gaeilge launched the Gníomhaí Gaeilge scheme to supports to 3rd level students and student representatives who are active in promoting the use of Irish in their colleges.

“Conradh na Gaeilge and the Union of Students in Ireland have been working with the Irish language societies and Irish Language Officers in third level colleges to develop, strengthen and expand them since 1998,” says Niall Comer, President of Conradh na Gaeilge.

There are four parts to the new scheme: Mentoring, Training, Certification and Awards.

You can find out more from Caolán Mac Grianna at caolan@cnag.ie or from Clíodhna Ní Dhufaigh at gaeilge@usi.ie 

:: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is about to celebrate the indigenous festival of Bealtaine which welcomes the season’s growth and fertility. 

“We have a varied and creative programme including ‘Submerged in Echoes’ by Emma Berkery, our artist in residence’s new exhibition, music sessions, reading circles, a Bealtaine concert with a host of fantastic musicians, thematic activity resources for young people along with youth art tutorials and much more,” says Cultúrlann director, Gráinne Ní Ghillín. 

2021 is also a year of celebration for the Cultúrlann family and community as it celebrates 30 years since its inception. 

The Pearl anniversary celebrations will feature a photographic exhibition entitled ‘30 Year a Growing’, as well as the beginning of a new lecture series, The Shipboy McAdam Lecture Series. 

You can find more information about Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich at www.culturlann.ie. 

:: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is currently looking for Irish language tutors to teach Irish language and other activities like dance and drama.  

If you’d like to apply for this job, you can do that at fermanaghomagh.getgotjobs.co.uk/home.  

Or if you know anyone else who would be interested in applying please forward the link to that person.  

The closing date is Friday 30 April.