'Irish is for everyone' - Seachtain na Gaeilge to be celebrated in Clare
Clare libraries to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge across the county - full schedule below
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 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.
The festival gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cúpla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events for every type of interest and every age group.
Clare Libraries will be celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia with a host of events for adults and children.
Clare Libraries county librarian, Helen Walsh, said: “The Irish language gives you an understanding into the Irish way of thinking. By expressing yourself in Irish, you are expressing Irish culture and history.
“It doesn’t matter if you only have a few words, everyone with an interest in the Irish language is welcome to join in the celebrations in our libraries this March.”
Irish is for everyone, Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is for everyone – Bain Triail Aisti – Surprise Yourself!
For more information about our events visit the Clare Libraries website at www.clarelibrary.ie
Clare Seachtain na Gaeilge schedule:
Leabharlann na hInse / Ennis Library
Deardaoin, 7ú agus 14ú Márta, 1:30–2:30pm: Club Leabhar na hInse, ag leamh Rotha Mór an tSaoil le Micí Mac Gabhann.
Thursday, March 7 and 14, 1:30pm to 2:30pm: Irish Language Book Club for Adults, reading Rotha Mór an tSaoil by Micí Mac Gabhann.
Leabharlann Inis Díomáin / Ennistymon Library
Dé Sathairn, 9ú Márta, 11:00–11:30am: Scéalta agus Rannta le chéile do leanaí óga agus tuismitheoir/caomhnóir.
Saturday, March 9, 11am to 11:30am: Stories and rhymes together for children and parents or guardians.
Leabharlann Chill Chaoi / Kilkee Library
Dá Céadaoin, 28ú Feabhra, 12:00pm: Scéalaíocht, ceoil, rannta agus dánta le Julie Anne de Brún do leanaí agus múinteoirí.
Wednesday, February 28, 12pm: Storytelling, rhymes and poems with Julie Anne de Brún for primary schools and teachers.
Leabharlann Chill Dalua / Killaloe Library
Dé Máirt, 27ú Feabhra, 10:15–11:00am: Scealaíocht le Aidan Courtney do leanaí agus múinteoirí.
Tuesday, February 27, 10:15am to 11am: Stories in Irish with Aidan Courtney, for primary school children and teachers.
Dé Máirt, 12ú Márta, 3:30–4:30pm: Scealaíocht Lá Fhéile Pádraig do leanaí.
Tuesday, March 12, 3:30pm to 4:30pm: St Patrick's Day Storytime and Craft Session for children.
Leabharlann Chill Rois / Kilrush Library
Dá Céadaoin, 28ú Feabhra, 1:45pm: Scéalaíocht, ceoil, rannta agus dánta le Julie Anne de Brún do leanaí agus múinteoirí.
Wednesday, February 28, 1:45pm: Storytelling, rhymes and poems with Julie Anne de Brún for primary schools and teachers.
Leabharlann Shráid na Cathrach / Miltown Malbay Library
Dé Céadaoin, 6ú Márta, 10:30–11:00am: Scéalta agus Rannta le chéile do leanaí óga agus tuismitheoir/caomhnóir.
Wednesday, March 6, 10:30am to 11:00am: Stories and rhymes for young children and parents or guardians.
Leabharlann na Scairbhe / Scariff Library
1ú, 8ú agus 15ú Márta, 11:00am–12:00pm: Comhrá Gaeilge do thosaitheoirí.
March 1, 8 and 15, 11am to 12pm: Conversational Irish classes for beginners.
Dé hAoine, 8ú Márta, 11:30am–1:00pm: Comhra, spraoi agus cluichí.
Friday, March 8, 11:30am to 1pm: Pop-up Gaeltacht, chats, fun and games for children and adults.
De Márt, 12ú Márta, 7:00pm: Teach! Léamh filíochta dátheangach agus scór ceoil nua-chumtha mar thionaclan leis le Emer O’Flaherty agus Joanne Callinan.
Tuesday, March 12, 7pm: House! Bilingual poetry reading and live accompaniment of newly-composed score with Emer O’Flaherty and Joanne Callinan.
Leabharlann Shionainne / Shannon Library
Dé Máirt, 5ú Márta, 4:00–4:30pm: Scealaíocht le Elaine do leanaí oga.
Tuesday, March 5, 4pm to 4:30pm: Stories and colouring for children, with Elaine.