Here comes the new Belfast

Féachaigí Air Seo / Check it out

jake — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:30:46 +0000

Múrmháisithe úra lainseáilte / New murals launched

Gaeilge

Rinne Cailín Gaelach Laochra Loch Lao, Gráinne Holland dá mhúrmháisiú úra a lainseáil inniú, 22/6/10, ag Sráid na Dubhaise ar thairseach na Ceathrún Gaeltachta.

Tá na píosaí gleoite ealaíona, a rinneadh ag na ealaíontóirí áitiula, Dan Devenney agus Marty Lyons lonnaithe i lár sraith de mhúrmháisithe ag an Bhalla Idirnáisiúnta, mar a bheirtear air, ag bun Bhóthar na bhFál.

Rinneadh an lainseáil in am don séasúr tuarasóireachta a bheas faoi lánsheol ag deireadh na míosa seo.

Tá bunleagán an dáin ‘Lon Dubh Loch Lao’, dán ón 9ú Aois mar aon le leagán Béarla scríofa ar mhúmháisiú Forbairt Feirste, píosa ealaíon atá bunaithe air íomha Laochra Loch Lao CLG, Cumann Peile na Ceathrún Ghaeltachta.

S’iad Forbairt Feirste agus Laochra Loch Lao a rinne comhurraíocht ar an mhúrmháisiú galánta seo.

Bhí an dara múrmhaisiú a lainseáil san am céanna é ag fogairt deáscéal Raidió Fáilte, an raidió pobail Ghaeilge a craolann beo 24 uair in aghaidh an lae ó croílár na Ceathrún i gCultúrlann MacAdam/Ó Fiaich.

Leaganacha an dáin:

Int én bec

ro léic feit

do rinn guip

glanbuidi:

fo-ceird faíd

ós Loch Laíg,

lon do chraíb

charnbuidi.

Original, unknown author 9th century

An t-éan beag

a lig fead

de rinn ghoib

ghlanbhuí;

caitheann [sé] faí

os Loch Laoi

lon de chraobh

charnbhuí.

Translation to modern Irish Nollag Ó Muiríle (2007)

English

Belfast’s very own award winning Irish Coleen, Gráinne Holland from Laochra Loch Lao CLG, has today, 22/6/10, launched two new wall murals at Divis Street the gateway to West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter.

The eye-catching pieces of artwork, executed by local mural artists Dan Devenney and Marty Lyons are located in a series of murals on what is known as the International Wall in Divis Street at the bottom of the Falls Road.

The official launched took place to coincide with the start of the annual tourist season which will get into full swing by the end of this month.

Written on Forbairt Feirste mural is the original version of the ninth century poem known as ‘The Blackbird of Belfast’, along with an English language translation of the same. The mural itself draws on the imagery of Laochra Loch Lao CLG, the Gaeltacht Quarter Gaelic football team.

Forbairt Feirste and Laochra Loch Lao jointly sponsored this beautiful mural full of traditional imagery and associations.

A second mural was simultaneously launched celebrating the role of local Irish Language community radio station Raidió Fáilte which broadcasts 24 hours per day live from Cultúrlann MacAdam Ó Fiaich in the heart of the West Belfast Gaeltacht Quarter.

Versions of mural poem

the little bird
that whistled shrill
from the nib of
its yellow bill:

a note let go
o’er Belfast Lough -
a blackbird from
a yellow whin

Anonymous ninth century (Translated by Ciaran Carson)

Int én bec

ro léic feit

do rinn guip

glanbuidi:

fo-ceird faíd

ós Loch Laíg,

lon do chraíb

charnbuidi.

Original, unknown author 9th century

An t-éan beag

a lig fead

de rinn ghoib

ghlanbhuí;

caitheann [sé] faí

os Loch Laoi

lon de chraobh

charnbhuí.

Translation to modern Irish Nollag Ó Muiríle (2007)

An Cluiche Epiciúil! / The Epic Encounter!

feargal — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:08:18 +0000

: Laochra ag leath-ama in éadan na Dúnaibh

Comhghairdeas leis na Dúnaibh / Congratulations to the Dúnaibh

Gaeilge

Rinne Foireann Peile na Ceathrún Ghaeltachta eácht bhrodúil eile do Bhéal Feirste agus iad ag Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2010. Ghlac 25 d’fhoirne sán iomlán páirt sa chomórtas i mBéal Átha Mhuirthead thar dheireadh na seachtaine 4ú go 7ú Meitheamh, le cumainn ó Chorcaigh, Ciarraí, Tir Chonaill, Gaillimh, Maigh Eo, Port Láige agus Londáin. Thug Laochra Loch Lao cath fíochmhar do na Dúnaibh as Tír Chonaill agus chaill siad sa deiread leis an bhearna is lú de chúilín amháin i ndiaidh am bréise. Thaisteal timpeall 50 tacadóir an 250 míle do Bhéal Atha Mhuirthead don chomórtas náisíunta bliantiúil.

Bhí scuad na Laochra neartaithe i mbliana le réalt Aontroma Pádraig Ó Cuinneagáin, a scoráil dhá chúl gleoite agus slam de phointí agus a chríochnaigh le héacht scorála pearsanta do 2-8. Bíodh is gur thosaigh na Laochra go fadalach, d’éirigh leo go fóill comhscór a bhaint amach ag leath-ama i gcead do chúl álainn ó chos Uí Chuinneagáin.

Thóg na Laochra caighdéan s’acu sa dara leath agus bhí siad i bhfad ní ba láidre. Chuir pointí ó Niall Mac an Lia, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, agus cúl spéisialta eile ó Ó Cuinneagáin chuir siad na Laochra ceithre pointí chun tosaigh agus gnáth-am thart, timpeall na hama céanna ar cuireadh fear lár pháirce na Dúnaibh, Shane Ó Gallchóir ón pháirc i ndiadh do dhá charta buí a fháil. Mar sin féin, sciob na Dúnaibh comhscór faoi dheireadh, tar éis 7 mbomaite d’am bréise inár scoráil siad cúl agus pointe.

Chuaigh na Laochra dhá phionte chun tosaigh sá chéad trémhse d’am bréise le dhá pointe ó Mhac Ionnrachtaigh agus pointí ó Ó Cuinneagáin agus Ciarán Ó Coinn. Tharraing na Dúnaibh trí pointe ar ais tar éis daofa ionadaí dleathach a chuir ar an pháirc in áit an fear lár pháirce a cuireadh ón pháirc, rud nár fhág ach pointe amháin idir na foirne ag deireadh na chéad thréimhse, 2-13 chuig 2-12.

Mar sin fein, is iad na Dúnaibh a thosaigh an dara tréimhse d’am bréise ní ba láidre nuair a scoráil siad dhá chúilíní gleoite sular bhain siad cic píonóis, a scoráil siad, rud a chuir ceithre cuilín idir na foirne. Tharraing cúl mall ó Chiarán Ó Coinn an bearna idir na foirne ar ais chuig an chuid is lú ar 3-14 chuig 3-13 .

Rinne an reiteoir, a raibh drochlá san oifig aige, neámhaird ar scairt dhéanach ar chic phíonóis do na Laochra tar éis feall ar Ó Cuinneagáin. Thug sé cic saor amach seachas cic éirice no cic 45. Rinne na Dúnaibh ceiliúradh ar bhua iontach s’acu i ndiadh coimhlint epiciúil a chonaic 89 bomaite de pheil. Chur trachtaire Ráidio na Gaeltachta, Seán Bán Breathnach síos ar an chluiche mar chath epiciúil, agus an cluiche ab fhearr sa chomórtas le 20 bliain.

Dúirt Cathaoirelach na Laochra, Jake Mac Siacais:

‘”Tugann an comórtas seo Gaeil le chéile ó gach cearh den tír agus iad ag ceiliúradh le chéile. Téann muid in adharca a chéile ar an pháirc ach tá comradaíocht ann as an pháirc nach bhfuighfear aon áit eile. Ó thosaigh muid ag imirt sa chomórtas, thóg muid cairdeas buan le Gaeil ó neart Gaeltachtaí, ó Oileáin Arainn chuig an Rinn, Port Láirge.

‘Bhí paineál iontach againn do 27 imreoir agus bhí am ar doigh acu. labhrann siad uilig Gaeilge agus dúirt lucht eagraithe an chomortais arís agus arís eile gur thug muid dea-shampla d’fhoirne eile ón Ghaeltacht oifigiúil, áiteanna ina bhfuil an Ghaeilge labhartha lág, ina measc. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an lucht tacaíochta a thaisteal an bealach uilig go Mhaigh Eo. Chuaigh siad i bhfeidhm go mór ar dhaoine óna Ghaeltachtaí eile a fuair spreagadh as úsaid na Gaeilge s’acu ar feadh deireadh na seachtaine. beidh an comórtas i gCloch Cheann Fhaola i nGaeltacht Thír Chonaill ar an bhliain seo chugainn agus tá muid ag dúil go mór le bheith ionadaíocht ar Bhéal Feirste agus tuilleadh dul chun cinn a dhéanamh ar pháirc na péile.”

Tuilleadh eolais feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

The Belfast Gaeltacht’s Irish language football team Laochra Loch Lao did their city and county proud last week 4th to 7th June in the annual Gaeltacht football competition 2010. In total, 25 teams took part from Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Meath, Waterford and London.

But the 50 supporters who travelled the 250 miles to Mayo’s Beal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet) for the Annual, national competition. The Laochra team were boosted by Antrim ace Paddy Cunningham, who scored two scorching goals and a hatful of points and finished with a personal tally of 2-8.

Laochra Loch Lao had a dramatic and heroic battle with Donegal’s An Dúnaibh (Downings) – losing by the narrowest margin after extra time.

Despite starting slowly in the first half, the Laochra still managed to come in level at half time thanks to a stunning goal from Paddy Cunningham. The laochra stepped it up in the second half and were by far the stronger team. Points from Niall Mac an Lia, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh and another fantastic individual major from Cunningham put the Laochra four points up normal time while the Dúnaibh lost their midfielder, Shane Ó Gallchóir to two yellow cards.

But Na Dúnaibh scatched an unlikely draw when they scored a goal and a point late into a full seven minutes of injury time. The Laochra went two points up in the first period of extra time with two points from Mac Ionnrachtaigh and scores from Cunnigham and Ciarán Ó Coinn. The Dúnaibh pulled three points back having installed a legal replacement for their midfielder who had been sent off, leaving only a point between the teams at the end of the first period, 2-13 to 2-12. However, the Dúnaibh started the second period of extra time very strongly with two fantastic points before winning a penalty which put them they scored putting four points between the teams.

A late goal from Laochra midfielder Ciarán Ó Coinn brought the score back to the minimum deficit at 3-14 to 3-13 with a two minutes remaining. A late shout a penalty after a foul on Paddy Cunningham was ignored by the referee who had a difficult day at the office. He rewarded a free out rather than a penalty or a 45 before finally blowing time on an epic encounter after 89 minutes of football. The Dunaibh celebrated a fantastic victory while the heartbroken Laochra team and their fans rued what might have been.

Radio presenter Seán Bán Breathnach described the game as an epic battle and the best in the competition for 20 years.

Laochra chairman Jake Mac Siacais said:

“Since we’ve started playing here we’ve made long-lasting friendships with Gaels from many Gaeltachtaí, from the Aran Islands to the Rinn in Waterford.”

Jake added: “We had a great panel of 27 players and they had a fantastic time. All of them speak Irish and it was remarked upon many times by the organisers that they set a great example for other teams who may come from areas of the official Gaeltacht where Irish is not so strong.
“And I’d like to thank the large number of supporters who travelled all this way. Many people from the other Gaeltachtaí were impressed and even inspired by their use of Irish the whole weekend. Next year the competition takes place in Cloch Cheann Fhaola in the Donegal Gealtacht and we’re already looking forward to representing Belfast there – and to making more progress on the football field.”

“This competition is really about the Irish speakers around the country celebrating together. We go head-to-head on the field but there’s a camaraderie off the field that you don’t find anywhere else.

Further information feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Ar imeall na gCnoc / In the Hills’ shadow

jake — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:31:03 +0000

Derek Whitcroft, Jake Mac Siacais agus páistí Springhill Primary

Oidhreacht Bhaile Uí Mháirtín / Ballygomartin Heritage

Gaeilge

Rinne stiúrthóir Forbairt Feirste, Jake Mac Siacais, cur i láthair ar logainmneacha agus oidhreacht Cheantar Pharóiste Sibhialta na Seanchille inné 9/6/10 i ‘Springhill Primary’. Reáchtáladh an chaint mar chuid de scéim Oidhreachtaí Cruthaitheacha i gcomhpháírt le hIontaobhas Bharr a’ Chluanaí.

Bhí an léacht ar théama logainmneacha agus oidhreachta á ndéanamh ag Jake mar chuid de Thionscadal Nansen, scéim leanúnach de chuid Forbairt Feirste.

Rinneadh an cur i láthair i ‘Springhill Primary School’ i mBaile Uí Mháirtín faoi scáth na Dubhaise agus bhí roinnt scoláirí ó rang a sé agus rang a seacht ón scoil féin, i láthair mar aon le trí mhúinteoir faoi stiúir an Uas. Derek Whitcroft.

Ag labhairt dó tar éis na cainte, dúirt Mac Siacais:

” Is iontach an méid suime agus a bhíos i gcónaí ag daoine óga agus fosta ag daoine fásta i gcúrsaí oidhreachta áitiúla. Bhí am ar dóigh agam leis na páistí galánta, múinte, fiosracha seo ar chúis bróid dá scoil agus dá phobal iad agus a chur beocht leis an chaint i séisiúin na gceisteanna. Ba mhaith liom buíochas mór a ghabháil le húdaráis na scoile as ucht an chuireadh bheith i láthair agus ach go speisíalta le Derek Whitcroft a rinne stiúir, éifeachtach ar an chur i láthair agus leis na daltaí ár réalta an uile dhuine acu.”

English

Forbairt Feirste Director delivers talks on placenames

Forbairt Feirste director, Jake Mac Siacais, gave a presentation on the theme of heritage and placenames of the Civil Parish of Shankill yesterday 9/6/10. The talk was held in Springhill Primary School in Ballygomartin as part of the Creative Legacies scheme in partnership with theUpper Springfield Development Trust.

The talk was conducted by Jake on the theme of placenames and heritage and formed part of Forbairt Feirste’s ongoing scheme, The Nansen Project.

The talk took place in Springhill Primary School in the shadow of Divis and Black Mountain and some of the school’s primary six and seven classes attended, along with three teachers under the guidance of teacher Mr Derek Whitcroft.

Speaking after the event Mac Siacais said:

” The level of interest from young and indeed not so young people in local heritage is always amazing. I had a wonderful time with these lovely, well-mannered, inquisitive pupils, who are a credit to their school and their community and who enlivened the event especially at the questuion and answer section. I would like to thank the school authorities for inviting me in and I would especially like to thank Derek Whitcroft who did an excellent job in facilitating the event. I would also like to the children who were stars, each and everyone of them.”

Ceacht do Mhúinteoirí Úra / Lesson for New teachers

feargal — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:39:34 +0000

Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh le Múinteoirí úra Choláiste Mhuire

Caint Athbheochana tugtha do mhúinteoirí nuacháilithe Choláiste Mhuire / Talk on Irish revival for newly qualified St Mary’s College teachers

Gaeilge

Thug Oifigeach Tionscadail, Gnó le Gaeilge, Forbairt Feirste, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh léacht inniú 9/6/10 ar athbheochan na Gaeilge do mhúinteoirí nuacháilithe ó Cholaiste Ollscoile Mhuire agus iad ag ullmhú don bhronnadh céime mar mhúinteoirí úra in earnáil an Ghaeloideachais. Bhí 25 mac léinn i láthair ón chúrsa TICO agus teastais iarbhunscolaíochta.

Ag caint di ar an léacht, dúirt comhordaitheoir an chúrsa teagaisc iarbhunscolaíochta, Jill Garland:

“Tá muid iontach buíoch d’Fheargal agus do Forbairt Feirste as an léacht seo a thabhairt do mhic léinn nuacháilithe s’againn. Tuigtear dúinn go bhfuil sé ríthábhachtach go dtuigeann na múinteoirí úra in earnáil na Gaelscolaíochta an comhthéacs stairiúil agus díograise atá le hathbheochan na Gaeilge sula dtéann siad amach i mbun teagaisc. Chuaigh an chaint i bhfeidhm orthu agus thaitin sé go mór leo.”

Ag cur leis an mhéid seo, dúirt Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

“Tá muid iontach sásta agus toilteanach bheith ag obair agus ag tacú le Coláiste Mhuire, atá lonnaithe i gcroílár na Ceathrún Gaeltachta. Tréaslaíonn muid le lucht stiúrtha an chúrsa agus gabhann muid comhghairdeas ó chroí leis na múinteoirí nuacháilithe a bheas ag ceiliúradh bronnadh céime s’acu amárach 10/6/10. Is cuid lárnach iad don athbheochan teanga seo againne agus beidh ról ceannródaíoch acu amach anseo agus muid ag tógáil scoilphobail láidir fud fad an tuaiscirt.”

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar sheirbhísí feasachta Forbairt Feirste, déan teagmháil feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Forbairt Feirste’s Irish Means Business, Project Worker, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh gave a lecture today 9/6/10 on the Irish language revival to newly qualified teachers in St Mary’s University College as they prepare for their graduation as teachers in the Irish Medium Sector. Around 25 pupils were in attendance from the PGCE course and the secondary school teaching qualification.

Speaking about the lecture, Post-Primary course co-ordinator, Jill Garland, stated:

” We are very grateful to Feargal and to Forbairt Feirste for giving this lecture to our newly-qualified students. We believe that its very important to provide new teachers with the historical context of Irish language activism in our revival before they begin their teaching careers. The lecture had this effect and they greatly enjoyed it.”

Adding to this, Mac Ionnrachtaigh stated:

“We are very happy and willing to work with St Mary’s University College, that is situated in the heart of the Gaeltacht Quarter. We commend the course co-ordinators and would like to give heartfelt congratulations to the newly qualified teachers who will be celebrating their graduation tomorrow on 10/6/10. They are a central part of our Irish language revival and they will play a pioneering role in the future in developing strong school communities throughout the North.”

For further information on Forbairt Feirste services, contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Gradam Ghráinne / Gráinne’s Award

jake — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:59:03 +0000

Gráinne Holland Laochra Loch Lao CLG Cailín Gaelach 2010

Gradam Náisiúnta Gaeltachta bainte ag na Feirstigh – Arís / Belfast scoops National Gaeltacht Award – Again

Gaeilge

Tá gradam ‘An Cailín Gaelach’ de chuid Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta bainte don dara bliain as a chéile ag Ceathrú Ghaeltachta Bhéal Feirste.

Bronnadh an Gradam ar Ghráinne Holland, ar ceoltóir í leis an bhuíon cheoil Casadh, Oíche Dhomhnaigh 6ú Meitheamh in Óstán Broadhaven Béal a’ Mhuirthead, Chondae Mhaigh Eo.

Onóir mhór a bhí ann do Chathair Bhéal Feirste an duais a thabhairt leo don dara bliain as a chéile. Arna bhronnadh an ghradaim ar Ghráinne rinne Seán Bán Breathnach ó Raidió na Gaeltachta tagairt don tiomántas a bhí ag muintir Bhéal Feirste agus ag Laochra Loch Lao CLG don Ghaeilge agus ghuigh sé gach rath ar Laochra Loch Lao ar an pháirc imeartha sa todhchaí. Dúirt Seán Bán nar mhiste leis féin an Comórtas a fheiceáil i mBéal Feirste Cois Cuain amach anseo.

Bhí Laochra Loch Lao páirteach i gComórtas Peile na Gaeltachta i mBéal a’ Mhuirthead ón 5ú go dtí an 7ú Meitheamh. ”Is é seo an ceathrú bliain a ghlac na Laochra páirt sa chomórtas agus i mbliana bhí mí-ádh orthu nuair a chaill siad amach, tar éis am breise, do Na Dúnaibh CLG Tír Chonáill nach raibh ach an farasbarr is lú d’aon chúilín acu.

Ag labhairt dó tar éis an chomórtais dúirt Jake Mac Siacais, cathaoirleach Laochra Loch Lao:

” Ba mhaith liom ar dtús ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le lucht eagraithe an Chomórtais do 2010 Béal a’ Mhuirthead CLG. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil le Gráinne, a raibh an gradam seo tuillte go maith aici. Bhí sí ina hambasadóir iontach do Bhéal Feirste agus d’Aontroim. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a bhí bainteach leis an fhoireann mar gheall ar an iarracht eipiciúil a rinne siad agus faoi dheireadh ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis Na Dúnaibh CLG ar bhua iontach. Maith sibh go léir.”

English

The coveted Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ‘Cailín Gaelach’ award has been scooped by Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter for the second year running.

The award was presented to Gráinne Holland, a musician with the traditional group Casadh, on Sunday evening June 6th in the Broadhaven Hotel in Belmullet Co Mayo.

It is a huge honour for Belfast to have scooped the prestigious award for the second year running. Making the presentation, Raidió na Gaeltacht’s Seán Bán Breathnach made special mention of Belfast and Laochra Loch Lao CLG’s determined promotion of the Irish Language and wished Loachra Loch Lao future success on the field of play. Seán Bán said that he personally would be delighted to see the competition being hosted in Belfast in the coming years.

Laochra Loch Lao CLG were participants in Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Belmullet, County Mayo, from June 5th until June 7th. This is the fourth year in which the Gaeltacht Quarter team has participated in the competition and on this occasion they were unlucky to lose out to Na Dúnaibh CLG after extra time with the narrowest margin of a single point.

Speaking after the competition Laochra Loch Lao chair Jake Mac Siacais said:

” Firstly I want to give thank the organisers of this year’s competion Béal a’ Mhuirthead CLG. I want to congratulate Gráinne who was a very worthy recipient of this recognition and who was a great ambassador for Belfast and Antrim. I want to thank all those associated with the team for a huge, indeed epic effort, and finally I want to congratulate Na Dúnaibh on a great win. Well done to all.”

ENDS

An t-eispéireas Bascach / The Basque Experience

jake — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:36:06 +0000

Eocharthreoir ar athshealbhú Teangan agus Féiniúlachta / Keys to language and identity recovery

Gaeilge

Tá leabhar úr: “Euskararen berreskuratzea. Hizkuntzak biziberritzeko gako batzuk” “Eispéireas Bascach roinnt eochairthreoir in athshealbhú Teangan agus Féiniúlachta” i ndiaidh a bheith seolta chugainn ó chairde Bascacha atá ag cur futhú in Éirinn agus don duine ar suim leo eolas a bhailiú ar cheachtanna in athbheochan Teangan agus athshealbhú féiniúlachta ba chóir suntas a thabhairt don fhoilseachán thábhachtach seo.

Foilsíodh an leabhar ar an mhí seo caite (Mí Bealtaine 2010) i gCúige Gipuzkoa in Euskal Herria agus is iad Garabide Elkartea, Cumann Pobail Neamhrialtasach i dTír na mBascach a chuir an leabhar i gceann a chéile agus atá anois á chur ar fáil i bhfoirm dhigiteach Béarla saor in aisce.

Is í Lore Agirrezabal Pertusa an comhordaitheoir a bhí ar an saothar seo agus b’iad Jon Sarasua, Urko Kolomo, Amaia Antero, Iñigo Iñurrategi, Andoni Mujika, Jose Anjel Aldai, Julen Arexolaleiba, Joseba Intxausti, Dionisio Amundarain, Xamar, Lore Erriondo, Joxerra Gartzia, Edurne Alegria, Maite Jaio, a rinne comhoibriú léi ar an saothar.

Le cóip a íoslódáil cliceáil ar an nasc thíos

Eispéireas Bascach Eocharthreoir ar athshealbhú Teangan agus Féiniúlachta

Tuilleadh eolais nó le heolas breise a fháil faoin dlúthdhiosca a théann leis an leabhar: déan teagmháil le info@garabide.org nó téigh i dteagmháil le: Garabide Elkartea, Jose Arana, 13. 20540 Eskoriatza. Gipuzkoa. Teil: 943250397.

English

A new book: “Euskararen berreskuratzea. Hizkuntzak biziberritzeko gako batzuk” “The Basque Experience: some keys to Language and Identity Recovery.” has just been sent to us by some Basque comrades living in Ireland and for anyone interested in gathering information on lessons in language and identity recovery this is a must read publication.

The book was published last month ( May 2010) in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa and the publishers are Garabide Elkartea, a Basque nongovernmental organisation which compiled the publication and which The Basque Experience is making it available in free digital form in English translation.

Lore Agirrezabal Pertusa was the coordinator of the publication and Jon Sarasua, Urko Kolomo, Amaia Antero, Iñigo Iñurrategi, Andoni Mujika, Jose Anjel Aldai, Julen Arexolaleiba, Joseba Intxausti, Dionisio Amundarain, Xamar, Lore Erriondo, Joxerra Gartzia, Edurne Alegria, Maite Jaio, were collaborators in the work.

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The Basque Experience some keys to Language and identity recovery

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Beannacht an Mhéara leis na Laochra / Mayoral Blessing For Laochra

jake — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:55:56 +0000

Laochra Loch Lao Buaiteoirí Corn Uí Cheallaigh

“Ádh Mór” a Laochra a deir Ard-Mhéara Naomi Long / Good luck Laochra says Mayor Naomi Long

Gaeilge

I gceann de na litreacha deireannacha a scríobh sí mar Ard-Mhéara Bhéal Feirste ar an 27/5/10, thug Naomi Long, an feisire nua tofa d’Oirthear Bhéal Feirste, a beannacht do Laochra Loch Lao Clg agus iad ag ullmhú do dhúshlán Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta.

” Ádh Mór oraibh,” a dúirt an tArdmhéara Long agus í ag guí rath ar na laochra agus iad ag dul go Maigh Eo mar ionadaithe Bhéal Feirste agus ionadaithe Chondae Aontroma.”

” Tá muid thar a bheith buíoch don Ard Mhéara Long as an aitheantas seo agus tá súil againn go n-éireoidh comh geal céanna léi féin ina ról úr agus a d’éirigh léi agus í ina hArd-Mhéara ar an Chathair seo s’againne,” a dúirt Rúnaí Laochra Loch Lao Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh.

Bunaíodh Laochra Loch Lao CLG sa bhliain 2006 mar thógra de chuid Forbairt Feirste, agus tá siad ag glacadh páirte i gComórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ó bhí 2007 i leith. Cláraíodh na Laochra mar chumann oifigiúil de chuid Chontae Aontroma agus is mar ionadaithe an chontae agus Ghaelphobal Feirste féin a ghlacann siad páirt sa chomórtas.

I mbliana, beidh an comórtas i mBéal a’ Mhuirthead, Contae Mhaigh Eo idir 4ú agus 7ú Meitheamh 2010. Tá maoiniú flaithiúil faighte ag an chumann ó Iontaobhas Ultach chun bus tacaíochta a chur ar fáil ag imeacht ó Chultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich ar a 4 a chlog ar an Aoine, 4ú Meitheamh agus ag pilleadh oíche Dé Domhnaigh 6ú Meitheamh.

Dar le Rúnaí Laochra Loch Lao CLG, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

‘Tá muid thar a bheith buíoch d’Iontaobhas Ultach an deis a thabhairt do Ghaeil Bhéal Feirste an comórtas iontach seo a bhlaiseadh i mbliana i Maigh Eo. Deireadh seachtaine den chéad scoth a bheidh ann lán le peil, ceol agus craic leis na mílte Gael ó fud fad na tíre agus na n-oileán máguaird. Ócáid stairiúil a bheas ann do Ghaelphobal Feirste agus beidh BBC i láthair agus iad ag déanamh dhá chlár teilifíse leathuair a chloig bunaithe ar na Laochra.”

‘Ba mhór againn lucht tacaíochta callánach agus bríomhar bheith linn i Co. Mhaigh Eo chun muid a spreagadh ar an pháirc peile!

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar Laochra Loch Lao CLG, déan teagmháil le feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Outgoing Mayor of the City of Belfast and newly elected MP for East Belfast, Naomi Long has in one of her last letters as Lord Mayor, dated 27/5/10, given her blessing to Laochra Loch Lao CLG as they prepare for the challenge of the Gaeltacht Football Competition in County Mayo this weekend.

“Ádh Mór Oraibh / Best of Luck to you,” wrote Lord Mayor Long in her letter as she wished Laochra Loch Lao: “every success in representing not only the city of Belfast but also the county of Antrim.”

Laochra Loch Lao secretary Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh said:

“We are indebted to Mayor Naomi Long for her good wishes and support and hope that she has as much success in her new role as she had in her time as Mayor of this city of ours.”

Formed in 2006 as a Forbairt Feirste project, Laochra Loch Lao have been taking part in the National Gaeltacht competition since 2007. They were registered as an official club with the Antrim County Board and it is as county representatives and representatives of Belfast’s Irish Language speaking community that they take part in the competition.

This year’s competition will be held in Belmullet, Co Mayo between 4th and 7th June 2010. The club has received generous funding from the Ultach Trust to provide a free supporters bus that will leave from Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich around 4 o clock on Friday, 4th June and return on Sunday 6th June.

According to Laochra Loch Lao CLG secretary, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

“We are very grateful to the Ultach Trust for giving Belfast Gaels the opportunity to attend this fantastic competition in Mayo. It is an amazing weekend filled with Football, Music and Craic with thousands of Gaels from thoughout the country and its nearby islands. This is an historic occasion for Belfast’s Irish speaking community and BBC will be in attendance in making two half-hour documentaries based on the Laochra. We would greatly appreciate a loud and lively following in Mayo to inspire us on the Football field.”

For further information on Laochra Loch Lao CLG, contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Comharthaí úra sa Cheathrú! / New Signs in the Quarter!

feargal — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:16:20 +0000

Seán Duffy agus Gerard Carlyle ó Bhialann Fáilte le Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh

Gnó agus Gaeilge faoi bhláth / Irish Language and Business in bloom

Gaeilge

D’fháiltigh an tOifigeach Tionscadail Gnó le Gaeilge le Forbairt Feirste, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh roimh bhorradh eile faoin Cheathrú Ghaeltachta inniú 3/6/10 nuair a fuair Bialann Fáilte a litir tairisceana faoi scéim chomharthaíochta de chuid Fhoras na Gaeilge le haghaidh maoinithe i dtreo comharthaí Gaeilge.

Ag ceiliúradh na litreach, dúirt comhúinéir na bialainne, Seán Duffy:

“Shíl muidne go raibh sé ríthábhachtach gur thacaigh Bialann Fáilte le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge, go háirithe agus muid lonnaithe i gcroílár na Ceathrún Gaeltachta. Rinne muid teagmháil le Forbairt Feirste, eagraíocht forbartha Gaeilge ar Bhóthar na bhFál, a dúirt linn gur atosaigh an scéim Gnó le Gaeilge a thugann tacaíocht maoinithe le haghaidh comharthaíochta agus stáiseanóireachta Gaeilge do ghnóthaí.

” Caithfear fáilte a chur roimh a leithéid seo de scéimeanna praiticiúla a thugann fíorthacaíochta do ghnónna beaga sa cheantar seo.”

“Tá borramh nach beag faoin Ghaeilge le tamall de bhlianta maidir le comharthaíocht agus seirbhísí agus seo céim eile i dtreo an fheabhais sin a bhuíochas do scéim Fhoras na Gaeilge agus obair s’againne féin ar an talamh,” a dúirt Mac Ionnrachtaigh.

Tuilleadh eolais feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Forbairt Feirste, Irish Means Business project worker, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh has welcomed yet another advance in the development of West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter with the receipt today 3/6/10 of Fáilte Restaurant’s letter of offer from Foras na Gaeilge under the Irish In Business scheme which part funds bilingual signage and stationery for local businesses.

Restaurant part owner Seán Duffy said:

“We felt is was very important that Fáilte Restaurant promoted the Irish language, particularly given our location in the flourishing Gaeltacht Quarter here in West Belfast.

“We contacted Forbairt Feirste, the Irish language promotion organisation based here on the Falls Road, who told us of the recommencement of the Irish for Businesses project which provides assistance towards Irish language signage and Irish language stationery for businesses.

“Practical initiatives like the Gnó project, which deliver real assistance to new and developing businesses, are to be welcomed in this area.”

“Irish in Business has had renewed impetus in recent years with signage and services increasing and this is another step in the direction of the continuing improvement thanks to Foras na Gaeilge’s Gnó Le Gaeilge scheme and to our work on the ground,” said Mac Ionnrachtaigh.

Further information feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Sonóg na Laochra / Laochra Mascot

jake — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:06:19 +0000

Conor Breen ó New Jersey ag imirt lacrosse

Dea-ghuí Ghaeil Mheiriceá ag na Laochra/ American Gaels’ best wishes for Laochra

Gaeilge

Tá sonóg ó New Jersey Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá chun foireann peile na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, Laochra Loch Lao CLG, a thabhairt amach chun páirce i mBéal a’ Mhuirthead Mhaigh Eo Dé Sathairn seo 5/6/10.

Is í an tsonóg atá roghnaithe ag na Laochra do Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2010 ná Conor Breen, garmhac le Mary Clifford, a d’éag le deireanas agus ar bunaíodh an Charthanacht Ghaeilge Féirín Mháire ina hómós.

Beidh Conor atá deich mbliana d’aois agus ar imreoir Lacrosse é, ag teacht go hÉirinn in éineacht lena athar, an tAturnae Meiriceánach agus bunaitheoir Féirín Mháire, Mike Breen. Beidh siad beirt ag teacht go Maigh Eo ag deireadh na seachtaine seo i dteannta na sluaite Feirsteacha chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do Laochra Loch Lao CLG agus iad ag dul i mbun iomaíochta sa chomórtas Náisiúnta Peile seo a thugann Gaeil ó gach cearn den tír le chéile.

Bunaíodh Laochra Loch Lao CLG sa bhliain 2006 mar thógra de chuid Forbairt Feirste, agus tá siad ag glacadh páirte i gComórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ó bhí 2007 i leith. Cláraíodh na Laochra mar chumann oifigiúil de chuid Chontae Aontroma agus is mar ionadaithe an chontae agus Gaelphobal Feirste féin a ghlacann siad páirt sa chomórtas.

Dar le Rúnaí Laochra Loch Lao CLG, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

‘Ba mhór againn lucht tacaíochta callánach agus bríomhar bheith linn i Co. Mhaigh Eo chun muid a spreagadh ar an pháirc peile!

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar Laochra Loch Lao CLG, déan teagmháil le feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

A mascot all the way from New Jersey in the USA, will lead the Gaeltacht Quarter team, Laochra Loch Lao CLG, onto the playing field in Belmullet, Mayo this Saturday 5/6/10.

The Mascot chosen by the Laochra for Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2010 is ten-year-old Conor Breen a grandson of Mary Clifford who died recently and in whose honour the Irish Language Charity Mary’s Gift has been established.

Ten-year-old Conor, a keen Lacrosse player, will be travelling to Ireland in the company of his father Mike Breen the American Attorney and founder of Mary’s Gift. Both will head to Mayo in the company of Belfast Gaels to lend support to the Laochra this weekend as they compete in this National Football competition which brings Irish speakers from every corner of Ireland together.

According to Laochra Loch Lao CLG secretary, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

For further information on Laochra Loch Lao CLG, contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Cuairt Chun Ceathrún / Visiting the Quarter

jake — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:13:46 +0000

Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, Joyce Gibson Cumann Leath Chathail agus Annie Magdziarz, Chicago

Gaeilge

Cá bhfios cad é a thiocfas isteach leis an ghaoth ach ba dheas an séidín a thug beirt bhan galánta ar cuairt chun na Ceathrún Gaeltachta ar maidin, 1/6/10, mar aíonna de chuid Forbairt Feirste.

Is as Leath Chathail, i gCondae an Dúin do Joyce Gibson, áit a n-oibríonn sí mar Oifigeach Forbartha leis an Chumann Ghaelach áitiúil agus is as Chicago Mheiriceá dá compánach, Annie Magdziarz, bean atá ag stopadh abhus anseo mar chuid den chlár ollscoile na “hAmbasadóirí Óga”.

Chaith an bheirt an mhaidin ag tabhairt cuairte ar fhiontraithe Gaeilge éagsúla agus ag déanamh agallaimh ar chlár Raidió Forbairt Feirste ar an stáisiún áitiúil Gaeilge Raidió Fáilte.

“Bhí sé go hiontach an Ghaeilge a fheiceáil in úsáid ar shráidainmneacha agus ar ghnónna agus í a bheith á labhairt go nádúrtha ag pobal na háite,” a dúirt Annie, dalta ag Ollscoil Naomh Eoin i Chicago, áit a bhfuil sí ag dul do Léann Éireannach.

Le tuilleadh eolais, déan teagmháil le: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

One never knows what will blow in with the wind but it was a lovely breeze which bore two beautiful women to the Gaeltacht Quarter this morning, 1/6/10, as guests of Forbairt Feirste.

Joyce Gibson is from the Lecale district of South Down, where she works as development officer with the Local Irish Language Society and her companion Chicago native Annie Magdziarz is staying locally as part of the University programme ‘The Young Ambassadors”.

Both spent the morning visiting various Irish Language enterprises and took part in a radio interview on Forbairt Feirste’s fortnightly broadcast on local Irish Language radio station Raidió Fáilte.

“It was wonderful to see Irish in use on street signs and on the businesses and to hear it spoken naturally by local people,” said Annie, a student at St John’s University in Chicago where she is undertaking Irish Studies.

For further information contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Mol an óige! / Praise the Young!

feargal — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:49:21 +0000

David Cargo, Príomhfheidhmeannach agus Acquin Crawford BOLB, Aire Oideachais, Caitríona Ruane, Orliath Nic Siacais ‘Training for Life’, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, Forbairt Feirste, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, Foras na Gaeilge leis na Feirstigh óga a fuair teastais OCN

Gaeilge

Bhí Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh ó Forbairt Feirste mar fhear an tí inné, 24ú Bealtaine, ag ócáid stairiúil ar Choláiste Feirste nuair a bhronn an tAire Oideachais, Caitríona Ruane, teastais OCN i gCeannaireacht an Óige ar 15 duine óga as Béal Feirste. Cuireadh an cúrsa ar fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge den chéad uair i stair an chúrsa i ndiaidh don Roinn Oideachais maoiniú a chur ar fáil do sheirbhísí óige trí Ghaeilge i mbliana tríd an BOLB (Bord Oideachais is Leabharlainne Bhéal Feirste). Bhí an OCN i gCeannaireacht an Óige mar chuid de seo agus Tarlach Ó Branagáin as Forbairt Feirste a rinne an t-aistriúcháin. Orliath Nic Siacais ó ‘Training for Life’, Iontaobhas Forbartha Uachtar Chluanaí agus Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, Oifigeach Óige le Foras na Gaeilge a bhí mar éascaitheoirí ar an chúrsa.

Ag caint dó ar an chúrsa, dúirt Mac Giolla Bhéin: “Ar feadh an chúrsa, thaispeáin na daoine óga seo leibhéal iontach tiomantais a spreag mé féin agus na daoine fásta thart orthu. Bíonn siad ar fad ag obair go deonach le cumainn óige Ghaelacha éagsúla agus is eiseamláirí iontacha iad do phobal na Gaeilge sa chathair seo agus tá an chreidiúint seo iomlán tuillte acu. Tá sé oiriúnach go raibh an tAire féin, an Bhean Uasail Caitríona Ruane, a chuir an maoiniú ar fáil don chúrsa, agus go raibh sí féin ar fáil chun na teastais a bhronnadh. Tá muid thar a bheith buíoch fosta don BOLB, go háirithe seirbhís Óige s’acu a bhí iontach cuidiúil fud fad an chúrsa. De réir a chéile, tá muid ag briseadh síos ar na constaicí agus tá i bhfád níos mó seirbhísí ar fáil anois do na mílte daoine óga atá ag freastal ar Ghaelscoileanna ar fud an tuaiscirt.’

Ag cur leis an méid seo, i ndiaidh na hócáide, dúirt Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, atá mar ionadaí Forbairt Feirste ar Fhóram na nÓg:

“Cé gurbh í seo an chéad uair a raibh a leithéid seo de chúrsa á stiúradh trí mheán na Gaeilge, is suntasach gur éirigh leis na daoine óga uilig an cháilíocht a bhaint amach. Is cáilíocht aitheanta í an OCN a bheirfeas spreagadh do na daoine óga leanúint ar aghaidh ag gníomhú agus ag obair go deonach taobh istigh den earnáil óige Ghaelach. Beidh an Fóram ag tógáil air seo amach anseo agus ag cumasú na hearnála óige le tuilleadh oiliúna agus seirbhísí ar fud an tuaiscirt.’

Le tuilleadh eolais, déan teagmháil le: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Feargal Mac Ionrachtaigh from Forbairt Feirste chaired proceedings yesterday, 24th May, at a history-making event in Coláiste Feirste where Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane presented OCN Leadership in Youth Work certificates to 15 young people from Belfast. The course was provided through the medium of Irish for the first time in its history due to funding provided by the Department of Education for Irish Medium Youth work through the BELB (Belfast Education and Library Board). The OCN, Leadership in Youth Work was part of this and Tarlach Ó Branagáin from Forbairt Feirste translated the course. Orliath Nic Siacais from ‘Training for Life’ in the Upper Springfield Development Trust and Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, Youth Officer with Foras na Gaeilge were the course facilitators.

Speaking about the course, Mac Giolla Bhéin said:

‘‘Throughout the course, the young people have been driven and have shown a level of commitment which has inspired me and many of the older people around them. They all work voluntarily with local Irish Medium Youth Clubs and are a credit to Belfast’s Irish language community and are fully deserving to be recognised in this way. It is also fitting that the Minister, who made the funds available for this course, will be there to present them with their certificates. We are also extremely grateful to the BELB and especially their Youth Services department who have been very helpful and accommodating throughout. Gradually, barriers are being broken down and more and more services are being made available through the medium of Irish, including youth services which will cater for the thousands of young people attending Irish medium schools throughout the North.”

Adding to this after the event, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, who represents Forbairt Feirste on Fóram na nÓg (Irish-Medium Youth Forum) stated:

“Given that it was the first time that a course such as this has been delivered entirely through the medium of Irish we are extremely pleased that all of the young people have managed to gain a pass. The OCN is a recognised qualification which, hopefully, will encourage these young people to continue volunteering and working in the Irish youth service sector. The Forum aims to build on this in the near future by building capacity and additional services in the Irish Language youth sector throughout the North.”

For further information contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Tacaigh leis na Laochra! / Support the Laochra!

feargal — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:10:45 +0000

Tacaigh leis na Laochra ar an Bhus go Maigh Eo / Support the Laochra on the Bus to Mayo

Gaeilge

Le comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ag teannadh linn i gceann coicíse, tá an t-am ag iarraidh gann chun suíochán a chur in áirithe ar bhus tacaíochta Laochra Loch Lao CLG, foireann peile na Ceathrún Gaeltachta.

Bunaíodh Laochra Loch Lao CLG sa bhliain 2006 mar thógra de chuid Forbairt Feirste, agus tá siad ag glacadh páirte i gComórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ó bhí 2007 i leith. Cláraíodh na Laochra mar chumann oifigiúil de chuid Chontae Aontroma agus is mar ionadaithe an chontae agus Gaelphobal Feirste féin a ghlacann siad páirt sa chomórtas.

I mbliana, beidh an comórtas i mBéal Atha Mhuirthead, Contae Mhaigh Eo idir 4 agus 7 Meitheamh 2010. Tá maoiniú flaithiúil faighte ag an chumann ó Iontaobhas Ultach chun bus tacaíochta a chur ar fáil ag imeacht ó Chultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich ar a 4 a chlog ar an Aoine, 4 Meitheamh agus ag pilleadh tráthnóna Dé Luain 7 Meitheamh.

Dar le Rúnaí Laochra Loch Lao CLG, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, ‘Tá muid thar a bheith buíoch d’Iontaobhas Ultach an deis a thabhairt do Ghaeil Bhéal Feirste an comórtas iontach seo a bhlaiseadh i mbliana i Maigh Eo. Deireadh seachtaine den chéad scoth a bheidh ann lán le peil, ceol agus craic leis na mílte Gael ó fud fad na tíre agus na n-oileán máguaird. Ócáid stairiúil a bheas ann do Ghaelphobal Feirste agus beidh BBC i láthair agus iad ag déanamh dhá chlár teilifíse leathuair a chloig bunaithe ar na Laochra.’

‘Ba mhór againn lucht tacaíochta callánach agus bríomhar bheith linn i Co. Mhaigh Eo chun muid a spreagadh ar an pháirc peile!

Dúirt Eagraí an bus tacaíochta seo, Cáitlín Ní Ruanaidh, ‘Beidh an bus féin ar fáil do Ghaeilgeoirí amháin agus é saor in aisce ar feadh an deireadh seachtaine. Lena chois sin, thig linn lóistín a chur in áirithe dóibh siúd ar an bhus ach iad cinntiú go bhfuil suíochán in áirithe acu.’

‘Níl ach spás teoranta do 49 suíochán ar an bhus, agus níl mórán spáis fágtha ag an phointe seo. Mholfainn d’éinne ar suim leo gabháil chuig an Chomórtas agus tacú leis na Laochra, teagmháil a dhéanamh liomsa ar cniruanaidh@googlemail.com nó 07763163026 chomh luath agus is féidir’

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar Laochra Loch Lao CLG, déan teagmháil le feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

With the National Gaeltacht Competition edging ever closer, time is fast disappearing to book a seat on the supporters bus of Gaeltacht Quarter Gaelic Football team, Laochra Loch Lao CLG.

This year’s competition will be held in Belturbet, Co Mayo between 4 and 7 June 2010. The club has received generous funding from the Ultach Trust to provide a free supporters bus that will leave from Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich around 4 o clock on Friday, 4 June and return on Monday 7 June.

According to Laochra Loch Lao CLG secretary, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, ‘We are very grateful to the Ultach Trust for giving Belfast Gaels the opportunity to attend this fantastic competition in Mayo. It is an amazing weekend filled with Football, Music and Craic with thousands of Gaels from thoughout the country and its nearby islands. This is an historic occasion for Belfast’s Irish speaking community and BBC will be in attendance in making to half-hour documentaries based on the Laochra.’

‘We would greatly appreciate a loud and lively following in Mayo to inspire us on the Football field.’

Bus organiser, Cáitlín Ní Ruanaidh stated, ‘This bus is provided for Irish speakers only and will be free of charge for the entire weekend. In addition, we can arrange lodgings for the weekend for those on the bus if they ensure that have reserved a seat.’

‘We only have space for 49 people on the bus and there isn’t much space remaining at the minute. I would advise anyone interested in going to the competition and supporting the Laochra, to contact myself as soon as possible on cniruanaidh@googlemail.com or 07763163026.

For further information on Laochra Loch Lao CLG, contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Campa Chormaic Cois Cuain / Campa Chormaic in Belfast

feargal — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:32:20 +0000

Lainseáil Campa Chormaic 2010 Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, Seams Ó Tuama, Henry Shefflin, Martin Clarke, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin,Breandán McAnallen, Mícheál Ó Máirtín, Dónal McAnallen

Campa Chormaic Aontroma le lonnú sa Cheathrú Ghaeltachta/ Campa Chormaic Aontroma to set up base in Gaeltacht Quarter

Gaeilge

Bhí Oifigeach Tionscadail, Gnó le Gaeilge, Forbairt Feirste, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh i láthair ag lainseáil oifigiúil Campa Chormaic 2010 ar an tseachtain seo caite in Óstán Chúirt na Canála ar an Iúr. Is mar ionadaí Bhéal Feirste ar Campa Chormaic Aontroma atá ag teacht cois cuain den chéad uair i mí Lúnasa na bliana seo, a bhí Feargal i láthair ar an lá.

Táthar Campa Chormaic a reáchtáil ar bhonn bliantúil le sé bliana anuas i ndílchuimhne ar an Ghael Iomráiteach agus peileadóir Uile-Réalt, Cormac Mac an Áilín a d’éag go tragóideach sa bhliain 2004 de bharr láigeacht chroí neamhghnách. Tá an campa bunaithe ar na suimeanna b’ansa do Chormac mar a bhí, an Ghaeilge, aclaíocht Ghaelach agus oidhreacht dhúchais s’againne i gcoitinne. Tá sé dírithe ar bhuachaillí agus cailiní idir 9 agus 14 agus bheireann sé deis daofa an teanga agus an cultúr s’againne a fhoghlaim maraon le páirt a ghlacadh i bpeil Ghaelach, iománaíocht agus camógaíocht.

Lainseáladh Campa Chormaic 2010 ag mórLaoch Iománaíochta Chill Chainnigh, Henry Shefflin agus réalt i mbéal forbartha, Co an Dúin, Martin Clarke a dhearbhaigh go bhfuil an campa á bhogadh i 2010 go Co. Aontroma agus Co. Dhoire i ndiaidh bliain rathúil anuraidh i gContae an Dúin.

“Bunaíodh Campa Chormaic ag an tús i mBranty, Co Thír Eoghain agus anuraidh ghlac muid é taobh amuigh de Thír Eoghain den chéad uair,” arsa ball coiste, Campa Chormaic, Paul McAnallen.

“D’éirigh go geal leis an champa i gCaisleán Uidhilín agus tá muid ar bís an campa a thabhairt go Doire agus go hAontroim i mbliana den chéad uair, áiteanna a mbeidh muid ag déanamh aithrise ar an chur chuige rathúil a nascann an spórt agus an teanga le chéile ó champaí Chontae an Dúin agus Thir Eoghain.”

“D’fhorbair Campa Chormaic mar chlochmhíle lárnach den fhéilire chultúrtha agus spórtúil i gCo. Thír Eoghain, Co. an Dúin agus anois beidh an cás amhlaidh i gCo. Aontroma agus i gCo. Dhoire. Sílim gur tógra den chéad scoth atá ann agus tá mise thar a bheith sásta mo chuid tacaíochta a thabhairt dó.”

Mar dhuine de lucht eagraithe ar champa Aontroma, dúirt Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh:

“Tá muid iontach sásta an campa iontach seo a éascú i mBéal Feirste den chéad uair ariamh. Nascann sé ár gcluichí dúchasacha agus foghlaim na Gaeilge le chéile ar dhóigh nuálach, a neartaíonn an teanga labhartha taobh amuigh de gheataí na scoile. Tá muid bródúil, agus iontach buíoch gur thug Clann Chormaic agus coiste Campa Chormaic féin an deis dúinn an campa seo a eagrú.”

‘Beidh Campa Chormaic Co. Aontroma ag titim amach idir an Luan 9ú Lúnasa 2010 go dtí an Aoine 13ú Lúnasa 2010 i mBunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh ar Bhóthar na Carraige Báine, Béal Feirste agus ag Naomh Eoin CLG atá taobh leis. Tosóidh sé ar 10.00r.n. achan maidin agus críochnóidh sé ar 4.00i.n.. Beidh ranganna Gaeilge agus ceoil, siúlóidí staire, turasanna agus ceachtanna peile agus iománaíochta ar fáil le réaltaí áitiúla ón CLG le linn an champa.’

“Ní chosnaíonn an Campa ach £40 don tseachtain agus gheobhaidh achan dalta léine aitheanta Campa Chormaic déanta ag O’Neills ar an luach seo. Ní mór dóibh siúd ar suim leo páirt a ghlacadh teagmháil a dhéanamh liomsa ar feargal@forbairtfeirste.com nó scairt orm air 07841101630.

“Is an Aoine, 4 Meitheamh atá mar dháta druidte don fhoirm iarratais agus tá muid ag dúil le héileamh mór. Mar gheall go bhfuil spásanna teoranta, tabharfar áiteanna amach don té is tuisce a thig ar ais leis an fhoirm iarratais. Le tuilleadh eolais, gabh chuig www.campachormaic.com

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil déan teagmháil feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Forbairt Feirste’s, Irish Means Business, project worker, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh was in attendance at the official launch of Campa Chormaic 2010 in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry last week as one of the Belfast representatives of Campa Chormaic Aontroma which is coming to Belfast for the first time in August this year.

Campa Chormaic is organised annually for the past six years in Tyrone in memory of the famous Tyrone Gael and All-Star Footballer, Cormac Mac Anallen, who died tragically in 2004 of a rare heart condition. The camp is based on the biggest passions of Cormac as is the Irish Language, Gaelic Athleticism and our native heritage in general. It is aimed at 9-14 year old boys and girls and offers them the chance to learn Irish culture and language and participate in football, hurling and camogie.

The 2010 Campa Chormaic was launched this year by Kilkenny hurling giant, Henry Shefflin and the rising star of Co. Down football Martin Clarke who announced that 2010 sees the Camp move into Co. Antrim and Co. Derry following the successful Co. Down Camp last year.

‘Campa Chormaic was originally set up in Brantry, Co Tyrone and last year was the first time we had taken the camp outside of Tyrone. ’ Said Campa Chormaic committee member Paul McAnallen.

‘The Camp in Castlewellan was really successful and this year we are delighted to take the camp into Antrim and Derry for the first time, where we can replicate the successful formula of language and sport from the Tyrone and Down camps.’

‘The Campa Chormaic has grown into an important cultural and sporting milestone in the GAA calendar in Tyrone, Down and now Antrim and Derry. I think it is a fantastic initiative and I am delighted to be able to give it support.’ Said Henry Shefflin.

As one of the Antrim camp organisers, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, stated, ‘We are delighted to bring this fantastic camp to Belfast for the first time. It combines our native games and Irish language learning together in an innovative way and strengthens the living language outside the school gates. We are very proud, honoured and grateful to be given the opportunity to organise the camp by Cormac’s family and the Campa Chormaic committee.’

‘Campa Chormaic Co. Antrim will be taking place from Monday the 9^th of August to Friday the 13^th of August 2010 in Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh, Whiterock Rd, Belfast and the adjacent St Johns GAA club. It will start every morning at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm everyday. Irish language and music classes, historical walks, trips and of course football and hurling sessions delivered by stars from the GAA will all be included in the course of the week.

‘The costs for the week in only £40 and will include every child being given a unique, O’Neills made Campa Chormaic shirt for the week. Those interested in taking part should contact Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh on feargal@forbairtfeirste.com or 07841101630. The closing date is Friday the 4^th of June and as we are expecting a big demand for the scheme. Because spaces are limited, places will be given on a first come, first served basis. For further information log onto www.campachormaic.com’

For further information contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Teach Lán / Full House

jake — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:59:28 +0000

Bairbre De Brún MEP, Margaret Ritchie Minister DSD, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Kelvin Campbell Urban Initiatives London

Lá Cinniúnach ag Coláiste Feirste / Destiny Day at Coláiste Feirste

Breis agus 140 i láthair ag Comhdháil na Cinniúna de chuid na Ceathrún Gaeltachta

Over 140 attend Gaeltacht Quarter Destiny Decade Conference

Gaeilge

Bhí idir Airí Rialtais áitiúla, ionadaithe ranna agus rannóga rialtais, Baill Parlaiminte, Baill an Tionóil, ionadaithe ó réimse leathan páirtithe, comhairleoirí cathrach ó Bhéal Feirste, ó Chondae an Dún, ó Chondae Thír Eoghan agus ó Chondae Ard Mhacha, cuairteoirí agus cainteoirí aitheanta idirnáisiúnta agus bunadh na hearnálacha gnó, pobail agus deonacha ó Bhéal Feirste thoir, thiar, thuaidh agus theas i láthair ag Coláiste Feirste i gcroílár na Ceathrún Gaeltachta Dé hAoine 14ú Bealtaine don dara Comhdháíl de chuid na Ceathrún Gaeltachta.

Bhí an chomhdháil, dar teideal Deichniúr na Cinniúna, a reáchtáil ag Bord na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, Roinn Forbartha Soisialta agus é eagraithe agus óstaithe ag an áisíneacht forbartha Gaeilge Feirsteach, Forbairt Feirste chun aird a tharraingt ar an deis iontach atá anois ann chun sócmhainn na Gaeilge agus an Chultúir Ghaelaigh a scaoileadh chun tairbhe phobal Bhéal Feirste ina iomlán agus ina héagsúlacht shaibhir.

Rinneadh pleananna na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, arna bhfoilsiú ag Deloitte CTP, a roinnt ar an 141 comhaltaí comhdhála a bhí i láthair ar an lá agus nochtadh samhail ionspioráideach na Ceathrún, arna cuireadh i gceann a chéile ag an ailtire Tara Florence.

Cliceáil anseo le cuairt a thabhairt ar mháthairleathanach na comhdhála

English

Local Government ministers, representatives of government departments and agencies, Members of Parliament and Elected Assembly Members, representatives of a wide range of political parties, Councillors from Belfast, County Down, County Armagh and County Tyrone, visitors and keynote speakers of international repute and people from the business, community and voluntary sectors from North, South, East and West Belfast flocked to Coláiste Feirste in the heart of the Gaeltacht Quarter for the second Gaeltacht Quarter Conference.

The gathering, entitled the Destiny Decade Conference, was hosted by the Department of Social Development, the Gaeltacht Quarter Board and was organised and chaired by Belfast Irish Language Development Agency, Forbairt Feirste, to shine a spotlight on the huge opportunity which currently exists to unleash the potential of the Irish Language and Culture to the benefit of Belfast’s citizens in their entireity and in all the diverse richness.

The Gaeltacht Quarter plans, published by Deloitte PLC, were shared with the 141 conference delegates who attended and an impressive to scale model of the Quarter, assembled by architect Tara Florence, was also unveiled on the day.

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Baineann Laochra Corn Uí Cheallaigh / Laochra scoop Kelly Cup

feargal — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:39:01 +0000


: Jim Murray, Cathal Ó Ceallaigh, Aogán Ó Fearghail agus Jake Mac Siacais; Lámh na Laochra ar Chorn Uí Cheallaigh/Laochra lift the first Oliver Kelly cup

Gaeilge

D’éirigh go geal le foireann Peile na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, Laochra Loch Lao CLG ar an Satharn 15ú Bealtaine nuair a bhain siad Comórtas Uí Cheallaigh ag páirc Lámh Dhearg.

Comórtas úr in ómós don dlíodóir iomráiteach agus iarchathaoirleach ar Bhord Aontroma, Oilibhéar Ó Ceallaigh a d’éag go tragóideach anuraidh, atá sa chomórtas. Laochra Loch Lao a d’eagraigh an comórtas agus fuair sé stádas oifigiúil mar chomórtas Chumann Lúthchleas Gael de chuid Deisceart Aontroma.

I mbliana, ghlac ceithre fhoireann páirt sa chomórtas mar a bhí, Laochra Loch Lao, Naomh Úna, Gort na Móna agus Lámh Dhearg CLG. Bhain Laochra Loch Lao an chéad chluiche leathcheannais in éadan Naomh Úna le farasbarr de sheacht gcúilín. Mar sin féin, thosaigh siad go fadálach sa chéad leath agus bhíodar ag baint le cúilín amháin ag leath ama. Tháinig na Laochra ar ais chucu féin sa dara leath inar scóráil siad 9 cúilín gan freagra díreach i ndiaidh do Naomh Úna iad a scanrú le cúl a scóráil siad ag tús an dara leath. Bhuaigh Cumann Lámh Dhearg an dara cluiche leathcheannais in éadan Gort na Móna le dhá chuilín nuair a d’aimsigh siad cúl mall sa dara leath i ndiaidh a bheith taobh thiar de Ghort ar feadh an chluiche.

Sa chluiche ceannais, bhí an lámh in uachtar ag na Laochra in éadan Lámh Dhearg. Bhí an ghaoth ag na Laochra sa chéad leath ach níor ghlac siad go leor dá gcuid seansanna, rud a chiallaigh nár críochnaigh siad ach 3 a 1 chun tosaigh ag leath ama. Mar sin féin, d’imir siad peil gleoite sa dara leath agus fuair siad an lámh in uachtar go furasta ar Lámh Dhearg le scór deiridh do 1.11 go 1.1.

Bhronn Jim Murray Cathaoirleach Bhord Aontroma agus Aogán Ó Fearghail, Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh an corn álainn ar chaptaen na Laochra, Cathal Ó Ceallaigh, mac d’Oilibhéar. Ag labhairt dó ag an bhronnadh, dúirt Aogán:

“Is mór an onóir domh an corn seo a bhronnadh óir go raibh seanaithne agam ar Oilibhéar Ó Ceallaigh ón tréimhse a chaith muid ar Chomhairle Uladh le chéile. Gael go smior a bhí ann agus tá an comórtas seo breá fóirsteanach mar dhílchuimhne air. Tréaslaím le Laochra Loch Lao CLG as an chomórtas a eagrú agus an corn a bhaint. Cuireann seo le fís s’agaibh fán Ghaeilge agus Cumann Lúthchleas Gael a nascadh le chéile mar is ceart agus is deá-shampla sibh don chuid eile den tír. Táim cinnte de go rachaidh an comórtas seo ó neart go neart amach anseo.”

Arna tógáil an choirn dó, dúirt Cathal Ó Ceallaigh:

“Tá mé iontach bródúil an corn seo a thógáil mar chaptaen ar Laochra Loch Lao agus tá clann s’agam iontach buíoch d’achan duine a chuidigh linn an comórtas seo a reáchtáil. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil fosta leis na cumainn a ghlac páirt, le Bord Dheisceart Aontroma, d’óstaithe an chomórtais, Lámh Dhearg CLG, cumann Naomh Gall a chuir Corn ar fáil, na réiteoirí agus le Laochra Loch Lao CLG ach go háirithe. Tá muid ag dúil leis an bhliain seo chugainn agus is ullmhúcháin den scoth é an bua seo do chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta i Maigh Eo’

Déan teagmháil le feargal@forbairtfeirste.com nó scairt air 07841101630 le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais ar Laochra Loch Lao CLG.

Cliceáil anseo le nasc a dhéanamh ar máthar leathanach an Chomórtais

English

Gaeltacht Quarter football team, Laocha Loch Lao CLG scored success on Saturday May 15th when they won The Oliver Kelly competition at Lámh Dhearg park. This competition was organised in honour of the prominent solicitor and former Antrim County Board Chairperson, Oliver Ó Ceallaigh, who died tragically last year. Laochra Loch Lao CLG organised the competition which got official recognition as a South Antrim GAA competition.

This year, four teams took part in the competition; Laochra Loch Lao, Naomh Úna, Gort na Móna and Lámh Dhearg CLG. Laochra Loch Lao beat Naomh Úna in the first game with an gap of seven points. However, they started slowly in the first half and were winning by only a single a point at half time. They resorted to form in the second half and scored nine unanswered points directly after a Naomh Úna goal at the beginning of the second half had given them a scare. Lámh Dhearg won the second semi-final against Gort na Móna by two points when they scored a late goal after trailing the Gorts for the entire game.

In the final, the Laochra had the upper hand against Lámh Dhearg. Despite having the wind in their favour in the first half, the Laochra never made enough of their chances which meant they only finished 3-1 up at half-time. However, they played fantastic football in the second half and easily dispatched Lámh Dhearg on a final scoreline of 1.11 to 1.1.

The beautiful trophy was presented to Laochra captain and son of Oliver Kelly, Cathal Ó Ceallaigh by Jim Murray Chair of the Antrim County Board and Aogán Ó Fearghail, Ulster Council President. Speaking at the presentation, Aogán said:

“It is a great honour for me to present this trophy as I knew Oliver very well form our time together on the Ulster Council. He was a true Gael and it is fitting that this competition is organised in his honour. I wish to congratulate Laochra Loch Lao CLG for organising and winning the competition. This strengthens their vision for properly linking both the Irish language and the GAA together and they are a shining example to the rest of the country. I’m positive that this competition can go from strength to strength in the future.

After lifting the trophy, Cathal Ó Ceallaigh said:

“I’m very proud to lift this trophy as captain of Laochra Loch Lao and my family are very grateful to everyone who supported the competition; the clubs who took part, the South Antrim county board, competition hosts Lámh Dhearg, St Galls CLG who provided the trophy, the referees and especially Laochra Loch Lao who organised it. We’re looking forward to next year and this victory is great preparation for ther National Gaeltacht Competiton in Mayo.’

For further information on Laochra Loch Lao, contact us on feargal@forbairtfeirste.com or 07841101630.

Click here to visit Competition main page

Corn Oilibhéar Uí Cheallaigh lainseáilte/ Oliver Kelly Tournament launched

feargal — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:28:22 +0000


Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh, Jake Mac Siacais, Cathal Ó Ceallaigh, Seamas Ó Tuama, Diarmuid Ó Ceallaigh, Paddy McElvenny, Pádraig Mac Cathail: Comórtas na Laochra in ómós Oilibhéar Ó Ceallaigh/Laochra competition honours Oliver Kelly

Gaeilge

Lainseáil foireann peile na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, Laochra Loch Lao CLG, corn peile úr do Dheisceart Aontroma aréir 12/5/10 i gCultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich ar Bhóthar na bhFál. Is in ómós don Ghael iomráiteach, Oilibhéar Ó Ceallaigh, atá an corn seo á reáchtáil, fear a bhí ina dhlíodóir cáiliúil agus ina iarChathaoirleach ar Bhord Chontae Aontroma CLG. Bhí beirt mhac s’aige, Diarmuid agus Cathal, a imríonn peile do Laochra Loch Lao, i láthair ag an ócáid agus dar le Diarmuid Ó Ceallaigh: ‘Is é an comhoidhreacht a d’fhág m’athair ionainn ná an grá don teanga agus an grá do spóirt Ghaelacha. Tá lúchair mhór orainn anocht an Corn bliantúil seo a lainseáil atá tiomnaithe i ndílchuimhne air. Ba mhaith linn fosta buíochas a ghabháil do Laochra Loch Lao CLG as an onóir seo a bhronnadh ar Chlann s’againn. Seasann Laochra Loch Lao d’achan luach ar chóir do Ghaeil na tíre seo a bheith ag iarraidh a bhaint amach agus mar sin de, tá sé breá feiliúnach go bhfuil na Laochra ag eagrú an chomórtais seo. Ag caint ag an ocáid fosta, bhí Paddy McElvenny, Rúnaí ar Bhord Dheisceart Chontae Aontroma CLG, a dúirt: ‘Is onóir mhór é do Bhord Dheisceart Chontae Aontroma bheith ábalta tacú le Corn Uí Cheallaigh agus le Laochra Loch Lao. Tá muid ag dúil go mór leis an ócaid stairiúil seo.’

Maidir leis an chomórtas féin, dúirt Cathaoirleach Laochra Loch Lao, Jake Mac Siacais: ‘ Tá Laochra Loch Lao ar bís le bheith ag stiúradh an chomórtais seo. Ar an Satharn beag seo, 15ú Bealtaine, beidh foirne Dheisceart Aontroma ag glacadh páirte i gcomórtas Bliantúil Uí Cheallaigh mar atá, Laochra Loch Lao, Lámh Dhearg, Gort na Móna agus Naomh Úna CLG. Thar cheann an chumainn, ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil d’óstaithe na bliana seo, Cumann Lámh Dhearg agus le gach duine eile atá bainte leis an chomórtas. Tosaíonn an comórtas ag a 12 agus críochnaíonn sé timpeall a 3 a chlog. Beidh an corn á bhronnadh ag Leas-Chathaoirleach Bhord Aontroma, Jim Murray agus beidh bia agus soláistí ar fáil chomh maith le ceol traidisiúnta den scoth leis an sárghrúpa, CASADH i gcumann Lámh Dhearg ó 5 a chlog ar aghaidh. Tá achan duine sa chumann ag dúil go mór leis an chómórtas iontach seo agus amharctar air mar chomórtas úr den scoth a rachfas ó neart go neart sna blianta amach romhainn.’

Déan teagmháil le feargal@forbairtfeirste.com nó scairt air 07841101630 le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.

English

Gaeltacht Quarter Gaelic Football team, Laochra Loch Lao CLG last night 12/5/10 launched a new South Antrim Football competition in Cultúrlann McAdam ó Fiaich on the Falls Road. The competition is organised in memory of well-known Belfast Gael, Oliver Kelly, who was a prominent Belfast Solicitor and former chairman of the Antrim County Board of the GAA. Both his sons, Diarmuid and Cathal, who play for Laochra Loch Lao CLG, were present at the event and according to Diarmuid Ó Ceallaigh,:’ ‘Our joint heritage from our father was a passion for the Irish language and Gaelic games. We are delighted, this evening, to launch this annual challenge cup which is dedicated to his memory. We also would like to thank Laochra loch Lao CLG for honouring our family in this way. Laochra Loch Lao represent all of those values that true Gaels aspire to and it is more than fitting that they are organising this competition. Also speaking at the launch was South Antrim GAA County board Secretary, Paddy McElvenny who said: ‘it is a great honour for the South Antrim Board to be in a position to lend our support to Corn Uí Cheallaigh and Laochra Loch Lao. We are really looking forward to this historic occasion.’

On the tournament itself, Laochra Loch Lao Chairperson, Jake Mac Siacais stated: ‘Laochra Loch Lao are delighted to launch this competition. This Saturday, May 15, sees teams from South Antrim competiting for the inaugural Corn Uí Cheallaigh/Oliver Kelly cup including Laochra Loch Lao CLG, Lámh Dhearg, Gort na Móna and St Agnes’s. On behalf of our club, we’d like to thank this year’s hosts, Cumann Lámh Dhearg CLG and everyone associated with the competition. The tournament commences at 12pm and will finish around three o ‘clock. The winning trophy will be kindly presented by County Vice-Chairperson, Jim Murray and be followed with a buffet and a fantastic traditional music with Belfast trad group, CASADH in Lámh Dhearg clubhouse from 5 onwards. Everyone associated with Laochra Loch Lao are really looking forward to this occasion and view this as merely the beginning of a fantastic new competition that will go from strength to strength in the coming years.’

Fur further information, contact us on feargal@forbairtfeirste.com or 07841101630.

Lá na Cinniúna / Destiny Day

jake — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:39:19 +0000

íomha Chomhdhála / Conference image

Eolas ábhartha Comhdhála / Relevant Conference Information

Gaeilge

Cliceáil anseo le eolas clárúcháin a íoslódáil

Cliceáil anseo le gach eolas ábhartha a íoslódáil i bhformáid PDF

Cliceáil anseo le foirm clárúcháin a íoslódáil i bhformáid WORD

Reachtálfar Comhdháil na Ceathrún Ghaeltachta ar an 14ú Bealtaine i gColáiste Feirste 7 Páirc Radharc na bhFeá Béal Feirste BT12 7PY. Am tosaithe 9.15rn. Clárú ón 8.30rn do dtí 9.o0rn.

Tá an dara comhdháíl de chuid na Ceathrún Ghaeltachta a reachtáil ar an Aoine beag seo an 14ú Bealtaine ag Coláiste Feirste. Is comhthionscadal é idir Fhorbairt Feirste agus Bord na Ceathrún Ghaeltachta le tacaíocht ó RFSTÉ.

Arna lainseáil na comhdhála dó dúirt Sean Mistéi Cathaoirleach Forbairt Feirste:

“Más mian linn bheith ar an Cheathrú Chultúrtha is fearr ar an domhán, ní mór dúinn próifíl s’againne a choinneáil agus a neartú, ach ar bharr sin caithfidh muid réimse d’institiúidí, d’acmhainní, de sheirbhísí agus de theicneolaíochtaí a fhorbairt agus a neartú, rudaí a n-aithneofar mar ‘scoth na hearnála’.

“Tá, ar ndóigh, ‘scoth na hearnála’ cheana féin sa Cheathrú Ghaeltachta, áit a bhfuil Otharlann thaighde den scoth, Coláiste Ollscoile den chéad ghrád agus scoil chuimsitheach dara leibhéal atá ar cheann de na cinn is fearr i mBéal Feirste.

“Tá tuiscint againn féin ar cé chomh hard agus atá spriocanna s’againn, ach caithfidh muid, le chéile, teacht ar chomhthuiscint, ar chomhinsint agus ar chomhchraobhscaoileadh ar uaillmhian s’againn agus níos tábhachtaí arís ar straitéisí atá dírithe ar bhearta agus táirgí.

“Tá téama an dara Comhdháil seo de chuid na Ceathrún Gaeltachta ag glacadh ionspioráide ó dhá eochair-cheiliúradh céad bliain a dhéanfaidh, i measc rudaí eile, an dara deichniúr seo den 21ú Aois a mhúnlú.

“In 2012 agus in 2016 déanfar ceiliúradh ar shíniú Chúnant Uladh agus ar Éirí Amach na Cásca. Tá an dá chomóradh seo fíte fuaite lena chéile agus ag croílár shaibhir agus coimpléasach stair agus féiniúlachtaí na hÉireann. Tugann na searmanais comórtha seo deis dúinn, le spás agus peirspictíocht, athchuairt a thabhairt ar an bhunbhrí agus ar an bhunfhuinneamh a bhí ann thiar sa lá, agus tugann siad deis dúinn ceisteanna cultúrtha agus féiniúlachta a chíorú agus a mheas agus a shníomh isteach i gcur chuige úr bunaithe ar chomhrath agus ar chómhaith an phobail. Ach ní haon amharc siar atá sa chomhdháíl seo, insíonn an scáthán dúinn cad atá taobh thiar dínn, ‘s’e an rud atá romhainn atá mar ábhar sa chomhdháil seo.”

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil déan teagmháil linn ar jake@forbairtfeirste.com

English

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The Destiny Decade Gaeltacht Quarter Conference will be held at Coláiste Feirste 7 Beechview Park Belfast BT12 7PY on Friday May 14th. Conference opening 9.15 am. The working language of the conference is English. Registration open from 8.30am until 9.00am.

The second Annual Gaeltacht Quarter Conference wiil be held this Friday May 14th at Coláiste Feirste. The conference is sponsored and organised by Forbairt Feirste and The Gaeltacht Quarter Board With support from DSDNI.

Launching the conference Mr Mistéil said:

“Becoming the best cultural Quarter in the world means retaining and expanding not just a profile but a portfolio of institutions, resources, services and technologies that can be labelled “best in class”.

“The Gaeltacht Quarter already has a “best of class” research hospital, a top rated University and one of the top performing mixed-ability post-primary schools in the city. Individually we know how high we are aiming, but we need to arrive at a collective expression of our ambition and strategies of delivery.

“The second annual Gaeltacht Quarter Conference takes as its theme and inspiration two key centenary celebrations which will characterise and help to define this, the second decade of the twenty-first, century in Ireland.

“2012 and 2016 mark the respective centenaries of the signing of the Ulster Covenant and the Easter Rising. Those commemorations are at the complex and rich core of Irish histories and identities. Such commemorations provide us with distance and perspective, but also a renewal of original energies, and they can be used to filter and channel questions of culture, identity and belonging into new arrangements for mutual prosperity and community well being: they enable recollection and re-collection.

But this is no look back: the mirror tells us what is behind, but what lies ahead is the goal of this conference

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil déan teagmháil linn ar jake@forbairtfeirste.com

Ón Ghaillimh Aniar / Out of the West

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Malartú idiriartharach / Westsiders’ exchange

Rinne Forbairt Feirste cur i láthair do chuairteoirí ó Choláiste Phobal na Gaillimhe agus iad sa Cheathrú Ghaeltachta le déanaí.

Forbairt Feirste hosted a presentation for visitors Galway Community Collegeduring their recent visit to the Gaeltacht Quarter.

Gaeilge

Cuireadh fáilte agus fíche roimh dhaltaí óga ó Choláiste Phobal na Gaillimhe agus iad ar chuairt le linn na seachtaine seo caite chuig Ceathrú Ghaeltachta Bhéal Feirste.

Labhair oifigeach Tionscadal Gnó le Gaeilge Forbairt Feirste, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh leis na daltaí ag cur i láthair a d’eagraigh Forbairt i gCultúrlann MacAdam Ó Fiaich. S’é an príomhábhar a bhí faoi chaibidil aige ná cur chun cinn na Gaeilge i suíomh ceantair uirbigh atá faoi míbhuntáiste, agus an tsócmhainneacht ar féidir baint as an athbheochan chultúrtha chun pobail a chumhachtú.

Thagair Mac Ionrachtaigh go sonrach d’obair Forbairt Feirste le blianta beaga anuas agus ar thionscadail éagsúla cosúil le Gnó le Gaeilge, i dTreo na Fostaíochta agus forbairt Laochra Loch Lao CLG.

“Deis iontach a bhí againn nascanna a chruthú le daoine i gCathair na Gaillimhe, áit a bhfuil cur chun cinn na Gaeilge, go háirithe sa réimse gnó agus poiblí ina ionspioráid dúinne abhus anseo.” a dúirt Feargal

English

A hearty fáilte was extended to students from Galway Community College as they visited West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter last week.

Forbairt Feirste’s Irish Means Business Project Worker, Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh spoke to the students during a presentation organised and hosted by Forbairt Feirste in Culturlann MacAdam Ó Fiach. Chief among the topics covered in the presentation was the promotion of Irish in a deprived urban setting and the asset of language and culture in empowering communities.

Mac Ionrachtaigh made specific reference to the work of Forbairt Feirste over recent years and to various projects including Irish Means Business, Towards Employment and the development of Laochra Loch Lao GAA.

“This was a great opportunity to forge more links with people in Galway City, a place where the promotion of Irish, particularly in Business and the public realm is an inspiration to us in our work here,” said Feargal.

Oidhreacht ag Maigh Luan / Heritage at Malone

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Príomhoide Choláiste Maigh Luan Gerard Price, Jake MacSiacais, Feargal MacIonnrachtaigh agus Dáltaí an dá choláiste

Ar an Eolas / In the Know

Bhí scaifte maith bríomhar i láthair ag Coláiste Malone Dé hAoine 30/4/10 nuair a thug Stiúrthóir Forbairt Feirste caint ar Oidhreacht Feirste do dháltaí ó Choláiste Mhaigh Luan agus ó Choláiste Feirste.

There was an energetic attendance at Malone Integrated College on Friday 30/4/10 when Forbairt Feirste Director, Jake MacSiacais gave a talk on Belfast Heritage to students from Malone College and Coláiste Feirste.

Gaeilge

Bhí lá maith ag a raibh i láthair ag Coláiste Iomlánaithe Mhaigh Luan i nDeisceart Bhéal Feirste, Dé hAoine 30/4/10 nuair a labhair Stiúrthóir Forbairt Feirste, Jake MacSiacais le dáltaí ó Choláiste Mhaigh Luan agus ó Choláiste Feirste. Ba faoin scéim Oidhreacht Feirste, a thug an t-uas Mac Siacais a chaint. Bronnadh cóip de labhar nuafhoilsithe Oidhreacht Feirste ar gach duine a bhí páirteach sa lá.

Tá na dáltaí, a bhí i láthair Dé hAoine, páirteach i scéim phobal camógaíochta atá mar chomhthionscadal idir an dá choláiste. Is é lucht Chamógaíocht Chúchulainn Bhéal Feirste Tionscadal Chamógaíocht Scoileanna Sínte Choláiste Feirste agus Choláiste Maigh Luan ainm an chomhthionscadal seo.

For further information contact: jake@forbairtfeirste.com

English

A good day was had by all at Malone Integrated College in South Belfast on Friday 30/4/10 when Forbairt Feirste Director, Jake MacSiacais addressed students from Malone College and Coláiste Feirste. Mr MacSiacais’ talk was held under the auspices of Forbairt Feirste’s Belfast Heritage scheme. A copy of Forbairt’s newly published booklet, Belfast Heritage, was also presented to all participants.

The students present on the day were all participants in the community Camogie scheme which is a joint initiative between Malone College and Coláiste Feirste. The joint project between the schools is named the Belfast Cúchulainn Camogs (Coláiste Feirste and Malone College Extended Schools Camogie Project)

In Airde leis an Fhuiseog / Up with the Lark

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Curaidh Chorn Uí Mhúirí 2010 Clann Liam Ó Muirí agus curaidh Scoil na Fuiseoige

In Airde leis an Fhuiseog / Up with the lark

B’iad Scoil na Fuiseoige a bhí i mbarr réime ag Óg-Chomórtas Peile Laochra Loch Lao 2010 agus iad a thóg Corn Uí Mhúirí. Tógadh Sciath Uí Mhúirí ag Bunscoil Phobal Feirste i Rannóg B den Comórtas.

Scoil na Fuiseoige triumphed today at The Young Laochra Competition 2010 lifting the Liam Ó Múirí Cup. The Ó Múirí Sheild was lifted in the B section of the competition by Bunscoil Phobal Feirste.

Gaeilge

Tugadh céim shuntasach eile chun tosaigh inniú (29/4/10) ag foireann peile na Ceathrún Gaeltachta, Laochra Loch Lao CLG, agus an chéad féile peile Bunscoile idir lámha acu.

Tharla an comórtas, atá dírithe ar Bhunscoileanna Gaeilge Bhéal Feirste Déardaoin an 29ú Aibreán. Bhí deich scoil ag glacadh páirte ann i mbliana. Bhí trí pháirc peile in úsáid ar an lá, mar a bhí, Páirc Uí Dhonnabháin Rossa, Páirc Naomh Pól agus Páirc an tSáirseálaigh. Thosaigh an comórtas ar 10.oorn agus críochnaigh sé ar 3.ooin.

Tá an príomhchorn ‘Corn Liam Uí Mhuirí’, agus Sciath Uí Mhúirí ainmnithe in ómós do Liam Ó Muirí, Gaeil iomráiteach a d’éag go hóg agus go tragóideach i Mí Eanáir 201o. B’iardhalta é Liam ar Bhunscoil Phobal Feirste. D’imir sé do Naomh Pól agus d’oibrigh sé go lánaimseartha le Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta.

Dúirt athair Liam, Bob Murray gur ómós cuí a bhí sa chorn;

‘Bhí muid ag dúil go mór leis an chomórtas agus is mór an ónóir dúinn gur ainmniú an corn in ómós do Liam. Bhí dúil mhór aige sa spóirt, iománaí agus peiladóir a bhí ann a d’imir sé polo uisce chomh maith, bhí sé mar chaptaen ar fhoireann náisiúnta na hÉireann sa polo uisce agus é naoi mbliana déag d’aois. Ar a bharr seo, d’éagraigh sé rith carthanachta i maratón Bhéal Feirste anuraidh agus rith sé píosa do chomh maith.

Dúirt Bean chéile Liam, Bernadatte, go raibh eiteos an chomórtais ag teacht go hiomlán le gach a sheas Liam fána choinne, ‘Ónós iontach do Liam atá ann agus bealach iontach le go chuimhníodh na páistí air’ ar sise.

“ Bhí Liam go mór i bhfách le daoine óga páirt a ghlacadh i gcúrsaí spóirt agus bheadh sé de shíor ag iarraidh iad a spreagadh chun baint a bheith acu leis an spóirt agus ag an am céanna, déanfadh sé gach iarracht cumainn áitiula a spreagadh le tuilleadh deiseanna spóirt a sholáthar to pháistí áitiúla.’

“Lena chois sin, bhí sé iontach paiseanta fán Ghaeilge, rud a léiríonn cé chomh féiliúnach agus atá an corn seo mar chuimhne air. Tá muid iontach brodúil.’

D’éirigh leis na Laochra maoiniú flaithiúil a fháil ó Iontaobhas Ultach a chuidigh linn íoc as an chorn, an sciath agus na boinn, a chur muid ar fáil d’achan imreoir óg a ghlac páirt sa chomórtas. Tugadh teastas oifigiúil Loachra Loch Lao do gach páistí a ghlac páirt, a bhuíochas le Comhairle Na Gaelscolaíochta a chur maoiniú ar fáil leis na teastais gleoite seo a dhéanamh.

“Bhí sé d’aidhm againn síol peile Laochra Loch Lao agus na Ceathrún Gaeltachta i gcoitinne a phlandáil le peileadóirí óga ár mbunscoileanna agus d’éirigh go geal linn inniú.

“Tá buíochas mór tuillte fosta ag Cumann Uí Dhonnabháin Rossa, Cumann Naomh Pól agus Cumann an tSáirseálaigh as páirceanna s’acu a chur ar fáil ar an lá agus le gach duine a raibh páirt ar bith acú in imeachtaí agus obair iontach an lae inniú,” a dúirt Cathaoirleach Laochra Loch Lao agus stiúrthóir Forbairt Feirste, Jake MacSiacais.

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil déan teagmháil feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

English

Scoil na Fuiseoige emerged triumphant today at Óg-Chomórtas Peile Laochra Loch Lao 2010 when they lifted the Liam Ó Múirí Cup. The Liam Ó Múirí Sheild was lifted in the B section of the competition by Bunscoil Phobal Feirste.

Laochra Loch Lao CLG, the Gaeltacht Quarter Gaelic Football Team took another significant step forward today 29th April when they hosted the Laochra Football Festival. The competition for Belfast’s Irish Medium Primary Schools saw all ten schools in the city taking part. Three pitches were in use on the day, namely, Rossa Park, St Paul’s Park and Sarsfield’s park.

The competition’s main cup, the ‘Liam Ó Múirí Cup’, which was presented to Champions Scoil an Fuiseoige, is named in honour of well known Belfast Gael Liam Ó Múirí , who died tragically and prematurely in January 2010 after losing his long battle against illness. Liam a former Bunscoil Phobal Feirste pupil, played for St Paul’s CLG and worked full-time for The Council for Irish Medium Education.

Liam’s father Bob said naming the trophy after his son was a fitting tribute.

“We are delighted with the competition and we are very honoured that the cup and sheild are called after Liam. He was big into sport. He was a hurler and footballer and played water polo. He captained Ireland’s national water polo team when he was 19. On top of that he organised a charity run in last year’s Belfast marathon and ran a leg himself.

“This is a great honour and we are really proud that he is being remembered in this way.”

Liam’s wife Bernadette said the ethos of the tournament aptly represented everything that was important to Liam.

“This is a great tribute to Liam and a great way for the kids to remember him,” she said.

“Liam was a big advocate of youth in sport and was always encouraging younger people to be involved in sport as well as encouraging local clubs to provide more opportunities to the local children. He was also very passionate about the Irish language so this is a very fitting tribute to his memory and we are very proud that the cup has been named after him.”

Laochra Loch Lao succeeded in gaining generous funding from the Ultach Trust which helped purchase the trophy, the shield and the medals, that every young player who took part, was awarded. Each participant on the day also received a beautiful and authentic Laochra Loch Lao certificate thanks to Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, who have funded the design and print of the certificates.

“It was our aim to plant the Laochra Loch Lao footballing seed as well as the vision of the Gaeltacht Quarter with the young footballers from our Irish medium schools and today was a huge step forward in that regard. Thanks are due to O’Donovan Rossa CLG, St Paul”s CLG and Sarsfield’s CLG for allowing the use of their pitches on the day and to all those who contributed in any way to the success of today,” said Laochra Loch Lao Chair and Forbairt Feirste Director, Jake MacSiacais.

For further information contact: feargal@forbairtfeirste.com

Here comes the new Belfast

Féachaigí Air Seo / Check it out

Múrmháisithe úra lainseáilte / New murals launched

Múrmháisithe úra lainseáilte / New murals launched

An Cluiche Epiciúil! / The Epic Encounter!

Comhghairdeas leis na Dúnaibh / Congratulations to the Dúnaibh

Ar imeall na gCnoc / In the Hills’ shadow

Derek Whitcroft, Jake Mac Siacais agus páistí Springhill Primary Oidhreacht Bhaile Uí Mháirtín / Ballygomartin Heritage

Oidhreacht Bhaile Uí Mháirtín / Ballygomartin Heritage

Forbairt Feirste Director delivers talks on placenames

Ceacht do Mhúinteoirí Úra / Lesson for New teachers

Caint Athbheochana tugtha do mhúinteoirí nuacháilithe Choláiste Mhuire / Talk on Irish revival for newly qualified St Mary’s College teachers

Gradam Ghráinne / Gráinne’s Award

Gradam Náisiúnta Gaeltachta bainte ag na Feirstigh – Arís / Belfast scoops National Gaeltacht Award – Again

An t-eispéireas Bascach / The Basque Experience

Eocharthreoir ar athshealbhú Teangan agus Féiniúlachta / Keys to language and identity recovery

Beannacht an Mhéara leis na Laochra / Mayoral Blessing For Laochra

“Ádh Mór” a Laochra a deir Ard-Mhéara Naomi Long / Good luck Laochra says Mayor Naomi Long

Comharthaí úra sa Cheathrú! / New Signs in the Quarter!

Gnó agus Gaeilge faoi bhláth / Irish Language and Business in bloom

Sonóg na Laochra / Laochra Mascot

Dea-ghuí Ghaeil Mheiriceá ag na Laochra/ American Gaels’ best wishes for Laochra

Cuairt Chun Ceathrún / Visiting the Quarter

Séidín ó Chathair na Gaoithe/ A Breeze from the Windy City

Mol an óige! / Praise the Young!

Teastais Bronnta ag Aire Oideachais Ruane / Certificates presented by Education Minister Ruane

Tacaigh leis na Laochra! / Support the Laochra!

Tacaigh leis na Laochra ar an Bhus go Maigh Eo / Support the Laochra on the Bus to Mayo

Campa Chormaic Cois Cuain / Campa Chormaic in Belfast

Campa Chormaic Aontroma le lonnú sa Cheathrú Ghaeltachta/ Campa Chormaic Aontroma to set up base in Gaeltacht Quarter

Teach Lán / Full House

Lá Cinniúnach ag Coláiste Feirste / Destiny Day at Coláiste Feirste

Baineann Laochra Corn Uí Cheallaigh / Laochra scoop Kelly Cup

Lámh na Laochra ar Chorn Uí Cheallaigh/Laochra lift the first Oliver Kelly cup

Corn Oilibhéar Uí Cheallaigh lainseáilte/ Oliver Kelly Tournament launched

Comórtas na Laochra in ómós Oilibhéar Ó Ceallaigh/Laochra competition honours Oliver Kelly

Lá na Cinniúna / Destiny Day

íomha Chomhdhála / Conference image

Eolas ábhartha Comhdhála / Relevant Conference Information

Ón Ghaillimh Aniar / Out of the West

Malartú idiriartharach / Westsiders’ exchange

Oidhreacht ag Maigh Luan / Heritage at Malone

Príomhoide Choláiste Maigh Luan Gerard Price, Jake MacSiacais, Feargal MacIonnrachtaigh agus Dáltaí an dá choláiste Ar an Eolas / In the Know

Ar an Eolas / In the Know

In Airde leis an Fhuiseog / Up with the Lark

In Airde leis an Fhuiseog / Up with the lark

Derek Whitcroft, Jake Mac Siacais agus páistí Springhill Primary

Oidhreacht Bhaile Uí Mháirtín / Ballygomartin Heritage

Príomhoide Choláiste Maigh Luan Gerard Price, Jake MacSiacais, Feargal MacIonnrachtaigh agus Dáltaí an dá choláiste

Ar an Eolas / In the Know