Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013 by Pól Ó Frighil

Derry City Council

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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 - Irish Language 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 Portadown Examiner

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 a packed programme of festivities

08-3-2013

Dungannon Observer

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, Northern Ireland, has a packed 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 a packed 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 a packed 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 - Tuesday Edition

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

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SeactainnaGaeilge IrishLanguage WeekBi-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.

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Successful events arestaged 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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Bheanna Boirche, will be making to the Donegal Gaeltacht. G16rUachtar 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 I- t i 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 Some of the children at the St Patricks Day Parade in Downpatrick who have been participatingclose for another year, Glor Uachtar Tire will in 'Ceardlann an tSathairn/ Saturday Workshop' since January. The children made a continue to coordinate high quality events - 2013 is after all officially Irish Language year! variety of puppets during the workshop under the tutelage of Christina Joyce, some of which Therefore 3 to 5 April will see a three day they displayed during the parade. Included in the forefront of the picture are (from left), Dana outdoor pursuits course through Irish at the Leckey, Una O'Higgins, Medbh Rogers and Iskea Leckey. Tollymore Centre. On 17 and 18 May an Irish language literary For this reason it was extra special that Eoghan Glor Uachtar Tire are very grateful to all those festival, The Seamus O'Neill Summer School, and Doimnic's cousin, Bairbre Quinn, from members of both choirs for performing on the will take place in Castlewellan and the next Castlewellan was willing to perform as Master of night and in particular to C6r Loch Lao who Ceremonies for the evening. travelled to Newcastle for the evening to contribute intensive Irish course will be held in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle, on June 7 and 8. Bairbre did a superb job, giving the audience an to the magical choral performance. There is a lot to look forward to. If you'd like insight into these creative brothers' background. Sincere thanks also goes to Down District more information on any of these events please Glor Uachtar Tire would like to thank Newcastle Council and Foras Na Gaeilge for financially contact your local Irish language group, Glor Community Cinema for all their co-operation supporting this event. Tne raffle at the break raised ÂŁ83 towards a Uachtar Tire, on 028 437 70331 or on gloruachtartire@hotmail.co.u during the past months, which ensured 'A Feast of the Senses' was such a success. week-longtrip that Rang 6 and Rang 7, Bunscoil

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Gaelscoilpupils 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

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Everyone thoroughly enjoyed era on Sunday 24th March. This the events organised in is a great opportunity for families Bunscoil Naomh Brid; there Irish Language week and for adults learning Irish was Storytelling with, Clar Ni Seachtain na Gaeilge - Irish to come together to use their Chnaimhsl for naiscoil children Language Week, is a generally Gaeilge over a bite to eat. and their parents as well a two week festival which With all of the refurbishment as the children in R1 to R3. takes place each year in the work underway at the An Cam The La Gaelach tested the lead up to St Patrick's Day. Centre, Carntogher Community wits of the children in R4 - R7 However, in Carntogher, in Association would like to extend from the local gaelscoileanna. true Irish fashion, the festivities our gratitude to Bunscoil The day began with a table span the whole month. Naomh Brid for the use of their quiz and in the afternoon held We've renamed the festival excellent facilities. a Ceili Mor. locally as Feile na Gaeilge Events still to come: and have a fantastic line up of Adults Irish Language Short events to suit the whole famWe would also like to acknowledge Course: . iiyour funders Foras The course will cater for Well we are half way through na Gaeilge for their funding and all levels with beginners, intermediate the month and the events support which has enabled us and advanced so far have been a great success. to deliver this excellent programme classes. This course is of events. funded through the 'Extended The Family Ceili organised School's Programme' and because If you would like more information by Slaughtneil GAC, was a about any of the activities of that there will only roaring success on Sunday taking place during this be a small charge of ÂŁ5 on the 3rd March. There was a fantastic year's Feile na Gaeilge, please course. The course will begin turn out of families and contact Leonne at An Cam 028 on Friday 22nd March from 7 adults and kids alike had great 9pm and will continue on Saturday 79549978. fun having a go at the various 23rd March from 10am Ceili Dances, Ionsai na hlnse, - 2.30pm. Siege of Venice, Ballai Luimnigh, Venue: Bunscoil Naomh Walls of Limerick and Brid Tonnta Thoraf, Waves of The Supporting Families Tory. Music was provided by Irish in the home - a lively local talent, Ciara and Elmear class aimed at parents and De Brun, Padraig 6 Mianain, grandparents who wish to Aoibheann and Deaglan O Doibhlin. introduce some Irish into the Clar Ni Chnaimhsf, was home. the Bean an Ti for the evening Will also take place on Friday and called the dances. A big 22nd March 7-9pm and thanks to the Slaughtneil Ladies will continue on Saturday 23rd for organising the tea and March from 10am - 2.30pm. refreshments. Venue: Bunscoil Naomh Brid 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. Venue: Bunscoil Naomh Brid 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-

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Lord Mayorhosts Irish languagecommunity 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, Eighty guests from a number of music, sports clubs, arts and cultural Irish language and cultural organisations organisations are all involved in were treated to a wine reception,organising events for Seachtain na buffet supper and the launch of Gaeilge in their local areas. In Armagh, a hectic programme of a new promotional film about the Irish language in Armagh made by events organised by CAIRDE Teo schoolchildren attending Irish medium and Gael Linn was launched at Ceannaras Chumainn Luthchleas schools in the locality. Gael (Athletic Grounds) by none Guests were also treated to traditional music throughout the evening other than senior Armagh County by young musicians from Armagh star, Ciaran McKeever. Ciaran like so many others recently Pipers Club. has set himself the goal of learning The Lord Mayor accepted cheque Irish by attending some of the donations on the evening totalling £40,000 on behalf of Aonach many evening classes, weekend Mhacha, the new Irish language courses and Gaeltacht residentials company which has been established throughout the island. Local schools, cultural organisations, to build a £1.5million Irish language sports clubs and community centre in Armagh City Centre. The generous sums of money representatives all turned out to celebrate the launch before being led on were donated by Irish language organisations Gael Linn and a bilingual tour of the magnificently refurbished County grounds in Lord Mayor Councillor Sharon Haughey Grimley accepts a presentation Iontaobhas Ultach. Dalton. 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' is an international plaque from Bunscoil Ard Mhacha pupil Saran O Machail. SG1228 Irish language festival and Lord Mayor Haughey-Grimley ty halls throughout the county. one of the biggest celebrations of the informed guests: "The festival gives presently thriving with over 400 students in Irish medium schools locally, "A new generation of Irish language Irish language and culture that takes an opportunity to everyone to enjoy enthusiasts are at the forefront plans for new naiscoileanna and place each year throughout Ireland Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cupla bunscoileanna in the City and of the Irish language revival in and in many other countries. Armagh, providing opportunities to District, huge interest in the adult So popular has this event become focal, with a calendar of entertaining that the week has had to be extended and fun events for every type of evening classes and informal Irish learn and use the language, not just classes for adults and children poppingduring Seachtain na Gaeilge, but interest and every age group. to a fortnight! up in GAA clubs and communi¬ throughout the year." "The language in Armagh is This year's festival ran from

ARMAGHLord Mayor Sharon Haughey-Grimley recently hosted a reception to mark 'Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013' (Irish LanguageWeek).

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Antoine O Coileain, Chief Executive of Gael Linn presents the Lord Mayor with a cheque for ÂŁ20,000 for the Aonach Mhacha Irish Language Centre in Armagh City. SGI229 ABOVE: Representatives from Aonach Mhacha, CAIRDETeo, Gael Linn and Iontaobhas Ultach at the Lord Mayor's Reception to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013. SG1230

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

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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 ÂŁ20,000 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'â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Gearoid O Machail, Aonach Mhacha.

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oe Ruairf de Bleine (second, right), on behalf of Iontaobhas Ultach, also presented a cheque for ÂŁ20,000 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.

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The Hendron family, from Maghery, provided the music.

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

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Communit y 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

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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

in the video were presented with gift vouchers.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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: ÂŁ7.50 at the door or online at www.newcastlecinema.org. For more information call 028 4377 0331.

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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

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Mayor back La na Gaeilge ygLONDONDERR 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.

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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.

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From street carnivals to open air concerts and even wakeboardingleprechauns thereis somethingfor everyone during this year's celebrationsand the Northern Ireland Tourist Board(NITB) is encouragingpeopleto makethe mostof the opportunityandexplorewhat'son offer. "Every county in Northern Ireland will be putting on celebrationsfor St Patrick'sDay and will includea whole host of free activities and daysout that the entire family can enjoy." said NITB's DestinationPR Officer Pauline Gormley. "Northern Ireland will come alive with celebrations, parades,concerts,traditional musicand greatcraic guaranteed no matter which county you visit. The focus is, as always,on family friendly, inclusive eventsand there really is somethingfor everyonethis St Patrick's Day weekend"sheadded. To help get the celebrationsunderwayNITB has put sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring in Ireland. Join internationalsinging sensation'The Priests'at the togethera guideto St Patrick'sDay eventsacrossNorthern with somethingfor everyone.For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend spectacularsettingof SaintPatricksCatholicCathedralfor Ireland: too. The intimate gigs, restrictedto 250 tickets per show, an eveningof classicalmusic on Friday 8"1March, enjoy takeplacein the ExhibitionCentreat the EuropaHotelon live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday16lh Belfast March16-17 andeacheventincludesa two coursesupper March and makesure you don't miss the main eventon Belfast will host manyeventsfrom March 15 - 18 as prior to the show. March 17which takesthe form of a carnivalparade,where marchingbands,colourful floats, danceperformances and part of the St Patrick's Festivalincluding the annual St musicwill fill the streets. Patrick's Day Carnival which will take to the streetson CountyAntrim March 17. Communitygroupsfrom all areasof the city SlemishMountain is a traditional place of pilgrimage will join professionaland amateurperformers,musicians CountyDown and acrobats.The spectaclewill finish with a free concert andthe annualSt Patrick'sDay Walk will be taking place on March 17. Visitors can learn about St Patrickand his St Patrick'sCelebrations,Downpatrick, boastsa seven in CustomHouseSquarewherevisitors can enjoy traditional Irish, Ulster Scots,popand multiculturalmusicand historicallegacyas well as the history,wildlife and geologyday programmeof events from March 11-18 which of Slemishfollowed by traditionalfayreandafternoon includesthe spectacularSt Patrick's Day Cross-Community dance. Carnival Paradewhich attracts over 30,000spectators The UlsterHall is hostinga ceili with the CathalMcAnultyentertainmentin the EcosCentre,Ballymena. Ceili bandand the McPeakeFamily, alongsidesingers, Why not celebratethe St Patrick's bank holiday on asit makesits way throughthe streetsof Downpatrick musiciansand Irish dancerswhile St George'sMarket March 18 with the Ballycastle& District Horse Ploughing on the big day itself, March 17. With over 50 eventsto Championshipon the GlensheskRoad, Ballycastle. choosefrom and a wealth of freeentertainmenton offer, will havelive musicand family entertainmentthroughout This popular,traditionalploughingmatchhasbeentaking Downpatrick^St Patrick'sCelebrationshassomethingfor the weekend. This year will seea specialSt Patrick'sKiddie Zone at placein theBallycastleareafor over 100yearsandattracts everyoneincludinga rangeof concerts,exhibitions,sporting the Big Fish on SundayMarch 17from 1pm- 3pm which ploughmenfrom all over Ireland.It is a greatday out for andfamily events. Down CountyMuseumin Downpatrick is also inviting will allow toddlersandyoungerchildrento enjoy the buzz the wholefamily. peopleto join themfor a day of family entertainmentwith andmusicof theconcertawayfrom the crowds,plus enjoy Irish dancing,traditional and folk music, storytellingand lots of free, family entertainment. CountyArmagh circus style entertainmentincluding clowns, acrobatsand Feile an Earraighis Belfast'sleadingtraditional music Wherebetterto celebrateSaint Patrick than his chosen jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre,Downpatrick, festivaltakingplacein the run up to St Patrick'sDay in the city every year.The 10thFeile an Earraighwill run from city of Armagh? The Saint Patrick's Festival, Armagh, is a mustfor anyoneinterestedin the story of St. centreis an excitinginterpretative March 11- March 17 in various venuesthroughoutthe is jam-packedwith traditional music sessions,busking, Patrick.Thestate-of-the-art concertsand family entertainmentacrossten days from exhibitionwhich tells the fascinatingstoryof Ireland's Falls areaof thecity andthe City Centre. With a mixtureof gigs,dramas,exhibitionsand discus- March8 - March 18,makingit oneof the longestfestivals Patron Saint. Enjoy a truly traditional St Patrick's Day

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l 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

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.

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 County Tyrone and hovercraft, jet skiing and jet pack action on the water. St Patrick himself will arrive and there will be facepainting,Shamrocks and Shillelaghs at The Argory, Dungannon, offers a fine way to celebrate St.Patricks Day in Tyrone. balloon modelling and other inflatable fun for the kids. 'Snakes' is the theme this year and all participants Children will love the Shillelagh trail and craft activities and adults can enjoy the traditional music and Irish food - a must incorporate this into their floats or display on the day. fantastic day of fun for all the family. A Guinness World Record will also be attempted at this spectacular family fun day as the people of Enniskillen The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh will be celebrating attempt to have the world's largest snake on parade through the tradition of The Emigrants Farewell on from the town. March 17 - 19. Or why not celebrate with a St Patrick's Family Day For many, the hours before departing Ireland for America at Castle Barracks, Enniskillen - a celebration of the during the 1700s and 1800s become known as the American local history and culture with archaeological digs, siege or Living Wake and these scenes will be re-enacted machines, medieval food demonstrations, quill writing, with music, song and dance. bouncy castles and other activities.

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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.

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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 sions, Feile an Earraigh marks the beginning of Spring in Ireland. Join international singing sensation 'The Priests' at the together a guide to St Patrick's Day events across Northern with something for everyone. For the first time in 35 years Van Morrison plays in Belfast on St Patrick's weekend spectacular setting of Saint Patricks Catholic Cathedral for Ireland: too. The intimate gigs, restricted to 250 tickets per show, an evening of classical music on Friday 8,h March, enjoy take place in the Exhibition Centre at the Europa Hotel on live music at the City's busking festival on Saturday I6lh Belfast March 16- 17 and each event includes a two course supper March and make sure you don't miss the main event on March 17 which takes the form of a carnival parade, where Belfast will host many events from March 15 - 18 as prior to the show. marching bands, colourful floats, dance performances and part of the St Patrick's Festival including the annual St music will fill the streets. Patrick's Day Carnival which will take to the streets on CountyAntrim March 17. Community groups from all areas of the city Slemish Mountain is a traditional place of pilgrimage will join professional and amateur performers, musicians County Down and acrobats. The spectacle will finish with a free concert and the annual St Patrick's Day Walk will be taking place on March 17. Visitors can learn about St Patrick and his St Patrick's Celebrations, Downpatrick, boasts a seven in Custom House Square where visitors can enjoy traditional Irish, Ulster Scots, pop and multicultural music and historical legacy as well as the history, wildlife and geology day programme of events from March 11-18 which of Slemish followed by traditional fayre and afternoon includes the spectacular St Patrick's Day Cross-Community dance. Carnival Parade which attracts over 30,000 spectators The Ulster Hall is hosting a ceili with the Cathal McAnultyentertainment in the Ecos Centre, Ballymena. as it makes its way through the streets of Downpatrick Ceili band and the McPeake Family, alongside singers, Why not celebrate the St Patrick's bank holiday on musicians and Irish dancers while St George's Market March 18 with the Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing on the big day itself, March 17. With over 50 events to Championship on the Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle. choose from and a wealth of freeentertainment on offer, will have live music and family entertainment throughout This popular, traditional ploughing match has been taking Downpatrick^ St Patrick's Celebrations has something for the weekend. This year will see a special St Patrick's Kiddie Zone at place in the Ballycastle area for over 100 years and attracts everyone including a range of concerts, exhibitions, sporting and family events. the Big Fish on Sunday March 17 from 1pm - 3pm which ploughmen from all over Ireland. It is a great day out for Down County Museum in Downpatrick is also inviting will allow toddlers and younger children to enjoy the buzz the whole family. and music of the concert away from the crowds, plus enjoy people to join them for a day of family entertainment with Irish dancing, traditional and folk music, storytelling and lots of free, family entertainment. CountyArmagh circus style entertainment including clowns, acrobat? and Feile an Earraigh is Belfast's leading traditional music Where better to celebrate Saint Patrick than his chosen jugglers on March 17. The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, festival taking place in the run up to St Patrick's Day in the is a must for anyone interested in the story of St. city every year. The 10th Feile an Earraigh will run from city of Armagh? The Saint Patrick's Festival, Armagh, Patrick. The state-of-the-art centre is an exciting interpretative March 11 - March 17 in various venues throughout the is jam-packed with traditional music sessions, busking, concerts and family entertainment across ten days from exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Falls area of the city and the City Centre. With a mixture of gigs, dramas, exhibitions and discusÂŹ March 8 - March 18, making it one of the longest festivals 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.

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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 County Tyrone and hovercraft, jet skiing and jet pack action on the water. St Patrick himself will arrive and there will be facepainting, Shamrocks and Shillelaghs at The Argory, Dungannon, balloon modelling and other inflatable fun for the offers a fine way to celebrate St.Patricks Day in Tyrone. kids. 'Snakes' is the theme this year and all participants Children will love the Shillelagh trail and craft activities must incorporate this into their floats or display on the day. and adults can enjoy the traditional music and Irish food - a A Guinness World Record will also be attempted at this fantastic day of fun for all the family. spectacular family fun day as the people of Enniskillen The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh will be celebrating attempt to have the world's largest snake on parade through the tradition of The Emigrants Farewell on from the town. March 17 - 19. Or why not celebrate with a St Patrick's Family Day For many, the hours before departing Ireland for America at Castle Barracks, Enniskillen - a celebration of the during the 1700s and 1800s become known as the American local history and culture with archaeological digs, siege or Living Wake and these scenes will be re-enacted machines, medieval food demonstrations, quill writing, with music, song and dance. bouncy castles and other activities.

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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 11wal 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

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 group. years ago and is now employed On Friday evening, the the Irish language Lord Mayor Sharon HaugheyGrimley to promote in East Belfast. Linda organises will host a reception to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge language classes and awareness in the Palace Stables with repreÂŹ 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 Sc 5229 or sean(Scairdeteo.com.

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

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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 McKeever, Armagh Senior Football

School, with their P7 teacher, Ciaran McKinney; Fr Rory Coyle, captain; Peader Mac Murchaidi'n and Cairde Teo representatives.

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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.

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 discusÂŹ

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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

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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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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 County Tyrone and hovercraft, jet skiing and jet pack action on the water. St Patrick himself will arrive and there will be facepainting, Shamrocks and Shillelaghs at The Argory, Dungannon, balloon modelling and other inflatable fun for the offers a fine way to celebrate St.Patricks Day in Tyrone. kids. 'Snakes' is the theme this year and all participants Children will love the Shillelagh trail and craft activities and adults can enjoy the traditional music and Irish food - a must incorporate this into their floats or display on the day. A Guinness World Record will also be attempted at this fantastic day of fun for all the family. spectacular family fun day as the people of Enniskillen The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh will be celebrating the tradition of The Emigrants Farewell on from attempt to have the world's largest snake on parade through the town. March 17 - 19. Or why not celebrate with a St Patrick's Family Day For many, the hours before departing Ireland for America at Castle Barracks, Enniskillen - a celebration of the during the 1700s and 1800s become known as the American local history and culture with archaeological digs, siege or Living Wake and these scenes will be re-enacted machines, medieval food demonstrations, quill writing, with music, song and dance. bouncy castles and other activities.

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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 LESEANMtiR 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 tas Award, for a lifetime of service to Irish culture, including 'an teanga' the language, 'an ceol' to prepare for the coming event. Bhi se ar siul i the music, 'na cluichi Gaelacha' Gaelic Halla an Pharoiste, it was being held in the Parish Hall. sports, 'an oidhreacht' local heritage 'stair aitiuil' I was mightily impressed by the standard of local history 'agus an damhsa flu' and 'ceol, amhranalocht agus damhsa' music and even the dancing. This award is presented each year by Fleadh singing and dancing on stage. Nil aon amhras ach go bhfuil an ceol traidisiunta Thir Eoghain to someone in the county whose beo beathach i mease an aosa oig i work for culture and language and music has been noteworthy, and there is no doubt that gCaislean na Deirge agus in Achadh Ui Arain, Maoliosa's contribution to Irish culture has without a doubt traditional music is alive and well amongst the youth of Castlederg and Aghyaran;been immense. Maith thu, a Mhaoliosa, well done Maollosa,tuillte go maith agat, well deserved. an bosca ceoil, the accordian, an fhidil, the fiddle, an bainseo, the banjo, an fheadog stain, the tin whistle, and plenty of other instruments. Seachtain na Gaeilge or Irish language week is now in full swing, beginning on Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dheanamh Monday, March 4 and finishing on le Maollosa Mac Aodha, I would like to congratulate March 17. Ta roinnt imeachtai eagraithe Maollosa McHugh, who was presented ar an tSrath Ban, there are a few events organÂŹ with 'Gradam an Chomhaltais', or the ComhalÂŹ

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ised in the town, and they were kicked off on cerebral hard drive. It was not written to engage Monday with an official launch in Strabane Library, the intellect of the literary genius. That is with local Gaelscoil pupils and Holy the good thing about being part of clubleabhar.com Cross students present in numbers to provide nationally, there is a provision for all entertainment in Irish in the form of 'ceol' music, levels of Irish and all interests and all levels of 'amhranaiocht' singing, 'agus filiocht' and understanding of literature, from the serious to poetry. Author and dramatist Seamus Mac Annaidhthe popular. Ta na leabhair Paloma, Dlithe an also officiallylaunched the event, organised Naduir agus Croi na Ceiste on tsraith mhoreilimh by local Irish language organisation Gaelphobal faoin Gharda Paloma Pettigrew le fail le in conjunction with 'Leabharlann Pobail cheile den chead uair sa leabhar seo. an tSratha Bain' Strabane Community Library. The book, entitled An Bealach Coir,is actually There will be a 'Taispeantas Gaeilge' Irish language three books within a book, and are based on exhibition in the library over the coming his three novels for learners about the adventures week, so if you are in the vicinity you can of Garda Paloma Pettigrew. Ta cuig euro browse through some of the Irish language deag air, the book costs â&#x201A;Ź15, but members of work going on locally. the Gaelphobal bookclub get a good discount on the book if they take part in the club. Bhuail Club Leabhar Gaeilge an tSratha Bain agus Leifir le cheile san Amharclann Ta achan duine ag ullmhu anois fa De Sathairn seo caite. The Strabane choinne La Fheile Padraig, everyone is LiffordIrish Language Book Club preparing now for St Patrick's Day in held their first meeting of the year last Saturday the town. It's great to have our own parade morning, and discussed the book of short now and great to see people both take part stories entitled 'Gonta' (Hurts) by Alex Hijmans, in the parade, or turn up to support it and enjoy 'a bhi a leamh acu i rith mhi Feabhra' it. I like the fact that it is very very local... which they had been reading over the month of with local floats, local groups, local bands. February. Mas mian le heinne a bheith linn le For me, St Patrick's Day is about enjoying leabhar mhi Mharta a leamh is feidir teagmhail and celebrating our Irishness in our own town a dheanamh le gaelphobal@btconnect.com. If among our own people. I personally am very anyone wishes to take part in the March reading grateful to the small band of workers who organise you can let the club know by contacting this each year in the background, meeting gaelphobal@btinternet.com or calling 71883300 regularly since Halloween or so. Maith sibh during officehours. ar fad, good on yous all! Le cuidiu De, beidh The book for March was written with adult Banna Ceoil La Fheile Padraig amuigh arts i learners in mind, and would be suitable for people mbliana, and hopefully the St Patrick's Day Accordian in medium level classes, or someone whose Band will be out in strength again this Irish is rusty, but who has the basics on the year.

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StPatrick's Daycraic will bemighty 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.

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 discusÂŹ

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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"' 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, 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

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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 County Tyrone and hovercraft, jet skiing and jet pack action on the water. St Patrick himself will arrive and there will be facepainting, Shamrocks and Shillelaghs at The Argory, Dungannon, balloon modelling and other inflatable fun for the offers a fine way to celebrate St.Patricks Day in Tyrone. kids. 'Snakes' is the theme this year and all participants Children will love the Shillelagh trail and craft activities must incorporate this into their floats or display on the day. and adults can enjoy the traditional music and Irish food - a A Guinness World Record will also be attempted at this fantastic day of fun for all the family. spectacular family fun day as the people of Enniskillen The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh will be celebrating attempt to have the world's largest snake on parade through the tradition of The Emigrants Farewell on from the town. March 17 - 19. Or why not celebrate with a St Patrick's Family Day For many, the hours before departing Ireland for America at Castle Barracks, Enniskillen - a celebration of the during the 1700s and 1800s become known as the American local history and culture with archaeological digs, siege or Living Wake and these scenes will be re-enacted machines, medieval food demonstrations, quill writing, with ,Viu. , song and dance. bouncy castles and other activities.

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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.

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Mayor supports Derry's La na Gaeilge The Mayor of Derry, councillor Kevin March which would mark the end of Campbell has given his support to the Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) and celebrate Irish language and city's La na Gaeilge (Irish language Day) which will take place on March culture in the city. "Guildhall Square will be buzzing on 16th. La na Gaeilge with a range of family The event will be part of Derry's friendly events including an outdoor Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. ceili, traditional Irish music sessions, A fluent Irish speaker, the Mayor said performances by children from our local the events will celebrate the city's contribution Gaelscoileanna, an Irish language to Irish language and culture. information point and arts & crafts "With 2013 being Bliain na Gaeilge (the National Year of Irish), I thought it activities for families. I would encourage was a good opportunity to support a programme as many visitors and locals to come of outdoor events on the 16th 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.

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Nolanguagebarriers as Irish class takes off in Protestant community

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to change attitudes in regards to AFTERteaching Irish to dozens BY JOHN MULGREW Irish language, to break down among the Protestant community, nity event with nationalist residentsthe hostility,"she said. This the sister-in-law of the late weekend her group is to host a loyalist David Ervine is to host a from Short Strand. She's now running five weekly series of events, including live series of events in east Belfast music, as part of the island-wide classes, with some 40 students for the first time as part of an Seachtain na Gaeilge festival. Irish language week. at her base at the East Belfast For details about the weekend's Mission on the Newtownards Linda Ervine began learning events visit www.snag.ie. Irish as part of a cross-commu- Road. "My aim overall is really

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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 3,617people 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."

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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 ÂŁ12 (ÂŁ6 14-17years) and if you need further information or would like to register you're asked to email diarmuid@ionad.eu 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.

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CelebratingIrish LanguageWeek 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 Tura Arutura a dance teacher from Zimbabwe who teaches children both contemporary and 'Sean Nos' dancing styles through the Irish language. Irish speaking teenagers from the area are going on a fun trip to the Donegal Gaeltacht. Anyone looking for more which will re-imagine traditional Irish children to celebrate World Book Day. details on how to get involved in the myths and fables for a younger audience. Led by award-winning Donegal storyteller events should contact Tel. 028 71371414 The festival closes on Saturday 9 Gearoidin Bhreathnach, the or email: scoill@hotmail.com facebook March with the launch of the beautiful event will encourage children to talk as 'Gaelscoil Na Daroige children's book 'Deanann Rosie Reidh' Gaeilge with the guest storyteller and The highlight of the Irish Language which was written, illustrated and produced each other about their favourite Irish Week programme in Culturlann Ui by local author Trisha Deery with books. On Friday, 8 March, well-known Chanain will be 'Feile na Leabhar' readings by performance artist Cara Ni Irish language writer and storyteller, which begins on Thursday, 7 March Prior booking is essential Seamas Mac Annaidh will lead a reading Mhaonaigh. with a special storytelling event for for all events as places are limited. and storytelling event for children

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Seachtain na Gaeilge comes to lonaa UfohEachach

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 (ÂŁ6.00 14-17 years) and if you need further information or would like to register please contact diarmuid@ionad.eu 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 tahfoster@gmail.com 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.

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Wonders of our diverse tongue lost in translation Wond4*. iBitind

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' , , times your head would be can. You. bounced off the floor in a twominute Hello, Robert McNeil Hear. Me? Sorry to period. shout. I don't suppose It's an insult, d'you see? it matters if I Don't ask why. It just is. Scotch mumble or holler. It's is a whisky. And, fair enough, not the volume that's the problem. maybe a sticky tape. But that's lem is SDLP councillor Jimmy about it. That aside, councillor It's the Scottish accent, Carr, no relation to the comedian Jimmy added: "Subtitles needed!" d'you see? but allegedly just as offensive. There's a problem here. Scotland: He complained that a it's right next to England. Oh, as it were, dear. The proposal had been blocked by So how come people can understand— avert your ears, Morag! — "a Scotch — sorry Scots — man American better than under advisement was Sinn Scotch man". they can understand Scots? Fein's Eric McGinley and, yesterday, Here's a wee tip: don't go it wasn't easy to get a And how come one man on into a pub in Glasgow and address Derry Council can't understand word out of him. any male present as a another? Well, the problem Perhaps there wasn't an interpreter Scotch man. I'm not abetting arises when one party to on the premises. man, but I'd estimate at between the conversation is Scottish. But Sinn Fein said Jimmy's 25 and 30 the number of The person with the prob-

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pnmment was racist and called the second series. series. I think the comment was racist and called show's something to do with for him to resign. Jimmy, however, drugs. has given that call the The Yanks, for their part, rubber ear and accused Sinn only understand themselves Fein of getting their knickers and Home Counties English. in a twist. They are, if I may put it this Knickers? Twist? In? What way, aurally idle — rather like can it all mean? Well, it's just our Jimmy, perhaps. the world we live in. English is They even put subtitles on the dominant language, but Derry's very own Nadine Coyle, there are so many varieties of out of Girls Aloud, when she _ it. was a guest judge on America s I've been watching The Wire Next Top Model. Nadine's on DVD and haven't a clue bandmate Cheryl Cole just what the people in the Projects, about got away with her Baltimore, USA, are saying Geordie haverings on US telly. half the time. But she wasn't asked back. My finger's permanently on The undertone on this issue the rewind button. I'm now on

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.

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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 ÂŁ6 at the door. For more information contact Glor Uachtar Tire on 028 4377 0331 or gloruachtatire@ hotmail.co.uk

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