Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge buailte linn!
Running from 1-17 of March, it's a festival to celebrate our beautiful national language and give your cúpla focal a go.
No matter what your level of Irish is, this list of events has something for everyone - from a few scúps at a Pop Up Gaeltacht to yoga, bingo, table quizzes and even a bath bomb workshop. Here, gaeilgoir and content creator Éadaoin Fitzmaurice shares her top picks for how to celebrate as Gaeilge this week.
Here are some of our top imeachtaí ag tarlú timpeall na tíre
Baile Átha Cliath / Dublin
Na Peirsigh / Persians
Where: Amharclann na Mainistreach / The Abbey Theatre
When: 6 Márta – an 6 Aibreán
Na Peirsigh is an Aeschylus' Greek masterpiece, first performed in 472 BC, that tells the story of a Greek victory, told from the perspective of the losing side. I rith Seachtain na Gaeilge, The Abbey Theatre is bringing a new Irish-language translation by file Nuala Ní Domhnaill to the stage, with English subtitles projected into the set, so that audience members can easily engage with Gaeilge during the performance.
This will be a unique opportunity to see Europe’s oldest surviving play in one of the continent's oldest spoken languages. Ná chaill amach as an deis íontach seo.
Ticéidí ar fáil anseo: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/na-peirsigh-persians/
Croí le Gaeilge
Where: Aon Scéal Café, Tallaght
When: 10 Márta @ 12pm
Did you know that there is an Irish language café in Tallaght called Aon Scéal? You can bí ag caint as Gaeilge aon am anseo, ach i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge beidh ceardlann ealaíonna ar siúl acú.
The café will be hosting a fun workshop to decorate your very own t-shirt, to share the grá for Gaeilge. There will be a bit of craic agus ceol on the day, as well as goodie bags and face painting. This event is free entry, so no need to book in advance.
The café often posts on their cuntas Instagram about what ócáidí they have coming up, follow them here.
Íoga, sín agus síscéal – Yoga, myth and movement
Where: Yoga Dublin, 28a, Bóthar Dartmouth, D06 R9X5
When: 8 Márta 2024 @ 7.30pm
Rang ióga le scéalaíocht agus ceol. A bilingual class that will give you the stretch, and headspace, you need with music and storytelling.
Yoga is a great way to immerse yourself in the language in a simple, stress-free way.
To book your spot, email Bláthnaid Ní Smaolaigh: imbas.ioga@gmail.com
Dráma LADTA+ Gaeilge: Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher
Where: Axis Theatre, Ballymun
When: 14 Márta @ 7.30pm
Trí mhonalóg. Triúr carachtar LADTA+, Trí dhearcadh ar leith acu ar an saol / Three monologues. Three LGBTQ+ characters. One fateful night in a queer bar… What could happen?
Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher reveals stories that feel relevant san fhíorshaol. Hear tales told as Gaeilge with English subtitles, from a new perspective at the Axis in Ballymun. Produced by AerachAiteachGaelach, this funny and sexy play is one you won't want to miss.
Ticéidí ar fáil anseo: https://axisballymun.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173652706
Turas treoraithe ar Chaisleán Ráth Fearnáin
Where: Rathfarnham Castle
When: 9 Márta @ 12pm
If you've never visited Rathfarnham Castle, now is your chance to get a free guided tour, and best of all, beidh an turas trí Ghaeilge. The castle has various rooms to discover, with art exhibitions adding a pop of colour to each one.
The unique castle was built in the 16th century and became the Loftus family home. The grounds are stunning and a great place for a walk, with a playground and tea rooms on site.
Níos mó eolais anseo: www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie
An Uaimh / Meath
Pop-up Gaeltacht agus seisiún cheoil
Where: Paddy Fitzsimons Pub, Navan, Co. Meath
When: 14 Márta @ 8.30pm
One of the best ways to improve a language is to throw yourself in the deep end and surround yourself with fluent speakers. Pop-up Gaeltacht is a fun and casual way to do this. Gaeilgeoirí of all levels – be it líofa or ag tosú amach – gather over a few pints with one shared interest - a bheith ag labhairt le chéile i nGaeilge.
I rith Seachtain na Gaeilge, Irish language speakers will gather at Paddy Fitzsimons on 14th March for a seisiún cheoil and a comhrá.
Cill Dara / Kildare
Féile Sráide 2024
Where: Naas, Co. Kildare
When: 14 Márta @ 2pm
The Naas Féile Sráide is in its third year, with this year promising to have even more entertainment in store for St Patrick's Day. There will be free events for all Irish-speaking levels taking place on the day including grúpaí áitiúla ag seinm, ag canadh is ag damhsa timpeall an bhaile. There will also be poetry, drama performances and a big céilí to wrap up the day.
Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar: https://sultnasollan.ie/snag_2/
Corcaigh / Cork
Bath bomb workshop / Caife buama folctha le Lush Cork
Where: Lush Cork
When: 13 Márta @ 6pm
Beidh boladh íontach ag teacht uait tar éis an imeacht seo. Join Lush in Cork for a bath bomb-making workshop, where you'll get to take your 'Toby's Magic Cow’ creation home with you to enjoy.
Beidh cómhra Gaeilge ann, so you can practice your cúpla focal, or even just spend the time listening and getting creative.
Port Láirge / Waterford
Open Mic Event
Where: Ceathrú Cultúrtha, Chathair Phort Láirge
When: 16 Márta @ 11.30am
Beidh ócáid "The Spoken Word/An Focal Labhartha" ar siúl amuigh faoin aer i lár na cathrach. There will be live bilingual poetry readings in the cultural quarter as part of the festivities surrounding St Patrick's Day festival and Seachtain na Gaeilge.
The event is free to attend.
Waterford County Council has a wide range of events happening over the next few weeks to celebrate our national language, including bingo, storytelling and walking tours.
See the full list of events here: https://waterfordcouncil.ie/bain-triail-aisti-seachtain-na-gaeilge-sna-deise-le-comhairle-cathrach-agus-contae-phort-lairge-2/
Ciarraí / Kerry
Maggie Mhór
Where: Amharclann Naomh Eoin, Listowel, Co. Kerry, V31 DW21
When: 9 Márta @ 8pm
The Cumann Drámaíochta Chois Fharraige has been running for over 20 years, agus i mbliana to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, they'll be performing John B. Keane’s Big Maggie, in the famous playwrights’ hometown of Listowel.
This rendition has already been performed across the country, in Inis Oírr, Galway, Cork and Donegal and has been getting great reviews.
Luimneach / Limerick
Scéalaíocht le hEddie Lenihan
Where: Wickham Way, Co. Limerick City
When: 16 Márta @ 6pm
Eddie Lenihan is a well-known storyteller who has been sharing Irish heritage and history for over 50 years. The new-age seanchaí will be sharing bealoideas and folklore in Wickham Way, centered around our amazing past and culture.
Seachtain na Gaeilge is not just about speaking Irish, but also about getting more in touch with our culture, ár n-oidhreact and developing more of an appreciation for the language.
Beidh bia, food trucks, agus deoch ann.
Ticéidí: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/comhluadarluimnigh/1163846
Gaillimh / Galway
Birdwatching agus siúlóid bithéagsúlachta
Where: Scoil Bhríde Mionloch, Co. na Gaillimhe
When: 9 Márta @ 11.30am
Why not try something unqiue this Seachtain na Gaeilge? An Bruach Thoir will be running a birdwatching nature walk where you will learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as brushing up on your Gaeilge with some new terminology.
For more information contact: anbruachthoir@gmail.com
Sligeach / Sligo
Sligo murals bike tour
Where: The Model, Sligo
When: 9 Márta @ 10am
Bígí ag rothaíocht and get active while brushing up on your Gaeilge with a bike tour around Sligo town, which will take you through the various colourful murals created by local ealaíontóirí. Hear the meaning and stories behind each piece during this bilingual activity and wrap up the day with caifé agus comhrá le cheile i gCaife Ripples.
Book your spot in advance through : sligocycles@gmail.com
Dún na nGall / Donegal
Park run
Where: Buncranna, Co. Donegal
When: 16 Márta @ 9.30am
Park runs are becoming an immensely popular weekend gathering in parks across the country. During Seachtain na Gaeilge there will be park runs as Gaeilge happening across An Clochán Liath, Co. Dhún na nGall, in An Grifín, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, i bPáirc Mharlaí, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, i nGleann na Trá Móire, Co. Chorcaí, i Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall, i Sligeach, Co. Shligigh, i gCeatharlach, Co. Cheatharlach agus i nDún Dealgan, Co. Lú.
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow active Gaeilgeoirí and get a 5km under your belt.
Níos mo eolais: https://www.antoireachtas.ie/imeachtai-eile/parkrunabu.html
Péint, Pádraig agus Prosecco*
Where: Raidió Fáilte, Belfast
When: 16 Márta @ 2pm
A creative St Patrick's celebration is on the cards in Raidió Fáilte in Belfast this year. On arrival, you’ll get a complimentary glass of mulled wine, all your art supplies including naprún, péinteanna, scuabanna agus canbhás and there will also be cheeseboards and snacks.
The event will be dátheangach so ná bí burtha mura bhfuil tú líofa.
Ticéidí: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peint-padraig-prosecco-tickets-845784603517
Bígí ann ag bain triail asti do Sheactain na Gaeilge!
