South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and South Dublin Libraries in partnership with Áras Chrónáin are the organisers of this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge Átha Cliath Theas (SnaGÁCT)
SnaGÁCT festival was launched officially last Friday, February 23, at County Library, Tallaght by the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Alan Edge joined by Jim Gavin, patron of this year’s festival.
They were joined by pupils from local primary schools. The programme will run from 1– 17 March.
This year’s packed calendar has events for everyone and to suit all ages, including two special gigs with KILA on Saturday 9 March in Áras Chrónáin, Spoken Irish classes in Libraries across the County, Pop – Up Gaeltacht and an evening of Music and Dance on Saturday 16 March in Áras Chrónáin.
There will also be traditional Irish music sessions, and of course coffee mornings in various locations, all organised by South Dublin County Council Libraries and Áras Chrónáin, Ionad Cultúir.
SDCC is leading the way in promoting the campaign ‘Gaeilge le Chéile’ by creating more opportunities and encouraging people to use and speak Irish every day, starting with the simple phrases like ‘Go raibh maith agat’ and ‘Slán, and using the theme Everyday, Everywhere with Everyone.
Speaking at the launch, Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Alan Edge said: “We are proud to support the campaign Gaeilge le Chéile by creating and encouraging more opportunities to use Irish every day, starting with the simple phrases like ‘Go raibh maith agat’ and ‘Dia Dhuit’ and by using the theme Everyday, Everywhere with Everyone.
“Overall we want to promote Irish as a living language in a fun, enjoyable, and open way.”
This year’s Patrúin SnaGÁCT, Jim Gavin, was delighted to launch the event along with Mayor Edge and said: “There are so many wonderful events being organised throughout South Dublin County this year.
“I would like to thank everyone who helped in putting together the calendar.
“It is a great opportunity for us all to use more spoken Irish.”
For further information and to download the brochure please visit www.sdcc.ie or www.athcliaththeas.ie