Thursdays, 20 September 22 November, 7.30 pm pm 20 / 15 Conc Enniskillen Castle Beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels Want to start learnin

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1 Clár Imeachtaí Gaeilge Irish Language Events Programme

2 Thursdays, 20 September 22 November, 7.30 pm pm 20 / 15 Conc Enniskillen Castle Beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels Want to start learning Irish or improve whatever Irish you know? There s no better time to start with our adult Irish Language courses in Enniskillen Castle. Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels. Cúrsaí Gaeilge i do cheantar! Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Níl am ar bith níos fearr le tosú ar chúrsa Gaeilge ar fáil i Caisleán Inis Ceithleann Bun, Meán & Ard Leibhéal. Sean nós and Set dancing Classes Wednesdays, 12 September - 5 December, 6 pm - 7 pm (Excluding Wed 31 Oct) Solo and two handed forms of Irish dancing. Sociable activity great for physical fitness and lifting the mind. Singing in Irish Wednesdays, 12 September - 5 December, 6 pm - 7 pm (Excluding Wed 31 Oct) Sing well known songs in Irish in a group setting. Sociable activity and a great way to learn Irish. Wednesdays, 12 September - 5 December, 8 pm pm (Excluding Wed 31 Oct) Beginner, improver and advanced Levels Seisiún Eolais na gceanneagraíochtaí Lead Organisations Information Session Monday 19 November, 7.30 pm pm Free Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown Key Irish language organisations will give presentations on the work they do and the opportunities available for local groups and organisations who wish to expand or develop their work through Irish. Hosted by Oireachtas na Gaeilge and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. Space is limited for this event so an RSVP for those wishing to attend should be sent to: cliodhna@antoireachtas.ie. Discount for 2 or more courses purchased

3 Fr Ward and Conradh na Gaeilge in Enniskillen Monday 26 November, 7.30 pm Free Enniskillen Castle Explore the work of Fr Ward in setting up the first Conradh na Gaeilge branch in Enniskillen as well as his other Community work. Céilí na mbunscoileanna/primary Schools Céilí Thursday 6 December, 10 am 12:15 pm 20 / 15 Conc St Macartin s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen Céilí for primary schools in Fermanagh that have completed 8 week preparation course. For more information on this event contact Kevin Goodwin Ext Woolly Winter Tales Thursday 13 December, 7:00 pm Free Enniskillen Castle Seasonal stories, tales & poems in both English and Irish for all the family. Join Seamas Mac Annaidh and members of the Fermanagh Writers for a cosy evening of wintery words and tall tales. Enjoy hot chocolate and shortbread. Hats and scarves optional! Register online Altan Thursday 13 December, 7:30 pm 15 Strule Arts Centre With support from Gaelscoil na gcrann choir and local artists. Altan have been long established as the best and foremost traditional Irish band to come out of Ireland. Their music ranges dynamically from the most sensitive and touching ancient ballads all the way to the energetic foot-tapping reels and jigs that are steeped in the rich and colourful heritage of County Donegal. Book online at or Box Office

4 Thursdays, 10 January 14 March, 7.30 pm pm 20 / 15 Conc Enniskillen Castle Beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels Want to start learning Irish or improve whatever Irish you know? There s no better time to start with our adult Irish Language courses in Enniskillen Castle. Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels. Cúrsaí Gaeilge i do cheantar! Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Níl am ar bith níos fearr le tosú ar chúrsa Gaeilge ar fáil i Caisleán Inis Ceithleann Bun, Meán & Ard Leibhéal. Sean nós and Set dancing Classes Wednesdays, 16 January 3 April, 6 pm-7 pm Solo and two handed forms of Irish dancing. Sociable activity great for physical fitness and lifting the mind. Singing in Irish Wednesdays, 16 January 3 April, 7 pm-8 pm Sing well known songs in Irish in a group setting. Sociable activity and a great way to learn Irish. Wednesdays, 16 January 3 April, 8 pm pm Beginner, improver and advanced Levels Discount for 2 or more courses purchased

5 Irish Language Bursaries Irish in the Community Bursaries from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council are available to support attendance at Gaeltacht courses. They are available for young people aged 12-18, adults aged 18+ and for families with at least one adult and one child. Grants of up to 500 are available from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council for community groups to host Irish Language classes in their local area. Further information will be available online on in January 2019 Seachtain na Gaeilge Saturday 2 March 2018 One Day Irish & Ulster Scots and Scots Gaelic Festival Irish language course 10 am - 4 pm 5 Strule Arts Centre One day Irish language course for beginner, improver and advanced levels. Scots Gaelic Language Course Oideas Gael Thursday 17 January, 8.30 pm -9.30pm Free Enniskillen Castle Liam Cunningham will give a presentation about Oideas Gael and setting up Irish Language courses for adults in Gleann Cholm Cille, Donegal. Radio programme Timire Taistil i dtír Eoghain Thursday 31 January, 7:30 pm Free Strule Arts Centre This half hour radio programme tells the story of travelling Conradh na Gaeilge (Gaelic League) teacher Máirtín Ó Gacháin who came from Co Mayo to teach Irish in Dromore from Will be followed by short talk on history of Conradh na Gaeilge in West Tyrone area in early 20th Century. For more information on this event contact Kevin Goodwin Ext am - 4 pm Free Strule Arts Centre One day Scots Gaelic course for all levels with a native Gaidhlig speaker David Dunlop on Ulster Scots 4 pm Free Strule Arts Centre Talk by David Dunlop on his personal journey as an Ulster Scots speaker from north Co Antrim and its contribution to his identity, creativity and inspiration as a writer and musician. Concert 8 pm 8 / 5 Conc Strule Arts Centre Featuring Ulster Scots/Irish Traditional group Brí with piper Alan Wade

6 Two Day Irish Language Course Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 March, 10 am pm Larganess Centre, Florencecourt Give your Gaeilge a boost with two days of Irish Language classes and activities in the Larganess Centre, Florencecourt. Classes will be from 10 am - 1 pm with Irish Language bus tours of the nearby Marble Arch Global Geopark and talks in the afternoon. Lunch, buses are included in cost. Book online at or One Day Irish Language Course Bilingual Puppet Show Saturday 2 March, am Free Enniskillen Castle Saturday 9 March, am Free Strule Arts Centre Little Gem Puppets performs Maggie, a bilingual puppet show packed full of excitement and adventure. Maggie is the star of the show but she has a very unusual companion can you guess who that might be? Then why not try out your own puppeteering skills in the bilingual workshop on making paper bag puppets, great for all ages, ideal for 4-8 years old. Book online at or Céilí na mbunscoileanna/primary Schools Céilí Friday 8 March, 10 am 12:15 pm Free Enniskillen Castle Céilí for primary schools in Omagh district that have completed 8 week preparation course. For more information on this event contact Kevin Goodwin Ext Saturday 6 April, 10 am pm 5.00 St Dympna s Primary School, Dromore One Day Irish Course in St Dympna s Primary School, Dromore for over 16 years of age learners at beginner, improver and advanced levels.

7 Oíche Amhránaíochta /Singing in Irish night Thursday 11 April, 7:30 pm 3.00 Strule Arts Centre Oíche Amhránaíochta (singing in Irish night) featuring a workshop in singing in Irish and performance by Galway singer, composer and harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin. Thursdays, 11 April 6 June, 7.30 pm pm 20 / 15 Conc Enniskillen Castle Beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels Want to start learning Irish or improve whatever Irish you know? There s no better time to start with our adult Irish Language courses in Enniskillen Castle. Beginner, intermediate & advanced levels. Cúrsaí Gaeilge i do cheantar! Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge? Níl am ar bith níos fearr le tosú ar chúrsa Gaeilge ar fáil i Caisleán Inis Ceithleann Bun, Meán & Ard Leibhéal. Sean nós and Set dancing Classes Wednesdays, 24 April 12 June, 6 pm-7 pm Solo and two handed forms of Irish dancing. Sociable activity great for physical fitness and lifting the mind. Singing in Irish Wednesdays, 24 April 12 June, 7 pm-8 pm Sing well known songs in Irish in a group setting. Sociable activity and a great way to learn Irish. Wednesdays, 11 April - 13 June, 8 pm pm Beginner, improver and advanced Levels Discount for 2 or more courses purchased

8 End of year celebration and fáinne awards Enniskillen Castle Museum Thursday 6 June Irish Oral Exam pm Fáinne presentation 9.00 pm 9.30 pm Irish oral exam for cúpla focal badge, silver or gold fáinne followed by end of year celebration with refreshments and music. Oíche Drámaíochta / Irish Drama Night Thursday 23 May, 7:30 pm Free Strule Arts Centre Night of drama with local adult Irish language drama group Aisteoirí na hómaí, Gaelscoil na gcrann, Scoil na mbraithre Críostaí and Irish music, song and dance with local artists. Strule Arts Centre Mickey Mc Cann Mouth Music Festival Wednesday 19 June Irish Oral Exam 6.00 pm 8.00 pm Music 9.00 pm 9.30 pm Irish oral exam for cúpla focal badge, silver or gold fáinne followed by end of year celebration with refreshments, music, song and dance. Friday 19 Sunday 21 July, 7:30 pm Free Dromore Town Second Mickey Mc Cann Mouth Music Festival, Dromore. Weekend of Irish cultural events, emphasising the art of lilting and including a one-day Irish language course for learners at beginner, improver and advanced levels. For more information on this event contact Kevin Goodwin Ext 20434

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