Irish Gaelic Afternoon - Lá na Gaeilge 27 ú lá Mí na Bealtaineí

Our first Lá na Gaeilge was a great success with 20 people in attendance from as far away as New Hampshire.  In addition to classes with Hilary, Rhona and Muireann, there were lectures on the history of the Irish language (Muireann, Béarla agus Gaeilge) and Irish poetry (Rhona, as Gaeilge).  Bronnadh Fáinne Airgid ar Christine Eddy freisin.  Comhghairdeas le Christine! -Seán



Mass in Irish Gaelic - St. Peter's in Danbury, CT

There will be a Mass for St. Patrick on Saturday morning at 11 AM on March 16th.  Several of the readings and prayers will be in Irish Gaelic.  All are invited.  Bígí linn!

Irish Language Day - Lá na Gaeilge

The Irish Gaelic Circle of Connecticut will be holding its first Lá na Gaeilge (Irish Language Day)

The Circle will offer an Irish language program at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels in a half day event. All are invited to attend this day from those with no Irish to native speakers. Come and be with us if you are curious about the language, want to improve or use your Irish or to help learners develop their skills. It promises to be an enjoyable afternoon with classes, two lectures and time for refreshments and pastries in between. Fulbright Scholar, Rhona Ní Chearbháill and native speaker, Muireann Ní Chuív (former Fulbright Scholar) and Limerick native, Hilary Mhic Suibhne will be teaching the classes.

Date: Saturday, April 27th. 12:30 – 5:30 PM

Location: Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center located at 6 Lake Ave, Danbury, CT

Cost: $25

Directions:

By car, the Center is located one mile from I-84. Take I-84 from the east or west. Get out exit 4 and make a left onto Lake Ave. The Center is one mile on the right.

Information: By train, there is a train station in Danbury as well as another 10 miles away in Brewster or Purdys, NY. Please contact us for transportation from these stations.

Contact info: 203.417.1700 or jfeeney@kells-all.com

Clár - Program
Registration        12:30 – 1:00 PM
Introduction        1:00 – 1:15
Class 1               1:15 – 2:30
Lectures             2:35 – 3:15
Break                 3:15 – 3:40
Class 2               3:45 – 5:00
Chat time            5:00 – ?

Contact info: 203.417.1700 or jfeeney@kells-all.com for registration form.

Lecture: The Irish Language at Home and Abroad

The Fairfield County Gaelic American Club is presenting another lecture in its continuing series of Irish History lectures on February 10, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. The guest lecturer will be Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh, a Fulbright Scholar in Residence at the University of Connecticut. The lecture topic is: Tir gan teanga, tir gan anam: The Irish Language at Home and Abroad from the Past to the Present.


Registration is $5 per person and can be done online at: marroyo@optonline.net

For more info contact Mary at (203) 377-2346

Nollaig

Beannachtaí na Nollag, a Chairde !!

Silent Night-John Spillane with the Choir of Coláiste Choilm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=s-ZwAMbATFM

Bain sult as!

Cultural Programs at the GDICC

All of our Cultural Activities will be showcased this Sat. (Sept, 29^th) at our Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day Event!  There will performances by traditional musicians, students, set dancers, céilí dancers, and learning Irish for children as well as exhibits.  You can meet the teachers who run our many activities.  Come and see the many cultural activities available for you and your children at the GDICC!

I teach Irish language classes at the Center.  For more information visit: www.gdicc.org.