The Circle will offer an Irish language program at the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels in a full 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. The informal tone of the
day provides a great way to meet other learners and Irish speakers who come
from a wide variety of backgrounds.
People who share your love and excitement for Irish culture and want to
help others who want to learn Irish.
The Lá will be held again at the Parish Center of St Marguerite
Bourgeoys in Brookfield, CT. There will be three classes throughout the day
with two lectures and workshops related to Irish culture. Three fluent and gifted language teachers will
be teaching the classes: Caoimhe Ní Giollarnaith, native of Co. Kildare (BA and MA in Irish, Irish Lit. & Film: National U. of Galway. Currently teaches at Lehman College and The Irish Arts Ctr in Manhattan),Seoirsín Ní Mheachair (Teaches at Two Rivers Gaelic League-Conradh na Gaeilge in Albany, NY) and Fulbright Scholar Jill McMahon, native of Co. Clare (BA in Irish & Journalism: Dublin City U. Currently teaches as an FLTA at Elms College, Chicopee, MA) . Students will have a choice of two lectures. One in Irish and the other in Irish/English.
There will be an Irish Language Book shop open as well
as workshops in Amhránaíocht / Singing and Feadóg Stáin / tin whistle (Key of
D).
Date: Saturday,
April 13th, 2019. 8:15 – 5:00
PM
Location: St
Marguerite Bourgeoys, 138 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, CT
Cost: $65
(students $35 with ID).
Contact: John Feeney, 203.417.1700 or
jfeeney@kells-all.com.
Directions: By car, the Center is located one
mile from I-84. Take I-84 from the east
or west. Get out exit 7 for US-202E / US-7N. In less than 1 mile, get out the first exit
and make a left at the end of the ramp.
Continue for 1.8 miles and St Marguerite’s will be on your left.
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. Contact info: 203.417.1700 or jfeeney@kells-all.com or www.irishgaeliccircle.blogspot.com.
Clár - Program
Clarú
agus Caife / Tae -Registration and Coffee/Tea
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8:15 – 8:45 AM
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Fáiltiú
agus Tresoshuíomh – Welcome and Orientation
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8:45 – 9:00 AM
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Ranganna
Teanga a h-Aon – First Language Classes
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9:00 – 10:00 AM
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Sos
- Break
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10:00 – 10:15 AM
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Léacht
- Lecture
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10:30 – 11:15 AM
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Ranganna
Teanga a Dó – Second Language Classes
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11:15 – 12:15 PM
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Lón
agus Grúpa Grianghraf – Lunch and Group Photo (lunch on your own)
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12:15 – 1:45 PM
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Ceardlanna
- Workshops
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1:45 – 2:45 PM
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Sos
- Break
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2:45 – 3:00 PM
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Ranganna Teanga a Trí - Third Language Classes
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3:15 – 4:15 PM
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Críoch
agus Duaiseanna Doras – Wrap Up and Door Prizes
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4:15 – 4:45 PM
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Registration
Name: _________________________________________
Street: _________________________________________
City: __________________________________________
State: ___________ Zip: _______
Phone: __________________E-mail: ________________
Please place an “X” beside ALL of the following that
pertain to your level of Irish:
¨ Total Beginner
¨ Only odd words & phrases
¨ Can understand and speak just a bit
¨ Can read and write just a bit
¨ Can have a very simple conversation
¨ Can converse for a few minutes with much effort
¨ Can readily converse for 5-10 minutes
¨ Fluent
Return registration to:
John Feeney
11 Sil-Cam Drive
Danbury, CT 06811
or
Paypal.me/JohneFeeney
