The Irish Gaelic Circle of Connecticut - Irish Language Day - Lá na Gaeilge - April 13, 2019

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 13^th, 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	8:15 – 8:45 AM
Fáiltiú agus Tresoshuíomh – Welcome and Orientation	8:45 – 9:00 AM
Ranganna Teanga a h-Aon – First Language Classes	9:00 – 10:00 AM
Sos - Break	10:00 – 10:15 AM
Léacht - Lecture	10:30 – 11:15 AM
Ranganna Teanga a Dó – Second Language Classes	11:15 – 12:15 PM
Lón agus Grúpa Grianghraf – Lunch and Group Photo (lunch on your own)	12:15 – 1:45 PM
Ceardlanna - Workshops	1:45 – 2:45 PM
Sos - Break	2:45 – 3:00 PM
Ranganna Teanga a Trí - Third Language Classes	3:15 – 4:15 PM
Críoch agus Duaiseanna Doras – Wrap Up and Door Prizes	4:15 – 4:45 PM

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