Intermediate Irish Language Class - Summer Program

Cuirfear tús ar an rang go luath. 

Classes will start on Tuesday evening at 9 PM ET on July 10th and will run for a 5 week term.  The class will meet online via Skype.  The syllabus for the class will be designed when a majority of the class is registered so that an appropriate program can be developed to take into account the various levels in the class.  The Skype software is available for free and is an easy download and set-up. 

For additional details and to register call 203 417-1700 or email: jfeeney@kells-all.com.  We are also on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

Taím tnúth le labhairt leat go luath.

Conference: The Twenty Year Plan for the Irish Language in North America

An Fiche Bliain atá Romhainn: Taighde agus Teagasc na Gaeilge i Meiriceá Thuaidh.
(The Twenty Years Ahead: Research and Teaching of the Irish Language in North America)

I was invited to this conference (The Institute of Bilingualism) in Ottawa, Canada last October to present a paper on the cultural activities of the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (GDICC) in CT, in general, and, in particular, for teaching the Irish Language.  My presentation included the activities of the GDICC and the activities of other Irish organizations and universities in CT.  The presentations were all in Irish and the link is the video to the afternoon session where the presentation was made.  My talk runs in the segment from 18 to 32 minutes.  The conference included presentations by universities and local Irish organizations with Irish language programs.  The intent of the conference was to assess the current situation and to plan for the future.


IRISH Thursday PM Session from Wandering Through on Vimeo.

Easter Mass - Breacadh an Lae

A Piece on Irish Americans in New York on St. Patrick's Day by TG4

Here is an interesting piece with some speakers that you may know.  You can find excellent programming in Irish on the Internet at TG4.ie.  Enjoy!

http://www.tg4.ie/en/tg4-player/tg4-player.html?id=1519394635001&title=Gaeil%20Nua%20Eabhrac

Irish language classes cancelled this morning at the GDICC-Jan 21, 2012

A chairde:
Due to the road conditions our classes are cancelled for today.  Classes will resume next Saturday. 

Ó! Féach an fear sneachta
Ó! Tá sé go deas:
Tá hata dubh ar a cheann
Agus carbhat glas

Fear sneachta, fear sneachta,
Fear sneachta bog bán;
Fear sneachta, fear sneachta.
Amuigh ar an mbán.

Tá cnaipí ina chóta
Agus píopa ina bhéal:
Ó!  Tá sé go hiontach,
M'fhear sneachta féin.

A very appropriate poem for today about a snowman.  Well-known in Ireland.  Enjoy!

Teach na Gaeilge ag UCD - Irish Language House at UCD

Irish Language Classes to Resume in January

The Beginner's class will start again on Saturday, Jan 21st at 10:30 AM (at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center).  The Intermediate class will start on Wednesday, Jan. 18th at 9 PM on Skype.  (Skype is free and very easy to use and you just call in from home...). 

The classes are conducted in a friendly atmosphere where we learn the language and culture of Ireland.  Contact me if you have any questions or would like to register for a class.  Looking forward to talking with you as Gaeilge!

Teachtaireacht don Nollaig ó Uachtarán Michael D Higgins

Greater Danbury Irish Festival 2011

Members of the Irish Gaelic Circle of CT were at the Irish language exhibit in the Cultural Tent giving out children's name tags in Irish and accepting registrations for the upcoming Fall Irish language classes.  See previous posting for information about classes.

Registration for Irish Language Classes

Registration is open for the new Fall term.  There will be a Beginner's class meeting on Saturday mornings at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center.  The class will meet weekly startng on October 8th for an 8 week term. 

The Intermediate class will meet via Skype on Wednesday evenings from the comfort of your own home starting on October 5th.  For additional details and registration, call 203 417-1700 or email: jfeeney@kells-all.com.  See us on Facebook also.

The Irish language is the window to 2,000 years of Irish culture.  The classes are designed to be able to read, write and speak the language enjoying this exploration of our heritage.

Daltaí Immersion Week

Daltaí na Gaeilge just completed their immersion week in Esopus, NY.  Several of us attended.  See photos from the seisiún and one of the classes.  You can see more photos on their website listed here.  Dáithí Flaithimh was the invited guest teacher from Ireland.

Cóisir Nollag - Christmas Party

The Irish classes will be getting together with the music classes this year for the annual Christmas party:
Saturday, Dec 11th at 11 AM at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center located at 6 Lake Ave. in Danbury.  Students and alumni are all welcome!  Bia, deoch, ceol and plenty of conversation as Gaeilge.  There will be a seisiún!

Irish Classes Start for Fall 2010

Classes start again at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (6 Lake Ave., Danbury) on Saturday, Oct. 2nd at 10:30 AM for the Intermediate class and Monday, Oct. 4th at 6:45 PM for the Beginners and 8:15 PM for the 2nd Year Level class. 

New features:

• The Intermediate class is actually a new addition to the school this year as this class will focus on students who have more than 2 years of Irish study.
• Students can now attend class online via Skype.

Looking forward to an exciting new season!

Irish Language Lesson at the Danbury Irish Festival

The Irish Gaelic Circle of CT and Daltaí na Gaeilge will have displays in the Cultural tent of the Festival this weekend starting on Friday, Sept. 24th.  I will give a half hour lesson on Irish entitled Enough Irish to Get By.  See the website for more info on this excellent festival: http://www.danburyirishfestival.com/cultural.htm

Registration for Irish Language classes will also be available at the Festival.

Fall 2010 Irish Language Classes

I hope you are all enjoying the summer and Lúnasa.  September is approaching and with that Irish Language classes begin again at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center.  The heart and soul of a people is in their language.  Come and learn this beautiful and ancient language!  Enjoy the company of other students and Irish speakers.  Bígí linn!

Register by phone or email.

Irish is a joke language - InsideIreland.ie

Irish is a joke language - InsideIreland.ie

An interesting and informative article.

Irish Conversation Group Started

Cuireadh tús ar Grúpa Comhrá ag The Irish Gaelic Circle.  Beidh muid teacht le chéile ag an Gaelic American Club (sa phub) suite ar Beach Road i bhFairfield, CT, Déardaoin 1ú lá mí Iúil.  Bígí linn le haghaidh spórt agus craic!

Summer Classes to Start at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center

Classes at the Beginner and Intermediate levels will start on Monday, June 21st and continue to August 16th.  There will be no class on July 5th for Independence Day.  This will be a total of 8 classes.  The classes will be at the GDICC at the same times as during the year i.e. Intermediate 6:45 PM and Beginners 8:00 PM.  The classes will be a continuation of the Spring term.  Looking forward to speaking with all of you.

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An t-Uachtarán Máire Mhic Ghiolla Íos

Bhí dream againn ón Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (mise fein, mo bhean chéile Seoige, Eileen Alberts, Kathy Hannigan agus Julie Tacey) ag freastail an fháiltithe don Uachtarán na h-Eireann agus a fear céile Dr. Martin McAleese.  Thug an t-Uachtarán cuairt ar go Nua Eabhrac an seachtain seo chun na ceangail ghnó  agus cultúrtha a neartú.  Ba onóir mór dom bualadh leis an Uachtarán agus go mór mór a bheith ag labhairt leis an Uachtarán as Gaeilge.  Bhí mé ag damhsa ar dhroim na muice in a dhiaidh sin!  Tá Gaeilge líofa ag an Uachtarán Mhic Giolla Íos agus tugeann sí a lán tacaíochta don teanga.

Bhí seans againn ceangail nua a dhéanamh agus seanchenagail a neartú freisin.  Bhain muid sult mór as an oíche.http://s.clickability.com/s?19=30300&32=7184&36=534982&22=3024659&37=23103302&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishcentral.com%2Fnews%2F-Irish-President-pays-tribute-to-emigrants-and-calls-on-Irish-to-help-their-own-at-home-94726459.html&18=0.832930786177583

Summer Irish Language Classes

Several students have asked about classes during the summer.  Many students don't want to lose their language skills that they have achieved by breaking during the summer.  Classes can be arranged for the Beginner and Intermediate levels if there are enough students to enroll.  Please call or e-mail if you are interested in one of these classes so that a program can be put together.

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