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6 unusual facts about Seachtain na Gaeilge


An Chuallacht, UCC

During the year, the society organises mystery tours, takes weekend trips to the Gaeltacht, takes part in Seachtain na Gaeilge and publishes the Chuallacht magazine, ‘Craic’.

An cumann craic

One of the main events of An Cumann Craic, is the yearly celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge, organised with the help of Oifigeach na Gaeilge, NUI Galway Students' Union.

Conradh na Gaeilge

The organisation has branches in several parts of Ireland and is closely involved in the development of the Seachtain na Gaeilge promotional campaign.

Cumann Gaelach

Although the groups are not formally linked, they operate in a similar manner through the facilitating of Irish classes (usually free), céilís and trips to the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking areas), while many hold special events during Seachtain na Gaeilge (English: Irish Language Week), which takes place the fortnight before St Patrick’s Day.

Nós

Launched online on 17 March 2008 during Irish Language Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge, it began publishing a glossy print edition in November of the same year.

Rith

It was held for the first time in 2010 and coincided with Seachtain na Gaeilge, the Week of the Irish Language.



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