LANGUAGE
Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day 2012
Saturday, May 19 | 12pm - 5pm
Please note the new date.
No matter your current level, whether absolute beginners looking for a first experience of the language to fluent speakers, come celebrate the Irish language with the Irish Arts Center!
Immerse yourself with absolute beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for adults. Meet other fellow language enthusiasts. Enjoy film screenings, conversation, Irish poetry read with translation and more.
New this year! A choice of workshops in literature, translation and song to deepen your understanding of and connection to the language in a fun and social way!
Please register in advance and plan to arrive by 11:45 am for check in.
Tea, coffee and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Irish Language Day Schedule
12:00 pm Classes for all Skill Levels (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced)
Classes will be taught by:
Muireann Ní Chuív, Irish Arts Center
Peadar Ó hÍcí
Caoimhe Ford
2:30 Workshops (choose one)
Introduction to Translating Irish
Irish Song
Literature in Irish (theme TBA)
3:30pm Tae agus Comhra break | Irish Arts Center Gallery
A chance to chat and practice what you’ve just learned, in a relaxed environment with your fellow Language Day students
4:00pm Poetry Readings with Translation | Irish Arts Center Gallery
4:20pm Short Films in Irish | Donaghy Theatre
“Fluent Dysphasia” Written & directed by Daniel O’Hara and produced by Gráinne O'Carroll. Dough Productions, 2004. Courtesy of the Irish Film Archive. |
Admission: $30 non-member / $25 IAC member / $15 students and seniors

If you need assistance placing your order, call 866-811-4111.
Tae Agus Comhrá (Tea and Conversation)
Led by Muireann Ní Chuív
Wednesday, 7 pm – 8 pm
FREE
Whether you are an absolute beginner, a native speaker, or somewhere in-between,
make sure to drop by our comhrá or conversation get-together
for a cup of tea and a chat as Gaeilge! A great supplement to our Irish
language program and a chance to meet others interested in comhrá and
a bit of craic.
Click here for Language Archive
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