| Language Exploring Oral Histories
Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day
Sunday, April 23 | 12:30 PM
Explore the Irish language with a full day of activities for Irish enthusiasts of all levels! Celebrating the oral histories from New York to the Gaeltacht, this day-long immersion in the language will connect you to other language enthusiasts through education, literature, music, film, and storytelling.
SCHEDULE
12:30 – 1:15 PM
The Endangered Language Alliance & WikiTongues:
Why Language Preservation is Important Now More than Ever
Hear from experts on language preservation in New York City and abroad. WikiTongues is building the first public archive of every language in the world and the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA) documents and supports endangered languages.
Interviews will be recorded throughout the day with each organization. Sign up to participate by emailing Jessie@irishartscenter.org or calling x214. |
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop Break-Out Session 1
Choose from the following workshops. There will be a second breakout session at 4:15.
Workshop 1: Darach Ó Catháin: Language and Voice
Instructor: Colin Harte
All levels welcome
Learn about famous sean nos singer Darach Ó Catháin and the relationship between the Irish language and his singing style. Participants will be taught old Irish lyrics, translation, and phonetic pronunciation.
Workshop 2: Explore the Irish National Folklore Collection
Instructor: Frances Mulraney
All levels welcome
Learn the best Irish sayings and phrases from the University College Dublin’s Irish National Folklore Collection.
Workshop 3: Irish Radio and TV Production
Instructor: Siobhan Kavanagh
Recommended for intermediate to advanced speakers
Watch and listen to clips from some of the best Irish language programming over the years.
Workshop 4: Creative Writing as Gaeilge
Instructor: Paul Ferris
Recommended for advanced intermediate and experienced learners/speakers
Using both Irish language and creative skills, students will work together in small groups in a relaxed atmosphere to craft a short story, dialog, or newspaper article.
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2:30 – 3:30 PM
Lost in Translation Hour
Choose from one of the following
Translation Workshop
With award-winning translator Alan Titley
Book Club
The Dirty Dust: Cré na Cille Book Club in English and Irish
*Read the entire book before you come for the best discussion possible!*
Film
Bilingual short film screening
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3:30 – 4:15 PM
Tea and Conversation
*Break*
Enjoy tea, coffee, and soda bread while you mingle with other Irish language enthusiasts in the gallery. |
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Workshop Break-Out Session 2
Please see break-out session 1 for descriptions |
5:30 PM
Special Closing Event
Alan Titley's
The Dirty Dust: Cré na Cille
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Registering for Irish Language Day also includes free admission to the closing event with Alan Titley. Tickets for this event are also available for purchase separately, and you do not need to attend Irish Language Day in order to purchase tickets for the closing event.
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