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NUACHT - recent successful events
BRITTANY, France. Coláiste na nGael
is taking bookings now for its weekend, 22nd to 25th October, in the beautiful
and historic town of St. Jacut de la Mer. Brittany is a large Celtic-speaking
region, and about 15,000 speak the native Breton. It is the largest of
the Celtic-speaking communities in
Europe. Leaflets with full details are available on request from Christy
Evans. Also, at 01480 450412.
BALA and FRONGOCH. This Colaiste na nGael event
took place 11th to 12th June. It was fully booked. Frongoch is the site
of a prison camp where many who participated in the 1916 rebellion were
later held. The place has a large lake and is very scenic. There were
lessons in Irish to suit all standards, as well as talks and discussions.
SHAW'S CORNER. This was a one-day event arranged
by Richard Schofield. At the Hertfordshire village of Ayot St. Lawrence
the renowned Irish-born writer and wit spent his last years. His house
and gardens were visited. There are many interesting relics of the great
man to be seen. It is a popular attraction for people from all over the
world. George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin in 1856. He died in 1950.
DURHAM. All who have such good memories of the
last Coláiste na nGael gathering at Durham University will be eager
to go there again. The weekend will be 2nd to 4th September. As well as
learning Irish, there will be conducted walks around this beautiful and
historic town and cathedral. To make bookings write to Christy Evans,
Shenfield High School, Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15
8RY or 01480 450412
CHELMSFORD. The well attended twice
monthly Irish language class given by Christy Evans will continue to July
6th. They are held at Trinity Methodist Church in Rainsford Road. All
are welcome.
STIPERSTONES. Forty-five people attended this
Shropshire event arranged by Fran O'Boyle on 5,6 and 7 of March. Very
enjoyable and highly successful, it attracted people from all over the
North-West. As well as the usual classes in Irish language there was hill
walking, discussions and a market in good-quality Irish books. "Iris
na Gaelige'' was on sale and was quickly sold out. This annual event is
winning a warm spot in the esteem of so many who are Language enthusiasts.
Additional information from: Coláiste na nGael; Dónal 0280
348 5016 or 01480 450412.
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