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Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge - Award Ceremony on Sat. 25th May


(Arts & Culture)
The hard work has been done and the shortlist for the Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge Business with Irish Awards has been compiled by the judges. The Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge awards will be announced and presented to the winners on Saturday 25th May in Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar at 1.30p.m.

Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge - Award Ceremony on Sat. 25th May-read the full story.

Posted: 16/05/2013

Win the Gift of Gaeilge at Mayo’s Seachtain na Gaeilge


(Arts & Culture)
Gnó Mhaigh Eo and Oifig Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo are celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge 2013 with a Bronntanas na Gaeilge (Give the Gift of Gaeilge) campaign. A Toy, book or gift will be available to win each day for the duration of Seachtain na Gaeilge (4-17th March) on the Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo and Gnó Mhaigh Eo Facebook pages and on Twitter as well as spotprizes at many of the Seachtain na Gaeilge events.

Win the Gift of Gaeilge at Mayo’s Seachtain na Gaeilge -read the full story.

Posted: 08/03/2013

Cumann Merriman’s 45th annual Scoil Gheimhridh/Winter School in Westport


(Arts & Culture)
Cumann Merriman will be returning to Westport, Co. Mayo, for the 11th time in all the weekend of 1-3 February for their 45th annual Irish language Scoil Gheimhridh (Winter School). The theme this year is ‘An Cultúr Dúchais – ó thinteáin go hilmheáin’ (‘Traditional Culture - from firesides to multimedia.’) and the directors are Máire Ní Neachtain (Head of the Irish Department, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick) and Liam Ó Dochartaigh, current Cathaoirleach of Cumann Merriman.

Cumann Merriman’s 45th annual Scoil Gheimhridh/Winter School in Westport-read the full story.

Posted: 28/01/2013

Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge | Mayo Business Award


(Arts & Culture)
Do you know of any business where you can receive a service through the medium of Irish? Any business where the staff speak Irish to you? Do you know of any business that uses Irish in their branding or signage?

Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge | Mayo Business Award-read the full story.

Posted: 10/01/2013

Scéim Gnó Mhaigh Eo


(Arts & Culture)
Gnó Mhaigh Eo welcomes enquiries from businesses and organisations with an interest in promoting the Irish language in their day to day business or to add an Irish dimension to an existing programme of events.

Advice and assistance will be available, just get in touch:-



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Posted: 13/06/2012

Free Drama Workshop as Gaeilge in Castlebar


(Arts & Culture)
On Monday 14 May, Ceol ‘s Comhrá, Castlebar’s Club Óige will host a drama workshop with Lochlann Ó Mearáin. The workshop will be held in the NYP, Chapel St. Castlebar from 6-7.30. The workshop is free for anyone aged between 11 – 17, but they must book their space by contacting Oonagh on gaeilge@mayococo.ie or 087 697 2922.



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Posted: 09/05/2012

Ceol ‘s Comhrá the Castlebar based Club Óige is back!


(Arts & Culture)
With 40% of the overall grade in Junior and Leaving Certificate Irish now going towards the oral exam it’s a great opportunity to practise speaking Irish in a relaxed, informal setting outside of the school gates, and have a bit of craic at the same time. Everyone is welcome regardless of what level of Irish they think they may have…Cuirfear fáilte roimh gach éinne!

Ceol ‘s Comhrá the Castlebar based Club Óige is back!-read the full story.

Posted: 25/01/2012

Bronntanas na Teanga - Give the Gift of Gaeilge


(Arts & Culture)
Making out your Christmas List? Why not give the gift of Gaeilge to your family & friends this Christmas? Did you know that there are many quality Irish Language toys, books and gifts available on the market? From the award winning Irish speaking teddy bear Bábóg Baby to Scrabble to customised hoodies there’s such a range to choose from.

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Posted: 03/12/2011

Minister of State, Dinny McGinley T.D., announces Review of the Official Languages Act 2003


(Arts & Culture)
Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Dinny McGinley T.D., today (3/11/11) announced that the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has commenced a review of the Official Languages
Act 2003, in line with the commitment specified in the Programme for Government. The main
objective of the Act is to ensure the enhanced provision of public services through Irish.

Minister of State, Dinny McGinley T.D., announces Review of the Official Languages Act 2003-read the full story.

Posted: 08/11/2011

Students Stay Safe on Roads


(Arts & Culture)
Primary school all over Mayo are set to get safer, smarter and savvier on the road.


Students Stay Safe on Roads -read the full story.

Posted: 23/05/2011

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