A comedy in 3 acts by A J Stanley
Performed by Kilmore Drama Group.
Cast
Gerry Sweeney
James Mc Intyre
Eamonn Geraghty
Josephine Geraghty
Evelyn Doherty
Elaine Mc Donnell
Michael Reilly
Gerry Skey
Keith Mc Donnell
Claire Geraghty
Master Michael Gibbons.
The winds of change are blowing through the Gaeltacht since 2012. Haven’t you heard? Chun fanacht sa Ghaeltacht agus chun ár stádas Gaeltachta a choinneáil, beidh orainn a léiriú go bhfuil iarrachtaí ar siúl againn an Ghaeilge a chothú agus a chur chun cinn, de réir Acht nua Gaeltachta 2012.
What does this mean for us in the Mayo Gaeltachtaí?
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| This new Gaeltacht legislation (Acht na Gaeltachta 2012) signals a departure from the historic emphasis on geographic boundaries and puts the onus on each Gaeltacht community to decide for themselves (i) whether they want to remain in the Gaeltacht (ii) and if so, whether they want to come together to prepare and implement an Irish language development plan for their area. Beidh stádas Gaeltachta ag brath ar na critéir sin, seachas ar limistéir thíreolaíochta amháin as seo amach. Furthermore, Aire na Gaeltachta now has the power to withdraw Gaeltacht status from an area if the community don’t fulfil their requirements under this new legislation. If, for example, they don’t submit their language development plan when asked. Mar sin féin, tá i bhfad níos mó i gceist leis seo ná pleananna teanga agus staitisticí teanga amháin. Acht na Gaeltachta also presents enormous opportunities for each community to direct, promote and sustain their linguistic and Gaeltacht future on their own terms.
So how does this actually work? The Mayo Gaeltacht has been divided into 3 separate language planning areas (i) Maigh Eo Thuaidh (Iorras) (ii) Maigh Eo Thiar (Acaill) (iii) Tuar Mhic Éadaigh has been coupled with Dúiche Sheoigheach i gCo. na Gaillimhe. Did you know that approximately 19% of the Gaeltacht is located in county Mayo? 10,886 people live in these areas according to Census 2011, which represents roughly 11% of the entire Gaeltacht population. Is teanga bheo labhartha í an Ghaeilge fós i gceantair áirithe i gcontae Mhaigh Eo. An interim working group has recently been formed in the Maigh Eo Thuaidh area under the guidance of an independent language planning specialist, an Dr Laoise Ní Dhúda. 7,575 people or 70% of the Mayo Gaeltacht population live in this area, which spans from Fód Dubh to Béal Deirg, Ceathrú Thaidhg to Dumha Thuama and everywhere in between. The aim of this group is to begin preliminary discussions and preparatory work required for Acht na Gaeltachta in North Mayo. Their overall goal is to maintain and develop North Mayo as a thriving Gaeltacht area. Instead of sitting back and expecting linguistic miracles to happen without any change, representatives from each parish in this Gaeltacht area decided to get the ball rolling themselves. They hope that you’ll be happy to join them on this journey. Tá todhchaí na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta i Maigh Eo Thuaidh ag brath ortsa agus orainne. At the end of the day, the future of the Irish language and the North Mayo Gaeltacht depends on you and me. This group believes in a positive future for the North Mayo Gaeltacht. We are all well versed in the linguistic, cultural, social, educational, economic and associated benefits of the Irish language and Gaeltacht status – or are we? Tá rogha le déanamh ag gach duine anois. So it really is decision time for every person living in the North Mayo Gaeltacht, tá uair na cinniúna buailte linn. We’ve reached a point of historic significance regarding our Gaeltacht status and there can be no turning back. What can you do? Whether you’re young or old, a parent, a committee member, a cainteoir dúchais, or a concerned member of the community, we ask you to déan do mhachnamh féin, have a think about this and decide what you want. Please also come along to our public meeting in Áras Inis Gluaire, Béal an Mhuirthead on Wednesday 4th November 2015 at 8pm and have your say. Fáilte roimh gach duine. You can email us at gaeilgeiniorras@gmail.com chun breis eolais a fháil nó chun spéis a chlárú linn. Bí linn ar mhaithe le ár gceantar agus ár dteanga. Organisations and community groups from North Mayo have been officially invited to submit applications to Údarás na Gaeltachta before 22.11.2015 to become the lead organisation responsible for language planning in North Mayo. |
Aifreann ar Oileáin Inis Gé 13/08/15 @12:00. Boats leaving from Blacksod pier
Rásaí na gCurach & Scléip na nÓg Currach Races & Children Events 16/08/2015 An Fód Dubh
Seamus Moore – The JCB Man 17/08/2015 Teach John Joe
This workshop is open to all interested in learning about genealogical research for beginners. It outlines the various available resources on the internet and the local history of the area utilised by Rosemarie Geraghty throughout her work on the Blacksod Bay Emigration Project – the Tuke Assisted Emigration of 1883-1884 from Blacksod Bay to Boston & Quebec. www.BlacksodBayEmigration.ie
May 2nd 2015
Join us for an overview of the genealogical resources utilised during the Blacksod Bay Emigration Project, including a wide variety of free online resources. Have you relatives who emigrated in 1883-1884 from Ireland. Are your ancestors originally from County Mayo? This workshop will help you discover your roots.
“Our history is their history and theirs is ours. By remembering the people who left we welcome back their descendants” Rosemarie Geraghty SST Paróiste na Cille Móire
Registration: The public should register by emailing Rosemarie to reserve a space.
Cost: €4 including Tea / Coffee and homemade scone.
Location: Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre, An Eachléim, An Fód Dubh, Co. Mhaigh Eo, Éire, Ireland.
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Additional Information
Workshop Topics:
www.BlacksodBayEmigration.ie has already helped numerous descendants engage with their ancestor’s story and discover their heritage. Some have already returned to Blacksod. Will your family be the next to discover their roots and feature on our descendant’s website? https://blacksodbayemigration.wordpress.com/
Ever wished to speak Irish more often or even thought ‘Is breá liom an Ghaeilge,’ ‘I wish I could speak it.’ “Ach” bíonn i gconaí ach….‘Where do I start?’ agus ‘Cá bhfuil an Ghaeilge?’
Well we have a solution for you!
A new, exciting and innovative campaign, ‘Feachtas Oscail do Bhéal’ is being launched in Erris mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2015 (1 – 17 Márta), chun cuidiú le daoine an Ghaeilge atá acu a úsáid. No more excuses!
25 businesses and organisations in Béal an Mhuirthead agus Paróiste na Cille Móire displaying the póstaer and stickers for ‘Oscail do Bhéal’ are taking part. Buail isteach agus see what it’s all about. Cuirfear céad míle fáilte romhat as Gaeilge.
We have devised a sticker system as Gaeilge, so that you’re 100% cinnte go bhfuil fáilte roimh an nGaeilge, deis agat an Ghaeilge a úsáid agus fios agat faoi chumas teanga an duine eile.
So be on the look out for others wearing stickers ‘Labhair Gaeilge Liom’ agus bí ag caint leo. Beidh greamán (nó sticker) á chaitheamh ag oibrithe sna háiteanna atá rannpháirteach – dath glas, nó oráiste nó dearg – chun a gcumas sa Ghaeilge a chur in iúl. Mar a deir an seanfhocal ‘aithníonn Gaeilgeoir Gaeilgeoir eile.’
But it gets better, you can choose your own sticker from participating businesses and take part yourself.
So get your greamán féin, oscail do bhéal, úsáid do chuid Gaeilge, coinnigh ort – fiú má tá tú neirbhíseach. There aren’t any gardaí gramadaí here! Give it a go, you know you want to – as Gaeilge.
Má labhraíonn muid an Ghaeilge, mairfidh sí.
Tá todhchaí na Gaeilge sa cheantar seo ag brath ortsa agus orainne.
Tuilleadh eolais
Órla: labhair.linn.i@gmail.com
097-85727
Tá Ostach / Runaí á lorg ag Comharchumann Ionad Deirbhile Teo. Ar scéim CE FAS. Beidh an té a cheapfar ina c(h)ainteoir Gaeilge lonnaithe in Ionad Deirbhile ar an Eachléim i gCo. Mhaigh Eo.
An Post:
• Scileanna maithe cócaireacht – Good cooking skills
• Scileanna maithe cumarsáide – Good communication skills
• Obair riaracháin ar thógraí
• Réiteach do Ranganna, cúrsaí, imeachtaí
• Freastal ar fiosruithe custaiméirí / teileafón
• Glantacháin oifig
• Comhoibriú le foireann an Chomharchumainn agus ag tacú le dul chun cinn an Chomharchumainn
• Tá cur chun cinn agus forbairt na Gaeilge lárnach i bhforbairtí an Chomharchumainn
Cáilíochta:
• Gaeilge maith
• Scileanna maithe ríomhaireachta
• Scileanna Riaracháin
• Scileanna maithe cumarsáide
• Scileanna gréasán
How To Apply
Step 1) Contact Employment Services Offices to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Job Reference Number will be required. Job Ref. ES-898754
Step 2) When Step 1 has been completed please contact FÁS Employment Services Office, Riverside, Church Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo 096-24017
Contact arrangements must be followed exactly as stated by the employer as they are the preferred method of contact.
Employer;
Iorras Domhnann
The Docks
Belmullet
Co. Mayo
Phone
097 81500
Fax
097 81501
Email
iorrasdomhnann@gmail.com
Dé Domhnaigh 7ú Nollaig @ 3i.n.- Sunday 7th December @ 3pm
Halla Naomh Bhreandán
Eachléim
Fód Dubh
Dé Mairt, 4ú Márta
10:00 – 13:00 WEEE Ireland – Bailiúcháin Saor in Aisce Fearais Leictreachais Tí / FREE recycling collection of all old unwanted battery or plug operated electrical devices. Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
19:30 – 21:30 Sraithchomórtas sport do Daoine Fásta as Gaeilge “Géaga na Gaeltachta” Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
Déardaoin, 6ú Márta
19:00 – 20:15 Club Óige 2nd – 6th Class – Cluichí & imeachtaí as Gaeilge Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
20:30 – 22:30 Cártaí 25 Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
Dé hAoine, 7ú Márta
20:30 – 21:30 Bingo Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
Dé Máirt, 11ú Márta
19:30 – 21:30 Sraithchomórtas sport do Daoine Fásta as Gaeilge “Géaga na Gaeltachta” Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
Déardaoin, 13ú Márta
11:00 – 12:30 Ceiliúradh lá fhéile Phádraig Scoil Bhreandáin Eachléim, in Ionad Deirbhile Eachléim
19:00 – 20:15 Club Óige 2nd – 6th Class – Cluichí & imeachtaí as Gaeilge Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
20:30 – 22:30 Cártaí 25 Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
Dé hAoine, 14ú Márta
17:00 – 18:30 Dioscó páistí bunscoile, Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
19:00 – 20:00 Club Óige 2nd – 6th Class – sraithchomórtas sport as Gaeilge Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
20:00 – 21:00 Club Óige 1st Year – 6th Year – sraithchomórtas sport as Gaeilge Halla Naomh Bhreandáin, Eachléim
20:30 – 21:30 Bingo Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
21:00 – Ciorcal Comhrá agus seisiún ceoil traidisiúnta. Úna’s, An Fód Dubh
Dé Sathairn, 15ú Márta
21:00 – Ceol i Teach John Joes, Eachléim
TBC – Ceol in Úna’s, An Fód Dubh
Dé Domhnaigh, 16ú Márta
18:00 – Ceol i Teach John Joes, Eachléim
TBC – Ceol in Úna’s, An Fód Dubh
Dé Luain, 17ú Márta
13:00 – 13:45 Paráid Lá Fhéile Pádraig Trá Tearmann, Eachléim
13:45 – 14:30 Craic, Ceol & Damhsa in Ionad Deirbhile, Eachléim
