Irish Department
An Ghaeilge
Irish as the first official language of our bilingual state is taught as a core subject in both Junior Certificate and the Leaving Certificate Curriculum. All students are expected to study Irish unless they have an exemption under the Department of Education and Science.
The Irish Curriculum aims are:
To enbable students to learn and master the Irish language to their own potential
To provide students with an opportunity to experience all aspects of their culture through their language learning
To promote and cultivate a positive attitude towards the language
To encourage students to have an appreciation of the value of being bilingual
To promote personal and social development of the student through enhancing creativity, analytical and study skills
To increase the students awareness of their own identity and heritage, as Irish citizens in a multicultural society
Junior Certificate
1st Year
The Irish Department aims at providing a positive experience of learning Irish for students, in their 1st year of second level schooling. We aim to improve all their language skills (oral, aural, written, comprehension) through the study of topics related to the students own life.
1st Year students also play an acative role in our celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge. All 1st year students complete a project for the Comórtas Tish Parsons. This project is based on Irish Mythology. In the second term, students are given an opportunity to explore our ancient mythology. they are encouraged to complete a project based on any mythological hero or story of their choice. These projects are on display in the library during our annual Seachtain na Gaeilge celebration. The most popular myths selected by the students are: Clann Lir, Cúchulainn, Deirdre and the Sons of Uisnigh, The Salmon of Knowledge.
2nd and 3rd Year
The Junior Certificate Curriculum is studied at three levels. Higher level, Ordinary level and Foundation level. Students are encouraged to study Irish at the level most appropriate to their abilities.
At all levels, students improve their language skills and gain confidence in Irish through the study of topics related to their own lives such as: Myself and Family, School, Past-times, Media, World of Work, The Environment, Clothes and Fashion, Festivals, Seasons, Holidays.
At higher level, in addition to the above, students study some literature in the form of poetry, short stories, novel, and / or mythology.
The higher level course is challenging, and committment and good linguistic ability is necessary for success.
The Gaeltacht
Beatha Teanga í a labhairt
Students are recommended to attend a three week summer Irish language course in the Gaeltacht, in order to improve their proficiency in the language.
Déanann cleachtadh máistreacht
A wide range of colleges offer summer courses in the Gaeltacht areas and forms are available in the college, through the Irish Department.
Transition Year
Trip to the Aran Islands 2006
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2007
- Comórtas Tish Parsons 2007
First Year projects based on Irish mythology will be on display in the library.
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Comórtas na bPostaer 20072nd Year posters based on a seanfhocal (Irish proverb) will be on display around the College. Click here to view the posters
First Year Assembly - students demonstrating Irish dancing and music.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2006
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Seisiún Ceoil 2006
An evening of traditional music, song, dance and poetry. Click here for pictures
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Tráth na gCeist 2006All First Year pupils will participate in a table quiz. Click here to view pictures
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Aoi Speisialta 2006A guest speaker from Gael-linn will address our Transition Year students. Click here to view a picture
Calendar Dates
•Seachtain na Gaeilge will be celebrated in March
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