6 Apr '10 | Trinity Week
NEW 2010/2011 COMMITTEE
The Annual General Meeting of the Cumann Gaelach took place last week. We would like to congratulate the new committee for 2010/2011:
Auditor: Jen Mahon (reachtaire@cumann.ie)
Vice Auditor: Caoimhe Ní Mhuilleoir (leasreachtaire@cumann.ie)
Secretary: Cláir Nic Eoin (runai@cumann.ie)
Treasurer: Cillian Hanaphy (cisteoir@cumann.ie)
Technology: Dairíne ní Bheinéid (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
PR: Róisín Nic Fhearghusa (ocp@cumann.ie)
Sponsorship: Stiofán Ó Broin (ocu@cumann.ie)
Ents: Peadar de Blúit (siamsaiocht@cumann.ie)
Publications: Pádraig Schaler (foilsiuchan@cumann.ie)
Drama: Andrea Ní Fheargail (dramaiocht@cumann.ie)
Debate: Eibhlín Walsh (diospoireacht@cumann.ie)
Well done and congratulations again. We know you'll do a great job! Go n-éirí libh!
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
30 Mar '10 | Trinity Week
SCÉIM CHÓNAITHE NA GAEILGE (CAMPAS) 2010-2011
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23 Mar '10 | Week 23
AGM AND DEBATE
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9 Mar '10 | ÉIGSE: TRINITY IRISH WEEK
ÉIGSE: TRINITY'S IRISH LANGAUGE FESTIVAL
Irish language Week (Éigse) is finally upon us!! This is the most important week for the Irish language in Trinity because it is a festival to be celebrated by every single person in the college (not just the members of An Cumann Gaelach). Éigse gives everyone a chance to go to various events while at the same time using their Irish. The week's events begin with the Launch of 'Tuathal' (the Cumann Gaelach's magazine) in the Atrium at 1pm. See the timetable above.
NB: Just a small but very important thing about Éigse. During all the fun, the Ball,the Gig etc..The Cumann have organised to collect money for two charities very important to the Cumann and to the Irish Department-Shane's Homeless Fund and for the Hospice in Raheny. You'll see the white buckets at most of our events during the week so please give whatever you can during Éigse. If you want any more info. just ask a member of theCumann Gaelach committee. Also if you have any bus tickets with refunds left on them you can throw them into the buckets too and they'll be greatly appreciated.
Éigse's Big Nights
As you can see, there's going to be loads of various different events going on all week. The biggest night of the week is the Gig Mór with Aslan in the Village (The Hounds of Culann and a DJ after too). Tickets for this Gig will be on sale Monday from the stand in the Arts' Block. Tickets to the Irish Ball After-Party will also be on sale.
You were told that the first 100 to buy ticket(s) would get a free Éigse T-shirt. These can be collected from front Square at 3pm on Monday.
Fáinní Interviews
Anyone who wished to do an interview for a fáinne, but couldn't make it the last day come to the Atrium at 12.45pm on Monday to do your interview.
The Heart of the Language (=You!)
We're going to be taking a huge photo in Front Square at 3pm Monday, with everybody forming the shape of a heart and dressed in red Éigse T-shirts (These T-shirts will be provided). GAA star James "Cha" Fitzpatrick to be present also!
Lá na Gaeilge(Irish Day)
Want a free t-shirt and free breakfast? The Sceim Chonaithe will be turning the campus into an all-Irish campus Tuesday 16th March. You'll get a free T-shirt and a free breakfast for signing up. You can join in the fun by signing up on Tuesday March 9th at the stand in the Arts Block with 5e sponsorship or more. Why? To raise the profile of Irish on Campus and raise money for the Student Assistance Fund at the same time. It's open to anyone who has an interest in Irish.
More Info on Facebook
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22 Feb '10 | Week 18
WEEK 18
'An Gig Mór' and 'An Ball Gaelach' -Get your tickets fast!
As you all know ASLAN and the Hounds of Culann are coming to us for An Gig Mór (The Big Gig) which will take place in the Village (Wednesday 10/3/10). Because there's going to be such a big interest in seeing these I would advise you to get yours asap. Tickets will be €15 each for the gig* and will be available from the stand in the Arts' Block on Monday and Wednesday of next week (22nd and 24th Feb.) There'll be a stand in the Hamilton Building on Tuesday (23rd Feb.)
As well as this, the first EVER 'Ball Gaelach' (Gaelic Ball) will take place on the Thursday of that week in the Russel Court Hotel. A Ball with music, food, dancing...and tickets are only €20*! Tickets for the Ball Gaelach can also be bought at the times listed above.
NB *You can buy a ticket for 'An Gig Mór' AND one for 'An Ball Gaelach' (together) for €30.*
Fáinní/Rings
Interviews for the various different rings (gold, silver or cúpla focal/'few phrases') representing the level of one's spoken Irish, will take place this Tuesday (23rd feb), in room 8 in the Atrium, from 1-2pm. If you have Irish, this is only an informal chat and the fáinní (rings) will be presented by Mairtín Tom Sheáinín (from the programme 'Comhrá' on TG4, Ireland's answer to George Clooney!) during Eigse Week.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
16 Feb '10 | Week 17
WEEK 17
We are very happy to announce (finally!) a few things about Éigse 2010. Firstly, An Gig Mór (the Big Gig): ASLAN and the Hounds of Cullan are coming!! An Gig Mór will take place in the Village (Wednesday 10/3/10). Because there's going to be such a big interest in seeing these, we're starting selling tickets early and I would advise you to get yours asap. Tickets will be €15 each for the gig* and will be available from the stand in the Arts' Block on Monday and Wednesday of next week (22nd and 24th Feb.) There'll be a stand in the Hamilton Building on Tuesday (23rd Feb.) There are t-shirts for the first 100 to buy a ticket!
As well as this, the first EVER 'Ball Gaelach' (Gaelic Ball) will take place on the Thursday of that week. It's going to be on in the Russel Court Hotel. A Ball with music, food, dancing and everything..and tickets are only €20*! Tickets for the Ball Gaelach can also be bought at the times listed above.
You can buy a ticket for 'An Gig Mór' AND one for 'An Ball Gaelach' (together) for €30
We're looking for articles for Tuathal again, for the Éigse na Tríonóide edition! Until Wednesday, 17th February, We will be accepting:
- Articles on current affairs
- Reviews on films, books, cds (the films etc. don't have to be in Irish (though the review does, obviously))
- Humorous pieces
- Poems
- Short stories (but keep them short!)
- Interviews (if anyone knows anybody famous??)
- and really anything at all that you have an interest in!
Your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, as Róisín A. will be looking through them anyway. Send the articles, or any questions, to foilseachan@cumann.ie!
With Sibéal Davitt (champion dancer) in room 50-directly across from room 8 in the atrium, Wednesday 5-5.30pm. The classes will run for a month in preparation for Éigse na Tríonóide (Trinity Irish Week.) Each class will last 30 minutes and costs only €2. Everybody welcome!
This Wednesday (16 Feabhra). The workshops will begin at seven o'clock in room 4046. The aim of the workshops is to give people the skills for public speaking and debating. A debate will be organinsed during Éigse na Tríonóide, and those that took part in the workshops will get a chance to debate in public.
Interviews for the various different rings will take place Tuesday of next week (23rd feb), in room 8 in the Atrium, fomr 1-2pm. If you have Irish, this is only an informal chat and the fáinní (rings) will be presented by Mairtín Tom Sheáinín (from the programme 'Comhrá' on TG4, Ireland's answer to George Clooney!) during Eigse Week.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
9 Feb '10 | Week 16
WEEK 16
Old-style Irish dance classes with Sibéal Davitt (champion dancer) in room 50, 5pm - 5.30pm - directly across from room 8 in the atrium. The classes will run for a month in preparation for Éigse na Tríonóide(Trinity Irish Week.) Each class will last 30 minutes and cost 2euro. Everybody welcome!
The hoodies will be coming soon. If you want one, email Lisa (siamsaoicht@cumann.ie) with your name, phone no. and 'large/medium/small'....BEFORE this Friday coming!! (Not on Lisa's list- no hoody!)
Chat circle takes place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 20.00, in Room 8 in the Atrium, followed by the Conradh, Harcourt St. If you have not come along before, don't worry! Everyone is welcome.
Debating workshop this Wednesday, running for four weeks. The workshops will begin at seven o'clock in room 4046. The aim of the workshops is to give people the skills for public speaking and debating. A debate will be organinsed during Éigse na Tríonóide, and those that took part in the workshops will get a chance to debate in public.
We're looking for articles for Tuathal again, for the Éigse na Tríonóide edition!
Until Wednesday, 24th February, We will be accepting:
- Articles on current affairs
- Reviews on films, books, cds (the films etc. don't have to be in Irish (though the review does, obviously))
- Humorous pieces
- Poems
- Short stories (but keep them short!)
- Interviews (if anyone knows anybody famous??)
- and really anything at all that you have an interest in!
Send the articles, or any questions, to foilseachan@cumann.ie!
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
2 Feb '10 | Week 15
WEEK 15
The official launch of our magazine 'Tuathal' will take place tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the Chat Circle in Room 8 (upstairs in the Atrium) at 8pm. Tuathal contains Irish articles and plenty of photos of our events from the strat of the year. Well Done to Róisín, who put it together, she did a great job- it looks deadly!!
Debating workshops will this Wednesday (3/2/10), running for four weeks. The workshops will begin at seven o'clock in room 4046. The aim of the workshops is to give people the skills for public speaking and debating. A debate will be organinsed during Éigse na Tríonóide, and those that took part in the workshops will get a chance to debate in public.
Thanks to everyone that came to the auditions for the play ' Foolish or Brave'. Kate will be in touch with you soon!
Coming soon:
New Cumann Gaelach hoodies. We don't have an exact price just yet. If you're interested in buying one, send an email with your name and phone number.
Eigse na Tríonóíde (Trinity's 'the irish langauge' week, 8th-12th March) There's going to be loads of events on during the week, including a ball!!
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
20 Jan '10 | Refreshers' Week
SPECIAL CLUB SONAS
Club Sonas are hosting a special night to raise money for the people of Haiti, this Thursday at 8.30pm, in the Conradh. There'll be first-class traditional music, a session with the Sonas houseband and every musician is welcome to take part. There'll be special guests also.
Entrance is €5 and every penny raised on the night will go to the charity GOAL. Doors shall open at 8.00pm and the live music wil begin soon after.
The Conradh is situated downstairs, 6 Harcourt St. Dublin 2. Come out for a great night and to help Haiti!
Hope to see you there.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
18 Jan '10 | Refreshers' Week
REFRESHERS WEEK
Happy New Year to you all and welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your Christmas holidays. Freshers' Week was so good we're doing it again! Here are the great events we have organised for this week:
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
15 Dec '09 | Week 12
WEEK 12: CHRISTMAS PARTY
Happy Christmas!! (Nollaig Shona Daoibh!!)
We wish to welcome our new Drama Officer, Kate Finegan. Congratulations, Kate!
Our Christmas Party is this Wednesday (16 December) at 9 pm in Peadar Kearney's on Dame Street. There'll be cheap drinks (promos etc), Céilí, Music Session, Christmassy Music and a DJ Gaelach (with 'normal' music!). Tickets will be available from the stand in the Arts Block on Tuesday and Wednesday and are just €3. As always with us, it's gonna be a great night with music, mighty craic and the spirit of Christmas! :)
More Info./RSVP: http://bit.ly/5GbIdb
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
30 Nov '09 | Week 10
WEEK EIGHT
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16 Nov '09 | Week Eight
WEEK EIGHT
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3 Nov '09 | Week Six
WEEK SIX
First of all, I want to thank to sincerely thank everyone that came with us on the Oireachtas trip to Letterkenny. We had an amazing weekend, in the 'bibliothèque' and the 'discothèque'! It's great that everyone know eachother better (some more than others!) Congratulations to Gabriel and Meadhbh whom are now engaged. Cogratulations also to the winner of the Conradh's fancy Dress night
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
19 Oct '09 | Week Four
WEEK FOUR
I hope you are all well. First of all, we would like to thank you for the huge interest in the Oireachtas Trip. Unfortunately, there were not enough spaces to facilitate everybody. However, a waiting list has been created for those of you that did not manage to get a space and we will be in contact with you if a space becomes available. (People who applied to go on the trip: If you did not get an email about this waiting list, you have a space and are coming with us!
NB: Details will be sent to you soon, regarding exact price, itinerary etc and we will be collecting the money this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
13 Oct '09 | Week Three
CONVERSATION CIRCLE (CIORCAL COMHRÁ)
The Conversation Circle (Ciorcal Comhrá) will take place Tuesday night (13th Oct.) at 8.00pm in Room 8, upstairs in the Atrium. This was a great success 2 weeks ago and we hope to have as a big a crowd this week! After that, we will of course be going on to the Conradh pub on Harcourt St. for a few sociables! Live traditional music will be played on the night also!
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
12 Oct '09 | Week Three
MEMBERSHIP
If you have not already done so, you will have another chance to sign up with the Cumann Galeach this week. There will be a stand in the Arts Block this Tuesday from 10am to 5pm. Just to remind old members, you have to renew your membership every year. Or if you have signed up online this year, you can collect your membership card from the stand.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
22 Sept '09 | Freshers' Week
FRESHERS' WEEK
We have alot of stuff organized for the week, but the first thing you should do is visit our stand! Located in Parliament Square (aka. Front Square), at the stand you can get your membership card for '09/'10, a timetable of the week's events and general information about the cumann from the committee. Of course, you'll be able to meet with other Irish speakers there too.
Posted by Fiona Ní Mharráin (teicneolaiocht@cumann.ie)
