An Cumann Gaelach, TCD

An Cumann Gaelach, TCD
Formation 1907
Founder Dubhghlas de hÍde
Type Irish Language Society
Location
Membership
 1,500[1]
Official language
 An Ghaeilge
Reachtaire (Auditor)
 Maria Schäler
Key people

Cathal Ó Coileáin, Jeff Johnston, Dónal Ó Rinn, Ciarán Wadd, Ceithleann Ní Chonluain, John Moroney, Eadaoin O'Connor, Áine Haberlin, Seamas Ó h'Aoláin,

Úna Ní Artaigh.
Staff
 11
Website http://www.cumann.ie

An Cumann Gaelach is the Irish language and culture society in The University of Dublin, Trinity College (Irish: Ollscoil Átha Cliath, Coláiste na Tríonóide). Established in 1907[2] by Ireland's first president Dubhghlas de hÍde,[3] the society is among the largest societies in Trinity College, and the second largest student Cumann Gaelach in the country.

Overview

The society organises events catering for speakers of Irish and those with an interest in the language and culture.[4] Society events include céilíthe, debates, lectures, concerts, conversation classes. The beginning of Hilary term is also set aside for Éigse na Tríonóide, a week dedicated to the Irish language in Trinity College.[5] The society publishes the Irish language college magazine, Tuathal[6] four times over the course of the year. The publication has been nominated for Society Publication of the Year in Ireland's National Student Media Awards.[7] The society won the National Glór na nGael competition for Best 3rd Level Irish Society[8] in the country for the first time in 2012,[9] repeating this feat in 2013.[10]

A campaign spearheaded by the society to open an Irish language common room on campus was successful in 2012 when Raidió na Gaeltachta presenter Seán Bán Breathnach opened college's Seomra na Gaeilge.[11]

An Cumann Gaelach operates within the scope of Trinity College's Irish Language Scheme which aims to outline the services that students can avail of through Irish.[12]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Lá Nua: "'Glúin TG4' ag teacht in aibíocht ar champais ollscoile na hÉireann"; Monday 10 December 2007
  2. ↑ "senior cycle". skoool.ie. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  3. ↑ http://www.tcd.ie/Secretary/FellowsScholars/discourses/discourses/1992_M.T.W%20Robinson%20on%20D.%20Hyde.pdf
  4. ↑ "Cumann Gaelach - Central Societies Committee - Trinity College". Trinitysocieties.ie. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  5. ↑ "The latest news from Cogar". Cogar.ie. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  6. ↑ "Cumann Gaelach". ISSUU. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  7. ↑ "Smedias 2013- Society Publication of the Year". Oxygen.ie. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  8. ↑ le Sibéal Davitt, Gaelport.com. "Glór na nGael’s Third level Competition Shortlist announced". Gaelport.com. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  9. ↑ Ainm (riachtanach). "Duaiseanna Ghlór na nGael 2012 Bronnta". An Tuairisceoir. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  10. ↑ Le Clár Johnston, Gaelport.com. "Duaiseanna Ghlór na nGael 2013 bronnta". Gaelport.com. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  11. ↑ Leanna (2012-10-04). "Seomra na Gaeilge Officialy Opened". The University Times. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
  12. ↑ "Irish Press Releases » Minister Éamon Ó Cuív Launches Trinity College Dublin’s Irish Language Scheme Seolann An tAire Éamon Ó Cuív Scéim Teanga Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath". Irishpressreleases.ie. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
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