LANGUAGE
Féile
na Gaeilge (Irish Language Festival)
Saturday, April 24 | 12 noon - 5 pm
Join us as we celebrate this year’s
Guests of Honor
For their commitment to the Irish language in New York
Deputy Consul General of Ireland,
Breandán Ó Caollaí
and
Carmel Callan
with a special reception as part of the day’s festivities
Never has there been such an interest in the Irish language
in North America. We strive to create an authentic and welcoming environment
where people of all ages can come to hear, speak and learn this wonderful language..."
—Elaine Ní Bhraonáin, Irish Language Teacher
Celebrate the Irish language with Féile na Gaeilge - a Saturday
bursting with festivities for Irish enthusiasts of all levels! This day-long
immersion in the language includes classes for adults of all skill levels, film
screenings, a conversation circle to practice your new language skills, Irish
poetry readings, live music with Ashley Davis and more! Join us for a cup of
tea and a chat as Gaeilge. Bígí linn!
 Program
Classes for all Skill Levels - noon
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced?
Classes will be taught by:
Elaine Ni Bhraonáin, IAC
Cillian O Conchuir, Glucksman Ireland House
Fulbright Irish language scholar
Alexei Kondratiev, IAC
Tae agus Comhrá - 1:45pm
Tea and Conversation Circle – relax for a chat as Gaeilge!
Reception to honor Breandán Ó Caollaí and Carmel Callan - 2:30pm
The Future of Irish language in New York - 3:00pm
Panel moderated by Irish Arts Center Irish Language instructor Elaine
Ní Bhraonáin
Poetry Readings with Translation and Songs in Irish with
Ashley Davis - 3:20pm
Short Film - Diabhal ag an Damhsa (2009) - 4:00pm
Admission: $30 general sale/ $25 members / $15 students
For more information or to reserve, please contact Rachael at 212.757.3318
ext. 209 or rachael@irishartscenter.org
Special discount for email subscribers:
Enroll by Monday, April 19 and save $5!
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