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Coláiste Charn Tóchair 2011

Over 100 children recently attended the annual Coláiste Charn Tóchair (Carn Tóchair College) during the Carn Tóchair 2011 summer festival, Féile Charn Tóchair.

SIúlóirí An Carn – Cumann Siúil / Carn Walkers - Walking Club

Siúlóirí An Carn / Carn walkers a newly established walking club, got off to a great start on Wednesday evening.

Shop Window Display Competition during Irish Language & Cultural Festival.

Prize: Half page advertisement in the Mid-Ulster Advertiser worth £540!

Daidí na Nollag Opens New Naíscoil Adventure Playground

Daidí na Nollag (Santa) took time out of his very busy schedule this year to attend the opening of the new Digger Adventure Playground at Naíscoil Charn Tóchair on Sunday 12th December. He arrived by sleigh and was greeted by over 80 excited children, who were all on their best behavior. After cutting the ribbon to officially open the new playground, Daidí na Nollag couldn’t resist having a go on the big slide himself!

Carntogher Community Pharmacy Project celebrate successful 2010

On Tuesday 14th December, participants who took part in the Carntogher Community Pharmacy Project came together to celebrate the success of the project in 2010. The project ran over a 1 year period and involved members of the local community of varying ages. The project helped to identify and address many health issues affecting women, Over 50’s and young people living in Carntogher and Maghera areas. As a result a strong link has been established with local pharmacist – Adrian Glass (TM Glass Pharmacy) and has developed a community-pharmacy service within a rural community.

ÓgÓgras Trip to Carlingford

Óg-Ógras Luraigh, our Irish medium youth club, had a fantastic day recently at Carlingford Adventure Centre in county Louth.

Autumn/Winter Programme 2010 announched

An Carn are now offering a wide range of classes for adults, teenagers & children. Prior booking for courses is essential. Courses are dependant on sufficient numbers. Thanks to our funders: Foras na Gaeilge, Public Health Agency & Living & Learning Together Magherafelt.

Carntogher Community Pharmacy Project

Members of the Carntogher community have been benefiting recently through a new project – Carntogher Community Pharmacy. The project was established through Carntogher Community Associations aim to identify and address the main health issues affecting over 50’s and women in the Carntogher/Maghera area.

Carntogher Community ‘Stay Active’

Local members from the Carntogher/Maghera area have been enjoying weekly activities over the summer as part of a newly established Carntogher ‘Stay Active Club’. The club runs ever Tuesday from 10am – 1.00 at An Carn Resource Centre and the aim is to improve the quality and well being of the lives of the participants while addressing a wide range of health wellbeing issues.

A Garden Party with the President

A youth group from Maghera had a very special opportunity recently. Six young people and two leaders met President Mary Mc Aleese and her husband Dr. Máirtín Mc Aleese in the Áras in Dublin on Saturday 10th July, 2010.

Irish Language Short Course at An Carn

An Carn will host its annual adult Irish language short course again this year on Saturday 4th September from 10:00am to 4:00 pm. The tutors this year, Neil Comer, Pól Mac Giolla Eoin and Seán Fearron, will provide beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.

Philanthropic Trust Fund carrying out 'The Big Irish Language Survey'

Iontaobhas na Gaelscolaíochta (InaG), The Trust Fund for Irish-medium Education have started what they hope to be the biggest ever online survey on attitudes towards the Irish language.

ÓgÓgras trip to the Odyssey Arena

The ÓgÓgras Luraigh youth group went on a trip to the Odyssey in Belfast on Saturday 28 November.

Scléip na hÓige 2009

Scléip na hÓige took place in Letterkenny this year from Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th October.

Irish language cooking for children.

A cookery course through Irish for children has just finished in Naíscoil Charn Tóchair in Tirkane, near Maghera.

Craic and Enjoyment @ an Carn

The autumn term Irish classes at the Carn centre in Tirkane concluded with a tráth na gceist (quiz) on Monday 14 December.

Glór Mhachaire Rátha Annual Dinner Dance

The annual Glor na nGael dinner dance took place in Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera recently.

Feis Charn Tóchair: Scholarship Presentation.

A scholarship award ceremony took place on Friday 18 December. These were the scholarships won by the students as part of Feis Charn Tóchair in June 2009.

Irish Language Short Course at An Carn

An Carn will host its annual adult Irish language short course again this year on Saturday 4th September from 10:00am to 4:00 pm. The tutors this year, Neil Comer, Pól Mac Giolla Eoin and Seán Fearron, will provide beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.

Mol an Óige an Tiocfaidh sí!!!

This year’s two week Coláiste Charn Tochair has, yet again, been very successful summer college. Over 130 nursery and primary school children from all over South Derry attended the college. The college was the perfect setting for young Irish speakers to meet other Irish speakers and for non-Irish speaking children to learn a “cúpla focal” or a song or two.