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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.
Carntogher 'Stay Active' Club launched
As part of the overall Healthy Living Project a club specifically for Over 50's has been launched called 'Stay Active' Club. The club will run every Tuesday morning from 10am - 1pm and is open to both male & females.
Feis Charn Tóchair 2010 -
Deadline for Entries Extended After the success of Feis Carn Tóchair in 2009, Carntogher Community Association has decided to make it an annual event. The aims of Feis Charn Tóchair are to promote and celebrate the revival of the Irish language and culture in County Derry. There will be a variety of sections in the feis which will be suitable for a wide range of age groups, for both fluent Irish speakers and basic learners. The Feis Competitions, including an award ceremony for the Art and Writing competitions will take place in An Carn, (Tirkane Road, Maghera) on Saturday 12th June.
Féile na Gaeilge 2010 - A great success!
Féile na Gaeilge was a great success, a celebration for Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Week) that lasted a month!
Feis Charn Tóchair 2010
After the success of Feis Carn Tóchair in 2009, Carntogher Community Association has decided to make it an annual event. The aims of Feis Charn Tóchair are to promote and celebrate the revival of the Irish language and culture in County Derry. There will be a variety of sections in the feis which will be suitable for a wide range of age groups, for both fluent Irish speakers and basic learners. The Feis Competitions, including an award ceremony for the Art and Writing competitions will take place in An Carn, (Tirkane Road, Maghera) on Saturday 12th June.
Baby & Child Resuscitation course held at An Carn
A Baby & Child Resuscitation course was held recently at An Carn Centre. The course was facilitated by Bernie McKenna (Community Resuscitation Development Officer) on behalf of British Heart Foundation NI.
Carntogher Volunteers recognised by Millennium Volunteer scheme
Young volunteers from Carntogher were recently presented with certificates recognising their voluntary efforts and contribution to their community.
An Carn Community Library now open to the public
Carntogher Community Association is pleased to announce their latest initiative – An Carn Community Library / Leabharlann Phobail An Carn. Arising from needs identified within the Carntogher community the library has been set up through the generosity of many people who have kindly donated books in both English and Irish. The books cover a wide range of interests with a selection of fiction/nonfiction, thrillers, Irish history & interest, autobiographies, travel, home & garden, political, children’s plus much more.
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.
Glór Mhachaire Rátha Annual Dinner Dance
The annual Glor na nGael dinner dance took place in Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera recently.
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.
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.
Children enjoy An carn cultural workshops
Young people in the Maghera area have enjoyed the opportunity to explore their culture through music and art activities, during a week of cultural workshops in An Carn Resource Centre.
Granda Gerry's 400 Mile Cycle ... in 24 hrs!!
Maghera grandad, Gerry Kelly aims to cycle four hundred miles from Mizen Head in Cork to Fair Head in Antrim next weekend.
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.
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- 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.
- Carntogher 'Stay Active' Club launched
- As part of the overall Healthy Living Project a club specifically for Over 50's has been launched called 'Stay Active' Club. The club will run every Tuesday morning from 10am - 1pm and is open to both male & females.
- Feis Charn Tóchair 2010 -
- Deadline for Entries Extended After the success of Feis Carn Tóchair in 2009, Carntogher Community Association has decided to make it an annual event. The aims of Feis Charn Tóchair are to promote and celebrate the revival of the Irish language and culture in County Derry. There will be a variety of sections in the feis which will be suitable for a wide range of age groups, for both fluent Irish speakers and basic learners. The Feis Competitions, including an award ceremony for the Art and Writing competitions will take place in An Carn, (Tirkane Road, Maghera) on Saturday 12th June.
- Féile na Gaeilge 2010 - A great success!
- Féile na Gaeilge was a great success, a celebration for Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Week) that lasted a month!
- Feis Charn Tóchair 2010
- After the success of Feis Carn Tóchair in 2009, Carntogher Community Association has decided to make it an annual event. The aims of Feis Charn Tóchair are to promote and celebrate the revival of the Irish language and culture in County Derry. There will be a variety of sections in the feis which will be suitable for a wide range of age groups, for both fluent Irish speakers and basic learners. The Feis Competitions, including an award ceremony for the Art and Writing competitions will take place in An Carn, (Tirkane Road, Maghera) on Saturday 12th June.
- Baby & Child Resuscitation course held at An Carn
- A Baby & Child Resuscitation course was held recently at An Carn Centre. The course was facilitated by Bernie McKenna (Community Resuscitation Development Officer) on behalf of British Heart Foundation NI.
- Carntogher Volunteers recognised by Millennium Volunteer scheme
- Young volunteers from Carntogher were recently presented with certificates recognising their voluntary efforts and contribution to their community.
- Siopa An Carn - One Night Sale success
- Féile na Gaeilge 3-28 March
- Irish Language & Cultural Festival – there’s something for everyone!
- An Carn Community Library now open to the public
- Carntogher Community Association is pleased to announce their latest initiative – An Carn Community Library / Leabharlann Phobail An Carn. Arising from needs identified within the Carntogher community the library has been set up through the generosity of many people who have kindly donated books in both English and Irish. The books cover a wide range of interests with a selection of fiction/nonfiction, thrillers, Irish history & interest, autobiographies, travel, home & garden, political, children’s plus much more.
- 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.
- Glór Mhachaire Rátha Annual Dinner Dance
- The annual Glor na nGael dinner dance took place in Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera recently.
- 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.
- 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.
- Children enjoy An carn cultural workshops
- Young people in the Maghera area have enjoyed the opportunity to explore their culture through music and art activities, during a week of cultural workshops in An Carn Resource Centre.
- Granda Gerry's 400 Mile Cycle ... in 24 hrs!!
- Maghera grandad, Gerry Kelly aims to cycle four hundred miles from Mizen Head in Cork to Fair Head in Antrim next weekend.
- 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.
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