Coláiste Charn Tóchair, An Carn’s very own Irish language summer scheme will run throughout the two weeks of the festival. Due to the continuing refurbishments at An Carn, the summer scheme will be held at Sléacht Néil CLG hall. Week 1 of CCT (11th – 15^th August), will be completely through Irish and suitable for children attending Irish medium education. Week 2 of Coláiste Charn Tóchair (18^th - 22^nd August), will also have an emphasis on Irish and is open to all children, from complete beginners to fluent Irish speakers.  On both weeks of CCT, kids from 5 – 12 year olds can look forward to a wide variety of fun and games including, arts & crafts, sport, Céilí dancing, singing, traditional music, treasure hunt and a Céilí to round off both weeks. Register your place now! Further information is available at An Carn: 028 7954 9978

Féile Charn Tóchair will also host a Dianchúrsa Gaeilge, an Intensive Irish language course on the evening of Friday 15^th and continuing on Saturday 16^th August. This is open to adults of all levels – from complete beginners to Gaeilgeoirí líofa, looking to polish up their vocabulary or grammar. This event will take place at Naíscoil Machaire Rátha. Places are limited so early booking is advisable.

On Saturday 16^th August, there will be something for everyone at An Carn centre with the Margadh Tuaithe Country Market and also Lá Spraoi Teaghlaigh the Family Fun Day. Visitors can expect a wide variety of stalls at the market full of local produce, home-baked breads and desserts as well as a range of home-made crafts. If you would like to add your own stall to the market, contact Joanne at An Carn: 028 7954 9978.

Fun for all at Lá Spraoi Teaghlaigh family fun day; with face painting, things to make and do at the arts and crafts table, jump around in the bouncy castle and ball pool or stumble about in the sumo suits.  There will also be Pony rides, BBQ, and a kids sports day. To round off the day as well as week 1, why not kick back at the seisiún ceoil in Granny Kane’s.

Week 2 will see a range of activities, with a Tráth na gCeist Table Quiz in Mc Kenna’s Bar on Monday 18^th .  On Tuesday 19^th the Siúlóid Oidhreachta Heritage will depart from Naíscoil Charn Tóchair, beside An Carn. Prepare yourself for the mystic clues and take part in the Toraíocht Taisce The Treasure Hunt on Thursday 21^st, departing from Naíscoil Machaire Rátha.  To round off the festival “Tannasg” will be playing at Mc Kenna’s Bar on Saturday 23^rd.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our funders Magherafelt District Council, Foras na Gaeilge and all the local businesses for their support and also all of our volunteers without who our ambitions would not be possible.

Is deis í seo chun oidhreacht chultúir, teanga agus dúlra an cheantair stairiúil seo a bhlaiseadh agus chaomhnú agus a láidriú.