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Irish Language Week event held in Cloonavin

Irish Language Week event held in Cloonavin

Wed, March 15, 2023

A special evening of traditional Irish music, dance and recitals has taken place in Cloonavin to mark Irish Language Week.

Entertainment was provided by talented pupils from Gaelscoil Léim An Mhadaidh and Gaelcholáiste Dhoire in Dungiven along with members of Irish cultural group, Glór Limavady.

Speaking afterwards, the Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Kathleen McGurk, said: “I was very pleased to have this opportunity to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with some of those from within our Borough who are committed to nurturing the Irish language and preserving our traditional music and dance.

“Everyone performed so beautifully, and I want to give a special mention to the young people who joined us to showcase their talents.

“We are very fortunate to have a thriving Irish language community in the Borough, and this event was a timely opportunity to showcase this as part of our Irish Language Week programme.”

Councillor Kathleen McGurk, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, pictured with young musicians from Gaelcholáiste Dhoire in Dungiven who attended the Irish Language Week celebration in Cloonavin. Councillor Kathleen McGurk, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, pictured with Councillor Sean McGlinchey, Nicole McGlinchey and Enya McCuske and some of those who attended the Irish Language Week celebration in Cloonavin. Councillor Brenda Chivers, Councillor Ciaran McQuillan, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Kathleen McGurk, Councillor Cara McShane and Councillor Sean McGlinchey pictured at the Irish Language Week celebration in Cloonavin. Una McKinley with Councillor Sean McGlinchey and Councillor Cara McShane. Young singers from Gaelscoil Léim An Mhadaidh perform in Cloonavin during the Irish Language Week celebration. Some of those who performed during the Irish Language Week celebration in Cloonavin. Councillor Cara McShane pictured with Aodhan Watson. Maighread Watson with her family and Councillor Cara McShane at the Irish Language Week celebration in Cloonavin. Councillor Kathleen McGurk, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, pictured with some of those who attended the Irish Language Week event from Gaelscoil Léim An Mhadaidh, Gaelcholáiste Dhoire in Dungiven and Irish cultural group, Glór Limavady. Young dancers from Gaelscoil Léim An Mhadaidh take to the floors during the Irish Language Week event.
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