{"id":3779,"date":"2024-03-05T15:12:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=3779"},"modified":"2024-03-07T12:45:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:45:58","slug":"3779","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2024\/03\/05\/3779\/","title":{"rendered":"Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is a two-week festival celebrating Irish language and culture. The first Seachtain na Gaeilge was held 122 years ago. Each year since, the festival has started on St. David’s Day on 1 March and ran until St Patrick’s Day on 17 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebrations are open to everyone, from Irish language aficionados to curious minds hearing about the festival for the very first time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch an Irish language film<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the world of Naomh\u00f3g racing with Tarrac<\/em>, an Irish Language drama set on the stunning coastlines of Kerry. The film follows a group of female rowers who take on a high stakes Naomh\u00f3g rowing competition. The screening is being held by the QUB Language Centre team at QFT on Wednesday 6 March at 2.30pm. Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend a Discussion Panel for International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join An Cumann Gaelach for a panel to mark International Women\u2019s Day on Friday 8 March at 12 noon. Speakers including QUB Doctor of Philosophy R\u00f3is\u00edn Nic Liam. Head over the An Cumann Gaelach Instagram<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint like a Pro and Enjoy Some Prosecco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need any experience to create your own masterpiece at An Cumann Gaelach\u2019s Paint and Prosecco event.<\/a> Spend the evening putting paint to canvas and let prosecco guide your creativity. The event starts at 7.30pm, Monday 11 March at An Droichead 20 Cooke St, Belfast BT7 2EP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raise your Pulse with a Pilates Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breath, energise and align with @pulsebyleila on Tuesday 12 March at 3pm in Studio 3 at the PEC. Expect good vibes and moves to boost your mood. The event is being ran by An Cumann Gaelach who will also be raising money for Palestine. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Your Knowledge at an Irish Language Quiz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you fancy winning an Air fryer, a George Foreman or an One for All gift card? They\u2019re just a handful of the prizes up for grabs at the Irish Language Quiz<\/a>. Hosted by An Cumann Gaelach in collaboration with the SU, the quiz will test your knowledge and you may even pick up a phrase or two. \u00c1dh M\u00f3r! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run\u2026in Irish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Language Centre at Queen\u2019s is teaming up with Queen\u2019s Campus Run for a walk\/run in Irish. You can choose your pace and distance. The event will take place Wednesday 13 March between 1pm – 2pm. \u00a0Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your eyes peeled around the SU for a few Seachtain na Gaeilge surprises!          <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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