Tráth na gCeist Gael Linn aims to provide students of Irish in Northern Ireland the opportunity to hear the language being spoken outside the classroom at an informal and lighthearted event and to support the Irish teachers in their endeavours.
ORGANISATION OF EVENTS
Events are organised at different venues throughout Northern Ireland. Each event is for teams of four. There are 6 rounds of questions with 8 questions in each round and team members may confer. After the quiz a céilí or concert is organised for the students.
CONTESTANTS
Tráth na gCeist is open to teams of four from junior level classes in postprimary schools in Northern Ireland. There is no limit to the number of teams a school may enter. The junior section is aimed primarily at students of Year 10 although Year 8 and Year 9 students are also allowed take part. There is no competition for senior students.
PRIZES
Prizes are presented to the top three teams from both secondary and grammar schools at each venue.
APPLICATIONS
To enter teams and to pay the fees of £5.00 per team click on Application Form at the top of the page. Last date for entries is 25 September 2017
VENUES FOR 2017/2018
9.10.2017 - Óstlann an White Horse, Doire
10.10.2017 - Sólann na bhFál, Béal Feirste
11.10.2017 - Dún Uladh, An Ómaigh
12.10.2017 - Óstán an Glenavon, An Chorr Chríochach (Lá 1)
13.10.2017 - Ostán Canal Court, Iúr Cinn Trá
17.10.2017 - Ashburn Hotel, An Lorgain
18.10.2017 - Óstán an Glenavon, An Chorr Chríochach (Lá 2)
19.10.2017 - Óstán Four Seasons, Muineachán
20.10.2017 - Lisdoo Arms, Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú
26.1.2018 - Craobh 2018 - Ashburn Hotel, An Lorgain
SAMPLE PROGRAMME FOR TRÁTH NA gCEIST EVENT
Registration 11.00 a.m.
Tablequiz 11.15 a.m.
Lunch 12.30 p.m.
Céilí 1.00 p.m.
End 2.00 p.m.
Further Information from Póilín or Meghan, Gael Linn, Armagh 028.37522162
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