Gaeltacht Sa Bhrigin

Over the month of August, The Balbriggan Youth Service, in conjunction with Foras na Gaeilge hosted a Gaeltacht styled week which enabled young Balbrigganers to develop their command of conversational Irish and embrace Irish culture.

The young people from around the area took part in morning classes, celi dancing, cooking a traditional stew, a treasure hunt, a quiz, a barbecue and a trip to Tanagh adventure centre. Local Irish teachers from Ardgillan College helped facilitate the project.

John FitzGerald from the Balbriggan Youth Service said, “It’s just wonderful to see so many young people get enthusiastic about the Irish language and the rich culture that goes with it. The level of effort to speak ‘as gaeilge’ was immense and the craic had by all was unbelievable. Can’t wait to do it next year!”

Gaeltacht Sa Bhrigin was part of Balbriggan Youth Service’s Summer Programme.

For more information on The Balbriggan Youth Service call Derval Cumiskey on 086-7710790