Lively Launch For Glór Uachtar Tíre

Kings’ (2007), at Shimna College. Emer O’Hagan,Irish Language Development officer, based at The Lodge in Castlewellan, said, “I hosted the next event which was a workshop for children on the ancient Ogham alphabet. Approximately 20 children attended the workshop. They all enjoyed making ink from a method two thousand years old and learning to write their names in Ogham. “Glór Uachtar Tíre ran a logo competition among some local schools. The entries were judged by Caroline Fitzpatrick from South Down Signs.” Caroline said, “My job was a difficult one. I was so impressed by the quality and variety of the entries. The three lucky winners were announced at the Lodge, and each won a gift voucher from Smyth’s Musique. The winners were; Tiarna Campbell (16 years, Shimna College), Louise Rooney (12 years, Shimna College) and Dylan Cole (Bunscoil Bheanna Boirce).” [caption id="attachment_21328" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Cór Loch Lao, a choir based in the Cultúrlann in Belfast."][/caption] “The activities in The Lodge were rounded up with an impressive performance by Cór Loch Lao, a choir based in the Cultúrlann in Belfast and directed by Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde,” added Emer. “Doimnic won the prestigious Ó Riada cup for his singing at the national Oireachtas cultural festival in 2009. “He made an exciting announcement at the launch when he announced that he would be happy to set up and direct an Irish language choir in this area. And he also said he would be willing to run two sets of Irish language singing classes… one for children and one for adults. If you are interested in gaelic song, please contact Glór Uachtar Tíre (028 437 70331). Knowledge of Irish is not necessary to attend these classes. “Doimnic will be returning to The Lodge in Castlewellan on April 16^th when Glór Uachtar Tíre will host an evening celebrating the links between Ulster and Scotland. He will perform with Scottish Gaelic singer, Griogair Labhruidh. “Glór Uachtar Tíre would like to thank Shimna College for ensuring that the night was a great success,” added Emer Hagan.]]>