Tá RTÉ ag ceiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2025 / RTÉ Celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025
An bhfuil ‘cúpla funny focal’ agat?
Tá RTÉ ag ceiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2025
Ó sheónna nua go seanchláir, ón nGaeltacht go dtí an fheirm, bainfidh gach uile dhuine taitneamh as rud éigin le linn cheiliúradh na bliana seo ar an nGaeilge
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Dé Sathairn an 1 Márta – De Luain an 17 Márta
www.rte.ie/gaeilge | #SnaG25
Tabharfar tús áite don Ghaeilge ar fud RTÉ agus muid ag leanúint lenár gcomhpháirtíocht le Conradh na Gaeilge do Sheachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2025 ó Dé Sathairn an 1 Márta go dtí Lá Fhéile Pádraig Dé Luain an 17 Márta.
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge ar cheann de na hócáidí ceiliúrtha idirnáisiúnta is mó atá againn ar an nGaeilge agus ar ár gcultúr agus i mbliana spreagtar daoine ‘cúpla funny focal’ a úsáid áit ar bith agus am ar bith is féidir leo, agus tá neart clár againne chun cúnamh a thabhairt duit feadh an bhealaigh.
Buaicphointí #SnaG25 ar RTÉ
Seo a leanas atá amach romhat ar RTÉ chun tacú le Seachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana.
>>> AR AN TEILIFÍS + AR LÍNE
Tá RTÉ ag leanúint dá chuid ábhar Gaeilge agus dátheangach a fhás ar an teilifís agus ar an RTÉ Player le rogha breá d’ábhar siamsaíochta, spóirt agus fíorasach nua-choimisiúnaithe.
AG CAINT LEIS NA RÉALTAÍ: I séasúr nua de Réaltaí na Gaeltachta cuirfear cúigear a bhfuil aithne mhór orthu go dtí ceantar álainn Gaeltachta Phort Láirge chun iad féin a thumadh sa nGaeilge. Beirfidh an cúigear foghlaimeoirí leo a gcuid foclóirí agus a gcuid málaí scoile chun seachtain a chaitheamh i gceann de na coláistí samhraidh is cáiliúla in Éirinn – Coláiste na Rinne – áit a mbeidh deis acu blaiseadh ceart a fháil de shaol an choláiste Gaeilge is iad á dtreorú ag na múinteoirí agus muintir na háite, é sin ar fad ar ndóigh trí Ghaeilge. Beidh Brendan Courtney, an láithreoir teilifíse agus Owen Colgon, an fuirseoir agus aisteoir, ag fanacht i dteach na mbuachaillí in éineacht lena bhFear an Tí, Paddy Ó Ceallaigh, iascaire atá ar scor. Beidh na cailíní, an t-aisteoir Hilary Rose, an t-amhránaí soul Toshín agus an t-imreoir rugbaí agus Oilimpeach Erin King, ag caitheamh na seachtaine tigh Bhríd Uí Fhloinn. Tumfaidh an cúigear foghlaimeoirí iad féin sa dúshlán faoi lámh a múinteora Pádraigín Ní Chadhla agus le cúnamh ó roinnt de mhuintir na háite chun an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim arís. Ach cé air a mbronnfar an teideal mór, Réalta na Gaeltachta!
AN SAOL AR AN BHFEIRM: Leanfar le sraith nua de Saol na Feirme (príomhíomhá) oícheanta Dé Luain ar RTÉ ONE ina leantar saol seacht dteaghlach feirmeoireachta Éireannacha agus iad ag iarraidh dul i ngleic le dúshláin gan choinne le 12 mhí. Le radhairc áille as contaetha Ard Mhacha, Aontroma, an Chláir, na Gaillimhe, Laoise agus Ros Comáin le feiceáil sa gcúlra, tugtar léargas sa tsraith seo ar shaol na bhfeirmeoirí seo agus iad i mbun a gcuid gnónna curaíochta, déiríochta, mairteola, caorach agus glasraí. Feicfimid an bealach a dtéann na teaghlaigh seo i ngleic le dúshláin nach raibh súil ar bith leo agus a nglacann siad go fonnmhar leis an nuálaíocht lena gcuid feirmeacha a choinneáil ag imeacht cé go bhfuil siad fós ag obair ar na bealaí traidisiúnta céanna atá tagtha anuas acu ó ghlúin go glúin. Ó bheith ag iarraidh dul i ngleic le fíordhroch-aimsir go dtí fiontair nua a sheoladh, léireoidh aistir na bhfeirmeoirí an dúthracht, an chruthaitheacht agus an misneach a bhíonn ag teastáil chun déanamh go maith i saol nua-aimseartha na talmhaíochta.
SPÓRT NA mBAN: Níos déanaí i mí an Mhárta feicfear mná na hÉireann ag briseadh talamh nua sa spórt comhraic ar Cailíní Comhraic. Tugtar léargas sa gclár seo ar thuas seal thíos seal na mban de gach aois seo agus ar chomh ábalta is atá siad agus iad ag déanamh a ndíchill ina gcuid spóirt ar leith. Ó lúthchleasaithe a bhfuil taithí acu go lúthchleasaithe atá ag teacht chun cinn, feicfear aistear na mban iontach seo agus iad ag cur deireadh leis na steiréitíopaí, ag taispeáint misneach dochreidte, agus ag tuilleadh clú dóibh féin i saol iomaíoch an spóirt comhraic.
AN tAIFREANN i nGAEILGE: Craolfar Aifreann speisialta i nGaeilge Dé Domhnaigh an 9 Márta chun Seachtain na Gaeilge agus an chéad Domhnach den Charghas a cheiliúradh. Is é Cór Ailigh, atá lonnaithe in Ard-Eaglais Naomh Adhamhnán i Leitir Ceanainn, a bheidh i mbun an cheoil agus na bpaidreacha. Is í Áine Ní Niocaill an stiúrthóir ceoil agus is é an Moinsíneoir Caoimhín Mac Giolla Easboig a dhéanfaidh an tAifreann a cheiliúradh.
Déanfaidh A Word in Edgeways ceiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge le mír speisialta ar Rising Time ar RTÉ Radio 1 ag 6.15am Dé Céadaoin an 12 Márta.
AGUS ANUAS AIR SIN: Amach san Earrach beidh Bog Amach ar ais ar an scáileán nuair a bheidh an láithreoir Emer Mhic an Fhailí ar ais a chúnamh do shéasúr úra atá sa tóir ar theach cónaithe agus iad ag lorg bealach saoil nua i roinnt de na háiteanna is áille agus is mó tóir ar an oileán seo agus i Dance Master, beimid i gcuideachta an Damhsóra, an chóiréagrafaí agus an fhir léinn Breandán De Gallaí agus é ag ullmhú do sheó nua. Sna tráthnónta i rith na seachtaine, féachfaidh foireann an Today Show le hugach a thabhairt don lucht féachana cur leis an gcúpla focal atá acu le linn a gcuid cainte dátheangaí laethúla.
AR LÍNE
Ar leathanach baile RTÉ Player leagfar amach an t-ábhar is fearr i nGaeilge le haghaidh gach aois, agus deis á tabhairt don lucht féachana féachaint ar an taisce mór d’ábhar Gaeilge atá le fáil air.
Agus leanfaidh www.rte.ie/gaeilge d’ardán a thabhairt d’ábhar is fearr Gaeilge RTÉ a thagann chugainn ó ar fud RTÉ agus ar fud na tíre, a thugann smaointe agus cúnamh do dhaoine a bheadh ag iarraidh cur leis an ‘gcúpla focal’ atá acu, chomh maith le haird a tharraingt ar an gcuid is fearr de na himeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Má theastaíonn uait feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge le linn na míosa seo amach romhainn, gheobhaidh tú neart ábhar a chuideoidh leat ar Learning Irish (rte.ie).
>>> DO DHAOINE ÓGA
Tá neart ábhar Gaeilge do pháistí ag RTÉ ar RTÉjr, agus ar chaineál YouTube RTÉjr chomh maith le rannóg na bpáistí ar an RTÉ Player, chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh.
Tabharfaidh Breacaí / Doodle Girl chuig domhan aisteach agus iontach an leabhair sceitse muid. Is aoibhinn le Breacaí a bheith ag dul ar eachtaí agus ag tarraingt pictiúr.
I Scríofa sna Réaltaí cuirfimid aithne ar Sheán atá 9 mbliana d’aois agus a bhfuil a chroí istigh san aisteoireacht. Ach bíonn an deacracht foghlama ar leith atá aige á dhéanamh deacair air mar go bhfuil deacrachtaí aige leis an léamh agus cuimhneamh ar a chuid línte. Bíodh sin mar atá, éiríonn leis an phríomhpháirt i ndráma na scoile, páirt a bhfuil go leor ag faire uirthi, a bhaint amach. Ach an ngabhfaidh an dráma go maith do Sheán nó an mbeidh air cuimhneamh arís ar mhian a chroí?
Beidh tú ábalta dul ar eachtraí in éineacht le George agus Peppa i sraith nua de Peppa Muc agus féachaint ar Thomas and Friends, All Engines Go i nGaeilge. Beidh tú in ann dul ar aistear freisin in éineacht leis na cairde móra Bóín agus Beach sa Mhóinéar Fiáin.
Caith súil ar ár bpodchraoltaí go léir do Sheachtain na Gaeilge, We Love Books le Tristan Rosenstock, DJ for a Day le daltaí ó Ghaelscoil Lios na nÓg i mBaile Átha Cliath agus beidh dhá chlár an-speisialta ag Kidcast School Tour – ceann a rinne Scoil Naomh Lorcáin i mBaile Átha Í a bhfuil an scéalaí Niall de Búrca páirteach ann agus ceann eile a rinne Gaelscoil Lorgan i mBaile na Lorgan, le Peileadóir Mhuineacháin, Michael Brannigan.
>>> AR AN RAIDIÓ AGUS AR AN RTÉ RADIO PLAYER
Ar RTE Radio 1
Beifear ag ceiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar Folk on One, South Wind Blows, The Rolling Wave agus ar neart clár eile. Beidh drámaíocht a bhfuil gradaim buaite aige ar Drama on One, Leaba An Bháis le Darach Mac Con Iomaire, agus beidh Oliver Callan beo ar an aer as Casla Dé Luain an 10 March le neart aíonna ina theannta. Beidh Ambasadóir Sheachtain na Gaeilge, Julie Fay, i dteannta Oliver an Aoine beag seo chun tús a chur le ceiliúradh na féile 17 lá seo. Beidh tuairisc speisialta ag Treasa Bhreathnach, craoltóir le Raidió na Gaeltachta, don chlár Countrywide.
Beidh neart amhránaithe i Stiúideo 1 Dé hAoine an 14 Márta ar The Ray D’Arcy Show chun amhráin mór le rá as na Cairteanna a chanadh i nGaeilge. Tabharfaidh Brian O’Connell treoir dúinn maidir leis an ngeandáil ghasta i nGaeilge Dé Luain an 3 Márta ar an gclár Today with Claire Byrne. Beidh Paul Kelly agus muintir McGrattan le cloisteáil ar chlár speisialta de Céilí House ó Áras Chrónáin, i gCluain Dolcáin.
Craolfar The Late Debate beo ónár gcuid stiúideonna i gCasla Déardaoin an 13 Márta le clár dátheangach, mar a bhíonn i gcónaí, le díospóireacht speisialta ar na deacrachtaí a chaitheann pobail Ghaeltachta ar fud na tíre aghaidh a thabhairt orthu.
Ar RTÉ lyric fm
Dé Luain an 10 Márta, cuirfidh Lorcan Murray clár speisialta Sheachtain na Gaeilge Classic Drive i láthair beo i dteannta Cheolfhoireann Coirme RTÉ agus coinneoidh an fidléir Aoife Ní Bhríain agus an t-amhránaí ar an sean-nós Saileog Ní Cheannabháin neart ceol agus amhrán traidisúnta Gaeilge libh, idir shaothar den traidisiún níos sinn agus saothair nua-chumtha ón am i láthair.
Dé hAoine an 14 Márta, rachaidh muid ar thuras ceoil leis an gclár Aedín In the Afternoon timpeall na tíre ag stopadh ar na Blascaodaí le ceol le hAilbhe McDonagh agus Colm Ó Foghlú. Tabharfaidh Emma Langford go Cuan na gCeall muid, taistealóidh muid feadh Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin in éineacht le Aoife Scott, go Dún na nGall le Natalie Ní Chasaide agus Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill agus seasfaidh muid i mBaile Átha Cliath Seoirseach chun cluas a thabhairt do cheol binn Arthur Duff.
Ar Lyric Feature, beidh na filí dátheangacha Annemarie Ní Churreáin, a d’fhás aníos ag labhairt Gaeilge i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall ach a scríobhann a cuid filíochta i mBéarla agus Louis de Paor, a d’fhás aníos ag labhairt Béarla i gCathair Chorcaí ach a scríobhann a chuid filíochta i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla le cloisteáil ar an gclár. Tugann an bheirt filí, sa dá chlár, léargas ar roinnt de na deacrachtaí a bhíonn le sárú acu mar gheall ar na cúlraí teanga atá acu.
Ar RTÉ 2FM
Cuirfear tús le clár bricfeasta dátheangach nua ag an deireadh seachtaine ón 15 Márta le Bennie agus Helen leis an aidhm normalú a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge laistigh de stáisiún raidió náisiúnta FM lán-Bhéarla. Bí ag faire ar an Laura Fox Show agus ar ‘fhrása an lae’ gach lá agus mar is gnáth is féidir tiúnáil isteach chuig The National Chart Show le Bláthnaid Tracey idir 7.00pm agus 9.00pm gach Aoine agus beidh nuacht dhátheangach, chomh maith le tuairiscí tráchta, le cloisteáil gach aon lá le linn na dtrí seachtaine.
Ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge gach seachtain í ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, agus leanfaidh an stáisiún den cheol is fearr chomh maith le comhrá, plé, nuacht náisiúnta, idirnáisiúnta agus áitiúil a chraoladh gach lá le linn na míosa freisin.
AN BHFUIL ‘FUNNY FOCAL’ AGAT?
Is é Funny Focal téama na bliana seo do Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Bí ag éisteacht agus ag breathnú nuair a inseoidh láithreoirí RTÉ ar chainéil meán sóisialta RTÉ cén ‘Funny Focal’ is fearr leo féin agus an fáth a bhfuil áit ar leith ag an bhfocal sin ina gcroí.
Ceolfhoireann Coirme RTÉ
Roinnfidh an Clairinéadóir, Macdara Ó Seireadáin, roinnt píosaí óna dhialann ó imeachtaí a bhí ar siúl le déanaí ar chainéil shóisialta na Ceolfhoirne Ceolchoirme. Feicfear i gcuid dá chuid físeán iad ag ullmhú do cheolchoirm i Luimneach, ag taifeadadh i Stiúideo 1 in Ionad Raidió RTÉ agus ag seiceáil fuaime d’Oíche na nOscar sa Cheoláras Náisiúnta, agus tugann sin léargas don phobal ar na gnéithe éagsúla a bhaineann le hobair agus le saol éagsúil na Ceolfhoirne.
CUIR AITHNE AR CANÚINT.IE
Seolfaidh Cartlann RTÉ i gcomhar le Fiontar agus Scoil na Gaeilge DCU Canúint.ie le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge in Ionad an Bhlascaoid i gCorca Dhuibhne. Is stór nua de chanúintí Gaeilge é seo, a cuireadh i dtoll a chéile ag úsáid bailiúchán saibhir de thaifeadtaí fuaime Gaeilge a bhfuil digitiú déanta air ó bhunábhar Radió Éireann agus RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. Cuimsíonn na taifeadtaí a stóráiltear ar théipeanna maighnéadacha agus ar fhormáidí diosca optúla ó 1950-2000 raon taifeadtaí craolta i bhfad níos sine a taifeadadh sna 1920idí, 30idí agus 40idí. Rinneadh an tionscadal seo le tacaíocht ó Scéim Maoinithe Cartlainne Choimisiún na Meán.
Chun an t-eolas is déanaí ar fad a fháil ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar RTÉ, caith súil ar chuntais Facebook, Instagram, TikTok agus X RTÉ ag úsáid #snag25.
Agus chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar fud na tíre, téigh chuig www.snag.ie.
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An bhfuil ‘cúpla funny focal’ agat?
RTÉ celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025
From new shows to returning favourites and from An Gaeltacht to the farm, there’s something for everyone in this year’s celebration of the Irish language
RTÉ One, RTÉ Player, RTÉjr, RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus RTE.ie
Saturday 1st March – Monday 17th March
www.rte.ie/gaeilge | #SnaG25
Irish language takes centre stage across RTÉ as we continue our partnership with Conradh na Gaeilge for Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2025, from Saturday 1st March to St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 17th March.
Seachtain na Gaeilge is one of the biggest international celebrations of the Irish language and our culture and this year people are invited to use their ‘cúpla funny focal’ wherever and whenever they can, and we have plenty to help you along the way.
#SnaG25 HIGHLIGHTS on RTÉ
Here’s what RTÉ has in store to support this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge.
>>> ON TELEVISION + ONLINE
On television and RTÉ Player, RTÉ continues to grow its Irish-language and bilingual offering, with a rich slate of newly commissioned entertainment, sport and factual content.
AG CAINT WITH THE STARS: In a new season of Réaltaí na Gaeltachta five familiar faces travel to the stunning Waterford Gaeltacht to immerse themselves in the Irish language. Digging out their foclóirí and packing their schoolbags, our five students spend a week in one of Ireland’s most famous coláistí samhraidh – Coláiste na Rinne, where under the guidance of the múinteoirí and muintir na háite, they will live the full Irish college experience – all as Gaeilge. Staying in the boys’ house, TV presenter Brendan Courtney and comedian and actor Owen Colgan are right at home with retired fisherman Fear an Tí, Paddy Ó Ceallaigh. Meanwhile in the girls’ house, actress Hilary Rose, soul singer Toshín and rugby player and Olympian Erin King spend a week with Bean an Tí Bríd Uí Fhloinn. Under the tutelage of múinteoir Pádraigín Ní Chadhla and helped by a range of local faces, the five students immerse themselves in their quest to re – learning the Irish Language, but who will ultimately emerge Réalt na Gaeltachta!
FARM LIFE: A new series of Saol na Feirme (main image) continues on RTÉ ONE on Monday nights, following the lives of seven Irish farming families as they try to navigate the unpredictable challenges of the past 12 months. Set against the stunning backdrops of Armagh, Antrim, Clare, Galway, Laois, and Roscommon, the series delves deep into the lives of farmers managing tillage, dairy, beef, sheep, and vegetable businesses. We witness how these families adapt to unpredictability and embrace innovation to sustain their farms while still honouring the traditions passed down through generations. From battling extreme conditions to launching new ventures, the farmers’ journeys reveal the determination, creativity, and heart it takes to thrive in modern agriculture.
FEMALE SPORT: Later in March Cailiní Comhraic follows Irish women breaking boundaries in combat sports. The series explores the highs and lows of women at all ages and abilities as they push themselves to their limits in their individual sports. From seasoned athletes to rising stars, we capture the journeys of these remarkable women as they shatter stereotypes, show incredible grit, and make their mark in the competitive world of combat sports.
MASS AS GAEILGE: On Sunday March 9th a special Mass in the Irish language to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge and the first Sunday of Lent. Music and prayer will come from Cór Ailigh, which is based in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. The musical director is Áine Ní Niocaill, while Monsignor Caoimhín Mac Giolla Easboig will celebrate the mass.
A Word in Edgeways celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge with a special contribution on Wednesday 12th March at 6.15a.m on Rising Time.
AND THERE’S MORE: Later in the Spring, Bog Amach returns to our screens as presenter Emer Mhic an Fhailí accompanies six different house hunters as they search for a new way of life in some of the most stunning and sought-after locations on the island and Dance Master, follows Dancer, choreographer and academic Breandán De Gallaí as he prepares for a new show. On weekday afternoons, the Today Show team will continue to encourage viewers to expand their cúpla focal with their daily bilingual banter.
ONLINE
RTÉ Player will curate the very best of Irish-language content for all ages on its home page, allowing viewers to discover the treasure chest of Irish language content.
And www.rte.ie/gaeilge will continue to showcase the very best of RTÉ’s Irish-language content from across RTÉ and the country, offering ideas and support for anyone hoping to expand their cúpla focail as well as highlighting the best of what Seachtain na Gaeilge has on offer. If you want to improve your Gaeilge over the next month, you’ll find lots of helpful content on Learning Irish (rte.ie).
>>> FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
RTÉ has plenty of children’s Gaeilge content on RTÉjr, and the RTÉjr You Tube channel as well as the kids’ section on RTÉ Player, to celebrate, Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Breacaí brings us into a weird and wonderful world inside a sketchbook as our hero Breacaí / Doodle girl loves to explore and sketch.
In Scríofa Sna Réaltaí we meet 9-year-old Seán who has an unwavering passion for acting. His journey is hindred by his unique learning difference, making it difficult for him to read and memorize lines. Despite these obstacles, he secures the coveted lead role in the school play. But will the performance go smoothly, or will Seán be forced to reconsider his cherished aspirations?
You can also catch a new series of George and Peppa in Peppa Muc as well as Thomas and Friends, All Engines Go, as Gaeilge, and you can also follow the adventures of bestie beasties Bóín agus Beach in the Wild Meadow.
Check out all our podcasts for Seachtain na Gaeilge, We Love Books le Tristan Rosenstock, DJ for a Day with students from Gaelscoil Lios na nÓg in Dublin and Kidcast School Tour has two very special episodes – one made by Scoil Naomh Lorcáin in Athy featuring Storyteller, Niall de Burca and another by Gaelscoil Lorgan in Castleblayney, with Monaghan Footballer, Michael Brannigan.
>>> ON RADIO and RTÉ RADIO PLAYER
On RTE Radio 1
Folk on One, South Wind Blows, The Rolling Wave and many more will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge across their programmes. The Drama on One will feature award winning drama, Leaba An Bháis by Darach Mac Con Iomaire, while Oliver Callan will be live from Casla on Monday 10th March with a host of guests. Seachtain na Gaeilge Ambassador Julie Jay will also join Oliver this Friday to kick off the celebrations for the 17-day festival. Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Treasa Bhreathnach will have a special report for Countrywide.
On Friday March 14th, The Ray D’Arcy Show will be joined by a host of singers in Studio 1, as they sing popular chart hits as Gaeilge. On Monday 3rd March, Brian O’Connell will have a ‘how to’ guide to speed dating as Gaeilge on Today with Claire Byrne. A Céilí House special from Áras Chrónáin, in Clondalkin features Paul Kelly and the McGrattan family.
The Late Debate will broadcast live from our studios in Casla on Thursday 13th March with, as always, a bilingual programme with a special debate on the difficulties facing Gaeltacht communities around Ireland.
On RTÉ lyric fm
On Monday March 10th, Lorcan Murray presents Classic Drive’s Seachtain na Gaeilge special, live with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, as fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhríain and sean nós singer Saileog Ní Cheannabháin bring you a wonderful range of Irish traditional melodies, from the older tradition to new works composed today.
On Friday March 14th Aedín In the Afternoon, takes us on a musical journey around the country stopping off on Na Blascaodaí with music by Ailbhe McDonagh and Colm Ó Foghlú. Emma Langford takes us down to Kells Bay, we travel all along the Wild Atlantic Way with Aoife Scott, to Donegal with Natalie Ní Chasaide and Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill and a stop off in Georgian Dublin with the music of Arthur Duff.
On the Lyric Feature bilingual poets Annemarie Ní Churreáin who grew up speaking Irish in the Donegal Gaeltacht writes her poetry in English and Louis de Paor who grew up speaking English in Cork City writes in Irish and English. Both poets and programmes offer reflections on some of the complexities that get thrown up in their linguistic backgrounds.
On RTÉ 2FM
A brand-new bilingual weekend breakfast show begins on March 15th March with Bennie and Helen with the aim of normalising the Irish Language within an FM national English speaking radio station. The Laura Fox Show will have a daily ‘phrase of the day’ and as always, you can tune into the bilingual National Chart Show with Bláthnaid Tracey from 7.00pm – 9.00pm on Friday evenings and there will be bilingual news and traffic reports daily throughout the three weeks.
On RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
It’s Seachtain na Gaeilge every week on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, and the station will continue to bring you the very best of music, chat, discussion and up to the minute, national, international and local news daily throughout the month too.
AN BHFUIL ‘FUNNY FOCAL’ AGAT?
Funny Focal is the theme of this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge, Keep your eyes and ears on high alert as RTÉ presenters will be sharing their own favourite ‘Funny Focal’ and why they have a special place in their hearts across RTÉ’s social media channels.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Clarinettist, Macdara Ó Seireadáin will share some diary pieces from recent events on the Concert Orchestra’s social channels. Capturing setting up for a concert in Limerick, recording in Studio 1 in the RTÉ Radio Centre and sound-checking for Oscars Night in the National Concert Hall, his videos shine a light on different aspects of the Orchestra’s varied work and life.
INTRODUCING CANIÚNT.IE
RTÉ Archives in partnership with DCU Fiontar and Scoil na Gaeilge will launch Canúint.ie during Seachtain na Gaeilge in Ionad an Bhlascaoid in Corca Dhuibhne. This is a new repository of Irish dialects, drawn from the rich collection of Irish language audio recordings digitised from Radió Éireann and RTÉ Radió na Gaeltachta source material. The recordings stored on magnetic tapes and optical disc formats from 1950-2000 also incorporate a range of much older broadcast recordings originating from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. This project was made with the support of the Archive Funding Scheme, Coimisiún na Meán.
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