25/04/2026
𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🇮🇪🏑🎥
Transition Year students in five Mayo Gaeltacht post-primary schools are set to take part in Gaeliomána, a new two-year initiative that blends Irish language, sport, culture, and media to bring Gaeilge to life in everyday ways.
It will run in:
• Gaelcholáiste Chomáin
• St Brendan’s College, Belmullet
• Convent of Mercy, Belmullet
• Coláiste Muire Túr Mhic Éadaigh
• Coláiste Pobail Acla
📄 Full story:
https://www.westernpeople.ie/news/gaeltacht-schools-to-combine-language-sport-and-culture-in-pilot-project_arid-79622.html
🌟 What’s Involved?
🏑 Hurling coaching & club placements
🥗 Food nutrition modules
🎙️ Media & content creation training
🎥 Visits to TG4, Raidió na Gaeltachta & Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
📝 Students can sit the TEG Irish exam and earn coaching/nutrition module certificates
💬 Why It Matters
Minister Dara Calleary says the link between sport and language is a powerful driver for young people in Gaeltacht communities — and Gaeliomána helps create more real opportunities for teenagers to use Irish confidently.
MSLETB notes the programme offers TY students “something fresh and exciting”, showing Gaeilge as a living, social, creative language connected to real experiences.
A fantastic initiative supporting Gaeilge, culture, confidence, and community. 💙🇮🇪
