UP TO 200 people attended Oíche Ghaelach in Clarecastle, a unique night of music, singing and celebrating the Irish language.
Clarecastle GAA club was chosen by Munster GAA for its second ever Oíche Ghaelach, an event which runs as part of Culture Night.
Organiser Síle Ní Dheargain told The Clare Echo the night was “very positive, with loads of gaeilge” being spoken and promoted at the event which almost 200 people attended.
Following his performance, Clarecastle fiddle player and UL student River McGann was awarded Fáinne Ór, a symbol that recognises you as an Irish speaker.
There was a dancing showcase from Planxty O’Rourke school of dance which included traditional Irish dancing, brush dance, with boys & girls from Clarecastle to the forefront of the show. The Clarecastle choir – Scór na bPáistí winners – under the leadership of Kate Power also performed on the night along with Clarecastle set dancers. Other performances came from Gaelscoil Mhichíl Ciosóg Principal Dónal O hAinifin and Claire Connellan, who sang Amhran na Bhfiann.
Gaelcolaiste an Chlair were represented by students Cadhain O Lochlainn and Tomás O Sé along with Muinteor Pleimeann, while other s in attendance included Mayor of Clare Paul Murphy, Irish officer Joe Garry, Clarecastle GAA Cathoirleach Niall Touhy, Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (Sinn Féin), and Aedín Ni Bhriain of Munster GAA.
All photos by Joe Buckley
