STUDENTS from two West Clare schools were presented with a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, this week.
Football training in Irish, biongó trí Ghaeilge, quizzes, a ciorcal cómhra and a St Brigid’s cross making session are just some of the activities set up and run by student committees in Clare that were recognised for their promotion of the Irish language.
The West Clare Schools presented with the award were St. John Bosco Community College in Kildysart and St. Micahael’s Community College in Kilmihil.
Run by Gael Linn, ‘Gaelbhratach’ is a national initiative that encourages primary and secondary school students to speak Irish outside of the formal classroom setting. Students from Clare attended the ceremony which marked the 11th year of the scheme in post-primary schools.
A total of 130 flags have been awarded to post-primary schools this year – almost double the figure from last year. Flags were awarded in recognition of students’ efforts to inspire and empower their school communities to speak Irish.
In addition to the two West Clare Schools another four schools in county Clare were also presented with a Gaelbhratach. These schools are; Coláiste Mhuire, Ennis, Ennistymon Community College, Scariff Community College and St. Flannan’s College, Ennis.
