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By Waterford City & County Council

Thomas Ryan’s 1957 Painting Comes to Waterford Gallery of Art

In 1958, the painting ‘View of Waterford’ by Thomas Ryan (Previous President Royal Hibernian Academy) was hung in the Council Chamber where it remained until last week when it was moved to the Waterford Gallery of Art and installed on Tuesday 9th August.

Painted in 1957, the artwork depicts the Redmond Bridge, opened in 1913, by Rohn Redmond, M.P. and made of ferroconcrete (a type of concrete reinforced with steel bars). It replaced the original timber bridge known locally as Timbertoes. However, it did not last as long as it’s predecessor as by 1981 a more structurally substantial bridge was proposed. It’s replacement, The Edmund Rice Bridge, was completed in 1986.

The painting by Ryan depicts a view of Waterford from a not so distant past but it feels vastly different to the city that it is today. From the winding road up to Mount Misery, dark brooding sky and the industrial nature of the bridge and buildings, the painting is fascinating and a fantastic portal into Waterford’s history and heritage.

The brass plate inscription reads:

Erected at Opening of 45th Annual Conference Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland held in this room, 16th/17th & 18th September 1958 Denis J.Fitzpatick, Mayor Liam Raftis, City Manager

Thomas Ryan was born in Limerick in 1929. He attended the School of Art there, and later the National College of Art in Dublin, where he studied under Sean Keating and Maurice MacGonigal.

He first exhibited at the RHA in 1957, became an associate member in 1968, and was president of the Academy from 1982 to 1993. As well as the RHA, Ryan has exhibited at the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery (Dublin) and regularly at the Waterford Art Exhibition.

The painting is viewable as part of the Recent Works: Donations, Commissions, Acquisitions exhibition and will feature in the official opening of the gallery on Friday 23rd September. The artwork and exhibition are free to visit during gallery opening hours, Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm

Other artworks on show in the ‘Recent Works’ exhibition include paintings by: Letitia Marion Hamilton (RHA), Geraldine O’Brien, Harry Kernoff, Lillian Davidson (ARHA), Rebecca Shackleton, Frances Kelly (ARHA), Josephine Webb, Damaris Lysaght, Fr. Jack Hanlon, Tony Ryan, Anna Moore, Samuel McCloy and Patric Stevenson (PPRUA).

There is also a new wall mural of O’Connell Street in 1900 by local artist Denis Power.

The exhibition also features: recently commissioned poetry in partnership with the Waterford literary journal The Waxed Lemon; Waterford Cultural Quarter films celebrating the rich heritage of O’Connell Street; work in progress by SETU graduate and Waterford Collection of Art Graduate Award winner, Rhys Wallace; documentary short film on Una Sealy (RHA) whose painting ‘Portrait of Caoilfhionn Hanton, Waterford’ was commissioned by Waterford City and County Council and featured in the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts (RHA) Annual Exhibition 2022 (this work will be shown in the upcoming WGOA exhibition, ‘Portraits: People & Place’ opening 8th September 2022).

Dates:

21st July – September 3rd, 2022

Launch and Private View, August 4th, 2022, 6pm,

Times: The gallery is open to the public Wednesday -Saturday, 10am-5pm – Free for all.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers

This coming week is Heritage Week and we’re having a photo competition !

Over the past few years Waterford City  & County Council have been working on our Medieval City Walls and Towers.

Last year, during the Public Consultation for Waterford’s Medieval Walls Interpretation Plan, people came back with their impressions and ideas for the walls.

This year we are working on a Medieval Walls and Towers Trail and also illuminating some of the walls.  For Heritage Week, we would like you to take some photos.
This competition is open to professional and amateur photographers.  You are welcome to submit up to a maximum of 5 photos and they can be of the Walls, Towers, features or activities along them, or even selfies. Photographers can submit existing or new photographs to this competition.

There are 2 categories:

  1. Students under 18
  2. Adults

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The closing date is 26th of August and the winning photos will be posted on our social media. Any queries to rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Denis Power Wall Mural at Waterford Gallery of Art

A new artwork by Waterford artist Denis Power was unveiled this week as part of the galleries ‘Recent Works: Donations, Acquisitions, Commissions’ exhibition. The artwork was inspired by a series of photographs depicting the street in 1900 and includes a portrayal of the Waterford Gallery of Art with its now removed clock tower. The gallery was built in 1845 as a savings bank and also hosted the first ever art school in Waterford in 1950.

Power is mixed media artist who studied art at Waterford Institute of Technology (now SETU) under Tony Ryan.  He takes his influence from his childhood memories, pop culture, and the environment.  Power is a resident artist at GOMA, co-founder of the Rogue Gallery, and has been involved in various art institutes in the city including Waterford Healing Arts Trust, Greyfriars, and Waterford Gallery of Art.

Power notes: “After over a year of trial and error, lessons learned, stops and starts, sections redone and an ungodly battle with the very concept of perspective, it’s finally done! My Mum joked that it wouldn’t be finished in her lifetime, something she was heartbreakingly right about. I’d like to dedicate this piece to her.”

The mural and exhibition is free to visit during gallery opening hours, Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm

Other artworks on show in the ‘Recent Works’ exhibition include paintings by:  Letitia Marion Hamilton (RHA), Geraldine O’Brien, Harry Kernoff, Lillian Davidson (ARHA), Rebecca Shackleton, Frances Kelly (ARHA), Josephine Webb, Damaris Lysaght, Fr. Jack Hanlon, Tony Ryan, Anna Moore, Samuel McCloy­­ and Patric Stevenson (PPRUA).

The exhibition also features: recently commissioned poetry in partnership with the Waterford literary journal The Waxed Lemon; Waterford Cultural Quarter films celebrating the rich heritage of O’Connell Street; work in progress by SETU graduate and Waterford Collection of Art Graduate Award winner, Rhys Wallace; documentary short film on Una Sealy (RHA) whose painting ‘Portrait of Caoilfhionn Hanton, Waterford’ was commissioned by Waterford City and County Council and featured in theRoyal Hibernian Academy of Arts (RHA) Annual Exhibition 2022 (this work will be shown in the upcoming WGOA exhibition, ‘Portraits: People & Place’ opening 8th September 2022).

Dates:

21st July – September 3rd, 2022

Launch and Private View, August 4th, 2022, 6pm,

Times: The gallery is open to the public Wednesday -Saturday, 10am-5pm – Free for all.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Presentation of Certificates for the 2022 Sail Training Ireland Waterford Voyages

On Friday August 5th, Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. John O’Leary welcomed some of the participants of Sail Training Ireland’s 2022 Waterford Bursary Scheme to City Hall for a presentation of certificates.

The Waterford Bursary Scheme was established by Sail Training Ireland in 2016 in partnership with Port of Waterford, and Waterford City and County Council. The scheme provides access to the life changing experience of a Sail Training voyage for people aged 14 and above from Waterford and the surrounding regions. One of the ships which was used as a training vessel during the scheme, the Brian Boru, made a welcome return to its former home port on Friday when participants of the training programme docked after their time at sea.

Mayor O’Leary said, “I am pleased to welcome Sail Training Ireland here today to the historic Mayor’s Parlour for the certificate presentation for the 2022 Sail Training Ireland Waterford Bursary Scheme. This experience provides an excellent environment for personal and social development. It is not so much learning to sail as learning from sailing, the vessel, the sea and most importantly from yourself and others. I would like to thank all those involved particularly the sponsors Port of Waterford, and Waterford City & County Council. I also wish Sail Training Ireland and the Waterford Bursary scheme all the very best for the future.”

Daragh Sheridan, CEO of Sail Training Ireland added, “We are delighted to be honouring the achievements of the 22 amazing young people who make up the 2022 Sail Training Ireland Waterford Voyages. This is always a special moment for the trainees, who have returned from a short but intensive experience at sea with a changed view of life, a greater sense of purpose and a new perspective on their own capabilities. This opportunity would not be possible without the fantastic support of Port of Waterford and Waterford City and County Council.”

After the sinking of Asgard II in the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France, on September 11th 2008, the Coiste an Asgard disbanded but many memories and fond affections remained towards the vessel. And so, it was upon this spirit that Sail Training Ireland was formed in February 2011 as a not-for-profit company by former members of the Coiste an Asgard.

Under the guidance of the professional crew and youth leaders, trainees from different backgrounds and abilities are involved in operating every part of the vessel during voyages that generally last from 5 to 15 days and on vessels that may have from 10 to 50 or more people on board. Trainees take part in sailing voyages at sea on tall ships and large yachts during which they become part of the working crew.

Alongside the Mayor presenting were Daragh Sheridan, CEO of Sail Training Ireland, and Seamus McLoughlin, Chairman and one of the founders of Sail Training Ireland. Also in attendance were Grace O’Sullivan MEP, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Cotter of the Irish Naval Service, and Frank Ronan of the Port of Waterford.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Summer in the City and Music Generation Waterford present Draíocht Phort Láirge

Cathedral Square is set to host the highlight event of Summer in the City for 2022 on Sunday next, August 14th, when over 70 young musicians from Music Generation Waterford’s specially-formed fusion orchestra will perform for the first time ‘Draíocht Phort Láirge’ – a collection of newly composed music by Nóra Byrne Kavanagh, reflecting the beauty and topography of the Waterford region.

With traditional Irish music setting the main pace of the collection, the undertones of brass, wind, classical guitars, wind, brass, electric, acoustic, bass guitars and percussion will bring a unique eclectic sound, drawing on the talents of young musicians form across Waterford.

Music Development Officer Shauna McCullough said, “We are incredibly excited to be part of Summer in the City once again and share this new music with the people of Waterford. Sunday will be the culmination of months of creative and hard work by everyone involved and we hope the people of Waterford will come out to enjoy the day in Cathedral Square and see the orchestra perform on the big event stage!”

Anna Jordan, Festival Director added, “I am overwhelmed with how lucky we are to live in a county where we can casually pop an originally composed composition with an Orchestra of over 70 youths into Cathedral Square of a Sunday. Music Generation have been a dream team to Summer and the City recovery year and are an asset to Waterford. This is the highlight of this year’s festival.”

‘Draíocht Phort Láirge’ is a collection of 12 original compositions of music, composed by Nóra Byrne Kavanagh with harmonies, countermelodies and percussive elements created through a collaboration between Music Generation Waterford team of local musicians Nóra Byrne Kavanagh (Irish traditional music), Danny Pullman (wind & brass), Jennifer Hartery (classical guitar), Darragh O’Connor (acoustic and electric guitars), Jill Devlin (harps) and Chris O’Sullivan (percussion). The preparation of the orchestra was also supported by Music Generation Waterford team members Emily Cox (Irish traditional music), Edward O’Neill (bass guitars & brass) and Conor Clancy (guitars).

Summer in the City on Sunday August 14th will kick off at 12pm, transforming Cathedral square into a family friendly event with live music from young rock and pop bands, followed by the premiere of ‘Draíocht Phort Láirge’ when the 70 piece orchestra will take to the event stage for 2pm. Waterford sketchers will also be out and about along with child friendly activities available on the day supported by Active Cities Waterford.

This event is funded by Waterford City and County Council, Music Generation Waterford and Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media LLPPS.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Irish Museum of Time Nominated for prestigious World Tourism Awards

Waterford Treasures has received very exciting news this week that The Irish Museum of Time has been nominated for the prestigious British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism Awards 2022.

The British Guild of Travel Writers is the UK’s leading organisation of travel media professionals, established in 1960. The Guild is a rubber stamp of quality. The name stands for reliability and respectability in the fiercely competitive world of travel journalism. The criteria for membership in the guild is incredibly tough – and every single one of the guild’s 270 members has to satisfy an annual audit to retain Guild membership.

Only Guild members can nominate tourism attractions and destinations for the annual awards and the award-winning global travel writer and guild member Isabel Conway selected to nominate The Irish Museum of Time following her visit to the museum earlier this summer.

Speaking on the news of the nomination Waterford Treasures Director Eamonn McEneaney says, “It is a huge honour for us to even just be nominated for these global awards. We understand that we are currently the only visitor attraction in Ireland to receive a nomination this year. The British Guild of Travel Writers awards are nominated and voted on by the industry’s best travel writers, therefore the benefit for us of this profiling alone in reaching this key audience is incredible. All of the team are thrilled and honoured. The entire team at Waterford Treasures and The Irish Museum of Time work very hard to ensure each and every visitor enjoys their experience and this nomination is very much a testament to that hard work.

We are also delighted to showcase what we have to offer here in Waterford City as part of Ireland’s Ancient East to this prestigious guild of travel writers and at the International Tourism Awards.“

In her nomination, Isabel describes the Museum of Time as featuring “Rare and beautiful old clocks and timepieces, from all over Ireland and around the globe displayed in a swirl of dials, chimes and beautiful craftsmanship. Most of the collection of over 600 superb exhibits were donated by two avid Irish horologists – whose homes were heaving with the ticking treasures they had collected over a lifetime. 

Wander ancient Waterford’s medieval laneways around its multi-award-winning Viking Triangle and you’ll find The Irish Museum of Time that traces Ireland’s long history of horology, all gathered in a Gothic Revival church that celebrates the skills of clock and timepieces makers, dating back to the sixteenth century. The oldest Irish longcase clocks still in existence stands like sentinels and a highlight of the collection is the London-made William Clement clock from 1663, the earliest example in the world of his invention that transformed accurate timepiece-making.”

She also includes details of the museum’s contributions to the local economy, creating local employment, how it was funded by philanthropy and has created jobs along with driving further visitor numbers to the other museums by way of the ‘Freedom of Waterford’ all-in-one museum ticket and indeed to surrounding businesses.

The Irish Museum of Time will now move to the next stage of the awards journey where the guild members vote on the attractions that should move forward to the shortlisting stage and then onto the finalist stage if selected. The British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism Awards finale is a very high-profile awards ceremony in London each November on the eve of World Travel Market – the largest global gathering for the tourism and hospitality industry. The British Travel Writers Guild Awards provide the first opportunity for around 340 ambassadors, ministers of state, travel & tourism CEOs and their top executives, PRs and key travel editors, journalists and bloggers, to get together and network as they arrive in London for the world tourism event.

The Irish Museum of Time opened to visitors in 2021 and it is the fifth museum as part of the Waterford Treasures suite in Waterford. Visitors can enjoy a ‘Freedom of Waterford’ ticket enabling them to access all of the museums and a guided walking tour under one ticket price 7 days per week.

For further details see www.waterfordtreasures.com

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Libraries awarded €33,597 funding for Library Supports

 

 

 

 

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have today (Thursday 4th August 2022) announced €700,000 in funding for library supports.

The funding, under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan, is designed to assist libraries in reaching out to older people, children from disadvantaged communities, people with disabilities and other marginalised groups.

Waterford Libraries has been awarded €33,597 in the latest round of funding.  The funding will help in the provision of programmes and equipment such as Touch Type Read & Spell, a multi-sensory course that teaches touch-typing to help children and adults improve their reading and spelling skills; C-Pens, line text scanners for those with reading difficulties, and Times Table Rock Star, an application that makes maths fun to learn. Waterford has also received funding to continue the Story Collecting Oral History project which has been running successfully for the past two years across the County.

Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said, “I am delighted today to announce €700,000 in funding to libraries across the country. The sort of innovative projects that are being funded under this initiative will create a more welcoming and engaging library experience for thousands of people. They will put our libraries at the forefront of reaching out to all members of the local community in which they serve. I would really encourage families to look at the projects being funding in their own county.”

Jane Cantwell, Waterford City and County Librarian, Waterford City and County Council, welcomed the funding.  “We are delighted to be included in the latest round of Library Supports funding for Marginalised, Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged Communities.  The programmes that will be put in place as a result of the funding, will galvanise our wide range of dyslexia-friendly services at our branches and allow us to continue collect the great stories that Waterford people have to tell across the city and county.”

Commenting on the funding, Minister O’Brien said, “I am delighted to approve these projects under the 2022 Dormant Accounts Action Plan. The projects are diverse in nature and target a multiplicity of groups including the Traveller community, Ukrainians displaced by war, residents of Direct Provision Centres and the elderly. There is also funding for groups working to provide autism supports, and groups working with hearing and visually impaired communities, prisoners and people with learning differences such as dyslexia. This funding package will build on the excellent projects which have been delivered over the past three years and also help our public libraries to continue to foster community well-being and build community cohesion in their role as community hubs.”

The Funding complements over €3.1 million announced by Minister Humphreys recently for major expansion of My Open Library which saw Tramore Library benefitting to the tune of  €225,859, while Dungarvan and Lismore Libraries were granted €52,672 and €33,379 respectively for the upgrade of the existing ‘My Open Library’ services.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure arrangements for Waterford SPRAOI 2022

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29th July to 1st August, 2022 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.

For the parade route and other event programming, see Spraoi’s website.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure arrangements for Waterford SPRAOI 2022

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29th July to 1st August, 2022 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.

For the parade route and other event programming, see Spraoi’s website.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure arrangements for Waterford SPRAOI 2022

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29th July to 1st August, 2022 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.

For the parade route and other event programming, see Spraoi’s website.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Libraries awarded over €300,000 for ‘My Open Library’ initiatives

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced an investment of over €3.1 million in 46 library branches across the country.

Some €2.2 million in funding will be provided to roll-out the ‘My Open Library’ initiative in a further 17 branches – which will allow people to access their local library outside of normal opening hours, with Tramore benefitting to the tune of  €225,859. Dungarvan and Lismore Libraries have been granted €52,672 and €33,379 respectively for the upgrade of the existing ‘My Open Library’ services.

Kieran Kehoe, Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council said, “With an overall investment of over €250,000, the highest allocation in the Country in this category, I am particularly delighted that the community of Tramore will now get to experience the benefits of the service too as the funding will facilitate the rollout of ‘My Open Library’. This is a wonderful initiative which has proven phenomenally successful in Dungarvan, and the additional funding to it and Lismore will further enhance the ‘My Open Library’ services in the area.”

“Tramore Library prides itself on providing an exemplary service to the community, but now the provision of longer opening hours coupled with a transformational upgrade to the building itself will make the library a landmark public building in Tramore, as well as making it more accessible to a large cohort who can’t ordinarily visit during normal opening hours.”

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary welcomed the investment stating that it will further enhance Tramore Library’s public service offering.  “As a burgeoning town, inhabitants of and visitors to Tramore will be able to take full advantage of the wide range of services available from the library at a time that suits them.”

Minister Humphreys made the announcement at World Library Congress in Dublin. The event is hosting approximately 1700 delegates from 100 countries.

Announcing the €3.1 million investment, Minister Humphreys said, “I’m really pleased to support 46 library branches right across the country with an investment of €3.1 million. This funding will see the roll-out of the ‘My Open Library’ initiative in a further 17 branches – ensuring thousands more members can access their local library outside of normal opening hours. This initiative allows people to avail of self-service library services between the hours of 8am and 10pm, seven days per week. And I’m also pleased today to announce funding to further improve facilities in 29 branches that have already embraced the ‘My Open Library’ initiative.”

The Minister concluded, “’My Open Library’ is the flagship initiative under the current Public Libraries Strategy ‘Our Public Libraries 2022 – Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities’. It will also form an important part of the successor to the current public library strategy which my Department is currently working on. I would like to thank all those that took the time to respond to the recent public consultation on the development of the new strategy. I look forward to considering these responses and to the opening of further ‘My Open Library’ facilities into the future.”

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By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure arrangements for Waterford SPRAOI 2022

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29th July to 1st August, 2022 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.

For the parade route and other event programming, see Spraoi’s website.

By Waterford City & County Council

Notice of Intention to hold an event – Harvest Festival 2022

In accordance with the Part XVI of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 as amended, Waterford City & County Council hereby gives notice that it intends to hold the following event:
Waterford Harvest Festival 2022, Waterford City, September 9th – 11th 2022.

This event is a celebration of food and culture, particularly highlighting artisan organic food production from the South East Region. The event shall be held throughout
Waterford City Centre but particularly at locations in Arundel Square, John Roberts Square (inc Broad Street, Georges Street & Barronstrand Street), Little Patrick Street,
Gladstone Street, Hanover Street O’Connell Street, Micheal Street and John Street (Applemarket).

The event will include the following:-

  • Family friendly activities with a food, food related, health or lifestyle element;
    • Quality Market;
    • Relevant, topical and interesting food & food related demonstrations, talks, discussions and activities;
    • Music;
    • Presentation of Waterford’s food heritage.

The anticipated attendance at the event is 40,000 over the duration of the festival
The proposals including the Draft Event Management Plan may be inspected online at the Waterford City & County Council website www.waterfordcouncil.ie for a period of
5 weeks commencing on 21st July 2022.

Submissions or observations in respect of the proposal may be made to Waterford City Council on, or before, 10th August 2022. Submissions should be submitted via post to the
address below or email to planning@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Cuairt an Aire Jack Chambers chuig Gaeltacht na nDéise

Ag ócáid i gColáiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co Phort Láirge, Déardaoin 14 Iúil, chas Jack Chambers,TD, Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit le cúram don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht le ionadaithe de Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise. I measc iad siúd sa phictiúr in aice leis an Aire ar dheis tá Aodhán Mac Cormaic, Stiúrthóir na Gaeilge, Roinn na Gaeltachta (ar chúl); Vanessa Ní She, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga do Ghaeltacht na nDéise; Siubhán Nic Ghrianna, Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Cabríní de Barra, Oifigeach Forbartha, Teanga Tí, Glór na nGael

Bhí Jack Chambers TD, Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit le cúram don Ghaeltacht agus don Spórt i láthair ag ócáid a bhí ar siúl i gColáiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge ar an Déardaoin seo caite, 14 Iúil. Thug an ócáid seo deis do eagraíochtaí agus pobal Ghaeltacht na nDéise an Plean Teanga atá ag feidhmiú ó 2018 – 2024 a cheiliúradh. D’eagraigh Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise an imeacht le tacaíocht ó Udarás na Gaeltachta. Is é aidhm Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ná Clár Forbartha Pobal a chur chun cinn in éineacht leis an Plean Teanga de réir na beartais Teanga atá leagtha amach sa phlean. Tá deontas ar fáil ó Udarás na Gaeltachta.

Ar an oíche bhí soláistí ar fáil agus ceol. Bhí cúpla focal ó Cathaoirleach bhord Comhlucht Forbartha, an Bainisteoir Forbartha agus Príomhoide Choláiste na Rinne.

Dúirt Liam Suipéal, Cathaoirleach, Bord Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, “Fáiltíonn Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise roimh chuairt an Aire Chambers agus lucht na Roinne ar Ghaeltacht na nDéise. Tá cabhair nach beag tugtha ag An Roinn d’fhorbairt na Gaeltachta anseo agus tá scéimeanna agus tograí áirithe déanta agus idir lámha againn sa Phlean Teanga a chuideoidh le muintir na háite agus lucht na Gaoluinne amach anseo.”

Dár leis an t-Aire Jack Chambers, Aire Stáit Gaeltachta agus Spóirt, “Táim fíorbhuíoch as ucht an fháilte a chur Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise romham ag Coláiste na Rinne inniu. Ba mhaith an deis a bhí anseo casadh leis an gcoiste agus an tOifigeach Pleanála Teanga atá ag tabhairt faoin bpróiseas pleanála teanga a chur chun cinn i nGaeltacht na nDéise.

Is léir go bhfuil obair den scoth á dhéanamh sa Limistéar Pleanála Teanga seo ó a cheadaíodh an plean teanga in 2018, agus go bhfuil muintir na Déise fíor thiomanta do chur chun cinn na Gaeilge ina gceantar. Guím gach rath ar an obair atá á dhéanamh acu sa Limistéar Pleanála Teanga.”

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