Scoil Gheimhridh Sydney 2024
The Scoil Gheimhridh Sydney is an immersive live-in weekend of Irish language and craic run by the Irish Language School Sydney. It has been running since 2003 (with a break over the COVID era) and is held over the King's Birthday long weekend in June.
The Scoil Gheimhridh is held at Stanmore House in the inner west of Sydney where accommodation is available and meals for the weekend are provided. This venue has a high standard of accommodation and all the facilities we need for a great Scoil. Stanmore House is located a short walk from Stanmore railway station. A downside for some participants will be that it is a Salvation Army facility and as a result there will be no alcohol allowed on site at all. As a result, we will be programming activities off-site in the evenings at the local hostelry.
The Scoil Gheimhridh will run from the evening of Friday 7 June until Monday morning 10 June. Live-in accommodation is available on a single-occupancy or twin share basis with some queen-bedded rooms available as well. Most rooms include en-suite facilities. First in
best dressed. Attached find an application form. Please note the closing date for applications is 24 May and accommodation applications after this date cannot be assured.
Come along and enjoy the craic.
Download the application form here and send to ilss@irishlanguageschoolsydney.org.au
Lá Bealtaine
Join us for Lá Bealtaine, a celebration of languages and cultures across the Irish diaspora. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of music, films, storytelling, food, art, calligraphy writing, games, and activities, honouring the diverse communities that include Irish culture worldwide.
At Lá Bealtaine, you can hear the beauty of the Irish language alongside a myriad of other languages and learn some phrases you can use gach lá (every day).
$10 per per person, children are free!
Your ticket includes free samples from The Mercantile, The Irish Butcher and Paddy the Baker.
From 3pm - 11pm at The Gaelic Club, Surry Hills on Gadigal land.
PROGRAM:
3:00 - 5:00: Opening parade, craft activities, games, stalls, storytelling featuring Jo Henwood, puppetry with Brianna; music from Evelyn Shanley, Martin Horan
5:00- 7:00 Guest speaker: Mahesh; short film "Taking Roots (Music) to Australia" introduced by co-director Natalie O'Neill, followed by live performance from musicians featured in the film; Trivia Quiz ("Tráth na gCeist")
7:00 - 9:00 Music performances - Na Peacaigh, Paddy's Craic, Gaelic Club Allstars, solo singers featuring a range of languages and cultural backgrounds; dancing by Sydney Irish Céilí Dancers
9:00 - 9:30 Gerry O'Connor - renowned Irish fiddle player
9:30 - 11:00 Open music session led by Gerry O'Connor - come and join in!
Many thanks to our partners and sponsors:
Comhaltas Sydney (www.comhaltassydney.com), INA, Gaelic Club, The Mercantile, The Irish Butcher, Paddy the Baker, Irish Film Festival Australia, ISA.
This event has been made possible by a grant from Multicultural Grants NSW.Buy tickets here!