From 1-17 March the Irish-language festival takes place in Ireland and worldwide
The largest Irish festival in the world, Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, was launched on Saturday, 24 February 2024 in Baile Bhlainséir, Baile Átha Cliath. The extra long ‘seachtain’ runs from 1-17 March and the public are invited to participate in the festival by attending Irish-language events and using their Irish in any way they can during #SnaG24.
The launch took place at a special event in Blanchardstown Centre with music, fun and events for all the family to kick off the 2024 festival. Ambassadors for #SnaG24 were earlier announced as Gráinne Seoige, Kayleigh Trappe and Aindriú de Paor.
Conchubhair Mac Lochlainn, Cathaoirleach of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, commented at the launch:
"We had a fantastic event in Baile Bhlainséir to mark the official launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia. I’d like to thank the team in Blachardstown Centre for all their work on the event, as well as Craobh Pobal 15 of Conradh na Gaeilge, for helping us launch the biggest Irish-language festival in the world. Community groups are the heart of the Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, and the festival would not exist without the fantastic work they put in every year."
Speaking about the launch, Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, Manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, said:
“Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is a great opportunity for the public to use, practice and learn Irish together. We encourage the public to seize the opportunity to use their Irish during Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia this year. We are delighted to launch Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia here in Blanchardstown Centre today and we can’t wait to see events take place across Ireland and further afield from 1-17 March 2024."
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia runs from 1-17 March 2024, with Irish language events taking place throughout Ireland and around the world. #SnaG24 events can be registered and explored at PEIG.ie. Further information at snag.ie.
Seachtain na Gaeilge, first held in 1902, is organised by Conradh na Gaeilge with the support of Foras na Gaeilge and Energia.
