Ard Fheis na n-Óg

What is Ard-Fheis na nÓg?

- Fheis na nÓg is a unique event for young people, bringing together Gaeltacht teenagers and senior cycle students from Gaelcholáistí across the country in a different Gaeltacht region each year.
- Through a range of presentations, workshops, talks, and social events & classes, Ard-Fheis na nÓg provides the participants with the opportunity to discuss questions, themes, opportunities and challenges relevant to them as young Irish speakers.

Buachphointí Ard-Fheis na nÓg 2025

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Bhí Ard-Fheis na nÓg 2025 ar siúl ó 01-03 Aibreán i Ros a' Mhíl, Co. na Gaillimhe.

Comhghairdeas mór leis na scoileanna ar éirigh leo gradam a bhaint amach ag Ard-Fheis na nÓg 2025:

An cur i láthair is cruthaithí: Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Úsáid teicneolaíochta is fearr: Coláiste Ráithín, Co. Chill Mhantáin.
Scileanna taighde is fearr: Coláiste Mhuire, Baile Átha Cliath.

To get an idea of the craic we had at Ard-Fheis 2025, take a look at the link below:

Common questions:

Who is it for?
This is an event for those in Transition Year or in Senior Cycle of Gaeltacht schools or Gaelcholáistí.
How many students can attend?
Up to 6 students from each school can attend, but please write the number you believe will be interested in coming from the school and we will get back to you.
Does a teacher have to come with them?
A teacher from the school will attend with students.
How much does the event cost?
In 2025, the event cost €10 per student. There was no cost to teachers. Travel expenses are to be covered by the school.
Is food and accommodation included?
Yes, there will be accommodation and food provided.
What kind of events happen?

Interactive events and workshops are held. Each school also has a presentation to prepare and deliver, on a theme that will be shared with them in advance.

In 2025, the events took place in various locations around the Cois Fharraige area. These included:
- Tour of the Ros na Rún set
- Quiz
- Writing workshop with Stiúideo Cuan
- Language rights workshop
- Céilí with live music from Clann Sonny
- School presentations
- Panel discussion on careers with Gaeilge

Over the years...

The first Ard Fheis na nÓg was held in Monaghan in 2019. With Students from Gaelcholáistí & Gaeltacht schools all across the country in attendance.

At the beginning of 2020, Ard-Fheis na nÓg grew to a 2 day overnight event in Ros Muc, Co. na Gaillimhe, where 80 students came together in February. The students enjoyed workshops, discussions and a trip to Teach an Phiarsaigh.

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We were delighted to be in Gaoth Dobhair 2023, Corca Dhuibhne 2024 and Ros a' Mhíl 2025 for Ard-Fheis na nÓg!