Music takes centre stage at Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026, with this year’s theme, “A Ghaeilge, mo cheol thú," celebrating the deep and enduring connection between the Irish language and music.

Conor Curley, lead guitarist with Fontaines D.C., and Róisín Seoighe, sean-nós singer and lead vocalist with IMLÉ, are the ambassadors for the SnaG 2026.

“I learned Irish in school and, similar to a lot of people, I fell away from the language for a while," Curley said.

"But I am making my way back to it now, which is the main thing; that it’s never too late to open that door again.”

Seoighe remarked: “Irish isn’t static for me; it’s a language that grows with you. It’s rooted in tradition, but it finds its own voice in music and in modern life.”

What is Seachtain na Gaeilge?

Running frrom March 1 through March 17, Seachtain na Gaeilge is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of Ireland's native language and culture.

Organizers say Seachtain na Gaeilge provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner, or have a cúpla focal.

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Voluntary and community groups, local authorities, schools, libraries, and music, sports, arts, and culture organizations plan events for Seachtain na Gaeilge in their local area.

This year, dozens of events across the island of Ireland have been registered - you can find a running list on snag.ie and sceal.ie.

Among the key events for SnaG 2026 is Lá na gCiorcal (Conversation Circle Day), which returns on March 11. The day spotlights the conversation circles that are being hosted in Ireland, as well as around the world.

"These groups give people the chance to use their Irish, whether they are a learner with a cúpla focal or a native speaker who’s looking to meet new people with Irish, something which is so important!" organizers said.

Meanwhile, RTÉ is again joining forces with Conradh na Gaeilge for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026, serving as media partner for the event.

RTÉ says it will mark the occasion with a refreshed Irish language campaign and an expanded slate of live Irish and bilingual content across television, radio, and online.

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Elsewhere, Raidió Rí-Rá, the Irish language youth station, has announced that it will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge the entire month of March on FM airwaves across the country: Dublin (105.2fm), Limerick (105.5fm), Cork (106.7fm), and Galway (87.7fm) - as well as on usual listening platforms rrr.ie, the Raidió Rí-Rá app, and on Fáilte DAB.

Ireland's Office of Public Works has also organized a number of free events to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Organized by Conradh na Gaeilge, Seachtain na Gaeilge is funded by Foras na Gaeilge, Ireland's Department for Rural and Community Development, and the Gaeltacht funds the Ciste Spreagtha.

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