Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, the world's largest Irish language festival, is returning in 2024, and this year's official ambassadors have been announced.
The #SnaG24 ambassadors were announced at the launch held on January 11 at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Baile Átha Cliath and attended by The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste.
The 2024 ambassadors are: Gráinne Seoige, a television presenter and journalist, originally from An Spidéal, Gaillimh; Kayleigh Trappe, an online creator from Monaghan; and Aindriú de Paor, a radio presenter from Tipperary, working with RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ Sport and Spórt TG4.
Seoladh ar Ambasadóirí Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2024, tá muid ar bís!
50 lá le dul#BainTriailAisti #Féidearthachtaí #SnaG24 pic.twitter.com/vqWTvCE11H
— Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia (@SnaGaeilge) January 11, 2024
During a panel discussion, the ambassadors spoke about their experiences with the Irish language and the ways they will be using Irish during the festival and further throughout the year.
Conchubhair Mac Lochlainn, Cathaoirleach of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, commented at the launch: “We are delighted to announce today the Seachtain na Gaeilge ambassadors for 2023, and we are very happy to have three fantastic ambassadors with us this year.
"The three ambassadors have unique and interesting stories about their experiences with the Irish language, and they will be sharing these stories as they promote Irish on the national and international stage from 1-17 March.
"During the festival, we are very much looking forward to seeing events being held in communities across Ireland, in the Gaeltacht, in our towns and cities, and further afield.
"Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an opportunity for communities across Ireland to use, practice and learn Irish together.”
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The festival team has put together a list of 50 ways people can prepare themselves for Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2024 over the next 50 days. These and other festival resources can be seen on snag.ie.
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia will be officially launched in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Baile Bhláinséir on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2 pm. The annual event is held from March 1-17, with Irish language events taking place across Ireland and around the world during the festival.
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is ran by Conradh na Gaeilge agus funded by Foras na Gaeilge.
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