Lá na Gaeilge: Language Day
The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England holds its 24th annual Lá na Gaeilge (Irish Language Day) on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event will take place in Berchmans Hall at Elms College in Chicopee, MA. It is an opportunity for those with an interest in this ancient language, which is now enjoying a resurgence, to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of this vital component of Irish culture.
Lá na Gaeilge is a unique opportunity for everyone to take part in Irish language learning. The program consists of two classes available at three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. As well as instructional classes, Lá na Gaeilge includes a choice of workshop (tin whistle, hurling, or traditional Irish font), raffle, and a lecture on the ‘Women of the Gaelic Revival’ given by Édith de Faoite, Elms FLTA. The event concludes with music session.
Cost
$50 per person / $45 for ICC Patrons / $15 for students aged 21 and under. Includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Registrations are due by May 2. To register:
• Register and pay online (service fee will apply) >
Or
• Download and mail in a registration form with payment >
(mail in registrations must be received by April 28)
Clár an Lae (Program)
• 8:30 am – Clárú (Registration)
• 9:00 am – Fáiltiú (Welcome)
• 9:15 am – Rang 1 (Class 1)
• 10:30 am – Sos Tae (Tea Break)
• 11:00 am – Rogha Ceardlann (Choice of Workshop):
– Ceardlann Fheadóg Stáin (Tin Whistle Workshop)
– Ceardlann Iomána (Hurling Workshop)
– An Cló Gaelach (Learning About the Traditional Irish Font)
• 12:00 pm – Lón (Lunch) agus Crannchur (Raffle)
• 1:00 pm – Rang 2 (Class 2)
• 2:05 pm – Léacht (Lecture): ‘Women of the Gaelic Revival’ by Fulbright FLTA Édith de Faoite
• 3:00 pm – Seisiún ceoil (Music session) Bring your instruments and your voices!
Visit the Elms College website for information on parking. The program will be held in Berchmans Hall.
Questions? Contact the ICC office at 413-333-4951 or email [email protected].
Refunds will be honored only if the applicant is unable to attend due to late unforeseen circumstances. Please write to [email protected] with an explanation by May 2 and the request will be reviewed shortly after.