irish (gaeilge) language march belfast 2008

Irish language (gaeilge) march in Belfast 2008 16th February. The Irish language hasbeen in decline for over 200 years.This was principally as a result of the British rule in Ireland, whereby Irish was banned in schools and in any dealings with the state. However, ordinary people are fighting to preserve and develop the language. Education through the medium of Irish is growing despite a lack of support from the Dublin government. The reason for that growth is that ordinary parents are choosing to give their kids the gift of Irish.

Bi-lingualism is the norm on this planet. Over 60% of the world's population are bi-lingual!
Why not give your child two languages instead of one? Why not educate them in the language of our country?
Support your local gaelscoil or set one up in your area. For more information go to the website at www.gaelscoieanna.ie

Gaeltube where are you

The music on the vid is by kila and Clare sproule.
Tá nios mó ceol cosuil leis ar ceol 05,(snag 05) ceol 06, ceol 07 agus ceol 08

There are more songs like this on the albums ceol 05 (snag 05) , ceol 06, ceol 7 and ceol 08

Ceol a chuala mé sa
Coláistí Samhraidh , Coláiste Samhraidh , Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne, Coláiste Chill Chartha
Coláiste Árainn Mhóir, Coláiste Bhríde Rann na Feirste , Coláiste Bhun An Inbhir
Coláiste Cholmchille, Coláiste Cholmchille , Coláiste Mhacaire Rabhartaigh , Coláiste Mhuire
Coláiste na Rosann , Coláiste Thír na nÓg, Coláiste Uladh Coláiste Chamuis Coláiste Chamuis
Coláiste Chamuis Coláiste Chiaráin Coláiste Cholumba Coláiste Chonnacht Coláiste Gaeilge Seosaimh Coláiste Gaeilge Seosaimh Coláiste Gael Linn Riocaird Bairéid Coláiste Ísliomáin
Coláiste Laichtín Naofa Coláiste Mhuigheo Coláiste Ó Direáin Coláiste Uí Chadhain
Coláiste U.I.S.C.E. Coláiste Eoin Uí Gramhnaigh Coláiste Fhearnmhaí Coláiste Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh Coláiste Bhréanainn Coláiste Cheann Trá Coláiste Chiaráin Coláiste Chill Mhic a' Domhnaigh Coláiste Cúram Coláiste Eoghain Uí Chomhraidhe Coláiste na Feothanaí
Coláiste Gael Linn - Baile Bhúirne Coláiste Íde Coláiste Mhinaird Coláiste na Muirí Coláiste na Mumhan An Nua-Choláiste Samhraidh Coláiste Phobal Chléire Coláiste na Rinne

Liricí

Cabhraigh léi
Rónán Ó Snodaigh
Ceol ina treo,
Amhráinín nó dhó,
Selofaidh mé ceol ina treo,
Amhráinín nó dhó,

Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia, ó a Dhia;
Cabhraigh léi,
Neartaigh a géaga;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia, os na Déithe;
Cabhraigh léi,
Cuir torthiíar a bláthanna;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia, ó a Dhia;
Cabhraigh léi,
Ionas go mbeidh sí cróga;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia, os na Déithe;
Cabhraigh léi,
Bí bog léi.

Is é mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi,
Mo phaidrín é chun Dé,
Mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi
Is é mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi,
Mo phaidrín é chun Dé,
Mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi

Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia na farrage;
Cabhraigh léi,
Tabhair braoinínde do dhoimhne di;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia na sléibhte,
Cabhraigh léi,
Tabhair blúirín de do fhoighne de;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia na gréine;
Cabhraigh léi,
Tabhair lasair de do thine di;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia na ngaotha;
Cabhraigh léi,
Tabhair séideán de do shaoirse de;
Cabhraigh léi,
A Dhia os na Déithe;
Cabhraigh léi,
Tabhaire cúnamh di.

Is é mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi,
Mo phaidrín é chun Dé,
Mo phaidrín é go leanfaidh sí léi

Ceol ina treo,
Amhráinín nó dhó,
Seolfaidh mé ceol ina treo,
Amhráinín nó dhó.
Help Her
Translated by Rónán Ó Snodaigh

Music in her direction,
A song or two
I'll send music in her direction
A song or two.

Help her,
God o God;
Help her,
Strengthen her branches;
Help her,
God of the gods
Help her,
Put fruit on her flowers;
Help her,
God oh God
Help her,
So that she'll be brave;
Help her,
God of the gods
Help her,
Be gentle with her.

Its my prayer that she will continue;
My prayer to God,
My prayer that she will continue;
Its my prayer that she will continue;
My prayer to God,
My prayer that she will continue;

Help her,
God of the sea;
Help her,
Give her a drop of your depth;
Help her,
God of the mountains;
Help her,
Give her a crumb of your patience;
Help her,
God of the sun;
Help her,
Give her a spark from your fire;
Help her,
God of the wind;
Help her,
Give her a breath of your freedom;
Help her,
God of the Gods,
Help her,
Give her a hand.

It's my prayer that she will continue
My prayer to God
My prayer that she will continue;
It's my prayer that she will continue
My prayer to God
My prayer that she will continue;


Music in her direction,
A song or two
I'll send music in her direction
A song or two.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• gaeilge
• gaelic
• irish
• school
• language
• celtic
• ireland
• republican
• ira
• belfast
• education
• kila
• protest
• rights
• acht

[feardia]

that march was last year?

[96cambridge]

Ní raibh sé!

It was not. there have been three such marchesand the latest was last Saturday. Were you on it?

[yamiyugi25]

I wonder if there is a class that teaches gaelic in the U.S

[96cambridge]

lots of them. Tell me where you live adn I'll see wha links I can give you.

[jordanaus75]

Sorry, the second last sentence in last comment should read '...,instruction would still be in Irish.'

[96cambridge]

Ps We are opening a school in September 2008 and to do this we have to

a) find our own premises

b) Ourganise all publcity and information

c) Draw up legal documents leases etc,

d) Get planning permission for the school

e) Raise over 12,000 euro for the costs of establishing the school

f) raise 5,000 euro per year for first three years

But we will be open in prefabs at a local football club. We have found our own premises. We a(Prefabricated classrooms at a local football club)

[watchman241]

This is far more powerful than all the bombs the IRA exploded during the troubles. Refusal to accept the English language is powerful statement.

[watchman241]

Its great too, there will be more people to talk to in irish of course.

[BrianG831]

tis a shame

[gordonmaloney0]

some schools but they don't have to. most people are terrible at it.

[BrianG831]

i hear in scotland dey dont lern their language at all

[BrianG831]

do they teach you scottish language at school?

[cpenilla81]

yes, this is Irish Gaelic, Gaeilge, a different language from Manx Gaelic and Scots Gaidhlig, all of which derive from the same old Irish.

[twilightgirllayouts]

OK please no one jump down my throat, but is this gailge different from the Gallic language that the scottish speak. Confused here???

[bsands1981]

is breá liom é an ghaeilge!!

[SeanOBriain]

Ceol ina treo Selofaidh mé Amhráinín nó dhó Selofaidh mé Ceol ina treo Amhráinín nó dhó.. Cabhraigh léi A Dhia ó a Dhia.. Cabhraigh léi. Neartaigh a géaga Cabhraigh léi A Dhia, os na Déithe Cabhraigh léi Cuir torthiíar a bláthanna Cabhraigh léi...

[feardia]

fiach, cad é an sceal, bhi muid ann gach la, ut ra