Maura Derrane, Manchán Magan and Éadaoin Fitzmaurice named as ambassadors for #SnaG23
Official ambassadors of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia have been announced today at a launch at an Ché Adhmaid, Baile Átha Cliath. Maura Derrane, Manchán Magan and Éadaoin Fitzmaurice have been announced as ambassadors for the 2023 festival.
Maura Derrane is a television presenter and journalist, originally from Inis Mór. Manchán Magan is a renowned writer and documentary-maker, and Éadaoin Fitzmaurice is a content creator and marketer.
At the panel discussion today, 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.
Speaking today, Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia ambassador, Maura Derrane said:
“I always knew a lot about Seachtain na Gaeilge, so I was very happy when I was asked to be an ambassador this year. Growing up in the Gaeltacht, the Irish language was always around us, so I understood the importance of promoting the Irish language during Seachtain na Gaeilge.”
Conchubhair Mac Lochlainn, Cathaoirleach of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, commented at today’s 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.”
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia will be officially launched in An tAonach, Tiobraid Árann on 25 February at 14:00. The annual event is held from 1-17 March, with Irish language events taking place across Ireland and around the world during the festival.
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