Irish language stage, An Chollchoill (Hazelwood), and Irish speaking campsite announced as part of Croí na Féile, an initiative by Conradh na Gaeilge
Conradh na Gaeilge’s Croí na Féile is set to bring the Irish language to centre stage this year at Electric Picnic, where campers will have the opportunity to pitch their tents in the company of other Irish speakers in the official Gaeltacht campsite, an Láthair Ghaeltachta.
With a sold out ticket allocation over the last number of years, An Láthair Ghaeltachta will offer people a chance to put the language at Croí na Féile and to enjoy a space with other Irish-speaking campers over the three days.
An Irish language stage, An Chollchoill, will celebrate Irish music, language and culture throughout the weekend. Below the trees and under the cover of moonlight, revellers can come and listen to the best of music, with a mix of traditional music agus cultúr Gaelach every night from 19:00 until midnight. Acts include up-and-coming performers such as Burnchurch and Huartán, DJ performances from Ailbhe Ní Riain as well as the incredible Bandia group who are known for their Irish language covers.
Speaking about the festival, Orlaith Nic Ghearailt of Conradh na Gaeilge commented:
“Electric Picnic is a cornerstone of Ireland’s summer social calendar, bringing together thousands of people to celebrate through music and culture. Festivals give us the opportunity to express ourselves in a unique way — and what is language but an expression of identity. This year’s programme will bring festival-goers down through the woods to a stage full of beautiful music and exciting bands, with both seasoned artists and up-and-coming acts set to take the stage.
The Collchoill stage and the Gaeltacht campsite have been growing and developing since 2018. We see the positive impact that the presence of the language and culture has on festival attendees every year, and we’re really looking forward to building on that again in 2024.”
Paula Melvin, President of Conradh na Gaeilge said:
“Conradh na Gaeilge, with the support of Foras na Gaeilge, has put the Irish language at the heart of Electric Picnic since 2018 and we look forward to bringing Croí na Féile back to Ireland’s biggest music festival this year. People will have the opportunity to use Irish at the festival by camping in the Gaeltacht campsite and by stopping by the Collchoill stage on all three nights. We’ve gotten great feedback every year to date and it’s great to see Irish at #CroínaFéile in the festival community!”
