The language and cultural awareness scheme Ár dTeanga Chomhroinnte, or Our Shared Language, is coordinated by Conradh na Gaeilge and explores the origin, evolution, and development of the Irish language. The scheme is funded and supported by the Executive Office. It was in high demand in schools in the north again this year.
This was the second year of this informative campaign. The scheme helps children and communities investigate the links between:
- local place names and the Irish language;
- surnames and the Irish language;
- the links between Irish, French and Latin; and
- the influence of Irish on our spoken English and the Irish language in today’s modern world.
Contact
While the second round of this scheme has come to an end, Conradh na Gaeilge hopes to run it again in the future. Anyone interested in participating in the scheme is asked to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You can download the scheme's handbook Ár dTeanga Chomhroinnte: The Origin, Evolution and Development of the Irish Language 
here.
School Visits
School visits under the latest round of the scheme began in primary and post-primary schools in December 2016 and continued until the end of March 2017. The scheme focuses on youth clubs as well as schools.
Seó Bóthair Roadshow
The scheme also includes a roadshow known as an Seó Bóthair which was held in each county. The roadshow featured language learning classes for all levels and bilingual talks on Irish heritage and culture. The roadshows we hosted this year include:
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Seó Bóthair Ard Mhacha in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh (21 January 2017) 
Seó Bóthair an Iúir in Gaeláras Mhic Ardgháil in Newry (28 January 2017)- A special Seó Bóthair for schools in Stormont, Belfast, Co. Antrim (14 March 2017)
- Seó Bóthair Latharna in Market Close, Larne, Co. Antrim (28 March 2017)
- Seó Bóthair na hÓmaí and language course in association with the Michaela Foundation in the Dún Uladh Cultural Centre in Omagh, Co. Tyrone (1 April 2017)
The Seó Bóthair roadshow itself is free and includes lunch.
