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30/05/2023
Sinn Féin Announces Renewed Gaeltacht Sponsorship Programme
Sinn Féin has announced the second year of its Gaeltacht Sponsorship Programme, encouraging applications for the scheme, designed to help young people study the Irish language.
Announcing the renewal of the programme, West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly said: "Following the success of last year's scholarship programme to help young people to study at the Gaeltacht over the summer, applications are opening for the 2023 programme.
"We want to see as many of our young people right across the island embrace the language and boost their speaking skills in the language, and spending time in the Gaeltacht is a valuable experience in helping to do this.
"We also believe that our Gaeltacht regions are key to helping our young people discover and explore their heritage. Gaeltacht Summer colleges have seen young people fall in love with the language and culture for generations.
"To apply for these scholarships, please send your child's name, age, address and course preference to gaeilge@sinnfein.ie before 5pm on Friday 2nd June 2023 and information on successful applicants will be announced in due course."
There are 12 Scholarships up for grabs.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Bun an Inbhir across 3 courses – these scholarships are OPEN to anyone who wants to secure a place for their child.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Machaire Rabhartaigh across 3 courses – these Scholarships are open to parents who ALREADY have a place secured for their child.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Loch an Iúir across 3 courses – these Scholarships are open to parents who ALREADY have a place secured for their child.
Announcing the renewal of the programme, West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly said: "Following the success of last year's scholarship programme to help young people to study at the Gaeltacht over the summer, applications are opening for the 2023 programme.
"We want to see as many of our young people right across the island embrace the language and boost their speaking skills in the language, and spending time in the Gaeltacht is a valuable experience in helping to do this.
"We also believe that our Gaeltacht regions are key to helping our young people discover and explore their heritage. Gaeltacht Summer colleges have seen young people fall in love with the language and culture for generations.
"To apply for these scholarships, please send your child's name, age, address and course preference to gaeilge@sinnfein.ie before 5pm on Friday 2nd June 2023 and information on successful applicants will be announced in due course."
There are 12 Scholarships up for grabs.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Bun an Inbhir across 3 courses – these scholarships are OPEN to anyone who wants to secure a place for their child.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Machaire Rabhartaigh across 3 courses – these Scholarships are open to parents who ALREADY have a place secured for their child.
There are 4 Half-Scholarships for Loch an Iúir across 3 courses – these Scholarships are open to parents who ALREADY have a place secured for their child.
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