Gaelscoil an tSeanchai, Magherafelt

Caint Phoiblí "Tuairimí" Public Speaking

4th Mar 2026

Mar chuid den chomhoibriú atá ar bun ag Comhphobal Foghlama na Speiríní agus na nGlinntí roghnaíodh labhracht na Gaeilge a bhrú mar sprioc i mbliana. Oíche Mháirt 3ú Márta 2026 bhailigh roinnt daltaí R6, teaghlaigh agus baill foirne ó gach bunscoil lán-Ghaeilge i gContae Dhoire le chéile i halla spóirt úr-nua de chuid Ghaelcholáiste Dhoire. Ba é an chéad comórtas caint phoiblí dár dteideal “Tuairimí” don aois seo roimhe. Ba tógadh croí ar fad é an ceiliúradh ar an líofacht, an cur i láthair agus an paisean a léirigh daltaí ó Ghaelscoil an tSeanchaí (agus na Gaelscoileanna ar fad) ar ócáid ina raibh sár-chaighdeán aitheanta ag na moltóirí agus aíonna go léir. Ba chóir go raibh Naoimh, Gerard agus Neansaí iontach bródúil asaibh féin. Labhair í agus mairfidh sí! Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí! Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí abú!

As part of the collaboration between the “Sperrin and Glens Learning Community” for Gaelscoileanna, Oracy in Irish has been chosen as an area of focus to develop this year. On Tuesday night 3rd March 2026 a number of R6 pupils, families and staff from all Irish-medium primary schools in County Derry gathered in Gaelcholáiste Dhoire's brand new sports hall for the inaugural public speaking contest entitled "Tuairimí" (Opinions) for this age group. The celebration of the fluency, presentation and passion shown by pupils from Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí (and all the Gaelscoileanna as a whole) was a heart-warming celebration, an event where all the judges and guests recognised the excellence of their quality. Naoimh, Gerard and Neansaí should be very proud of themselves! Labhair í agus mairfidh sí! Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí! Gaelscoil an tSeanchaí abú!