Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day 2027
Come together for conversation circles, workshops, lectures, and film screenings at our annual celebration of the Irish language. This year’s special guest, author Darach Ó Scolaí, will share a personal history of Irish-language literature and will discuss his latest book, Bódléar, winner of the 2024 Oireachtas Prize
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and the 2025 An Post Irish Book Award. The day will culminate with a screening of the documentary Cill Stuifín, winner of the Best Irish Language Film Award at the Galway Film Fleadh 2026. Féile na Gaeilge is a bilingual event for speakers of all levels, including absolute beginners and those simply curious about Irish cultural heritage. SCHEDULE 11am–11:45am // Irish language 101 for total beginners 12pm–1pm // A personal history of Irish language literature from the Book of Invasions to modern Irish literature with Darach Ó Scolaí 1pm–1:45pm // Lunch and conversation 2pm–3:15pm // Workshop sessions and talks 3:30pm–4pm // Tea and conversation 4pm–5:30pm // Film screening: Cill Stuifín 5:30pm // Libations and conversation Complimentary tea and coffee served throughout the day Presented with generous support from Culture Ireland, CIE Tours, the Emigrant Support Programme, National Endowment for the Arts, the St. Patrick's Day Foundation, and the Mary Lavelle Grein Fund.