Canada, The Irish Language and the Easter Uprising 1916

Aralt Mac Giolla Chainnigh, founding chair of the North American Gaeltacht, is working with the Irish Embassy to organize a commemorative conference at the Ambassador’s Residence on 19/20 February about the 1916 Uprising – see the announcement below, and the conference poster that is attached. You are strongly encouraged to attend. Click on the poster to enlarge.

During the conference reception on Friday 19 February, at the Ambassador's residence, Bríd Guglich, a well respected and loved member of the Ottawa Irish community, is being honored by investiture as the President of Oireachtas Gaeilge Cheanada. The poster concerning that investiture is also attached. Click on the poster to enlarge.

,