Mayo Education Centre have announced an exciting new project for post-primary school students.
In association with Gentique Jewellers, Castlebar and Togra Mhaigh Eo they are inviting post-primary students to record a short radio programme as Gaeilge (seven to ten minutes ) for teams of between two and five students.
Prepare and record a script and send it to Mayo Education Centre in wav or mp3 format. There is a prize fund of €3,000 associated with the competition. Entries must be with Mayo Education Centre by January 14 2009
Prizes: first senior section (4th, 5th, 6th year ) €500, second senior section (4th, 5th, 6th year ) €250, first junior section (1st, 2nd, 3rd year ) €500, and second junior section (1st, 2nd, 3rd year ) €250. Special award for a programme dealing with any aspect of the jewellery trade - €500.
The radio shows developed through this competition will be available as podcasts on the Mayo Education Centre website in January 2009. Further information from Mayo Education Centre 094 902 0700.
