Seachtain na Gaeilge, the world’s largest Irish language festival, is under way this week and is taking place this year until St Patrick’s Day as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations.
A community launch for Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia was held on Saturday in Eyre Square, Galway. The festival officially began on Monday and will run until March 17.
Seachtain na Gaeilge was first held in 1902 and groups around the world will be celebrating 120 years of the festival this year. #SnaG22 will continue the tradition of celebrating the Irish language, and this year people are asked to make taking part in the festival their new tradition from 2022 onwards.
This year’s ambassadors for #SnaG22 are renowned international rugby player Sene Naoupu, RTÉ radio presenter Cormac Ó hEadhra, and TikTok star Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin, better known as @KerryCowboy.
“It’s great to be back in action at Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia events again after two years of the pandemic,” said Conchubhair Mac Lochlainn, chair of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia. “We thank the crowds who came to the launch on Saturday and who will be attending events during the festival. They are a great inspiration to us all.”
Orlaith Nic Ghearailt, manager of Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, added: “From sea swimming to wine testing, cycle tours to astronomy shows as Gaeilge, events for all interests will be organised by groups throughout the festival. This year is a great opportunity for people to make a new tradition of taking part in Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia as we celebrate 120 years of the festival.”
Further information on the festival’s events can be found on PEIG.ie For those looking for resources such as quizzes, games or posters, these can be found from the festival site, snag.ie
The festival has been organised by Conradh na Gaeilge since 1902 and receives support from Foras na Gaeilge and Energia.
