Galway, Ireland’s festival city, is about to get another one – Tonnta - celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city.
Gaillimh le Gaeilge, which works to enhance the visibility and audibility of the Irish language in Galway has planned the new festival in collaboration with Galway City Council, Fáilte Ireland, Plean Teanga Chathair na Gaillimhe and the Galway Culture Company.
Bríd Ní Chonghóile, CEO Gaillimh le Gaeilge said Tonnta is a bilingual festival with an emphasis on the Irish language.
“With the help of Irish speakers and a variety of bilingual cultural activities, we aim to introduce more non-Irish speakers to the Irish language.
“It will also celebrate and showcase our vibrant and unique Gaeltacht culture over the weekend, as well as the legacy of St Brigid.”
Running from February 1-5, the programme will feature a diverse range of performances including:
Altan at the Townhall Theatre,
a live interview with the stars of the Beo ar Éigean podcast,
Trad Rave at the Róisín Dubh
Fire shows from award winning fire show and light performance artists Rogu
A Céilí on Eyre Sq
Focail na mBan comedy performance in the Róisín Dubh
Bilingual Talks & workshops as well as kids events
Most importantly, the festival will provide plenty of opportunities to practice your Irish, regardless of how much or how little you know.
For tickets and more information: www.tonnta.eu
