Annual Irish Language Collection this Weekend

St Patrick's Day will once again see the annual Conradh na Gaeilge collection for the Irish Language take place throughout Newry.

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The collection has been taken place since 1897!

Funds raised in Newry go to an Ulster Gaeltacht scholarship fund and towards heating/utility costs at Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail. Bígí fial.

Bailiúchán Náisiúnta Chonradh na Gaeilge ag tarlúint fud fad na tíre ar 16/17 Márta.

 Volunteer Collectors always welcome - contact gaelarasmhicardghhail@gmail.com 

Thosaigh Conradh na Gaeilge an feachtas le Lá Saoire Náisiúnta a dhéanamh as Lá 'le Pádraig.

Only in 1909 did the Gaelic League-led campaign to make Saint Patrick's Day a National Holiday succeed but the Collection itself has been taken up in Newry since 1897.