The work of Cumann na bhFiann
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Col叩iste na bhFiann Teo was founded in 1968 and has grown from 60 students to over 2,000 students attending its 17 summer courses annually. Cumann na bhFiann was also founded to provide aftercare services and now organizes clubs and activities for youth ages 9 to 18 to socialize through Irish outside of school. The clubs attract those who attended the summer colleges (60%), other summer courses (10%), Irish language schools (10%), and others (20%). Cumann na bhFiann is working to establish a national youth center called Droim R鱈 to provide specialized weekend programs, day camps, and family activities entirely through Irish, serving as a model and resource for Irish language organizations.
The work of Cumann na bhFiann
- 1. Col叩iste na bhFiann Teo. Col叩iste na bhFiann (Summer Colleges) Cumann na bhFiann (Youth Services and After-care)
- 2. Background Col叩iste na bhFiann Teo was founded in 1968 in Rosmuc, with a total of 60 students attending. Currently there are over 2,000 students who attend every summer throughout 17 courses. Early in the Seventies, Cumann na bhFiann was founded as an after-care service. This service is now open to anyone who is happy to speak Irish at the clubs and activities. Cumann na bhFiann gives young people between the ages of 9 and 18 a chance to use Irish as a living language outside of the Education system. Social interaction is one of the most important things in a young persons life, so it is important that they can spend some of their time through Irish at organised events they are interested in. Its important that a wide range of activities covering the most popular interests are included, such as music, art, drama, technology, Sport/Athletics of all kinds and outdoor trips. Who are attending the clubs? * Those who attended Col叩iste na bhFiann courses (60%) * Those who attended other summer courses (10%) * Those who attend a Gaelscoil or Gaelchol叩iste (10%) * Others (20%)
- 3. Col叩iste na bhFiann Summer Colleges As at 2011
- 4. Col叩iste na bhFiann Cumann na bhFiann As at 2011/2012
- 5. Droim R鱈 /Drumree For many years we have recommended a Youth Centre as part of the national Irish Language structure for young people. Using Wales as an example, Cumann na bhFiann are currently working to achieve this aim. Amongst the services which will be provided at the Droim R鱈 site are: Special Interest weekends - Music, Drama, Technology, Sports etc. Fun Days for Gaelscoileanna as School trips Weekly Camps for Transition Year students, emphasising learning through activities. Family Weekends A Training/Meeting centre for Organisations A Centre which will be organised entirely through Irish.
- 6. How does Cumann na bhFianns work achieve the main aims of the 20 year strategy? A National network of Youth Clubs Serving 3,000 young people annually through Clubs and Colleges Preparing young people to continue with Irish language activism, in terms of education, Irish organisations, working in public services etc. An Irish language centre which adds to the services that are available to young people An Irish language centre which is available for teacher training, etc. Supporting development in the Gaeltacht