The Galway ‘Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge’, which took place at the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA club last Saturday, was a huge success, delivering a day of fun for all the family.
More than 500 people attended this special day for families organised by Teanga Tí – Glór na nGael.
Glór na nGael is the lead national organisation tasked with promoting Irish as the family language.
A wide range of events and workshops were held: A yoga workshop with Óga Yoga; storytelly and songs with Julie Anne de Brún; games with Ógras; a drumming workshop with Éamon Carrick and Coimicí Gael were drawing cartoons.
Among the stands that were there on the day were SiopaUdar.ie, Gaeloideachas, Futa Fata, Gaeilge ABC, Óga Yoga, Spraoi Mara and Pastime Chonamara. Also present were Garda Cáit who displayed Garda equipment, Jess McGinley was modelling balloons and Chloe was busy painting faces.
“We are delighted that around 180 families attended the day” said Pádraig Ó Neachtain – development officer with Glór na n’Gael, adding, “and that they enjoyed the fun and craic at the different activities that took place.”
“We are very grateful to everyone, both young and old, who came on the day and we would like to say a special thank you to CLG Bóthar na Trá Cnoc na Cathrach who allowed us to hold Lá Spraoi na Gaeilge on their grounds.
He also thanked Áras na n’Gael, Laya Healthcare and Trends who provided additional support for the day’s fun.
