North Kerry learners celebrate completion of Irish language programme at Teach Siamsa Finuge
The Blas Beo programme was delivered by Dr Muiris Ó Laoire, of Munster Technological University, and was supported by Karen Trench.
Adults came from well beyond the borders of Finuge to participate in the Teach Siamsa classes, in which they were put into groups categorised as beginners and intermediates.
The course was met with great enthusiasm by its participants and proved to be a tremendous success in improving the speaking ability of students.
Teach Siamsa is working with Irish language officer Aodán Mac Gearailt to promote the Gaeilge in the locality and plans are already underway to offer a new round of classes for both adults and young people starting in September.
Teach Siamsa will announce details of the upcoming programmes on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
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