The Story of Gaelbhratach
The Gaelbhratach scheme was established in response to the need to create natural opportunities to speak Irish outside of the formal classroom setting.
The scheme officially began in the 2012/13 school year at primary level and at secondary level the following year. In the years since, the scheme has worked with every kind of school in all corners of the country – from both urban and rural schools seeking to breathe new life into Gaeilge, to Irish-medium and Gaeltacht schools where it is spoken as the main language every day.
Lurga National School will be going for a Gaelbhratach Flag. Gaelbhratach supports schools throughout the country to promote the Irish Language through continuous communication, the creation and dispersion of resources, and a wide range of initiatives.
Student committees are given training to organise events for their school communities, all with the aim of promoting Irish as a living language. Our Committee is Finn G, Jessica O’C, Jack K, Elena Giblin, Méabh, Sam, Amelia D & Christian.
When schools complete certain targets, they are awarded a Gaelbhratach flag to proudly hang outside their school.