By Dan Walsh
The Creative Ireland programme at Wexford County Council has invested in six projects that, through creativity, promote the love and use of the Irish language across the county.
Taking a community-centred approach, the projects will encourage meaningful interactions with the language and promote confidence of its use at all levels.
Selected through an open call, the six projects include: workshops and performances for community groups in the north and south of the county that explore the Irish language through foraging, poetry and song; a story telling project that invites young people to contribute to a new Irish language story for radio; two Irish language editions of Stephen James Smith’s spoken word night So Say So; and a programme that upskills artists from a variety of disciplines to integrate the Irish language into their work, concluding in performances and presentations for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The projects will take place throughout 2025.
Cathaoirleach of Wexford Cllr. Pip Breen said; “These projects are excellent ways for communities in county Wexford to use the Irish language in relaxed and relatable settings. They celebrate community and creativity and develop a shared appreciation for our linguistic heritage, resulting in a newfound appreciation and enthusiasm for its use.”
For more information about any of these projects please contact elizabeth.howard@wexfordcoco.ie
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