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Gael Linn Abair 2027 (Irish-language public speaking competition, Ulster)

Gael Linn (Ulster office, Armagh) · Armagh, United Kingdom

Gael Linn runs Abair, an Irish-language public speaking competition for post-primary pupils in Ulster, with local qualifying rounds during school hours and a final in spring 2027.

Grade
Year 11–14 (NI)
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
Not published
School attendance
United Kingdom
Residence: United Kingdom, Ireland
Entry
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Pupils speak in Irish on a topic of their choice (three minutes in sections A and B, four minutes in sections C and D). Winners of local rounds go to the final, where first and second place in each category receive a plaque and a half scholarship to an Irish-language summer college (Coláiste Mhachaire Rabhartaigh or Coláiste Bun an Inbhir). Every speaker gets a Gael Linn certificate.

Topics

HumanitiesIrish languageNorthern IrelandIrish-medium
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