Tá Cumann Gaelach na scoile thar a bheith gníomhach agus cruthaitheach, agus bíonn siad i gcónaí ag eagrú imeachtaí spreagúla chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i measc na ndaltaí.
I measc na n-imeachtaí rialta tá na “Buail agus Siúil” taiscéalaíochtaí teanga le bunscoileanna áitiúla, chomh maith leis an bpodchraoladh sainiúil atá acu féin – The GaelTalkers – áit a mbíonn comhráite agus smaointe á roinnt trí mheán na Gaeilge. Tá siad fíorghníomhach ar Instagram agus ar TikTok, ag roinnt nuacht, físeáin agus dúshláin a spreagann úsáid spraíúil na Gaeilge i measc daltaí. Gach seachtain, tugann siad seanfhocal nua isteach agus 'Dúshlán an Déardaoin' mar chuid dá bhfeachtas chun an Ghaeilge a dhéanamh beo agus ábhartha.
Eagraíonn siad céilithe do bhunscoileanna áitiúla le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge, rud a chruthaíonn nasc idir an scoil agus an pobal óige áitiúil. Tá an Cumann Gaelach tar éis dul ar thurais spreagúla freisin, lena n-áirítear surfáil trí mheán na Gaeilge i dTrá Mhór agus deireadh seachtaine ar Inis Mór, áit ar bhain na daltaí taitneamh as an nGaeilge i dtimpeallacht nádúrtha Ghaeltachta.
Is croípháirt dár saol scoile é an Cumann Gaelach: ag tabhairt daltaí le chéile, ag spreagadh cairdis nua, agus ag cruthú timpeallacht bhríomhar ina bhfuil an Ghaeilge beo agus lárnach. Coinnigh suas chun dáta ar a gcuid eachtraí agus imeachtaí tríd an gcuid sóisialta atá acu ar Instagram agus TikTok! @cumanngaelachcdm
Our school’s Cumann Gaelach is exceptionally active and creative, always organising exciting events to promote the Irish language among students.
Regular activities include the “Buail agus Siúil” Irish-language treasure hunts with local primary schools, as well as their very own podcast – The GaelTalkers – where conversations and ideas are shared through Irish. They also have a strong presence on Instagram and TikTok, posting updates, videos, and challenges that encourage fun and natural use of the language. Each week, they introduce a new seanfhocal (Irish proverb) and 'Dúshlán an Déardaoin' (Thursday Challenge) as part of their campaign to keep the language alive and relevant.
They also organise céilís for local primary schools during Seachtain na Gaeilge, building strong links between the school and the younger community. The Cumann Gaelach has also enjoyed exciting trips, including surfing through Irish in Tramore and a weekend on Inis Mór, where students experienced the Irish language in an authentic Gaeltacht setting.
The Cumann Gaelach is at the heart of our school life: bringing students together, encouraging new friendships, and creating a vibrant atmosphere where Irish is living and central. Keep up to date with their adventures and events through their active Instagram and TikTok channels! @cumanngaelachcdm