Seachtain na Gaeilge


Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an annual international festival promoting the Irish language and culture, both in Ireland and all around the world. Established in 1902, it is the biggest Irish language festival in the world, reaching over 1 million people on 5 continents each year.

Events

The festival lasts seventeen days and begins on 1 March to St Patrick's Day on 17 March each year, with community-organised events celebrated all over Ireland and the world, such as céilís, concerts, quizzes, competitions and parades. Many sporting events are organised during Seachtain na Gaeilge. In 2018, Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia coincided with Rith.

History

Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia was founded by Conradh na Gaeilge in 1902, and has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
Energia has been a sponsor of the festival since 2017. "Úsáid do Theanga" was the motto of the festival in 2020.