Irish Language Week contest: Win a Gaeltacht Summer Course!

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• The MFCU Irish Language Week contest offers two primary or secondary school students a fully-funded Gaeltacht course
• The contest will run till March 31, 2025, 11:59 PM
• To enter, explain what does the Irish language means to you in 35 words or less
• Participation eligibility, rules, terms and conditions are explained in detail below

Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste, ná Béarla cliste. This means, “Broken Irish is better than clever English.” While it’s a great reminder that every bit of Irish is valuable, there’s no better time than now to learn and improve. As VIPMagazine.ie highlights, the Irish language has been around for over 2,000 years—long before English—and continues to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world.

The Irish Language: A Living Tradition

For those who think Irish is a dying language or spoken only in remote areas, they couldn’t be more mistaken. Gaeilge is making a strong comeback. A significant step forward is the use of Irish in Northern Ireland courts following the repeal of a centuries-old ban and in a more recent development, it was spoken for the first time during Prime Minister’s Questions in Westminster—the first such instance since 1901.

While learning international languages is important, nothing is more meaningful than staying connected to our roots, cherishing our own language, and passing it on to future generations.

A Chance to Experience the Magic of Gaeilge

To celebrate the Irish language and play our part in keeping it thriving, we’re excited to offer two primary or secondary students the opportunity to attend the Gaeltacht Summer Courses at Coláiste Naomh Eoin (An Ghaeltacht sa Bhaile) as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, the biggest Irish language festival in Ireland and beyond.

This two-week course allows students to immerse themselves in an Irish-speaking environment, build confidence in their oral, aural, and written skills, and experience the language in an authentic setting. Additionally, it’s a chance to make friends, create memories, and fall in love with Irish all over again.

Sounds exciting, right?

How to Participate in the MFCU Irish Language Contest?

Taking part is simple! Just click the “Submit Your Entry” button below, fill out the form, and explain what the Irish language means to you in 35 words or fewer.

Important: Refer to the following resources and a free tool for the MFCU Irish language contest.

MFCU Irish Language Contest Details

What’s the prize?
As this contest is for primary and secondary school students, therefore, two lucky winners will receive a fully funded €460 Gaeltacht Summer Course at Coláiste Naomh Eoin An Ghaeltacht sa Bhaile.

How to participate in the contest?
To participate, simply click the “Submit Your Entry” button above and write what the Irish language means to you in 35 words or less. Then, submit your entry by March 31, 2025, 11:59 PM. to successfully enter the contest.

Contest Terms & Conditions

Contest eligibility
This contest is for MFCU Student Account Holders only. Please read the detailed eligibility criteria below:

• The participant must be a student in primary or secondary school
• They must have an active MFCU Account
• A parent or guardian may participate on behalf of the student, but an active MFCU account for the student is required

One entry per member
Each member can participate once with one Student’s MFCU Account Number. Duplicate entries will be discarded, and only the original will be considered valid.

Winner selection
For the winner selection, our team will randomly choose two winners from all valid entries.

Winner verification process
Our team may request winners to confirm their MFCU membership, provide student details, and submit additional documents via email for verification.

Non-member clause
If a selected winner is not an MFCU member, we will award the prize to the next eligible participant. Therefore, please ensure you become a member before entering the contest.

Winner Announcement & Conditions
Winners will be announced within 7 working days after March 31, 2025, on social media and blog.

Other Terms and Conditions

• We will announce the winners within 7 working days after March 31, 2025, on social media and our blog
• The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash
• MFCU’s decision is final decision, and we will not accept re-evaluations
• MFCU can modify the contest or its terms without prior notice

FREE TOOL!!!

Now that you’re familiar with the event details and contest terms & conditions, let’s make sure your entry is within the 35-character limit.

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This tool only counts words and won’t suggest or alter your response.

Now that you have all the details, know the rules, and understand the event, the only thing left is to submit your entry and show your love for Gaeilge!

So, what does the Irish language mean to you?

We can’t wait to read your entries!