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Roinn na Gaeilge / Irish
Department
The Irish Department in Thornhill
College is a thriving and highly successful Modern Language
Department. The study of Irish is offered to all students
from Years 8-14 through an inter-active, stimulating and
challenging programme of language, literature and culture.
Formal learning is complemented by a range of extra-curricular
activities which promote the enjoyment and application of the
language. Pupils are entered for Feiseanna, quizzes,
debates and Gaeltacht scholarship competitions on a regular
basis and it is the Department’s aim to encourage students to
develop a love for and pride in the culture and language.
Students are also encouraged to use Irish as a means of
communication as often as possible and to visit the Gaeltacht.
The number of pupils studying the
language in Thornhill right up to Year 14 is significant.
At present 130 pupils study Irish for GCSE and 40 pupils study
the language at AS and A2 level.
There are 3 full-time teachers of Irish in a well
resourced and highly motivated department.
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