Island pupils join Gaelic debate
A GROUP of Gaelic speaking teenagers, including school pupils from the Western Isles will be in Inverness tomorrow (Thursday) to take part in the annual international Public Speaking Forum Cainte, 'Ri Chèile'.
The event is organised by Comunn na Gidhlig (CnaG) in Scotland and Gael Linn in Ireland and pupils have travelled from all over Scotland and Ireland to take part.
As well as taking part in the forum, which will debate themes: 'How women have changed the world', 'Gaelic Television programmes – good or bad?', 'Mobile Phones' and 'Piping', the youngsters will visit Inverness Museum, take part in a walking tour of Inverness and attend a civic reception hosted by Highland Council.
Sheena MacLean of CnaG said: "We are delighted to be able to support this event in partnership with Gael Linn. Ri Chile is important for the linking of the two language communities. It provides an opportunity for young Gaelic speakers to develop their language skills through their preparation for and participation in the debate.
"It also gives them an opportunity to mix with teenagers in a similar minority language situation to themselves."
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Friday 25 May 2012
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