Coiste Forbartha Bhéal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh Crinniú Poiblí on the subject of creating:

“A Museum of the Irish Language and Gaelic Revival, Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh”

Tionscnaíocht nua don phobal: • Cultúrtha Cultural • Stairúil Historical • Oideachasúil Educational • Turasóireacht Touristic

The meeting will inform about and gauge support for this project, which represents an important initiative for our community.

Dáta: 27 ú Meán Fómhair 2019 (27-09-2019) Ionad: An Áras (GAA Áras) Am: 8:00in (8pm) Fáilte roimh chách. (PTO for more info.) Coláiste Na Mumhan building was extended in 1908, by 1909 it 1: The Gaelic Revival and the role it played The Gaelic Revival, beginning in the late was deemed “altogether inadequate” the in the national movement for independence 1800s, represented the foundation for the roll now being, 252 students. In 1914, the including the contribution of Coláiste Na modern struggle for Irish independence. Coláiste moved to new, larger purpose- Mumhan. Our tiny village of Ballingeary played a built premises to cater for the higher roll 2: The history and evolution of the Irish central role in this revival. The Munster numbers. Language. Training College was founded at a Coláiste Na Mumhan played a huge part in Additionally, there will be a small café and conference held in Cork, in connection with the Gaelic Revival, and many famous tourist information for the area. the Munster Feis of 1903. The Rev. names from the 19 th and 20 th century Richard O’Daly, D.D., PhD, a distinguished history of Ireland are associated with it, in Cultural, Historical, Educational and linguist and trained phonetician, had one way or another, including, among Touristic Benefits arrived in Ireland from Australia the others: previous year, and began to advocate • Opportunities for the community, including pupils at Scoil Mhuire, to scientific methods of teaching living Terence MacSwiney Muriel MacSwiney engage in gathering and Piaris Béaslai Douglas Hyde languages. He formed a small school at presenting their local history Daniel Corkery Tomás Mac Curtain • A permanent living record of local Gougane Barra, and began to experiment Tomás Mac Sir Roger Casement history including information from Donnchada in the learning and teaching of the Irish oral history interviews with local Richard Mulcahy Liam de Róiste people language. Coláiste Na Mumhan was the Éamon de Valera Claude Chevasse • An opportunity to share the result. The Coláiste opened in Ballingeary, nationally significant story of on 4 th July 1904, with a roll of 62 students, The original Coláiste building is available to Ballingeary's role in the Gaelic Revival and the preservation of the in a building, previously the boys’ school, Ballingeary Coiste Forbartha and it is Irish language donated to the Coláiste committee by Rev. proposed to use it to establish Ireland’s • A “shop-window ” for the Col áiste to attract new students first “Museum of the Irish Language and P. Hurley P.P. This marked the opening of • Touristic benefits: the first Irish Language Teacher Training Gaelic Revival”. A reason to visit Ballingeary A part of a West Cork “History There will be (at least) two thematic College in Ireland. (There was a shortage Trail ” of proficient teachers of Irish at that time.) threads: Benefits to local businesses: • Possible employment opportunities Numbers grew rapidly and although the • Increased tourist numbers