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IRISH language group, Glor hInse has won first prize, €50,000, in the annual Glor na nGael awards.
Comharchumann Rath Cairn, County Meath, won the second prize of €12,500, while Cumann Forbar- tha Ghaoth Dobhair, came in third place, winning €7,500.
Praising the work of Glor na hInse, Glor na nGael director, Lorcan Mac Gabhann, described the commit- tee as an example for Irish groups throughout the country.
“The committee enjoys broad rep-
resentation from the community and uses an effective planning system. The adjudicators were particularly impressed its strategic plan and the work arising from it,” he said.
Mr Mac Gabhann said the win re- flected the strong gaelic movement that existed in Ennis. He said
‘“T congratulate the people of Ennis and Clare for this Glor na nGael win, achieving first place in the competi- tion for the third time, a feat achieved only once before.”
“Ennis enjoys a strong Irish gaels- coil movement. As well as that, the committee manages to exert influ-
ence on all the schools in the area through drama, debating and other major events.
“There has been significant growth in participation of Ogras. From the start of the year till the end, young people are supported through Féile na hInse, schools’ drama and a sum- mer camp.
He praised the large number of events organised by Glor na Gael throughout the year. He said, “A large number of events are also or- ganised for adults such as a reading circle and public lectures.
“The Irish language is central to
other cultural events such as an Flea- dh Nua. The committee received particular praise for organising Fili an Chlair.
“The committee is working suc- cessfully with the state sector, par- ticularly with Clare County Council and has achieved much. A demand for state services in Irish 1s advanced and encouraged.”
In total, Glor na nGael announced awards to the value of €141,950, giving recognition the work being carried out by many committees to promote the Irish language at home ~NOlemr-lesKers(en