Stair Chumann Carad Na Gaeilge / History of The Philo-Celtic Society
Athbheochan na Gaeilge / Renaissance of the Irish Language

 

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Podchraoladh as Gaeilge! / Podcasting in Irish!

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* An Gael - Scríobh Ailt! / The Gaelic Person - Contribute Articles!

* Poiblíocht Shaor Do Ghaeilge! / Free Publicity for Irish Language Events!

* Buann CCNG An Comórtas Domhanda! / Philo-Celtic Wins The Global Gaeilge Competition!

* Fáinne Idirlín Do Bhaill ! / Webring For Members!

 

Ár gCumann: / Our Society:

Fáilte / Welcome

Cuspóirí / Goals

Stair / History

Ballraíocht / Membership

Déanmhas / Structure

 
Ár nGníomhaíochtaí: / Our Activities:

1. Tacaíocht / Support

2. Neartú / Strengthening

3. Cothú / Promotion & Encouragement

4. Cleachtadh / Use

5. Craobhscaoileadh / Broadcast

6. Fairsingiú / Expansion

7. Múineadh / Teaching

8. Athbheochan - Achoimre Ár nGníomhaíochtaí / Renaissance - Summary Of Our Activities

 
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STAIR CHUMANN CARAD NA GAEILGE / HISTORY OF THE PHILO-CELTIC SOCIETY

1959-1969

Fuaireamar an r-phost seo ó Éadhmonn Ua Cuinn ar 7 Samhain 2005:  /  We received this email from Éadhmonn Ua Cuinn on November 7, 2005:

Gearóid a Chara;  I was prompted to write when I saw the name of the Philo-Celtic Society, Cumann Carad na Gaedhilge,  what incredible memories I have of Philo from 1959-1969 ....
 
My first encounter with the organization was in early 1959, when Ita Callendar told me of it's existence in the Long Island City Athletic Club in Astoria.  Richard Barry from Tullamore was the Bun Rang teacher, with Seán Scannlon, and Seán Canning, and Brian Callendar watching over our small but great group.  There was also Pat Noble, and as always the great Mc Niffs, Cyril and Joan, waiting to teach us the 7's and 3's, and hammer Philo into a great dance troupe, against Rory O'Flaherty's Bronx Gaelic League, and what incredible musicians, the birth of the New York Céilí Band,  Larry Redican, Paddy Reynolds, Andy Mc Gann, and so many more, we didn't know it at the time, but we were in Celtic Heaven, and with dancers like the Butler Girls especially Sheila and Kathleen, and the O'Connell Girls from the Bronx, and the amazing Ceili's at Vasa Temple,  It's all so heady now some 40 + years ago, but they gave us the spark to carry on so.  Go néirigh gach beannachtaidhe orraibhse 's scriobh chomh luath, - Éadhmonn Ua Cuinn
 

 

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