Excitement building for annual Dundalk Irish language Scoildrámaíocht festival

Excitement is building as several schools throughout County Louth eagerly prepare for their performances on the big stage at Féile Dhún Dealgan, the annual Irish language Scoildrámaíocht festival.

This year’s festival will take place in An Táin Theatre Dundalk on Wednesday, the 4th March, 10.00am - 1.00pm, with local schools at both primary and secondary level taking to the stage.

The festival gives students the opportunity to act, gain confidence and have fun all as Gaeilge. Schools returning to the stage in this year’s festival include St. Joseph’s National School, St. Francis National School and Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan. Additionally, St. Malachy’s Infants School, St. Peter’s National School and Gaelcholáiste Dhún Dealgan who will be joining the festival lineup for the first time this year.

In addition to the new participants, there will also a new trophy which will be awarded on the day. The Seán Rocks trophy has been established in memory of the late Seán Rocks, renowned actor, RTÉ broadcaster and past teacher of St. Malachy’s Boys’ school, Dundalk. 

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Winners at the competition will go on to represent the region in Féile Laighean / the Leinster Provincial Festival.

An Cumann Scoildrámaíochta was first established in 1934 and is now over 90 years old with thousands of students from throughout the country taking part each year. The festival forms part of Seachtain na Gaeilge activities in the town.

 Admittance to the audience will be open to the public on the day for a small cash fee of €1 for children / €5 for adults.