Ulster GAA Scholarships now available for Irish Diploma
As part of Ulster GAA’s commitment to promoting Irish Culture and Heritage, Ulster GAA have just announced scholarships for GAA members applying for Ulster University’s Irish Language Diploma from September 2015-2016.
This is the third year of the Gaeilge sa Chlub (‘Irish in the Club’) scholarship scheme for adult learners of the Irish Language. It’s a joint initiative from Ulster GAA and Ulster University which aims to promote the use of Irish within clubs throughout Ulster by providing financial assistance to GAA members who sign up for a Diploma in Irish Language course.
Welcoming another year of the partnership Ulster GAA President Martin McAviney said, “Ulster GAA is delighted to once again encourage GAA members to take up the Irish language, to learn it and to use it. Through this joint initiative with Ulster University, GAA members of all ages across Ulster will be able to study Irish and gain a University qualification. We hope the successful GAA members who receive scholarships will come back and promote Irish in their own local club.”
Dr Malachy Ó Néill, Head of School of Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University has praised the scholarship initiative, saying; “The Irish Diploma at Ulster University is growing in popularity and it’s a great help for GAA members to receive up to 50% reduction in course fees. This partnership helps encourage GAA members to take up the Diploma and join an impressive list of alumni including many well-known GAA personalities.”
Gaeilge sa Chlub 2015/16
Ulster GAA have announced scholarships for GAA members across Ulster who are applying for the Ulster University’s Irish Diploma. Scholarships will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, with scholarships up to 50% of course fees.
