Oifigeach Cultúrtha agus Gaeilge
A guide to Club Cultural Officer duties & Scór Calendar for 2013/14
“Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí”
Clubs should appoint an Irish Language and Cultural Officer whose key role will be to organise Scór and other cultural and language activities in the Club.
Every club should take part in Scór. No other cultural or sporting body has anything like Scór, a framework that allows locals to take part in activity right across the cultural spectrum and within a clear community-based and amateur context.
Scór
Scór provides a great opportunity for people who may not participate in our games to become involved and be part of the Club. Other interested people from outside the Club, particularly parents, should be involved. The success of TV talent shows indicates how popular it has become for young people to perform on stage.
Scór is made up of 8 competitions as follows
Rince Foirne Ceilí dancing
Amhránaíocht Aonair Solo singing
Ceol Uirlise Instrumental music
Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaiocht Recitation / Storytelling
Bailéad Ghrupa Ballad group
Tráth na gCeist Question time
Nuachleas Novelty act
Rince Seit Set dancing
An Teanga
Promotion of the Irish Language is an important activity for GAA clubs. There are a number of simple ways in which clubs can foster Irish at the local level.
- Use the Irish version of the Club name in prominent places e.g. letterheads, kit bags, playing gear, score boards
- Bi lingual signs
- Use some Irish at meetings
- Offer Gaeltacht scholarships to local children
- Take part in Seachtain na Gaeilge
- Host Irish classes
- Put some simple Irish phrases on Club website
Music, Song, Dance, Art & Drama
- Host at least one Cultural event each year e.g. tie this in with St Patrick’s Day.
- Make sure all Club events have an Irish Cultural dimension
- A Gaelic Art component into any Club new build project
- Facilitate the teaching of Irish dancing and/or music classes.
Heritage
Clubs should make every effort to contribute to the local heritage of the area, contribute to local histories, take part in lectures /talks/events focusing on local heritage.
Calendar for Oifigeach Cultúrtha & Gaeilge 2013/2014
Mar – Tráth na gCeist
April – Gaeltacht Scholarship Interviews – Apr 20th
Apr – Club information circular on purpose and role of the committee
May – Booklet on Irish Phrases and signs to be issued to clubs
June – Strategic review meeting
Sept – Posters to be issued to schools to promote Scór and poster competition
Oct – Scór Spraoi
Nov – Scór na nÓg 2013
Feb – Scór Sinsear 2014
For further details of Scór log on to www.gaa.ie and go to the Cultúr agus Gaeilge section
By fmctiernan Fri 31st May
