An Chuallacht, UCC

An Chuallacht
University College Cork
Formation 1912
Type Irish Language Society
Location
  • University College, Cork
Membership
 1600
Official language
 Gaeilge
Chairperson
 Timmy Collins

An Chuallacht (Irish pronunciation: [anˠ xuɐl̪ˠaxt̪ˠ], meaning "The Fellowship") is the Irish language and Culture society of University College Cork. Founded in 1912, An Chuallacht is one of the largest societies in UCC and one of the largest Irish language societies in the country.

The society’s main aim is the promotion of the Irish language on campus and around Cork. An Chuallacht meets twice weekly in Seomra na Gaeilge or "An Seomra Caidrimh" in the O'Rahilly Building on campus, to encourage the speaking of Irish amongst the student body. An Chuallacht also organises events every week to encourage the student body to socialise, outside off campus, through the medium of Irish. During the year, the society organises mystery tours, takes weekend trips to the Gaeltacht, takes part in Seachtain na Gaeilge and publishes it's magazine, ‘Craic’.

One of the most important events in the An Chuallacht calendar is Seachtain Chultúir na hÉireann (UCC Irish Culture Week), an annual festival held in October. Amongst the events organised during the week are competitions, debates, parades, games and the Irish Language Ball, ‘Bál na Gaeilge’, with special guests including Des Bishop, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Sinéad Ní Loidéain, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, and most recently Seán Bán Breathnach being in attendance.

An Chuallacht was awarded the Glór na nGael Irish Society of the Year Award in 2009, and again in 2010 and Best Cross Border Society in 2013.

Committees

Committee 2014/15

Committee 2013/14

Committee 2012/13

Committee 2011/12

Committee 2010/11

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