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Oriel Connects Us, 'Oirialla A Thugann Sinn Le Chéile' is a cross-border co-operative venture linking two communities embodying the cultural heritage and identity of Ancient Oriel (Oirialla): Omeath, Co Louth and Lislea, Co Armagh funded by IFI Oriel Connects Us, 'Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile' is a cross-border cooperative venture linking two communities which embody the cultural heritage and

identity of Ancient Oriel (Oirialla): Omeath, Co Louth and Lislea, Co Armagh funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

Clabhsúr ar thogra ar son na Gaeilge in Óméith Mara. Scrúdú agus bronnadh ag tús an tSamhraidh - Fáinní Airgid tugtha am...
16/06/2026

Clabhsúr ar thogra ar son na Gaeilge in Óméith Mara. Scrúdú agus bronnadh ag tús an tSamhraidh - Fáinní Airgid tugtha amach Dé Sathairn do lucht foghlama Uí Méith. Rang iontach Chaoimhe – micléinn díograiseacha cumasacha réidh!
Snaps from Silver Fáinne assessments of County Louth learners at Newry Gaeláras ar na mallaibh. Irish classes in the Dolmen Centre were organised by Omeath District Development, supported by Louth County Council, facilitated by Craobh an Iúir Comhaltas Uladh, and co-ordinated by Kathleen O'Brien of Oriel Connects Us. Caoimhe Morgan taught the class and used the Simple Steps to Silver Fáinne resource "Faigh Fáinne Caith Fáinne" with its accompanying audio support files.

Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile – Oriel Connects Us Omeath Lislea Partnership Clabhsúr iontach Dé Domhnaigh seo caite...
29/04/2026

Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile – Oriel Connects Us Omeath Lislea Partnership

Clabhsúr iontach Dé Domhnaigh seo caite le scéim trasteorann a thug daoine agus grúpaí le chéile chun tuiscint níos fearr agus níos doimhne a bheith acu ar oidhreacht Oirialla. Scaifte i láthair in Ionad an Dolmen, cainteanna curtha ar fáil, agus ceol den scoth ó Cheoilfhoireann Traidisiúnta Oirialla. Mhair an scéim, a bhí maoinithe ag an IFI, bliain go leith agus chuaigh an t-am thart go gasta agus go tairbheach.

The “Oriel Connects Us-Oirialla a Thugann le Chéile Sinn” IFI sponsored project, that brought Omeath and Lislea communities together over its 18 months duration, concluded on a high point on Sunday 26 April. Two informative talks on Coláiste Bhríde, at its Omeath and Rannafast sites, were delivered by Breandán Ó Dufaigh (Muineachán) and Séamus Mac Dhaibhéid (An tIúr). The Oriel Traditional Orchestra provided the musical entertainment with a programme that covered new compositions and tunes of local origins. The Project Co-ordinator, Kathleen O’Brien (Omeath District Development) was presented with flowers by members of the Omeath Historical Society in appreciation of her enthusiastic management of the very successful project. Particular praise was also given to Caoimhe Morgan who taught the Irish classes in Omeath and Lislea, and to Kate Quinn who co-ordinated affairs in Lislea. Helen Thompson (Omeath District Development) hosted the event in the Dolmen Centre and thanked IFI for their support. Catering was provided by Kitchenetta.
Photographs by Lorraine Teevan.

Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile – Oriel Connects Us Omeath Lislea PartnershipCOLÁISTE BHRÍDE SAINT BRIGID’S IRISH COLL...
23/04/2026

Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile – Oriel Connects Us Omeath Lislea Partnership

COLÁISTE BHRÍDE SAINT BRIGID’S IRISH COLLEGE
THE TRANSITION YEARS – NA hIDIRBHLIANTA

Domhnach/Sunday 26 Aibreán/April 2026
Dolmen Centre, Omeath @ 3pm

A closing event to mark the end of the successful Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Chéile/Oriel Connects Us project that brought together Omeath and Lislea communities in an exploration of shared lived experiences and Oriel heritage. The event will feature short, informative contributions from Séamus Mac Dhaibhéid (Newry) and Breandán Ó Dufaigh (Monaghan) who will examine the fascinating story of Saint Brigid’s Irish College in Omeath and its transfer to Rannafast, County Donegal. The Oriel Traditional Orchestra will round off the occasion with a suite of local tunes.

Refreshments will be served. Fáilte roimh chách!

For more information:
[email protected]
+353 429375422 or Kate: +447803600877

The Department of Adult and Community Education in collaboration with the Centre for Studies in Irish Protestantism, at ...
16/04/2026

The Department of Adult and Community Education in collaboration with the Centre for Studies in Irish Protestantism, at Maynooth University were delighted to host the Omeath District Development’s Oriel Connects Us group on their educational study visit on Friday 10th April.

Miriam Moffitt, Michael Kenny and Margaret Nugent facilitated the group of 25 people from the Omeath and Lislea areas to explore the historic and cultural aspects of Maynooth University and St Patricks Pontifical University, along with its deep societal impact across the centuries.

The group explored the history of Maynooth seminary, from the 1700's, and were taken on a guided tour of the Church and campus.

Together they celebrated the 28th Anniversary (10th April 1998) of the Good Friday/Belfast/Northern Ireland agreement, and considered the impact of decades of peace and reconciliation.

The five interwoven strands of reconciliation were discussed, and in small groups, a future shared vision for the socio, economic and cultural development of the Omeath and Lislea areas was explored.

Overall this was a very successful educational study visit, words such as belonging, togetherness, longevity, goodwill, friendship, commonality and connections were shared by the group in the concluding session.

Oriel Connects Us Omeath / Lislea Partnership LaunchOirialla a Thugann Sinn le CheileEducational Visit to Maynooth Unive...
31/03/2026

Oriel Connects Us Omeath / Lislea Partnership Launch
Oirialla a Thugann Sinn le Cheile
Educational Visit to Maynooth University

Friday 10th April 2026 (times to be confirmed)

Maynooth University, in collaboration with Oriel Connects Us, Omeath / Lislea Partnership extends a warm welcome to you to engage in the following discussions and activities:

o The History of Maynooth: exploring and managing key influences, opinions and attitudes from 1795 to present day, Dr. Miriam Moffitt

o Between Scylla and Charybdis, navigating opposing and invisible influences - the role of community-led intergenerational dialogue in building solidarity Dr. Margaret Nugent and Emeritus Michael Kenny

o Closing of the 'Oriel Connects Us' epic Journey

o Guided tour of St. Patrick’s Chapel – involves moderate walking, attendees to wear appropriate footwear

To Book: [email protected] +353 42 9375422 Kate: +447803600877

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