Dundalk Gaelscoil to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with a special event

Gaelcholáiste Dhún Dealgan is set to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with a special cookery demonstration that will bring together food, language and local community spirit.

The event, titled Cócaireacht agus Comhrá (Cookery and Conversation) will take place in McCarthy’s Kitchen in the North Link Retail Park on Wednesday 11 March at 7.00pm. This live culinary demonstration will be held in one of their many bespoke kitchens, showcasing their innovative products and services while promoting the Irish language in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

It will also focus on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. The students of Gaelcholáiste Dhún Dealgan worked closely with local Dundalk businesses, including Country Fresh and Barrack Street Butchers, to source high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables and meat for the evening. We are extremely grateful for their generous support and valued partnership.

Speaking ahead of the event, Caoimhe, Príomhoide Tánáisteach Gaelcholáiste Dhún Dealgan, praised the students’ efforts.

“Our students have put tremendous effort into preparing for this event. They researched sustainable seasonal foods that can be sourced locally and worked closely with local suppliers.

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"We are very grateful for the support we have received. It is important that students feel connected to their community and this has been a valuable real-life learning experience for them,” she said.

As well as promoting sustainable food practices, the evening will highlight the importance of wellbeing and the practical life skills developed through Home Economics, including budgeting, nutrition awareness and creative thinking.

Gaelcholáiste Dhún Dealgan, situated on the Ramparts (near DPL) opened in 2023 and currently caters for First to Third Year students with Transition Year starting in September 2026.

It is the only Irish-medium secondary school within a 60-kilometre radius, offering families in Dundalk and the surrounding areas a co-educational, multi-denominational Irish-medium option for second-level education.

This event is about more than food, the school says; it will also provide an opportunity for everyone to speak and practise whatever level of Irish they have in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite, with further details available on McCarthy’s Kitchens social media pages and the school’s social media pages.