GAELBHRATACH FLAG FOR ST. COLUMB'S COLLEGE. . . .Group pictured at St. Columb’s College on Wednesday morning after receiving the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag from Gael Linn. The flag is awarded to schools to actively promote the use of Irish in their schools, not just in Irish classrooms but throughout. Included at front are students Cian O'Dowd, Tom Hudson, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan, Jude Bryson and Aaron O'Doherty. Back from left are Damien DeBrun, Claire Keaney, Michael McNicholl, Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, Patrice McConnell, Head of Irish and Sinead McGonigle. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)placeholder image
GAELBHRATACH FLAG FOR ST. COLUMB'S COLLEGE. . . .Group pictured at St. Columb’s College on Wednesday morning after receiving the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag from Gael Linn. The flag is awarded to schools to actively promote the use of Irish in their schools, not just in Irish classrooms but throughout. Included at front are students Cian O'Dowd, Tom Hudson, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan, Jude Bryson and Aaron O'Doherty. Back from left are Damien DeBrun, Claire Keaney, Michael McNicholl, Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, Patrice McConnell, Head of Irish and Sinead McGonigle. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: St Columb's College awarded a Gaelbhratach (Irish Flag)

By Reporter
Published 10th May 2025, 17:33 GMT

The Gaelbhratach is a status flag scheme run by Gael Linn and awarded to schools to actively promote the use of Irish across their schools

Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, addressing students at St. Columb's College on Wednesday morning.

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Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, addressing students at St. Columb's College on Wednesday morning.

NEW IRISH MURAL. . . .Mrs. Patrice McConnell, Head of Irish, pictured with students and the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag at the school's new Irish Mural on Wednesday morning. Included standing from left are Aaron O'Doherty, Tom Hudson, Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, Ms. Claire Keaney, Irish teacher and Cian O'Dowd. Kneeling at front are Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan and Jude Bryson.

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NEW IRISH MURAL. . . .Mrs. Patrice McConnell, Head of Irish, pictured with students and the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag at the school's new Irish Mural on Wednesday morning. Included standing from left are Aaron O'Doherty, Tom Hudson, Dean O'Sluaghain, Gael Linn, Ms. Claire Keaney, Irish teacher and Cian O'Dowd. Kneeling at front are Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan and Jude Bryson.

Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, St. Columb's College, (right), proudly holds the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag with students Cian O'Dowd, Tom Hudson, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan, Jude Bryson and Aaron O'Doherty. On right is Mrs. Sinead McGonigle, Irish teacher.

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Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, St. Columb's College, (right), proudly holds the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag with students Cian O'Dowd, Tom Hudson, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan, Jude Bryson and Aaron O'Doherty. On right is Mrs. Sinead McGonigle, Irish teacher.

St. Columb's College students proudly hold the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag on Wednesday morning. From left are Aaron O'Doherty, Tom Hudson, Cian O'Dowd, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan and Jude Bryson.

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St. Columb's College students proudly hold the ‘Gaelbhratach’ Status Flag on Wednesday morning. From left are Aaron O'Doherty, Tom Hudson, Cian O'Dowd, Vincent Logue-O'Callaghan and Jude Bryson.

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