An bhfuil gaeilge agat? Glacadh pháirt sa chomórtas labhairt gaeilge, sa Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds! Open to under 18s only.

3 Age Categories:

8-11 years

12-14 years

15-17 years

Rules and Regulations for Comórtas Labhairt na Gaeilge

1. Eligibility:

o Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday 4th September.

2. Language Use:

o Irish must be spoken throughout the competition. Any use of English or other languages may result in a deduction of points.

o Participants are encouraged to use proper pronunciation and a variety of vocabulary.

3. Oral Content:

o Content must be original and relevant to the given topics: Mé Féin, Mo Theaghlach, Mo Cheantar, Caitheamh Aimsire, Ceol.

o Content should be appropriate for all audiences and should not include any offensive or inappropriate material.

4. Time Limits:

o Participants must adhere to the time limits set for their age group:

 Under 14 years: 3-4 minutes

 Under 18 years: 5-7 minutes

5. Presentation:

o Participants should speak clearly and confidently.

o The use of notes is permitted but should be minimal to maintain eye contact with the audience.

6. Judging Criteria:

o Participants will be judged on Pronunciation and Fluency, Content and Creativity, and Confidence and Delivery.

o The judges’ decisions are final.

7. Behaviour:

o Participants are expected to show respect to other competitors, judges, and organisers at all times.

o Disruptive or disrespectful behaviour may result in disqualification.

8. Props and Visual Aids:

o The use of props or visual aids is not allowed. The focus should remain on speaking skills.

9. Registration:

o All participants must register by the specified deadline.

o A completed registration form, including parental consent, must be submitted for each participant.

o Upon registration, participants agree to have their name, voice, and/or likenesses used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to the competition including the Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds website and social media without any compensation or rights to royalties for such use.

10. Awards:

o Prizes will be awarded to the top two participants in each age category.

o All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Description supplied by the event organiser.