Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Eo campaign launch parent survey

THE Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Eo campaign in Castlebar has launched a survey for parents of primary school children.

The gaelcholaiste group want to gather the views of the community regarding Irish language education.

In a statement, they explained: 'Mar is eol daoibh, tá móiminteam á thógáil sa phobal chun Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Eo a bhunú i gCaisleán an Bharraigh agus sinn ag bailiú tacaíochta agus misnigh i measc tuismitheoirí, eagraíochtaí náisiúnta agus polaiteoirí.

'As you know, the campaign to establish Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Eo in Castlebar is gaining momentum in the community, among parents, national organisations and politicians.

'Tá suirbhé gearr ullmhaithe againn do na tuismitheoirí siúd a bhfuil páistí acu sa bhunscoil, ag díriú ar na príomhcheisteanna a bhaineann leis an tumoideachas Gaeilge agus é a bheith ar fáil ag leibhéal iar-bhunscoile.

'We have prepared a short survey for parents of primary school students, focussing on the key questions regarding immersive Irish education and its availability at second level.

'Beidh na freagraí seo fíorthábhachtach agus muid ag iarraidh tuairimí an phobail a bhailiú maidir leis an oideachas Gaeilge i gCo. Mhaigh Eo agus táimid an-bhuíoch as bhur dtacaíocht.

'Your input is hugely significant in collecting the views of the community regarding Irish language education in Co. Mayo and we very much appreciate your support.'

Seo é an nasc chuig an suirbhé - here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GaelcolaisteMhaighEo.