Irish Language Grappling Workshop - Mata Oscailte Trí Ghaeilge

Mata Oscailte Trí Ghaeilge

Irish Language Grappling Workshop

https://linktr.ee/grapail

This event is for all levels of Irish and grappling. The main pupose is do promote the Irish language and make it moreaccessable to people in everyday life, lie in a sport training environment.

Grapáil agus Gaeilge: Éirí Amach ar na Mataí

Organised by Grapáil Gaelach Team, Richie MacDonnacha agus Rian MacGabhann (Ryan Smyth) and Atlantic Jiu jitsu Sligo

Are you interested in training grappling through Irish? We’re bringing together grapplers and Gaeilgeoirí for a unique one-day event focused on training, language, and community.

This is more than just a session, it’s about starting something. A space where Gaeilge can Thrive.

An bhfuil suim agat traenáil a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge? Táimid ag tabhairt le chéile grapálaithe agus Gaeilgeoirí don ócáid speisialta seo, lá lán de thraenáil, teanga agus pobal.

Ní gnáthsheisiún é seo, is tús é. Áit ina mbeidh an Ghaeilge beo ar na mataí.

📅 Event Details

Dé Sathairn, 4 Aibreán 2026 Saturday, April 4th, 2026

10:00 – 11:00

Terminology Comhrá / Ciorcal Teanga A discussion for fluent speakers

• Build grappling terminology in Irish
• Share coaching language & phrases
• Connect with other Irish-speaking practitioners

11:00 – 13:00

No-Gi Open Mat Trí Ghaeilge Open Mat Through Irish

• Led by Richie MacDonnacha, BJJ Black belt and fluent native speaker.
• Open to all levels (grappling & Irish)
• Learn, drill, and train through Irish
• Opportunity for guest insructors to teach in Irish
• Finish with Collar & Elbow wrestling, Bring a jacket for this.

After (Optional)

Líonrú & Craic

• Food (TBC)
• Chats & connections
• Build your local network

Ar na Mataí, As Gaeilge On the Mats, In Irish

Info: A discussion for experienced speakers to build grappling terminology in Irish.
Share coaching language & phrases.
Connect with other Irish-speaking practitioners.

Info: Open Mat Trí Ghaeilge – led by Richie MacDonnacha. This is themain workshop. Great for all levels to practice their Irish and get into grappling as Gaeilge

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Atlantic Jiu Jitsu Sligo, Unit 9b Cleveragh Business Centre, Sligo, Ireland

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