

About Glór Uachtair Tíre
Established in 1993, Glór Uachtar Tíre is a voluntary group for the development of the Irish language in the greater Castlewellan area in south Co. Down. Glór Uachtar Tíre receives funding through Foras na Gaeilge's 'Scéim Phobal Gaeilge' allowing for the employment of a full-time Development Officer.
Uachtar Tíre was the name given to the area between Slieve Croob and Maghera up until the 15th Century. Today, Uachtar Tíre is an area with a vibrant and fast growing Irish speaking community and home to an excellent Gaelscoil. It's central location also makes it the the home of South Down's Irish-medium secondary school provision, drawing large numbers of young Irish speakers to the area on a daily basis.
Glór Uachar Tíre sees to serve the needs of this flourishing language community and foster further growth.
Upcoming Events









Mon, Sep 15
Tue, Sep 16
Tue, Sep 16Post Beginners Morning Irish Class/ Iarr-Bhunrang Gaeilge Maidine (1) /Teach Uidhilín, Castlewellan
Tue, Sep 16
Tue, Sep 16
Tue, Sep 16
Thu, Sep 18Mion - Chlub Óige Uachtar Tíre / Irish Language Youth Club /Teach Uidhilín Caisleán Uidhilín Cwellan
Thu, Sep 18
Thu, Sep 25Conversation Circle for Beginners/ Ciorcal Comhrá fá choinne Foghlaimeoirí /Teach Uidhilín, Castlewellan/ Caisleán USep 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – Dec 12, 2025, 12:00 PMTeach Uidhilín, Castlewellan/ Caisleán U, 2 Castle Ave, Castlewellan BT31 9DXTwo weekly 'Conversation Circles for Beginners' to choose from; Thursday evening 7pm-8pm or Friday morning 11am-12 midday. Tá rogha de dhá 'Chiorcal Comhrá fá choinne Foghlaimeoirí ann; Tráthnóna Déardaoin ag 7in-8in nó maidin Dé hAoine ag 11rn-12 meán lae.
Wed, Oct 01Club Óige Uachtar Tíre / Irish Language Youth Club '25/'26 /Halla an Phobail / Cwellan Community Cen
Sat, Nov 08
Sun, Nov 16Nov 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMLocation is TBDBígí ag caint i nGaeilge amuigh faoin aer is ag foghlaim faoin dúlra thart orainn! Tá lúchair orainn go mbeidh Treasa Bann i mbun stiúrtha le haghaidh trí siúlóid. / Practise your Irish outdoors and learn about the wildlife around us! We're delighted that Treasa Bann will be guiding us for 3 walks.
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