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An Droichead Membership Scheme.
A chara, this is a fundraising initiative An Droichead’s Committee has developed in order to secure funds to help us further develop our events and services, and to give something back to those people who are generous enough to make a contribution to the progression of our organisation.
We have produced a membership card that will get you special discounts and offers with some of our partners, as well as 20% off the cost of all An Droichead courses, trips and events.
We are asking in return that members committ to a monthly donation, by direct debit, of just £10 per month. Please click here* to download a form, and feel free to call Pól, Jim or Claire for more details.
An Droichead have big plans to expand the Irish language & cultural offering in south and east Belfast – we have been very lucky to have such a large community of loyal users, and our success depends on your continued support.
Bí linn, become a member of An Droichead.
Le meas mór agus buíochas,
Seán Hayes, Cathaoirleach An Droichead Teo.
(*IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU SEND THE FORM BACK TO US, OR THAT YOU LET US KNOW YOU HAVE SENT IT TO THE BANK, SO THAT WE CAN SEND YOUR CARD OUT TO YOU)
Conditions of the Scheme:
- The terms “Membership” and “Members” refer to membership of the “An Droichead Membership Scheme”;
- Use of the card is confirmation of acceptance of all terms and conditions;
- The card must be produced in advance of any purchase to avail of the offer. If booking via telephone then membership should be declared and the card produced upon payment;
- Offers valid exclusively to An Droichead Membership subscribers until 31/12/12;
- There is no cash alternative;
- Scheme partners reserve the right to change the terms of their offers at any time. Members will be notified of all changes via androichead.com;
- 2013 cards will be issued in January 2013 to all continuing An Droichead Membership subscribers.
Partners and offers (click on images to go to partner websites):
Fáilte Restaurant, opened in April 2010, is a busy and exciting restaurant that offers a fantastic dining experience and is located at 145-147 Falls Road in the heart of West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter. It is also only one minute from the M1 Motorway and Belfast City Centre.
In the past year Fáilte has been voted number one restaurant in Belfast by Facebook followers, has won the Belfast business award from Foras na Gaeilge, and has also been awarded five stars from Belfast City Council’s ‘Scores on The Doors’ for excellent food safety and hygiene.
Fáilte Restaurant is Bring Your Own and is also fully licensed.
Breakfast from 9am daily Lunch offer 12-4 Mon-Fri Early bird 4-6 Mon-Thur A la carte from 4pm daily Phone 02890 243846
Offer/deal: 1 free drink* per meal per diner**. *Includes soft drinks, bottle of Budweiser, glass of wine. **Max four free drinks per meal
Since its foundation in 1984, Oideas Gael has attracted hundreds of participants annually to its highly acclaimed language courses and cultural programmes. Irish people, drawn from all backgrounds, constitute up to half of those attending, while the remainder travel specially from numerous other parts of the world to attend. The unique blend of expertly prepared courses, together with an attractive mix of cultural sessions, all located within the Gaeltacht communities of Gleann Cholm Cille, and An Coimín, An Ghaeltacht Lár, enabling learners to improve their fluency in Irish while, at the same time, enjoying our living culture. As an alternative to the graded language courses, a broad range of cultural activity programmes is offered to participants interested in experiencing a unique style of learning holiday.
Offer/deal: 15% discount on course fees
The Hatfield Bar is over 138 years old, with original bar fixtures and ornate ceilings – it remains one of the few traditional Irish bars in Belfast city to escape modernisation, and with live entertainment every night, is one of the city’s busiest bars.
Their new addition, ‘The Graduate’ Bar, Eatery & Café, has definitely NOT escaped modernisation, and is one of the nicest new food and drink establishments in South Belfast: a cosy atmosphere combined with sheer class in food and decor.
Offer/deal: 1. A complimentary bottle of Campo Viejo Sparkling Wine for every booking of 6 or more;
2. Enjoy a glass of red, white or rose wine on us when you have 2 courses from our A La Carte menu, Monday to Saturday. Other drinks available are a bottle of Coors Light, Grolsch, Blue Moon, or a Coca Cola. 1 drink per diner, maximum 4 drinks per booking, Member offers can not be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. Booking required, email info@thegraduatebelfast.com or call 028 9023 8825 and state which offer you wish to avail of
Belfast’s Irish language Book Shop, An Ceathrú Póilí, was opened in 1983, and after a long time without a proper home, it finally came to be housed within Cultúrlann Mac Adam Ó Fiaich in 1991. The Shop grew alongside Belfast and the North’s Irish speaking community and it is one of the few independent bookshops that have held their own and remained successful during these days of the chain store.
Today, the shop keeps the broadest and most comprehensive range of Irish language books and resources in the North, as well as a selection of English language titles that cover various aspects of life in Ireland.
Offer/deal: 10% off all purchases
At a Premier Inn, you’ll find the warmest welcome, best value and service excellence. All of our Premier Inns offer facilities for the disabled, spacious and comfortable family rooms and affordable in-house restaurants serving an array of good food.
The high-rise Premier Inn in Belfast, City Centre (Alfred Street) has the full range of features: onsite parking, a lift and air conditioning, and is within easy reach of all the major transport modes – one mile to Europa bus and train station, two miles to the ferry terminal and only four miles to Belfast City Airport. It’s also a five minute walk from An Droichead! Some other popular local attractions are the Botanic Gardens, Belfast Zoo and Belfast Convention Centre.
Offer/deal: (*Applies only to Alfred Street*) Special rate of £55 for single room; £77 for single room and 1 dinner and breakfast (must also quote ‘meal deal’ offer); £99 for double/twin room and 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts (must also quote ‘meal deal’ offer)
Founded in 1953, the main aim of Gael Linn is to foster and promote Irish throughout Ireland as a living language and as an expression of identity.
It is well known for the enterprises it founded in Gaeltacht areas, and it continues to implement its entrepreneurial philosophy through the broad range of activities and projects it engages in from year to year. The Gael Linn programme can be divided into three broad categories; education, language promotional schemes and business. Gael Linn have a long tradition of providing adult Gaeltacht courses for An Droichead Members and are delighted to offer card-holding members a generous discount of 20% for our adult courses in Gaoth Dobhair as well as 20% off all our comprehensive music label.
- 35 Sráid an Dáma, Baile Átha Cliath 2 01.6751200 / eolas@gael-linn.ie
- 20 Bóthar na hEaglaise, Ard Mhacha BT61 7QZ 048 37522162/ info@gael-linn.net
Offer/deal: 20% discount on course fees for our adult courses in Gaoth Dobhair, application forms available here, and also 20% discount on all titles on the comprehensive Gael Linn music label see here. *Purchases of music should be made with a cheque or by phone 00353 1 6751200 or by e-mail eolas@gael-linn.ie as there is no facility online to process this 20% An Droichead Members’ discount on our website.
Teach Jack is a family run establishment, situated in Cnocfola ( Bloody Foreland – known for its beautiful sunsets) in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore) in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht.
Our services include 27 en-suite bedrooms – all with T.V., direct dial telephone; free wi-fi connection; a fully licensed Bar and Restaurant; a Function Room catering for up to 150 people; meeting rooms ; Bar Food served daily; Safe Car Parking. ITB Approved.
We have entertainment every weekend and nightly during holiday season; Ceili in Function room every Tuesday night. We also run intensive courses in the Language, Music and Ceilí dancing.
We emphasise and welcome use of our native language in Teach Jack. Tá Céad Míle Fáilte romhat: come on in and warm yourself by the fire in the bar, and listen to the Irish language being spoken around you by local speakers.
teacjack@eircom.net / 00353749531173
Offer/deal: 1 night bed & breakfast, €34 per person; 2 nights bed & breakfast + 1 evening meal €80 per person
1st and only place in Belfast where you can get a Lasagna, Pasta, Pizza, and much more delivered to your door - Casa Nostra
146 Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2EB
tel.: 02890202772
Offer/deal: 1 Free soft drink with any order
