Cruinnscriobh na Gaeilge 6th Adapted edition
| By: | Ciaran Mac Murchaidh |
| Publisher: | Cois Life Teoranta |
| Published: | September 2016 |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Categories: | Language |
| Language: | Irish |
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'A practical course in Irish grammar and accurate use of the language. Cruinnscriobh na Gaeilge: This book is a practical course in Irish grammar and accurate use of the language. It is primarily intended for undergraduates and postgraduates studying Irish at third level, including those in teacher-training courses. The new edition has been revised to include all the changes in the Caighdean Oifigiuil 2016. It is also now paired with interactive online exercises, which allow students self-directed study. Ciaran Mac Murchaidh was born in Co. Fermanagh and was educated at Mullanaskea Primary School and thereafter at St Michael's College, Enniskillen. He received his university education in Maynooth, attending both the National University of Ireland and the Pontifical University there. The Head of the Department of Modern Irish at the time, Professor Padraig O Fiannachta MRIA, had a significant influence on him throughout his time there. He was awarded an honours degree in Celtic Studies in 1986 and was conferred with an MA in Modern Irish in 1987. Following this, he went on to receive an honours degree in Divinity (BD) in 1990, a Diploma in Pastoral Studies in 1991, and the Higher Diploma in Education in 1993. He was conferred with the degree of PhD in 2004 for a thesis on the sermons of Bishop Seamas O Gallchoir, Bishop of Raphoe and, thereafter, of Kildare. He worked in NUI, Maynooth as a tutor and part-time lecturer between the years 1986 and 1998, while also teaching Irish, English, German and Religion in Colaiste Chilliain, Clondalkin for a time. He was a lecturer in the Department of Irish at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra from 1998 to 2010, when he was appointed as Dean of Research & Humanities. He left St Patrick's College in November 2013 to take up the position of Head of School in Fiontar, Dublin City University.His primary interest is in the Irish language and its devotional and religious literature during the 18th century but he also has a keen