Litir Fhoirmiúil (Junior Cert Irish): Revision Notes
Litir Fhoirmiúil - Formal Letter
Tasc: Scríobh litir fhoirmiúil chuig an mbainisteoir ionaid áineasa chun gearán a dhéanamh faoi sheirbhís a fuair tú.
Writer's address:
12 Bóthar na gCrann,
Baile Átha Cliath 6,
2 Iúil 2025
Recipient's address:
An Bainisteoir,
Ionad Spraoi an Ghleanna,
Gleann Dá Loch,
Co. Chill Mhantáin
A Bhainisteoir,
To the Manager,
Táim ag scríobh chugat chun gearán a dhéanamh faoi sheirbhís a fuair mé i d'ionad áineasa Dé Sathairn seo caite, an 28ú Meitheamh.
I am writing to you to make a complaint about a service I received in your leisure centre last Saturday, the 28th of June.
Bhí mé ag tnúth le lá taitneamhach le mo chairde, ach faraor, bhí an t-eispéireas go hiomlán míshásúil. Ar dtús, bhí mo chárta áirithinte mícheart ar an gcóras agus b'éigean dom fanacht beagnach uair an chloig sular lig duine ar bith isteach muid. Ina theannta sin, bhí an linn snámha salach agus bhí na seomraí feistis gan ghlanadh.
I was looking forwards to an enjoyable day with my friends, but unfortunately, the experience was completely unsatisfactory. Firstly, my booking card was incorrect on the system and I had to wait nearly an hour before anyone would let us in. In addition, the swimming pool was dirty and the changing rooms were not clean.
Rinne mé iarracht labhairt leis an mbainisteoir ar an lá, ach dúradh liom nach raibh sé ar fáil. Sílim gur cheart duit féachaint ar chúrsaí sláinteachais agus ar chaighdeán na seirbhíse go ginearálta. Tá mé ag súil go ndéanfar ceartú ar na fadhbanna seo agus go gcuirfear mo thuairim san áireamh.
I tried to speak with the manager on the day, but I was told they weren't available. I believe you should look at hygiene matters and the general standard of service. I hope these issues will be corrected and that my opinion will be taken into account.
Beidh mé buíoch as freagra uait a luaithe is féidir.
I would appreciate a response from you as soon as possible.
Le meas,
Yours sincerely,
Síle Ní Shúilleabháin
📘 Liosta stór focal - Vocabulary List
| Irish | English |
|---|---|
| ag scríobh chugat | writing to you |
| gearán a dhéanamh | to make a complaint |
| seirbhís | service |
| ionad áineasa | leisure centre |
| eispéireas | experience |
| míshásúil | unsatisfactory |
| cárta áirithinte | booking card/reservation |
| fanacht | waiting |
| linn snámha | swimming pool |
| salach | dirty |
| seomraí feistis | changing rooms |
| gan ghlanadh | uncleaned |
| iarracht | attempt |
| bainisteoir | manager |
| cúrsaí sláinteachais | hygiene matters |
| caighdeán | standard |
| ceartú | correction |
| tuairim | opinion |
| a luaithe is féidir | as soon as possible |
| Le meas | Yours sincerely |
📚 Gramadaí agus Stíle - Grammar and Style
| Feature | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Modh foirmeálta (Formal tone) | Táim ag scríobh chugat chun gearán a dhéanamh... | Polite, respectful opening |
| Aimsir Chaite (Past tense) | Bhí mé ag tnúth le…, bhí an linn snámha salach | To describe what happened |
| Modh Ordaitheach (Imperative / Request) | Sílim gur cheart duit féachaint ar... | A firm recommendation |
| Aimsir Fháistineach (Future tense) | Beidh mé buíoch as freagra uait | Shows expectation of a reply |
| Leaganacha foirmeálta | Use if you know the recipient's name: "Uasail" = "Mr." / "Bhean Uasail" = "Ms." or "Madam" Example A Uasail Ó Dónaill, → Dear Mr O'Donnell A Bhean Uasail Ní Bhraonáin, → Dear Ms Ní Bhraonáin Use if you don't know the recipient's name: A chara, | Standard formal opening/closing |
✅ Struchtúr soiléir - Clear Structure
Clear layout is essential for full marks.
Paragraf 1: Cúis na litreach
Paragraf 2: Cad a tharla
Paragraf 3: Moltaí
Paragraf 4: Ag súil le freagra