Óráid (Junior Cert Irish): Revision Notes
Oráid - Speech
Tasc: Scríobh óráid a thabharfá do dhaltaí eile sa scoil ag tús na bliana nua scoile.
A chairde,
Friends,
Is mór an onóir dom a bheith anseo libh inniu chun cúpla focal a rá libh ag tús na bliana nua scoile. Tá fáilte mhór romhaibh ar fad – go háirithe na daltaí nua atá ag tosú linn den chéad uair.
It's a great honour for me to be here with you today to say a few words at the beginning of the new school year. You are all very welcome – especially the new students who are joining us for the first time.
Mar is eol daoibh, tá tús na bliana ina deis iontach. Is féidir linn spriocanna nua a leagan síos agus iarracht a dhéanamh níos fearr ná mar a rinneamar anuraidh. Ní gá dúinn a bheith foirfe – ach is gá dúinn a bheith dearfach, díograiseach, agus cairdiúil lena chéile.
As you know, the start of the year is a great opportunity. We can set new goals and try to do better than we did last year. We don't have to be perfect – but we do need to be positive, enthusiastic, and friendly to each other.
I mbliana, déanaimis ár ndícheall an scoil a dhéanamh níos fearr dúinne go léir. Cuirimis fáilte roimh gach duine, déanaimis iarracht a bheith níos eagraithe, agus ná déan dearmad spraoi a bheith againn freisin! Níl an scoil faoi staidéir amháin – tá sí faoi chairdeas, forbairt phearsanta, agus cuimhní deasa a chruthú.
This year, let's do our best to make the school better for all of us. Let's welcome everyone, try to be more organised, and don't forget to have fun too! School isn't only about study – it's also about friendship, personal growth, and making good memories.
Guím gach rath oraibh go léir don bhliain atá romhainn. Bíodh misneach agaibh, tacaíocht agaibh, agus ná bíodh faitíos oraibh cabhair a lorg.
I wish you all every success in the year ahead. Have courage, find support, and don't be afraid to ask for help.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur n-aird.
Thank you very much for your attention.
📘 Liosta stór focal - Vocabulary List
| Irish | English |
|---|---|
| Is mór an onóir dom | It's a great honour for me |
| cúpla focal | a few words |
| ag tús na bliana nua scoile | at the start of the new school year |
| fáilte mhór | warm welcome |
| spriocanna nua | new goals |
| iarracht a dhéanamh | to make an effort |
| níos fearr ná | better than |
| dearfach | positive |
| díograiseach | enthusiastic |
| cairdiúil | friendly |
| ár ndícheall | our best |
| staidéir | study/studies |
| cuimhní deasa | nice memories |
| tacaíocht | support |
| cabhair a lorg | to seek help |
| as bhur n-aird | for your attention |
📚 Gramadaí agus Stíle - Grammar and Style
| Feature | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tús oifigiúil agus ginearálta | A chairde, | Standard opening for a speech |
| Modh dearfach, spreagúil | Is deis iontach é... / Guím gach rath oraibh | Positive tone = key for H1 |
| Aimsir Láithreach (Present Tense) | Is féidir linn / Cuirimis fáilte | Present gives energy and urgency |
| Modh ordaitheach (Imperative mood) | Déanaimis ár ndícheall / Ná bíodh faitíos oraibh | Encouraging audience action |
| Seicheamh soiléir | Fáilte → Deis → Moltaí → Spreagadh → Críoch | Logical structure expected in JC |
| Críoch galánta | Go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur n-aird | Polite, formal ending phrase |
