Fógra (Announcement) (Leaving Cert Irish): Revision Notes
Fógra (Announcement)
1. Struchtúr an Fhógra (Structure of the Announcement)
Always keep the layout clear and concise – examiners mark for clarity as well as accuracy.
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Teideal mór soiléir – e.g. Fógra, Ceolchoirm, Cruinniú. Clear, large title – e.g. Notice, Concert, Meeting.
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Eolas bunúsach – Céard, Cathain, Cá háit. Basic information – What, When, Where.
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Sonraí breise – Praghas, clárúchán, cuspóir. Extra details – Price, registration, purpose.
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Eolas teagmhála – Uimhir ghutháin, seoladh ríomhphoist. Contact details – Phone number, email address.
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Frásaí measúla & deimhneacha – e.g. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Polite and positive phrases – e.g. All are welcome.
2. Leideanna don Scrúdú (Tips)
Gearr agus cruinn
– ná scríobh abairtí fada; úsáid liostaí nó línte ar leith.
Short and precise – don't write long sentences; use lists or separate lines.
Téarmaí iontuacha
– bain úsáid as frásaí a léiríonn ábhar an fhógra go soiléir.
Catchy terms – use phrases that clearly express the content of the announcement.
Eolas tábhachtach chun tosaigh
– an dáta & áit i gceann de na chéad línte.
Put important information first – date & place should be among the first lines.
Úsáid litreacha móra & béim
– e.g. FOGRA TÁBHACHTACH.
Use capital letters & emphasis – e.g. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
Coinnigh foirmiú na litreacha glan
– cuireann sé le marcanna cur i láthair.
Keep your handwriting neat – it improves presentation marks.
3. Foclóir
| Gaeilge | English |
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| Aire a thabhairt do | To pay attention to |
| Ar siúl ar feadh | Taking place for |
| Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó | More information available from |
| Iontráil saor in aisce | Free entry |
| Tá fáilte roimh chách | All are welcome |
| Áit agus dáta | Place and date |
| Le haghaidh críocha carthanachta | For charitable purposes |
| Ní mór clárú roimh ré | Must register in advance |
| I gcomhar le | In collaboration with |
| Beidh bia agus deoch ar fáil | Food and drink will be available |
| Ag bailiúchán airgid ar son | Fundraising for |
| Ag tabhairt tacaíochta do | Supporting |
| Tá spásanna teoranta | Spaces are limited |
| Gaeilge | English |
|---|---|
| Beidh an ócáid ar siúl ar an... | The event will take place on... |
| Ag tosú ag / ag críochnú ag | Starting at / finishing at |
| Cuirfear fáilte roimh chách | Everyone will be welcome |
| Tá táillí i gceist | Fees apply |
| Déan teagmháil le... | Contact... |
| Is gá clárú roimh ré | Pre-registration is required |
| Beidh ceol beo / imeachtaí teaghlaigh | There will be live music / family events |
| Ar mhaithe le sábháilteacht... | For safety reasons... |
| Ní cheadaítear... | ...is not permitted |
| Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar... | More information is available at... |