Logainmneacha Laoise - Placenames of Laoise le Dearbhla Ní Dhuinn

Is múinteoir meánscoile as Móinteach Mílic í Dearbhla. Tá céimeanna éagsúla bainte amach aici, céim sa Ghaeilge san áireamh. D’oibrigh sí sa Státseirbhís agus Foras na Gaeilge. Pléifidh sí logainmneacha na hÉireann. Díreoidh sí ar stair na logainmneacha, an nasc idir logainmneacha agus an tírdhreach agus an saibhreas cultúir ag baint leo, go háirithe i gcomhthéacs Contae Laoise.

Dearbhla hails from Mountmellick. She teaches in a post-primary school and has a number of qualifications in languages including Irish translation. Before qualifying as a teacher her professional life involved employment in the Civil Service and, reflecting her love of Irish, Foras na Gaeilge.

Dearbhla's presentation will be on the rich Gaelic history of the vast majority of Irish placenames. She has previously given a similar talk, in her hometown, which was warmly received given how engaging and informative it was. For Féile na Samhna her presentation will include the connection between placenames and the landscape with an emphasis on Co Laois. This presentation will be through the Irish language.