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Brigita Gallagher

Award: Fulbright Irish FLTA Award

Institution: University College Cork

Year: 2020

Brigita Gallagher holds a B.A International degree in Irish and French, and is currently completing her Professional Masters in Education at University College Cork. While at UCC, Brigita was awarded OnAÂłir na Gaeilge for her contribution to the Irish language. As Development Officer for An Chuallacht (the Irish Language Society) she played a key role in promoting Irish – including hosting a regular Irish programme on UCC Campus Radio, involvement with the Irish Language Accommodation in the college, and organising many social events to cultivate an interest in and a love of Irish. Brigita was an active participant in many areas of university life – such as the International Students Society, a number of musical societies and a member of UCC Peer Support. She has a keen interest in promoting the Arts in Education, holding Gold Medals in both drama and music. As part of her degree, Brigita spent a year in France, at the University of Rennes, studying French, Irish and Breton. As a Fulbright FLTA, she will teach the Irish language and take classes at Elms College, Chicopee, Massachusetts.

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