Rathcoole author Charlotte Seoighe at the launch of her book ‘Frása an Lae
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Rathcoole author launches Irish phrase book
“IT WAS a great occasion” summarises Rathcoole-based Charlotte Seoighe, who launched her book in the Scout’s Den, Kill Village, Kildare on October 3.
‘Frása an Lae’ is a book consisting of 1000 daily as-Gaeilge phrases and their English translations.
She began working on the book on June 23, 2023, and every day for 1000 days she sent out a phrase on WhatsApp, not missing a single day.
At times, there may have been a different phrase used depending on the context of the day it was used for, such as if it was around Christmas or another celebration.
“Eventually there were people all over the country getting an Irish phrase with the English translation every day,” she explains.
Charlotte estimates that around 50 people attended the launch, with some coming and going throughout the day.
South Dublin County Council covered the cost of printing, and Charlotte is self-publishing, as she is giving the total proceeds from the book to MSF and UNICEF.
She would like to thank Mary Ryan, chairperson of the Feile Liam O Flynn committee, as the launch was organised as part of the celebrations, as well as the Kilteel/Eadestown branch of Comhaltas who handled the launch, and Siobhan Grogan who gave an “incredible” introduction.
Charlotte is planning to have another book launch in the Old Courthouse in Rathcoole in the coming weeks.
