Location
EAST BELFAST MISSION 239 NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, BELFAST, Down, BT4 1AF, Ireland
Describe the purpose and aim(s) of the organisation/voluntary group
“Turas”, meaning journey or pilgrimage in both Irish Gaelige and Scots Gàidhlig, is an Irish language project which aims to connect people from Protestant communities to their own history with the Irish language.
Turas is based on the belief that the language belongs to everyone and that it can be a mechanism of reconciliation.
Turas provides Irish language classes, talks and workshops.
Learners most commonly worked with:
Home carers
Lone parents
Men
Older learners
Women
Young Adults
Additional Programmes/Courses (not listed)
Irish language
Level of courses you offer
Non-accredited
Accredited levels 1 - 3
Types of wraparound support provided
Drop in centre
Food or meal provision services (e.g. foodbanks, meals on wheels, free lunch)
Resources (digital library, lending schemes, books)
Approximate number of learners engaged with annually
200+