The competition began in 2005 and has grown steadily since then. Its aim is to encourage pupils attending Irish medium post-primary schools to use their Irish in the performing arts by giving them the opportunity to take part in an exciting and entertaining event.

The talent show is divided into eight different categories:

• Solo music,
• Creative dance (solo),
• Creative dance (group),
• Pop/Rock music,
• Solo singing,
• Music groups,
• Drama/mime,
• Variety acts.

Gaelscoil pupils are encouraged to use Irish in their music and drama and the hope is that today's pupils will be inspired in the same way as ex-gaelscoil pupils before them, such as members of Kíla, the Frames and Dara Ó Briain.

Regional Heats

• Munster Heat, 26 January 2010, Firkin Crane Theatre, Cork;
• Connaught Heat, 27 January 2010, Town Hall Theatre, Galway;
• Leinster Heat, 28 January 2010, Axis Theatre, Ballymun, Dublin;
• Ulster Heat,  2 February 2010, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry;
• National Final, 20 March, Axis Theatre, Ballymun, Dublin. 

GAELSCOILEANNA TEO is the national co-ordinating body for schools teaching through the medium of Irish. It helps parents and local groups to set up new schools and supports the established Irish-medium schools. There are 170 primary schools and 43 secondary schools currently providing education through the medium of Irish.
 
For further information email cspainneach@gaelscoileanna.ie