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Údarás companies achieved a record €1.1bn in sales in 2024

Record sales for firms supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta

Údarás na Gaeltachta has reported an increase in job creation, investment, and language promotion for 2024.

Bánú members protesting over housing in Dublin last May

Government action sought over Gaeltacht housing shortage

A formal petition has been sent to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, to highlight how the lack of housing for Irish speakers in Gaeltacht areas is getting worse.

Regional • 02 Jan

LIfT's alpha neutrophil cell therapy overcomes treatment resistance in solid tumours

LIfT BioSciences opens new subsidiary in Galway

Biotechnology company LIfT BioSciences is expanding its manufacturing and clinical operations with the opening of a new subsidiary in Galway - Eolaíocht Bhitheach LIfT Teoranta.

Business • 18 Nov 24

A new 'modern, multi-purpose' facility is set for completion in 2026

€10m funding for Conamara education centre

The Department of the Gaeltacht will provide €10 million in funding for the development of an educational and community centre at a summer college in Conamara.

Connacht • 14 Feb 23

Tomás Ó Síocháin has been Chief Executive of the Western Development Commission for the last four years

Údarás na Gaeltachta appoints new CEO

Údarás na Gaeltachta has appointed Tomás Ó Síocháin as the new Chief Executive of the organisation.

Connacht • 08 Sep 22

Among the success stories of last year was that of Randox Teo, in An Clochán Liath

Highest number of Gaeltacht jobs created since 2008

Údarás na Gaeltachta has reported the highest number of jobs created in Gaeltacht areas in one year since 2008.

Ireland • 17 Jan 22

For the second year in a row, Gaeltacht communities around the country will not see that traditional influx of language learners

Gaeltacht courses cancelled for second year running

Irish language courses in the Gaeltacht have been cancelled for a second summer in succession, due to ongoing public health concerns.

Coronavirus • 07 May 21

The cancellation of summer courses last year could have cost local economies up to €50 million

Gaeltacht summer courses 'looking less likely'

The Department responsible for the Gaeltacht has been in talks with directors of summer colleges and household providers as to whether Gaeltacht courses will go ahead this summer.

Ireland • 06 May 21

Borradh - the Irish speaking business network.

Borradh - business network trí Ghaeilge

Business networking has been the saviour of many over during these challenging times. This year saw the beginning of a new business network Borradh, a community for Irish speaking business leaders and innovators.

Boost My Business • 13 Sep 20

Communities in several counties are set to benefit

Gaeltacht summer school sector to receive €4.7m funding

The Government is to pay out €4.7m to Gaeltacht communities impacted by the forced closure of Irish language schools this summer.

Ireland • 28 May 20

Almost a fifth of complaints were made by Gaeltacht residents

Over 700 complaints to Coimisinéir Teanga last year

Following the publication of his annual report, an Coimisinéir Teanga has said there is an onus on local authorities to adhere to laws aimed at protecting the language in Gaeltacht areas.

Regional • 22 May 20

No Irish language courses will be run this year

Coronavirus sees Gaeltacht summer courses cancelled

Summer language courses in the Gaeltacht have been cancelled, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland • 20 Apr 20

Seán Kyne said up to 175 students can be accommodated under the €250,000 scheme

Students to benefit from €250k Gaeltacht scheme

The Government has announced a scheme that will provide third-level students with the opportunity to live with Gaeltacht familes for three months.

Education • 13 May 19

Students to benefit from €250k Gaeltacht scheme

The Government has announced a scheme that will provide third-level students with the opportunity to live with Gaeltacht familes for three months.

Education • 13 May 19

Only hotel on remote island Toraigh up for sale

The only hotel on Toraigh, the Gaeltacht island 14km off the coast of Donegal, is up for sale.

Ulster • 26 Apr 19

The first subject to the taught through the e-Hub initiative will be physics

e-Hub learning initiative launched in Gaeltacht schools

An initiative to help Gaeltacht secondary schools provide a wider range of subjects to pupils through the Irish language has been launched by Minister for Education Joe McHugh.

Connacht • 01 Apr 19

HID Global's move of its production to Galway will impact on more than 100 staff

US tech firm announces plans to move out of Connemara

Employees at an American technology security company in Connemara are being briefed about plans to move production to a new site in Galway city.

Connacht • 06 Feb 19

The delegation visited Donegal-based Randox laboratories

Scotland and Donegal Gaeltacht strike trade partnership

A new alliance has been agreed between Scotland and the Donegal Gaeltacht to help both sides better face the challenges associated with Brexit.

Ulster • 19 Oct 18

Student teachers are required to spend a minimum of 100hrs working as a teacher in a school during their four-year programmes

Call for student teachers to be paid on work placements

The cost of becoming a teacher has been highlighted in a survey carried out by the Union of Students of Ireland.

Education • 29 Mar 18

Figures issued last April showed that the total amount of daily speakers in the Gaeltacht has decreased by 11%.

CSO: Decrease in young Irish speakers in Gaeltacht

The latest figures from Census 2016 show that the number of young people in the Gaeltacht who speak Irish on a daily basis outside the education system has decreased since the previous census in 2011.

News • 23 Nov 17

It is the first step of a Government policy on Gaeltacht education

Language plan to improve level of Gaeltacht education

A language plan aimed at preserving and enriching the level of Irish among students at schools in the Gaeltacht is being launched.

Education • 28 Apr 17

Minister for Education Richard Bruton speaking at the launch of the plan in An Cheathrú Rua, Co Galway

New Govt policy on Gaeltacht education launched

A new Government policy on Gaeltacht education envisages that children in all Irish schools will be totally immersed in the language for the first two years of their education.

News • 28 Oct 16

Dr Brian Ó Curnáin said a new approach for the preservation of the Irish language is required

Committee told Gaeltacht is 'not viable'

An Oireachtas Committee has been told that the Gaeltacht in its current state is not viable.

News • 18 Oct 16

Rónán Ó Domhnaill was not surprised at the level of anger in Gaeltacht communities

Gaeltacht anger over translation of names

The annual report of the Irish Language Commissioner shows the highest number of complaints in 2015 related to English translations of Gaeltacht names and addresses under the new Eircode postal system.

News • 27 Jun 16

A recent report claims that 93% of grants approved were for Gaeltacht areas in Joe McHugh's constituency

Gaeltacht minister 'should explain' grants

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeltacht Affairs has said that the Gaeltacht minister should go before the Public Accounts Committee to explain his allocation of Gaeltacht grants.

News • 11 Feb 16