University of Galway’s new legal name has been formally announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD. In Irish, it is Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, and in English it is University of Galway.
The new legal name came into effect on February 21 and was announced on February 27 by being published in Irish Oifigiúil. The change follows a rebrand from the university in 2022 and was confirmed by order of Minister Harris.
Deputy President and Registrar of University of Galway, Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, announced the change in a message to staff: “I am delighted to be able to share the news of the change to our University’s legal name and I wish to acknowledge the support of Minister Harris in reaching this landmark date in our history and heritage.”
The University of Galway’s commitment to bilingualism is reflected in the name change: “The University’s legal name is now ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe’ in Irish and ‘University of Galway’ in English. As a university we remain committed to the principle of bilingualism illustrated by this new name,” said Ó Dochartaigh.
Ó Dochartaigh concluded by saying: “On behalf of the University I want to thank everyone who has played a part in the journey to the new name. We would also like to acknowledge all those outside of our University community who have supported and continue to support our efforts to establish an identity with such a close bond to our place.”
