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Calls for increased funding for housing in the Gaeltacht
A busload of protesters from the Conamara Gaeltacht participated in the CEARTA march in Dublin last week, organised by Conradh na Gaeilge. It is estimated by the organisers that up to 25,000 marched from the Garden of Remembrance to the the gates of Leinster House.
University of Galway seeking families living in the Gaeltacht for multilingual study
University of Galway is inviting families living in Gaeltacht areas to take part in a new study focused on everyday life in multilingual households. The researchers are particularly interested in families raising children with languages other than Irish or English.
Boost for innovation in Connemara Gaeltacht as Sláinte HiTech Teoranta
Last month, a transformative announcement by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, alongside Minister for Further Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, brought welcome news to the Connemara Gaeltacht.
Thriving in the heart of the Gaeltacht
In a time when rural depopulation and cultural erosion continue to pose challenges to traditional communities, Údarás na Gaeltachta stands as a beacon of sustainable development, innovation, and heritage preservation.
Galway Gaeltacht will die if not granted more planning permissions, Ní Mhurchú warns
Ireland South MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, has said native Irish speakers are being pushed out of Gaeltacht areas because local authorities are refusing planning permissions to build on family lands.
Event in Galway honours native Irish speakers of unique Gaeltacht areas
A very special gathering took place at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City last Friday night when people from two adjoining Gaeltacht areas to the north and east of the city gathered to honour their native Irish speakers.
Seoige calls for re-establishment of Department for Gaeltacht Affairs
The Fianna Fail General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, is pushing for a dedicated government department for the Gaeltacht in the next Dail Term.
Massive decline in number of Bean an Tí’s hosting Irish language students in the Gaeltacht
The number of families hosting students at summer courses in Gaeltacht areas has fallen by almost a third in four years leading to concerns for the future of some Irish colleges.
Massive decline in number of Bean an Tí’s hosting Irish language students in the Gaeltacht
The number of families hosting students at summer courses in Gaeltacht areas has fallen by almost a third in four years leading to concerns for the future of some Irish colleges.
