A grant of up to €365,136 has been announced for three groups in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., approved a grant of up to €255,000 or €85,000 per year for Oideas Gael over 3 years to assist the organisation in delivering Irish language courses for adults in the Gleann Cholmcille, Toraigh and Gleann Fhinne Gaeltachtaí.
Featured photo: Former Gaeltacht Minister Jack Chambers and Oideas Gael Director Liam Ó Cuinneagáin during a visit in April 2022
A three-year grant will be given to Comhairle Uladh, worth €100,316, to implement Clár na gCluichí Gaelacha in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
Additionally, almost €10,000 has been approved for Coiste na dTuismitheoirí, Scoil Chonaill in An Bun Beag to install an accessible roundabout on the school site.
Minister of State O’Donovan congratulated the organisations and committee for their hard work in promoting the language and said: “Clár na gCluichí Gaelacha will support the strengthening of the link between Gaelic games and the language and I am happy that this programme is now being implemented in Donegal in partnership with the GAA’s Comhairle Uladh as in the other Gaeltacht areas.
“There is wide appreciation for the meaningful work being undertaken by the Oideas Gael organisation for many years to provide opportunities for adults from Ireland and further afield to learn Irish in the beautiful surrounds of Donegal. As a result of their work hundreds of people are drawn to the area annually, which contributes greatly to the cultural tourism and economy of the region.
“And in An Bun Beag, Coiste Tuismitheoirí Scoil Chonaill are doing great work to support that Gaeltacht school to the benefit of the whole community.”
