Education Support

Representation

Foras na Gaeilge promotes the Irish language in all parts of education and we support the learning and use of Irish as a lifelong process. Foras na Gaeilge accepts representation on various forums and submissions are made to government departments and forums which have education terms of reference. Foras na Gaeilge has a support and advisory role on the advisory committees of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), the Council for Curriculum, Examination and Assessment (CCEA), the Council for Gaeltacht and Irish-Medium Education (COGG), and the Council for Irish-Medium Education (CnaG).

Schemes and Projects

Foras na Gaeilge supports many education intiatives including the Irish Language Flag (Gaelbhratach) in conjunction with Gael Linn and the Gaeltacht  Scolarships Programme. Grants are provided for nursery schools through the Investment Fund for the Establishment of Preschool Provision. 
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There are two major Foras na Gaeilge schemes which focus on the areas of education and youth. The Summer Camps Scheme and the Youth Activities Scheme. These schemes catered for around 9,000 young people throughout the island during 2015. More information about these schemes are available here.

As well as running schemes and projects for youth, Foras na Gaeilge administers annual grants of the Irish language lead organisations in the field of education, as well as the Áisaonad.

Support and Resources

Support for the teaching of Irish for primary level and postprimary level can be applied for. Please give a week’s notice. Every effort is made to cater for the public subject to stock availability.  More information on these resources can be found by sending an email to .