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Funding Schemes

We provide funding to different groups on the island. Find out more

Status
Open
Closing Date
30 April 2025
Youth Events Scheme 2025-26
Category Education / Youth , News ,

Foras na Gaeilge is providing funding for appropriate youth events programmes of twelve sessions through Irish for young people...

Youth Events Scheme 2025-26
Status
Open
Closing Date
24 March 2025
Colmcille Bursary Scheme 2025
Category Colmcille ,

Bursary scheme for Irish speakers who wish to attend a course in Scottish Gaelic in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland. ...

Colmcille Bursary Scheme 2025
Status
Close
Closing Date
14 March 2025
Summer Camp Scheme 2025
Category Education / Youth , News ,

Foras na Gaeilge is providing funding for appropriate Summer Camps through Irish for young people (3 to 18 years of age): ...

Summer Camp Scheme 2025

About Us

Foras na Gaeilge, the body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the whole island of Ireland, was founded on the second day of December 1999. Find out more

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Latest News

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Forty thousand reasons to celebrate on World Book Day Ireland
News

Forty thousand reasons to celebrate on World Book Day Ireland

Forty thousand reasons to celebrate on World Book Day Ireland
100 Irish language recommendations for young readers this Seachtain na Gaeilge
Reading and Publishing

100 Irish language recommendations for young readers this Seachtain na Gaeilge

100 Irish language recommendations for young readers this Seachtain na Gaeilge
End of Year Statement 2024: Employment, Publishing & Awareness
Press Releases

End of Year Statement 2024: Employment, Publishing & Awareness

End of Year Statement 2024: Employment, Publishing & Awareness

Support

Read about the support we offer for organisations, groups and individuals Read more

Community Support

Foras na Gaeilge supports the community through the following activities

  • Irish Language Networks
  • Colmcille
  • East Belfast Mission
Community Support
Education Support

Foras na Gaeilge supports education through the following activities

  • Representation
  • Schemes and Projects
  • Support and Resources
Education Support
Business Support

Foras na Gaeilge supports business through the following activities

  • Gnó Means Business
  • Publicity Materials
Business Support
Support for the Arts

Foras na Gaeilge supports the arts through the following activities

  • The Festivals Scheme
  • The Drama Companies Scheme
Support for the Arts
Books & Publishing

Foras na Gaeilge promotes reading and publishing primarily through various units

  • An Gúm
  • ÁIS
  • Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge
Books & Publishing
Support for the Media

Foras na Gaeilge offers support for the media through schemes for

  • Magazines and Newspapers
  • Radio Stations
Support for the Media

Irish Dictionaries & Terminology

We have a particular role in respect of providing comprehensive and modern dictionaries to facilitate and consolidate the use and good practice of the language in all areas of contemporary life.

Read more here