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Our Board
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Corporate Information
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Senior Management
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A Partnership Approach
In 2014, it was decided that six lead organisations will take responsibility for the major areas of work in the Irish language community • The Partnership Forum • The Language Development Forum
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Our Logo & Brand Guidelines
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Our Logo & Brand Guidelines
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About Foras na Gaeilge

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

In the Good Friday Agreement, it was stated that a North/South Implementation body be set up to promote both the Irish language and the Ulster Scots language. Under the auspices of this body, Foras na Gaeilge will carry out all the designated responsibilities regarding the Irish language. This entails facilitating and encouraging the speaking and writing of Irish in the public and private arena in the Republic of Ireland, and in Northern Ireland where there is appropriate demand, in the context of part three of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages. The staff of Bord na Gaeilge, An Gúm (Publishers), and An Coiste Téarmaíochta (The Terminology Committee) and all their activities have been transferred to the new body.

Foras na Gaeilge is proud of its role in advising administrations, North and South, as well as public bodies and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors in all matters relating to the Irish language as well as the supportive projects it undertakes with grant-aiding bodies and groups throughout the island of Ireland.

The functions of Foras na Gaeilge:
  • promotion of the Irish language
  • facilitating and encouraging its use in speech and writing in public and private life in the south and, in the context of Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, in Northern Ireland where there is appropriate demand
  • advising both administrations, public bodies and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors
 
  • undertaking supportive projects, and grant-aiding bodies and groups as considered necessary
  • undertaking research, promotional campaigns, and public and media relations
  • developing terminology and dictionaries
  • supporting Irish-medium education and the teaching of Irish.
 

Remember, Foras na Gaeilge works for you, so if at any time you feel we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.