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€602,000 support pledged to GRADAIM

Frainc Cionnaith Posted On November 24, 2022

Glór na n’Gael is pleased to announce that the Minister of State in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Jack Chambers T.D., has approved a grant of €602,000 over a period of three years, to develop GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann.

Glór na n’Gael’s Bainisteoir Gnó agus Fiontraíochta, Frainc Mac Cionnaith, said that this support ensures the future of the scheme. “We are delighted with this news” said Mac Cionnaith. “Taoiseach Mícheál Martin launched the scheme in November 2021. We will now be able to recruit more staff and develop the scheme to administer and provide a service to up to 200 businesses per year.”

GRADAIM is a recognition scheme for businesses that are using Irish as part of their business, or are providing a service through Irish to their customers. Awards were presented to 85 businesses at a major event in the City Hall in Dublin last week for fostering the use of the Irish language in three major areas; Signage, Branding and Marketing and Irish Language Service for Customers & Clients.

The GRADAIM award illustrates to the public that a business respects Irish and its speakers. It also informs the Irish-speaking community that they can expect a certain level of service in our own language.

Registration for businesses wishing to participate in the scheme will reopen early in the new year.

Further info: www.gradaim.ie

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Business / General / Top Story

Irish Business Awards ‘GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann’ presented to 85 businesses

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On November 16, 2022

Irish Business Awards ‘GRADAIM’ plaques were presented to 85 businesses at a major event in the City Hall, Dublin on 15th November 2022. TV Star Síle Seoighe made the presentations and Sinéad Ní Uallacháin (RTÉ) was the ‘Bean an Tí’.

This is the first year of the national recognition scheme GRADAIM Gnó na Éireann, developed by Glór na nGael, in which the work of businesses for the Irish language is celebrated.

Based on the assessment process, which took place last September Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the businesses in three different categories: Signage; Marketing and Branding; Service in Irish.

Frainc Mac Cionnaith, the manager of the scheme, explained that GRADAIM plaques will inform the public of the level of service they can be expected in Irish from the participating businesses.

“For the first time ever there is a comprehensive, independent and national assessment process to provide accurate, confirmed and up-to-date information to the public, regarding the level of Irish language service and signage that can be expected from businesses.” said Mac Cionnaith. “I commend and congratulate the businesses for their enthusiasm and commitment. I also thank the community groups around the country who are supporting the implementation of the scheme.”

A special ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ section of the scheme which is awarded to two young people who show talent for entrepreneurship and enthusiasm for the Irish language. Róisín Dalby is the winner of GRADAIM’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the 12-18 age group, and Aoibhín Ní Deá is the winner in the 18 – 21 age group.

17 companies won gold medals in all the three categories (Signage, Marketing and Branding, Service in Irish) and 49 of the companies were awarded at least one gold medal.

Here is the full list of businesses that have received GRADAIM awards

POTA Café, Co. na Gaillimhe
Aon Scéal Café, Co. Átha Cliath
Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair, Co. Dhún na nGall
Drioglann Chroithlí, Co. Dhún na nGall
Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, Co. Dhún na nGall
An Croí, Co. Dhoire;
An Siopa Gaeilge, Co. Dhún na nGall
Brian de Staic Teoranta, Co. Chiarraí
Cló Iar-Chonnacht, Co. na Gaillimhe
Conradh na Gaeilge Boirche Íochtar, Co. an Dúin
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Co. Aontroma
GTeic@Cill Charthaigh, Co. Dhún na nGall
LIGID Léiriúcháin, Co. Dhún na nGall
Líonra Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall
Lóistín Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Co. Dhún na nGall
Margadh na Mairt Teo, Co. Dhún na nGall
Oideas Gael, Co. Dhún na nGall
Siopa an Carn, Co. Dhoire
Teach Solais Fhánada, Co. Dhún na nGall
Aerfort Dhún na nGall Co. Dhún na nGall
Teach Jack Co. Dhún na nGall
An Cailín Gruaige Siopa Gruaige Co. Dhún na nGall
Bob Griffins Co. Chiarraí
P.Mac Giolla Dé Búistéirí Co. Dhún na nGall
Bee Healthy Monaghan Co. Mhuineacháin
O’Flahertys Bar Co. Chiarraí
Teresa Mhic Dhonncha, Seirbhís Hoiméapaite Co. na Gaillimhe
Bus Feda Teoranta Co. Dhún na nGall
Oifig an Phoist, Doirí Beaga Co. Dhún na nGall
Beachoga Dhún na nGall – Donegal Bees Co. Dhún na nGall
Dinglegoldsmiths A.J.Bacaeir Teoranta Gaibhne Óir Chorca Dhuibhne Co. Chiarraí
Fiadh Co. Chiarraí
Clinic Cois Abhann Co. Chiarraí
KCLR Co. Chill Chainnigh
Prints of Ireland Co. Átha Cliath
An Lárionad Oideachais, Siopa Chúinne an Daingin Co. Chiarraí
Fadó Antiques & Framing Co. Chiarraí
Fitzgeralds Homevalue Co. Chiarraí
John Weldon Jewellers Co. Chiarraí
MacEoin General Merchants Co. Chiarraí
Murphy’s Ice Cream Co. Chiarraí
O’Donnell Fuels Crolly (Siopa Stiofan Anne) Co. Dhún na nGall
Paul Geaneys Co. Chiarraí
Solas Tapas Co. Chiarraí
Spar Doire Beaga Co. Dhún na nGall
Teach Tabhairne Uí Shearcaigh Co. Dhún na nGall
The Coach House Co. Chiarraí
Tigh Mhic Cárthaigh Co. Chiarraí
Walsh’s Pharmacy – Cógaslann Mhuintir Breathnach Co. Chiarraí
Bliss Ladies Fashions Co. Dhún na nGall
Dingle Bookshop Co. Chiarraí
Óstán na Sceilge Co. Chiarraí
Seed & Soul Co. Chiarraí
Chop Central Co. Chiarraí
Corveen Glen Meat Company Co. Dhún na nGall
Dingle Properties Co. Chiarraí
Ireland By Bike Co. Dhún na nGall
Kingdom Fresh Co. Chiarraí
Pure Beauty Co. Chiarraí
Sheehy’s Fish & Chip Takeaway Co. Chiarraí
Siúinéireacht Shéamuis Óig Co. Dhún na nGall
Teach Sheáin Óig Co. Dhún na nGall
Dréimire Language Services Co. Átha Cliath
GaelGoer, Co. Átha Cliath
Strand House Co. Chiarraí Dingledoc Co. Chiarraí
Tabhairne Leo Co. Dhún na nGall
Bialann Danny Minnie Co. Dhún na nGall
Óstán Benners Co. Chiarraí
MF Learning Seirbhísí Foghlama Co. Thír Eoghain
Sew it Seams Co. na Gaillimhe
An Cope, Siopa Anagaire Co. Dhún na nGall
Áras Uí Chonghaile Co. Aontroma
Bláthanna Tí Mhistéil Co. na Gaillimhe
Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne Teo Co. Chiarraí
Mara Beo Co. Chiarraí
Tigh Liam Co. na Gaillimhe
Wet & Wild Co. Dhún na nGall
An Ceathrú Póilí Co. Aontroma
Maisiúchán Phóil Ó Breisleáin Co. Dhún na nGall
Teach Tessie Co. Dhún na nGall
Ceimiceoir totalhealth Uí Dhomhnaill Co. Dhún na nGall
Crua Earraí Mhic Suibhne Co. Dhún na nGall
Sheehys Spar Co. Chiarraí Cáis Co. Chiarraí
Aerfort Dhún na nGall Co. Dhún na nGall
Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair Co. Dhún na nGall
Drioglann Chroithlí Co. Dhún na nGall

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General / Irish in the Family / Top Story

The place of the family in the Irish language strategy: What are the requirements? – A series of focus groups

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On June 1, 2022

Glór na nGael is organising a series of focus groups for families in the six counties between 6-9 June 2022.

The focus groups are being organised on behalf of the Department for Communities, which is preparing a strategy for the Irish language as part of the commitments arising from the New Decade New Approach document.

We will be discussing the place of the family in the Irish language strategy to see what the needs of families are. We would like to have families who are raising their children through the medium of Irish or bilingually with us so that their needs regarding the Irish language strategy can be heard.

It will be a welcoming, non-judgemental space with a facilitator present to lead the discussion.

This feedback from parents is part of the process and will help to develop an Irish language strategy. Everyone’s views will be respected and everything said during the discussion will be kept confidential. There is also an online session available on Zoom for those who cannot attend the face-to-face meetings.

Monday, June 6 19.00: An Carn, Carn Tóchair

Tuesday, June 7 19.40: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Belfast

Wednesday, June 8 19.40: Online on Zoom

Thursday, June 9 19.00: Dún Uladh, Omagh

All parents are welcome to share their views.

Further information is available on +44 (0) 79 2734 9174 or +353 (0) 83 449 7443.

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General / Irish in the Family / Top Story

Support for Irish speaking families housing Ukrainians

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On March 30, 2022

Glór na nGael is to launch support for Irish speaking families who are sheltering Ukrainians who have escaped the war.

Families throughout Ireland are offering shelter to those who have escaped the war in Ukraine. By opening their homes and hearts, they are helping to ease the suffering being caused by the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe.

Glór na nGael will establish a Whatsapp group for Irish speaking families with whom Ukrainians are staying. Its aim is to provide a supportive space in which the families can discuss common challenges, share information and develop good practice together.

An on-line discussion forum will also be established.

Glór na nGael will also provide opportunities for Ukrainian families to hear the Irish language in a fun and entertaining environment.

The families will be invited to take part in an online song and poetry session. It will give the Ukrainians an opportunity to get a flavour of the Irish language and for them to share songs from Ukraine with their hosts.

It is hoped that the experience will help the Ukrainians settle in Ireland.

Further information is available from marcas@glornangael.ie or text 086 171 9755

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GAA / General / Top Story

2021 Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha/Joe McDonagh Foundation medals are presented

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On March 17, 2022

GAA Uachtarán Larry Mc Carthy, presented the Joe McDonagh Foundation medals to clubs from all over the country at an event in Ballyboden St. Endas, Dublin, on 16 March 2022 in recognition of their work promoting the Irish language during 2021.

Twenty-six bronze medals, six silver medals and five gold medals were awarded. They were awarded to clubs from all over the country, in recognition of their work during 2021 promoting the Irish language on the ground in the clubs, and for increasing the use and visibility of the language among the club membership. Special recognition was giving to the clubs that received a medal in 2020, but that hadn’t had the opportunity to celebrate it.

Speaking ‘as Gaeilge’ the Uachtarán praised the work done by the clubs of this country “I would like to congratulate all the clubs that will tonight receive a gold, silver or bronze medal in recognition of their work in promoting the Irish language in their clubs. I would also like to congratulate those clubs that were judged in 2020 and who willl receive a gold medal. I commend all their efforts.

“I commend the work of Glór na nGael, our partners in this scheme. We are very grateful for the magnificent work they have been doing throughout the year. We value this partnership. The promotion of the Irish language, and the promotion of the games through Irish is very important to us, and there is no better way to do this than with this scheme”.

Caitríona Nic Seoin, Development Manager with Glór na nGael says that the level of participation of the clubs in the scheme is very encouraging and that their work inspires the Glór na nGael team in their supporting role. She congratulated the five clubs that won gold medals in 2021, and said that the judges were very impressed by the stance they were taking in terms of the language, and by the positive influence that the clubs are having on the local communities.

This Foundation is named in honor of Seosamh ‘Joe’ Mac Donncha (1953-2016). Joe was a man to be reckoned with who, in his lifetime, achieved much for himself and for the people of this country. He achieved the highest position in the Gaelic Athletic Association, took the McCarthy Cup back to Galway as a hurler and was chief executive and chairman of some major organizations in this country, including Foras na Gaeilge.

Below is a list of clubs that won a medal in 2021. Further information on Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha is available at www.glornangael.ie/clg

Gold Medal / Bonn Óir:

Tuar Mhic Éadaigh CLG

Cumann Peil na mBan Maigh Cuilinn

An Cheathrú Rua CLG

Cárna Caiseal CLG

Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta

Silver Medal / Bonn Airgid:

Bearna – Na Forbacha (Iománaíocht)

An Ríocht CLG

Naomh Peadar CLG, An Lorgain

Baile Buadáin, Naomh Éanna CLG

Naomh Colmcille CLG, An Charraig Mhór

An Clochán Liath CLG

Bronze / Bonn Cré-umha:

Cabán tSíle CLG

Clanna Gael Fontenoy CLG

Fánaithe Baile Buadáin CLG

Na Cloigthithe CLG

Naomh Barróg CLG

Naomh Pádraig CLG, Domhnach Bat

Sairséalaigh Leamhcáin CLG

Cill Mhichíl CLG

An Ghleann CLG

Ard Ghlais CLG

Clann na Banna CLG

Baile Mhic an Aba CLG

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Eanach Mór

Uí Raithilligh CLG, Tailte an Choláiste

Achadha Mórdha CLG

Baile Éilís CLG

Mainistir Eimhín CLG

Nás na Ríogh CLG

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Doire Trasna

Naomh Trea CLG

Baile na nGallóglach CLG

Bealach na Leice CLG

Naomh Iósaf Eadarnaigh CLG

Mungairit Naomh Póil CLG

Peil na mBan – Pailís Ghréine CLG

Gaeil Mhaigh Eo CLG

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GAA / General / Top Story

Grant Scheme Now Open – Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On March 11, 2022

Glór na nGael are now accepting grant applications from clubs registered with Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha for round 1 in 2022.

Grants of up to €500 are available to clubs participating in the language scheme. Projects and events which encourage the use and learning of the Irish Language among the club community will be eligible for support. The fund will provide €2 match funding for every €1 put towards eligible projects by the club. The maximum award made in this round will be €500, allowing for a total project spend of €750 including the club’s minimum contribution.

Contact your local Glór na nGael representative to access the application form as well as to get information on the terms and conditions. The grant scheme is only open to registered clubs. Therefore, any other club interested in the grant is advised to contact Glór na nGael to register with Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha. Applications to be completed by Monday 21 March 2022.

Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha is a support service provided by Glór na nGael and the Gaelic Athletic Association to GAA clubs wishing to further the Irish Language in their community. Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha Grant scheme is funded by the The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, The Gaelic Athletic Association and Foras na Gaeilge.

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Community Development / General / Top Story

The winners of ‘Duaiseanna Ghlór na nGael 2021’

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On February 28, 2022

During a special edition of the Iris Aniar program on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, that aired on the 24th February 2022, Caitríona Nic Seoin, Development Manager, and Seán Ó Cuirrín, Development Officer with Glór na nGael, announced the results of Glór na nGael’s national competition 2021. A prize fund of almost €80,000 was announced, shared among Irish language community groups throughout Ireland.

The following are the three committees who finished with the highest points in the competition, and are therefore in the running for a cheque for €15,000 and the Glór na nGael trophy: Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair, Derry, Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dobhar, County Donegal and Comharchumann Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua, County Galway.
The winner will be announced at Glór na nGael’s national awards ceremony at the end of March.

The Glór na nGael competition, which celebrated 60 years last year, acknowledges the trojan work done by Irish language community groups throughout the year. The competition adjudicators recognised, particularly in the past two years, the strength and resilience of these groups as they provide necessary services to Gaeltacht and Irish language communities, despite the ongoing challenges faced by them.

Caitríona Nic Seoin extended thanks to Foras na Gaeilge, An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán who sponsor the main prize, along with Údarás na Gaeltachta and all the sponsors of the special awards.

The following is the complete list of competition winners in Comórtas Ghlór na nGael 2021:

Overall winner of the Glór na nGael National Competition To be announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, March 26th 2022. €15,000

Second place in the Glór na nGael National Competition To be announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, March 26th 2022. €5,000

Gradam Ghlór na nGael – Helen Ó Murchú and Bláthnaid Ó Brádaigh

Category Awards:

Youth Work:
First Place, €3,000 : Pobal ar a’n Iúl, Omagh
Second Place, €2,000 : Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair, Derry

The Family:
First Place, €3,000 : Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair, Derry
Second Place, €2,000 : Pobal ar a’n Iúl, Omagh

Education:
First Place, €3,000 : An Droichead, Belfast
Second Place, €2,000 : Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair, Derry

Mental and Physical Health:
First Place, €3,000 : Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dobhar, Donegal
Second Place, €2,000 :Comharchumann Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua

The State and Business:
First Place, €3,000 : Cill Dara le Gaeilge, Kildare
Second Place, €2,000 : Líonra Leitir Ceanainn, Donegal

Environmental, Heritage and Spirituality:
First Place, €3,000 : Comharchumann Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua
Second Place, €2,000 :Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dobhar, Donegal

Events and Opportunities to speak Irish:
First Place, €3,000 : Glór na Móna, Belfast
Second Place, €2,000 : Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dobhar, Donegal

An Ghaeltacht:
First Place, €3,000 : Comharchumann Ráth Chairn, County Meath
Second Place, €2,000 : Comharchumann Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua

Special Awards 2021

Galway County Council Award, €1,500 : Craobh Mhaigh Cuilinn

Donegal County Council Award, €1,500 : Lár Chomhairle Paróiste Ghleann Cholm Cille

Duais an Fháinne, sponsored by Gael-Linn, €500 : Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry

Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta Award, £1,500 : Ionad Uíbh Eachach, Belfast

Duais Chló Iar-Chonnacht, value €1,000 : Conradh na Gaeilge, Bóirche Íochtar, County Down

Duais an Oireachtais, €500 : Cumann Forbartha Chois Fharraige

Duais an Fhorais Pátrúnachta, €1,000 : Muineachán le Gaeilge

Duais COGG, €2,000 : Comhchoiste Ghaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh

Best New Entry, €1,000 : Pleanáil Teanga Árainn Mhóir

Best Voluntary Group, €1,000 : Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola

Recognition Award €1,000 : Comharchumann Ráth Chairn

The Glór na nGael awards will be presented at an awards ceremony in Óstán na Cúirte, Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday, March 26th 2022. The winners of the competition for Third Level Institution’s Cumainn Gaelacha will also be announced on the night. The ceremony will be the group’s first awards ceremony since 2019, and will celebrate the work of Irish language community groups over the past two years, while looking forward to another busy year ahead.

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Community Development / General / Top Story

Glór na nGael National Awards Ceremony – 26 March 2022

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On February 8, 2022

Glór na nGael has decided to organize the Awards Ceremony for the Glór na nGael National Competition on 26 March 2022. This is the first awards event organized by Glór na nGael since March 2019, which was held at the Glasson Hotel, Co. Westmeath.

Announcing the Awards Ceromony, Eoghan Mac Cormaic, the organization’s Deputy CEO, said;

“The ceremony will be held in Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal where the 2021 prizes, worth € 60,000 +, will be awarded and the national winner will be announced. But in addition, their awards will be presented to the winners of the 2020 and 2019 competitions.”

The Covid-19 pandemic was of course the reason for the cancelation of the 2019 and 2020 ceremonies. However the winner did receive their cash prizes.

The winners of the prizes of the different sections of the 2021 competition, the shortlist for the overall national winner and the winners of the competition for third level institutions will be announced on Raidió na Gaeltachta.

According to Mac Cormaic, “this year’s Glór na nGael Awards Ceremony, the largest celebration for Irish language and Gaeltacht sector community groups, will be of great interest. To celebrate this special post-Covid ceremony, social events will be organized over the weekend in conjunction with the Meitheal Pleanála Teanga Iarthuaisceart (North West Donegal Language Planning Group). ”

More information on the weekend’s events will be available soon. In the meantime, Irish language and Gaeltacht groups are asked to put the weekend 25-27 March 2022 in the diary.

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GAA / General / Top Story

37 medals to be awarded to GAA clubs

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On December 8, 2021

37 medals will be awarded to GAA clubs in recognition of their work to promote the Irish language in the clubs. The 37 clubs have been adjudicated over the last couple of weeks as part of the Joe McDonagh Foundation, a recognition scheme run by Glór na nGael in association with the Gaelic Athletic Association.

26 bronze medals, 6 silver medals and 5 gold medals are to be awarded to clubs from all over the island of Ireland. Caitríona Nic Seoin, Development Manager with Glór na nGael said that over 189 clubs took part in the scheme this year,
“The active participation of the clubs in this foundation greatly enhances the visibility and use of the Irish language in GAA clubs throughout the country. We are delighted with the enthusiasm we see from clubs wishing to participate in this scheme and that we are seeing the positive impact of their work within the communities.”This foundation was named in honor of Joe McDonagh (1953-2016). Joe was an outstanding man who achieved a great deal during his lifetime not only for himself but also for the wider community. He achieved the highest role in the Gaelic Athletic Association, as a hurler, took the McCarthy Cup back to Galway and was the chief executive and chairman of some of the major organizations in this country, including Foras na Gaeilge.

Below is the list of the clubs that will be awarded a medal at an event that will take held in Croke Park next Spring.
Further information on the Joe McDonagh Foundation is available at www.glornangael.ie/clg

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Boinn Óir / Gold:

Tuar Mhic Éadaigh CLG Co. Mhaigh Eo

Cumann Peil na mBan Maigh Cuilinn Co. na Gaillimhe

An Cheathrú Rua CLG Co. na Gaillimhe

Cárna Caiseal CLG Co. na Gaillimhe

Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta Co. Chiarraí

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Boinn Airgid / Silver:

Bearna – Na Forbacha (Iománaíocht) Co. na Gaillimhe

An Ríocht CLG Co. an Dúin

Naomh Peadar CLG, An Lorgain Co. Ard Mhacha

Baile Buadáin, Naomh Éanna CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Colmcille CLG, An Charraig Mhór Co. Thír Eoghain

An Clochán Liath CLG Co. Dhún na nGall

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Boinn Cré-umha / Bronze:

Cabán tSíle CLG Áth Cliath

Clanna Gael Fontenoy CLG Áth Cliath

Fánaithe Baile Buadáin CLG Áth Cliath

Na Cloigthithe CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Barróg CLG Áth Cliath

Naomh Pádraig CLG, Domhnach Bat Áth Cliath

Sairséalaigh Leamhcáin CLG Áth Cliath

Cill Mhichíl CLG C.o an Chláir

An Ghleann CLG Co. an Dúin

Ard Ghlais CLG Co. an Dúin

Clann na Banna CLG Co. an Dúin

Baile Mhic an Aba CLG Co. Ard Mhacha

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Eanach Mór Co. Ard Mhacha

Uí Raithilligh CLG, Tailte an Choláiste Co. Ard Mhacha

Achadha Mórdha CLG Co. Chill Dara

Baile Éilís CLG Co. Chill Dara

Mainistir Eimhín CLG Co. Chill Dara

Nás na Ríogh CLG Co. Chill Dara

Na Piarsaigh CLG, Doire Trasna Co. Dhoire

Naomh Trea CLG Co. Dhoire

Baile na nGallóglach CLG Co. Dhún na nGall

Bealach na Leice CLG Co. Fear Manach

Naomh Iósaf Eadarnaigh CLG Co. Fear Manach

Mungairit Naomh Póil CLG Co. Luimnigh

Peil na mBan – Pailís Ghréine CLG Co. Luimnigh

Gaeil Mhaigh Eo CLG Co. Mhaigh Eo

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Business / General / Top Story

GRADAIM launched in Belfast

Dara Ó Baoill Posted On November 25, 2021

Today 25 November 2021 Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey launched a new Irish Business Awards scheme, Gradaim Gnó na hÉireann, which will put the Irish language at the forefront of business in the years to come. She launched the scheme at the new Teach Mhamó center, an Irish Language Childcare Centre on Glen Road, Belfast.

Minister Hargey said: “Businesses play an important role in the promotion of the Irish language and this scheme will encourage and support them to do so. The use of the Irish language in business settings presents an opportunity for both business community and the community at large. Across the north, over 7,000 children receive their daily education through the medium of Irish, an increase of 60% over the decade from 2011-21. These are the customers of the future.”

GRADAIM is a recognition scheme for businesses that use Irish as part of their business, or that provides a service through Irish to their customers. The awards will be presented to businesses for their efforts to the use of Irish in three main categories, namely 1. Signage 2. Branding and Marketing 3. Irish Language Customer & Client Service. This recognition from GRADAIM will inform the public that the business has achieved a certain standard in these areas.

Glór na nGael, a leading Irish language organization with responsibilities to promote the Irish language in business, administers this scheme.

Tá 62 grúpa pobail Gaeilge fud fad na hÉireann cláraithe le Glór na nGael chun cuidiú leis an scéim a chur i bhfeidhm go háitiúil agus tá 22 acu sin ó thuaidh (33 in Uladh). Tá 6 grúpa acu i mórcheantar Bhéal Feirste. Déanfaidh siad gnólachtaí a chlárú leis an scéim agus cuirfidh siad cuidiú agus comhairle ar fáil dóibh agus iad ag obair tríd an liosta de ghníomhaíochtaí molta.

There are 62 Irish language community groups throughout the country registered with Glór na nGael to help implement the scheme locally with 22 of these in the north (33 in Ulster). Of these 6 are located in the Belsfast area.They will register businesses with the scheme and provide them with help and advice as they work through the list of recommended activities.

By the end of 2022 Glór na nGael expects 200+ businesses to be registered with the scheme and that GRADAIM will have a major impact on the use of the language in the business sector in the coming years.

An honorary award of recognition from Glór na nGael was presented to Teach Mhamó, a childcare centre on the Glen Road, Belfast, as a business that has been advancing the vision of the GRADAIM scheme on a daily basis since it opened seven years ago.

Businesses can participate in the scheme by registering online at www.gradaim.ie. The first round of awards will be presented at an event to be held in the last quarter of 2022.

Frainc Mac Cionnaith, Enterprise and Business Development Manager for Glór na nGael, “I am delighted that we now have a scheme designed and in place that will go a long way in securing a place for the Irish language in business. Having a national scheme is a great resource that will act as a stimulus and guide for the business community to promote the Irish language. The GRADAIM signage will be easily recognizable by customers and will inform them on where to find different levels of service with Irish in their area.”

Glór na nGael acknowledges the valuable contribution that is made by the following organizations in the development of an Irish language strategy in the area of business and in the development of this scheme: Foras na Gaeilge, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Gnó Mhaigh Eo, Comhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste, Gaillimh le Gaeilge, Gael Taca, Comhairle Contae Chiarraí, Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, Líonra Leitir Cheannainn, An Clár as Gaeilge and Muintir Chrónáin.

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