The Irish Language Scheme
What is the Irish Language Scheme?
The Irish Language Scheme outlines the steps to be taken, over time, to ensure the availability of Irish or bilingual (Irish and English) services. The scheme is prepared in line with The Official Languages Act 2003.
Galway Rural Development Irish Language Scheme
Galway Rural Development’s Irish Language Scheme was confirmed by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and began on the 30/01/2021.
Scéim Teanga Forbairt Tuaithe na Gaillimhe (as Gaelige)
Irish Language Scheme (in English)
Aim of the Scheme
To make sure people can access services in Galway Rural Development through the use of the Irish language.
Services available
The staff in Galway Rural Development’s Gaeltacht office in Ros Muc : - Office Administrator, SICAP Development Officer, SICAP Enterprise & Development Officer and SICAP Community Development Officer are all fluent Irish speakers.
Galway Rural Development’s website and a selection of media, SICAP booklets, leaflets and forms are available in Irish.
Where needed, services and training can be delivered through Irish.
Galway Rural Development supporting Irish culture
Some examples of community projects/collaborations in Connemara, supported by SICAP, promoting the Irish language, culture and traditions
Cairdeas Carna Inclusion project for older People supporting the culture and combating rural social isolation in the West through connection and a shared experience of traditional music and friendship
Féile Mhic Dara Cultural event relating to seafaring in Connemara
Féile Chuan na Beirtri Buí Traditional Boats racing event in Carna
Tarrthall snámh Cor na Mona Sea safety in Cor na mona Irish language youth water safety project promoting wellbeing and sea safety
Comharchumann Cuigeal Sea knots course supporting traditional maritime activities that are unique to the boats of Connemara
Club Mara Carna Sea skills course for youth inclusion immersion in Irish language and Culture for young people
For more information contact:
Oifig Ionad Fíontair, Ros Muc, Conamara, Co.Na Gaillimhe,
H91 F3FX
Tel: 091 574858
Email: rosmuc@grd.ie