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Údarás na Gaeltachta

We encourage investment in the Gaeltacht through a range of generous financial and non-financial incentives for new and existing enterprises in the Gaeltacht. We support businesses in developing new markets, technologies, products and strategic alliances through research and development. Gaeltacht companies span a range of commercial sectors including – life sciences, ICT, tourism, fish processing and aquaculture, renewable energy, food, niche manufacturing, audio visual and digital media, arts and crafts. Over 9,500 people are currently employed full time in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies and these companies have a significant economic impact and make a substantial contribution to the Irish economy.

Who we are?

The overall objective of Údarás na Gaeltachta is to ensure that Irish remains the main communal language of the Gaeltacht and is passed on to future generations. The Údarás endeavours to achieve that objective by funding and fostering a wide range of enterprise development and job creation initiatives and by supporting strategic language, cultural and community based activities. Established in 1980, Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht.

Who we service?

Údarás na Gaeltachta has a dedicated team working in five Regional Offices and covering all seven Gaeltacht regions offering a range of support services at local, regional and national levels and implementing the organisation’s functions in enterprise development and job creation, promotion of the Irish language and culture, and community development. We support businesses in developing new markets, technologies, products and strategic alliances through research and development. We support a range of commercial sectors including:

  • life sciences
  • fish processing and aquaculture
  • renewable energy
  • food, niche manufacturing
  • audio visual & digital media
  • arts and crafts

What we do?

Established in 1980, Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional development authority funded by the Government to promote the linguistic, cultural, social, physical and economic development of the Gaeltacht. The overall objective of Údarás na Gaeltachta policy is to ensure the strengthening and maintenance of Irish as the main communal language of the Gaeltacht, along with passing it on to the next generation as a legacy. An tÚdarás endeavours to achieve that objective by fostering and funding enterprise development and job creation initiatives and by supporting strategic language, cultural and community-based activities.

At a glance

Focus

Our primary focus is on funding and fostering a wide range of enterprise development and job creation initiatives and by supporting strategic language, cultural and community based activities.

Sectors

Life sciences, ICT, tourism, fish processing and aquaculture, renewable energy, food, niche manufacturing, audio visual and digital media, arts and crafts.

Network

5 Regional offices 

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Supports from Údarás na Gaeltachta

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Digital Discovery

Develop a digital plan and introduce new technologies

To be competitive in today’s market, businesses need to understand what digital technology can offer. This grant incentivises and supports companies to introduce new digital technologies and solutions into their operations. Leading to greater efficiency, improved customer experiences, better decision-making, and an enhanced ability to bring better and more diverse products to market

Grants & Funding

Companies looking to introduce new digital technologies to their business to boost efficiency, improve services and create a better customer experience.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an Údarás Na Gaeltachta client

  • You are an Irish owned business operating in the manufacturing/internationally traded services sectors employing 10 or more.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Technical Assistance for Micro-Exporters Grant (TAME)

Explore export opportunities

This support provides funding to assist businesses in exploring and developing export opportunities.

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business 
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region
  • You are engaged in manufacturing or internationally traded services


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Research & Development Grants

Increase sales and employment with research and development

With this funding, businesses can address technical challenges and stay competitive by developing their Research and Development capabilities.

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Training Grant

Funding for employee training programmes

Expanding your business requires new skills and expertise. This support provides assistance for training programmes that train or retrain employees.

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Trade Fair Participation Scheme

Cover costs of first time participation in a trade fair

This scheme covers key expenses like travel and stand rental, helping you to grow your business in new markets.

Training & Programmes

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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