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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 provide comprehensive incentives and supports to help businesses start up, develop, expand or locate in Gaeltacht regions. Our services include financial assistance, business development grants, training supports, property solutions, and strategic business planning guidance.

We support a range of commercial sectors including:

  • Life sciences and bio-medical/pharmaceutical
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Fish processing and aquaculture
  • Renewable energy
  • Food production and processing
  • Niche manufacturing
  • Audio visual & digital media
  • Arts and crafts

In 2024, we supported the creation of 869 jobs in Gaeltacht areas, with almost 10,000 people now employed in our client companies across these diverse sectors. We operate from strategically located business parks and enterprise units throughout the Gaeltacht, offering modern facilities with high-speed connectivity and proximity to local communities

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.

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5 Regional offices 

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Strategic Consultancy Services Grant

Cover the cost of expert advice on business development

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.

LeanPlus (Údarás)

Apply Lean practices to improve operational effectiveness

In an ever-evolving world, businesses must always be ready for change. LeanPlus is an in-depth programme that helps you put new processes in place to reduce costs and make your business more efficient and competitive.

Businesses that want to put new processes in place to improve company productivity and reduce inefficiency

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an existing Údarás na Gaeltachta client 
  • You are a potential Údarás na Gaeltachta client operating a small to medium business
  • You have already completed LeanStart 


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

LeanStart - Udaras

An introduction to Lean Thinking

LeanStart is an introductory, short-focused training programme that introduces your company to Lean thinking. Lean thinking is a set of business principles that can help staff learn new ways of working and identify inefficient processes that do not add value to a business. 

Businesses looking to make practical improvements in their business to deliver better quality faster and without waste. 

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an existing Údarás na Gaeltachta client
  • You are a potential Údarás na Gaeltachta client operating a small to medium business


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.

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.

Strategic Marketing Review - Udaras

Improve your sales and marketing plans

This is a short, intensive programme for senior leaders. It allows you to gain support and training to identify business growth opportunities and build a clear marketing plan.

The Strategic Marketing Review is suited to 2 types of businesses - early stage clients who are limited with resources in sales and marketing, or companies that have resources, are exporting, and want to scale.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an Údarás na Gaeltachta client 
  • You need to address sales and marketing challenges in the short term 
  • You are an early stage business with revenues of €0.5m or less 
  • You are already exporting and want to scale

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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