Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge, An tOllamh John Breslin, announced that Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025, is now officially open for nominations. He made the announcement at the annual Lón Nollag Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge which was held on Thursday, 19th December in The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen, Eyre Square, Galway. Among the attendees were; Bord Stiúrtha Ghaillimh le Gaeilge, members of Coiste Logainmneacha Chathair na Gaillimhe, Gradam sponsors, local business leaders, and Cairde members, who support Gaillimh le Gaeilge year-round. The Cathaoirleach also announced the sponsors for Gradam 25: Galway Advertiser, TG4, Galway Chamber, Galway Bay FM, Fáilte Ireland, Computer Troubleshooters, Platform 94, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The Gradam, Galway’s Bilingual Business Award, honours and celebrates companies and organisations that use the Irish language in their brand values and in engaging with customers.
He thanked all those who all those who participated and sponsored the Gradam over it’s 23 year history.
“Comhghairdeas libh go léir – The Gradam’s work ensures that the Irish language remains an integral part of Galway’s culture and daily life. It also offers businesses and organizations a fantastic opportunity to explore and celebrate the benefits of becoming bilingual, connecting with customers, and celebrating and strengthening Galway’s status as an official bilingual city.”
The next stage of the Gradam process is to fill out a short online bilingual application form online at www.gleg.ie and the Gaillimh le Gaeilge team will be in touch to assist and prepare you for the award.
It’s free of charge and you can nominate your own business/organisation or another business/organisation that is based in Galway city. Five categories represent Galway’s thriving business community: Retail Experience, Customer Services, Digital, Tourism and Community & Culture. The closing date for Gradam entries is Friday the 14th of February 2025.
