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Nollaig Shona ó Ghaillimh
Nollaig Shona ó Ghaillimh

Nollaig Shona – Merry Christmas Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise -Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Beannachtaí na Nollag– Christmas Greetings Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise dár gCustaiméirí go léir – Happy Christmas & a Healthy &...

Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá

The Ciorcal Comhrá will be take place on Tuesday, 11th of October, 1pm-2pm in PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market Street H91 TCX3 🎉 All levels of Irish speakers are welcome to attend this informal event, including learners and those who wish to brush up on their Gaeilge 💚 RSVP...

Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain
Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain

This month, join us for a special evening of music and culture with Cáit Ní Riain, a renowned traditional singer, who will share her songs and stories with us. 📅 13/11/2025 🕚6:00 -7:00 pm 📍 Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe | Galway City Library RSVP:...

Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna
Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 27th of November 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! 🥳 Beidh deis agat Gaeilge a labhairt le cairdeas, comhluadar & craic 💚

Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí

The Irish Language Parent, Toddler & Early Childhood Group is on in November 👶📚 📅 Saturday, the 22nd November🕚 11:30 – 12:30📍 Leabharlann an Taoibh Thiar, Cathair na Gaillimhe @thewestsidelibraryThis group is suitable for children aged 0–5 years and is free of...

Straitéis Ghaillimh le Gaeilge 2026-2028
Straitéis Ghaillimh le Gaeilge 2026-2028

Request for Proposals (RFP) Development of Gaillimh le Gaeilge’ s Strategy 2026–2028 Introduction Gaillimh le Gaeilge invites proposals from suitably qualified consultants/organisations to prepare a new three-year strategy for the period 2026–2028. We are a bilingual...

Pop Up Gaeltacht
Pop Up Gaeltacht

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 23rd of October 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! Fáilte roimh chách! All levels of Irish are welcome!

Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí

Join us for a fun and engaging Irish language group for parents, toddlers, and young children! 📅 Saturday 18/10/2025 🕚 11:30 r.n. – 12:30 i.n. 📍 Westside Library This FREE event is ideal for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or caregivers. Come along to enjoy...

Beidh Tonnta ar siúl arís! Tonnta is Back!
Beidh Tonnta ar siúl arís! Tonnta is Back!

Taylor Swift as Gaeilge and Padraig Jack to Headline Tonnta 2026 – A Bilingual Celebration of Music and Language.  For full details and to book online, visit www.tonnta.eu. The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has officially announced that the box...

Festival Co-Ordinator – Tonnta 26
Festival Co-Ordinator – Tonnta 26

Gaillimh le Gaeilge works in association with Galway City Council, Galway Chamber and other groups to develop and strengthen Galway’s official Bilingual Status. Our organisation is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual or a festival/coordinator /event...

Na hAinmniúcháin do Ghradam 25
Na hAinmniúcháin do Ghradam 25

TAITHÍ MHIONDÍOLA urraithe Galway Bay FMBooleyJust Art It TURASÓIREACHT urraithe ag Fáilte IrelandDaróg Wine BarGalway Girl CruisesTaylor's Bar & Beer GardenTigínTribe Gin SEIRBHÍS CHUSTAIMÉARA urraithe ag Computer TroubleshootersCity LinkGHRPlámásRooney...

Business Competition for Saint Patrick’s Day
Business Competition for Saint Patrick’s Day

Listen up, businesspeople of the city, we need your windows! Gaillimh le Gaeilge in partnership with Galway City Tidy Towns is working with businesses and organisations to once again bring An Ghaeilge to the forefront this Saint Patrick’s Day!☘️ Do you want to be in...

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.
Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.

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...

Nollaig Shona from Galway City Businesses
Nollaig Shona from Galway City Businesses

The business community celebrates Galway's bilingual spirit this season! Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in collaboration with Galway City Tidy Towns and Snap Galway, is delighted to announce Tigín as the winner of the Comórtas na Nollag 2024 - a Christmas competition designed...

Pop Up Gaeltacht na Nollag 🎄
Pop Up Gaeltacht na Nollag 🎄

A Pop Up Gaeltacht is an informal get together, where Gaeilgeoirí and learners of every ability come together to practice their Gaeilge in a relaxed informal setting. Those who attend use whatever Gaeilge they have, in a welcoming and friendly environment. Gaillimh le...

Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá

Ciorcal Comhrá sa PorterShed Why not join our Ciorcal Comhrá on Tuesday 10th December at lunchtime in PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market Street H91 TCX3, (the former Connacht Tribune office)  All levels of Irish speakers are welcome to attend. RSVP chuig [email protected] 📩 Join...

Maidin Chaife na Nollag
Maidin Chaife na Nollag

Maidin Chaife with Christmas Carols! Join us in Galway City Library, St Augustine Street, Galway on the 12th December 2024 from 11.00am-12.00pm for our Christmas Maidin Chaife with Christmas Carols 🎄🎵 We welcome learners and those who wish to practice their Irish....

Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge
Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge

Bhí  Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge  do Ability West  agus Snipe Day service ar siúl ar an Déardaoin an 28ú Nollaig i Snipe Resource Centre, cathair na Gaillimhe. Bhí Majella O’Meara, an tOifigeach Pleanála Teanga agus an múinteoir ealáine Dee Deegan agus Nicholas ó...

Lón na Nollag
Lón na Nollag

Join us for our Lón na Nollag which will take place on Thursday, 19th of December 2024 at 12.30pm in the Skeff, Eyre Square, Galway. At the lunch, the Mayor of the city of Galway, Cllr. Peter Keane will launch Gradam 2025! RSVP

Comórtas na Nollag | Christmas Competition
Comórtas na Nollag | Christmas Competition

    Listen up, businesspeople of the city, we need your windows! Does your business want to be in with a chance of winning a €250 voucher from Snap Galway? Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in partnership with Galway City Tidy Towns and with support from Snap Galway, is...

Tonnta – Galway’s Bilingual Festival 2024
Tonnta – Galway’s Bilingual Festival 2024

Celebrating the Irish Language and Galway as a Bilingual City on St Brigid’s Weekend. 🌊 Tonnta - Galway’s newest festival, celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from February 1st to 4th.  What’s it about?  Given the weekend that’s in...

Lón Gnó
Lón Gnó

Gaillimh le Gaeilge host a Lón Gnó every quarter to give people an opportunity to practice their Gaeilge in a city centre restaurant. We welcome people of levels of fluency to these events. If you would like to practice your cúpla focal and meet other Irish learners...

Pop Up Gaeltacht
Pop Up Gaeltacht

A Pop Up Gaeltacht is an informal get together, where Gaeilgeoirí and learners of every ability come together to practice their Gaeilge in a relaxed informal setting. Those who attend use whatever Gaeilge they have, in a welcoming and friendly environment. Gaillimh le...

Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá

Aon Scéal Want to brush up on your Irish? Or meet other Irish speakers in the city? Well, Galway city’s conversation group ‘Aon Scéal?’ will give you the chance to do just this! You’ll be more than welcome to the next get together in the Harbour Hotel from 7pm - 8pm...

Ciorcal Comhrá in the PorterShed
Ciorcal Comhrá in the PorterShed

Beidh Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl ar an dara Máirt de gach mí ó 1pm go dtí 2pm i PorterShed a Dó, 15 Sráid an Mhargaidh H91 TCX3.  Beidh fearadh na fáilte roimh fhoghlaimeoirí agus roimh dhaoine gur mhaith leo snas a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge. RSVP chuig...

Let’s get Galway city talking,trí Ghaeilge!#SeirbhísTríGhaeilge
Let’s get Galway city talking,trí Ghaeilge!#SeirbhísTríGhaeilge

Tuesday’s Tribe – Digital Gaeltacht. Does your company or organisation in Galway city provide a service in Irish #SeirbhísTríGhaeilge to your customers? If so, we at Gaillimh le Gaeilge invite you to take part in our #SeirbhísTríGhaeilge campaign and shout it from the...

Your First Gradam Date

29th January 2019 @12 noon in the Ryan Room of the Connacht Hotel (2018 Gradam winners): Press event to announce our Gradam Sponsors as well as a fantastic array of prizes and benefits for the category winners and overall winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019....

DEIS – December 2018
DEIS – December 2018

The latest news from Gaillimh le Gaeilge Irish Language Plan for Galway City Work has commenced on a new Irish Language Plan for the city under the direction of Dr John Walsh, Roinn na Gaeilge and Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, National...

DEIS – Nollaig 2018
DEIS – Nollaig 2018

Na Scéalta is déanaí ó Ghaillimh le Gaeilge Plean Teanga Nua do Chathair na Gaillimhe Tá Plean Teanga Nua a ullmhú do Chathair na Gaillimhe faoi stiúir an Dr John Walsh, Roinn na Gaeilge agus an Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Ollscoil na...

Lón na Nollag

Gaillimh le Gaeilge invites you to Lón Nollag Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge on Thursday, 13th of December 2018  from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, in HYDE Bar, Forster Court Hotel, Forster Street, Galway. We are delighted that the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Níall McNelis...

Lón na Nollag

Tugann Gaillimh le Gaeilge cuireadh duit chuig Lón Nollag Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge, a bheidh ar siúl Déardaoin, 13 Nollaig 2018 ó 12.30i.n go dtí 2.00i.n, in HYDE Bar, Forster Court Hotel, Sráid Forster, Gaillimh. Tá áthas orainn go mbeidh Méara Chathair na...

Irish Language Plan for Galway City

Galway City Council and Gaillimh le Gaeilge have announced that Dr John Walsh, Roinn na Gaeilge and Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, National University of Ireland Galway will lead a team of experts in language planning over the next few months...

Plean Teanga do Chathair na Gaillimhe

Tá sé fógartha ag Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus Gaillimh le Gaeilge go mbeidh an Dr John Walsh, Roinn na Gaeilge agus an Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh  i gceannas ar fhoireann saineolaithe sa phleanáil...

DEIS November 2018
DEIS November 2018

The latest news from Gaillimh le Gaeilge Gaillimh Lasta Suas le Draíocht na Nollag As the Christmas Market opened in Eyre Square, the city lights were turned on at various points through the heart of the city, bringing an unique experience. Gaillimh le Gaeilge worked...

DEIS – Samhain 2018

Na scéalta is déanaí ó Ghaillimh le Gaeilge Gaillimh Lasta Suas le draíocht na Nollag Cuireadh tús bríomhar le Margadh na Nollag ar an bhFaiche Mhór nuair a lasadh na soilse in áiteanna éagsúla i gceartlár na cathrach, ag cruthú eispéireas uathúil draíochtúil....

‘An Nollaig is fearr a bhí agam riamh’

Ionad Siopadóireachta na Coiribe /The Corrib Shopping Centre was delighted to announce Naoise Geraghty from Scoil Shéamais Naofa Bearna as the winner of the inaugural Comórtas Aiste - ‘An Nollaig is fearr a bhí agam riamh’. Naoise received a beautiful hamper with a...

‘An Nollaig is fearr a bhí agam riamh’

Bhí ríméad ar Ionad Siopadóireachta na Coiribe a fhógairt gurb é Naoise Geraghty ó Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna, buaiteoir an chomórtais aiste ‘An Nollaig is fearr a bhí agam riamh’. Bhuaigh Naoise ciseán Nollag álainn le meascán de leabhair Ghaeilge agus Bhéarla a...

Make it a ‘Nollaig Shona’ this Christmas

Nollaig Shona - Merry Christmas #NollaigShona - #MerryChristmas Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Beannachtaí na Nollag- Christmas Greetings Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise dár gCustaiméirí go léir - Happy...

An Ghaeilge don Nollaig

Nollaig Shona - Merry Christmas #NollaigShona - #MerryChristmas Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Beannachtaí na Nollag- Christmas Greetings Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise dár gCustaiméirí go léir - Happy...

DEIS – October 2018

The latest news from Gaillimh le Gaeilge Preparations for Dialann Ghaillimh le Gaeilge 2019 are in full swing and will be distributed in early December. Our Dialann is solely funded by advertising from the following companies and organisations: Acadamh na...

DEIS Deireadh Fómhair 2018
DEIS Deireadh Fómhair 2018

Na Scéalta is déanaí. Dialann Ghaillimh le Gaeilge - Buíochas lenár bhFógróirí Tá na hullmhúcháin do Dhialann Ghaillimh le Gaeilge 2019 faoi lánseol. Tá ár nDialann maoinithe go hiomlán ag fógraí ó na comhlachtaí agus ó na heagraíochtaí seo a leanas. Scaipfear an...

Dates for your Diary

Please see below a list of dates of upcoming events and important dates for Gaillimh le Gaeilge: October Lón Gnó : Wednesday 24th of October at 1 pm in Kirbys of Cross Street, Cross Street, Galway November Lón Gnó : Tuesday 27th of November in The Kings Head, High...

Dátaí don Dialann

Seo a leanas roinnt dátaí d'ócáidí Ghaillimh le Gaeilge atá ar na Bacáin: Lón Gnó Mhí Dheireadh Fómhair: Dé Céadaoin 24 Deireadh Fómhair ag 1 i.n. i mBialann Kirbys   Lón Gnó mhí na Samhna: Dé Máirt 27 Samhain ag 1 i.n. i The Kings Head   Lón na Nollag:...

Lón Gnó Mhí Dheireadh Fómhair

Dáta don Dialann: Beidh Lón Gnó mhí Dheireadh Fómhair ar siúl ag 1 pm ar an gCéadaoin 24 Deireadh Fómhair i mBialann Kirbys, thuas staighre i Busker Brownes.   Ag tnúth le sibh a fheiceáil ann!

Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá

The Ciorcal Comhrá will be take place on Tuesday, 11th of October, 1pm-2pm in PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market Street H91 TCX3 🎉 All levels of Irish speakers are welcome to attend this informal event, including learners and those who wish to brush up on their Gaeilge 💚 RSVP...

Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain
Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain

This month, join us for a special evening of music and culture with Cáit Ní Riain, a renowned traditional singer, who will share her songs and stories with us. 📅 13/11/2025 🕚6:00 -7:00 pm 📍 Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe | Galway City Library RSVP:...

Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna
Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 27th of November 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! 🥳 Beidh deis agat Gaeilge a labhairt le cairdeas, comhluadar & craic 💚

Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí

The Irish Language Parent, Toddler & Early Childhood Group is on in November 👶📚 📅 Saturday, the 22nd November🕚 11:30 – 12:30📍 Leabharlann an Taoibh Thiar, Cathair na Gaillimhe @thewestsidelibraryThis group is suitable for children aged 0–5 years and is free of...

Pop Up Gaeltacht
Pop Up Gaeltacht

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 23rd of October 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! Fáilte roimh chách! All levels of Irish are welcome!

Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí

Join us for a fun and engaging Irish language group for parents, toddlers, and young children! 📅 Saturday 18/10/2025 🕚 11:30 r.n. – 12:30 i.n. 📍 Westside Library This FREE event is ideal for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or caregivers. Come along to enjoy...

Business Competition for Saint Patrick’s Day
Business Competition for Saint Patrick’s Day

Listen up, businesspeople of the city, we need your windows! Gaillimh le Gaeilge in partnership with Galway City Tidy Towns is working with businesses and organisations to once again bring An Ghaeilge to the forefront this Saint Patrick’s Day!☘️ Do you want to be in...

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.
Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.

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...

Nollaig Shona from Galway City Businesses
Nollaig Shona from Galway City Businesses

The business community celebrates Galway's bilingual spirit this season! Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in collaboration with Galway City Tidy Towns and Snap Galway, is delighted to announce Tigín as the winner of the Comórtas na Nollag 2024 - a Christmas competition designed...

Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge
Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge

Bhí  Ceardlann Cártaí Nollag Gaeilge  do Ability West  agus Snipe Day service ar siúl ar an Déardaoin an 28ú Nollaig i Snipe Resource Centre, cathair na Gaillimhe. Bhí Majella O’Meara, an tOifigeach Pleanála Teanga agus an múinteoir ealáine Dee Deegan agus Nicholas ó...

Comórtas na Nollag | Christmas Competition
Comórtas na Nollag | Christmas Competition

    Listen up, businesspeople of the city, we need your windows! Does your business want to be in with a chance of winning a €250 voucher from Snap Galway? Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in partnership with Galway City Tidy Towns and with support from Snap Galway, is...

Na hAinmniúcháin do Ghradam 25
Na hAinmniúcháin do Ghradam 25

TAITHÍ MHIONDÍOLA urraithe Galway Bay FMBooleyJust Art It TURASÓIREACHT urraithe ag Fáilte IrelandDaróg Wine BarGalway Girl CruisesTaylor's Bar & Beer GardenTigínTribe Gin SEIRBHÍS CHUSTAIMÉARA urraithe ag Computer TroubleshootersCity LinkGHRPlámásRooney...

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.
Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now OSCAILTE for nominations.

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...

Your First Gradam Date

29th January 2019 @12 noon in the Ryan Room of the Connacht Hotel (2018 Gradam winners): Press event to announce our Gradam Sponsors as well as a fantastic array of prizes and benefits for the category winners and overall winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019....

Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá

The Ciorcal Comhrá will be take place on Tuesday, 11th of October, 1pm-2pm in PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market Street H91 TCX3 🎉 All levels of Irish speakers are welcome to attend this informal event, including learners and those who wish to brush up on their Gaeilge 💚 RSVP...

Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain
Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta le Cáit Ní Riain

This month, join us for a special evening of music and culture with Cáit Ní Riain, a renowned traditional singer, who will share her songs and stories with us. 📅 13/11/2025 🕚6:00 -7:00 pm 📍 Leabharlann Chathair na Gaillimhe | Galway City Library RSVP:...

Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna
Pop Up Gaeltacht – Mí na Samhna

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 27th of November 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! 🥳 Beidh deis agat Gaeilge a labhairt le cairdeas, comhluadar & craic 💚

Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí

The Irish Language Parent, Toddler & Early Childhood Group is on in November 👶📚 📅 Saturday, the 22nd November🕚 11:30 – 12:30📍 Leabharlann an Taoibh Thiar, Cathair na Gaillimhe @thewestsidelibraryThis group is suitable for children aged 0–5 years and is free of...

Pop Up Gaeltacht
Pop Up Gaeltacht

Join us for the 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗨𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 on Thursday, 23rd of October 2025 at 18.30 in McGinn's Hop House! Fáilte roimh chách! All levels of Irish are welcome!

Beidh Tonnta ar siúl arís! Tonnta is Back!
Beidh Tonnta ar siúl arís! Tonnta is Back!

Taylor Swift as Gaeilge and Padraig Jack to Headline Tonnta 2026 – A Bilingual Celebration of Music and Language.  For full details and to book online, visit www.tonnta.eu. The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has officially announced that the box...