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The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD announced Lally Tours as the overall winner of Gradam 2024

28th May 2024
The Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh awards ceremony saw an impressive turnout on Monday (27th May) in The Hardiman, Eyre Square when Gradam finalists, their family, colleagues and friends as well as Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge gathered, to commemorate the fantastic bilingual endeavours of businesses and organisations in Galway city.
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KD AUTOPARTS, Gaillimh announced as the winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2022 and is named the 15th Tribe of Galway

3rd June 2022
In the 20th year of the Gradam, KD Autoparts, Gaillimh was announced by Jack Chambers TD, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht as the overall winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh at a special awards ceremony in the g Hotel, Old Dublin Road, Galway. He also announced the appointment […]
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Galway and the West of Ireland’s largest taxi company Big O Taxis announced as the winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2021 and is named the 15th Tribe of Galway

5th November 2021
Following a record number of entries, 16 finalists, five categories and two rounds of judging, Big O Taxis, Galway and the west of Ireland’s largest taxi company with 150 taxis,
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The Kings Head announced as the winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020 and is named the15th Tribe of Galway

6th November 2020
On the 6th of  November 2020, with its biggest audience yet of 45,000 listeners, The Kings Head  was announced by the Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Colette Connolly live on Galway Talks, Galway Bay FM, as the overall winner of Galway’s bilingual business award –  Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh for 2020.
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Sweeney Oil – Overall winners of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019

10th June 2019
“Sweeney Oil first took part in Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh in 2017. We felt very strongly about our West of Ireland – Galway Heritage and culture. Our community had supported us through difficult times and wanted togive something back – we wanted to be more than just a service provider. With a number of native […]
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Ionad na Faiche Móire/ Eyre Square Centre scoops the Gradam and is named the New Tribe of Galway

16th May 2017
One of the largest shopping centre’s in the west of Ireland, Ionad na Faiche Móire/ Eyre Square Centre, located in the heart of Galway City, was named as the overall winner of Galway’s bilingual business award – Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh. Aire Stáit sa Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta,  Seán Kyne TD […]
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Top Oil, Galway scoops the Gradam 2016 and is named the New Tribe of Galway

23rd January 2017
“There is great pride and excitement in Top Oil, Tuam Road, Galway after the company have become the new “Tribe of Galway”. Commenting on their Gradam win, Fergal Fahy, Manager of Top Oil Galway said: “Is a 100% family owned Irish oil company, all our staff are local and from the surrounding communities and we pride ourselves in providing a […]
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Joyce’s Supermarket – Winners of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2015

22nd January 2017
“All of the team at Joyce’s Supermarket in Knocknacarra are delighted and extremely proud to have won Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2015. We have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the process. Situated in the gateway to Connemara, taking part in the Gradam process has helped us to promote one of our unique selling points. Offering […]
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Tesco, Galway – Winners of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2014

22nd January 2017
“We are absolutely delighted to win the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh in 2014. I’m very proud of the team in Tesco Galway and it’s wonderful to see the hard work, effort and commitment put in by everyone getting recognition especially considering the standard of the other entries. Congratulations to them all on creating a fantastic […]
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The Galleon – Buaiteoirí Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2013

21st January 2017
“We at The Galleon Restaurant, Bóthar na Trá are extremely honored and proud to be named the winners of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2013. It was a pivotal moment in the history of The Galleon Restaurant.  Since winning the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2013, we now realise that the hard work is just beginning, we […]
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