Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, has congratulated the pupils, students and teachers of the 101 primary schools and 19 post-primary schools in Gaeltacht language planning areas that have achieved recognition as Gaeltacht Schools. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery The Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme was launched in 2017 and is a cornerstone of the Policy on Gaeltacht Education. The aim of the Scheme is to support the use of Irish in Gaeltacht communities and to promote the Irish language by strengthening Irish-medium educational provision in Gaeltacht language-planning areas. Donegal TD Joe McHugh with students from among 36 schools across Donegal who were presented with Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition awards by the Department of Education at a ceremony in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair The Scheme provides an opportunity for schools in Gaeltacht language-planning areas to seek recognition as Gaeltacht Schools. Schools must meet specific language-based criteria to achieve this recognition. Additional targeted supports are provided to schools to support them in implementing the Scheme. 102 primary schools (including one special school) and 29 post-primary schools in the Gaeltacht are participating in the Scheme in the 2024/25 school year. Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, said: "I would like to congratulate all of the students, teachers and parents of these primary and post-primary schools on their achievement in gaining recognition as Gaeltacht Schools. I would like to pay special tribute to Scoil Tigh Nan Dooley, a special school located in An Cheathrú Rua, which has also achieved Gaeltacht School status. "Gaeltacht Schools have reached an important milestone in achieving this recognition. A great deal of work has been done by the staff and leaders of the schools, as well as their students, to achieve recognition. I would also like to mention the support of the local language planning officers for the part they played in the process. Schools have also received significant
In pictures: 36 Donegal schools presented with Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition
Minister Foley congratulates schools on achieving official recognition as Gaeltacht Schools
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir teachers and pupils, Mairead Nic Suibhne, Máire Áine Ní Bhaoill, Mary Ní Ghallachóir and Darragh Ó Gallachóir
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Oilibhéir Pluinceid Naofa, Rann na Feirsde, teachers and pupils, Pól Ó Ruiséil, Maria Bn. Uí Chaomhánaigh, Caolán Ó Dómhnaill and Matilda Nic Ruairí at Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Anagaire pupils and teachers Síle Uí Bhiataigh, Geraldine Mhic Giolla Bhríde, Joey Mac Aodha and Méabh Nic Daibhéid at Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Phádraig, Dobhar pupils and teachers, Pól Ó Fearraigh, Anne Ní Chorráin, Fiadh Ní Mhaolagáin and Cormac Mac Risteárd
