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 Náisiúnta na Carraige, An Charraig, pupils and teachers Anna M. Nic Giolla Easbuig, Gearoidín Nic Lochlainn, Cian Mac Giolla Easbuig agus Abi Ní Bheirn
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Náisiúnta Ghort a' Choirce teachers and pupils, Patricia Uí hArlaigh, Dyan Uí Cheallaigh, Caitríona Ní Arlaigh and Lucia Ryder/Áine Ní mhingáin
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Naomh Dubhthach, Machaire Uí Rabhartaigh teachers and pupils, Fearghal Mac Grianna, John Ó Fearraigh, May Ní Bhriain and Harry Ó Dúbhcháin
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The Scoil Ghaeltachta recognition award being presented to Scoil Bhríde, Min a' Chladaigh teachers and pupils Nóirín Uí Dhomhnaill, Fiona Nic Pháidín, Ella Nic Géidigh and Annie Nic Íomhair
