Irish Language Planning Resources

Useful Resources

Below are some sources of information and support which can be helpful throughout the language planning process.

Gaeltacht Act 2012

Geographical Information System for Langauge Planning

20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language

Language Planning Guidelines, 5th Edition

Roghanna, le Laoise Ní Dhúda, 2014

Staidéar Chuimsitheach Teangeolaíochta

Langauge plan template

Community Group Training with Glór na nGael

Glór na nGael, the national lead organisation responsible for Irish language in the community, family and business, has produced the following 4 training videos with Dónall Ó Braonáin to assist commmunity groups with governance, work plans, risk management and employment.

Video 1: Basic Principles of Governance

Video 2: Steering Committee Work Plans

Video 3: Internal Monitoring and Risk Management

Video 4: An Overview of Employment Legislation

Assistance & Funding

In addition to the funding and resources available from Foras na Gaeilge, other organisations can assist in the development of the organisation and in providing funding in order to support its work.

Below are a range of organisations and sources of support that may be of assistance:

The Wheel

NICVA

Community Fund

The Community Foundation

Arts Council NI

Arts Council

Culture Ireland

NI Business Info

Local Councils

Local councils can provide support and assistance to language planning groups in a variety of different ways. Some councils provide funding for Irish language projects or other supports such as advice, guidance or use of council facilities. More information on the supports available can be found on the council websites below.