The term Gaelphobal is used for different types of Irish language communities across the country that are participating in the language planning process outside of the official Gaeltacht.
Use this map to find information on the different Gaelphobal near you:
- Irish Language Networks
- Gaeltacht Service Towns
- Groups on the Irish Language Development Scheme
- Irish Language Centres
Irish Language Networks
An Irish language network is an area where a critical mass of public and state support for the Irish language has been achieved. Recognition under the Gaeltacht Act 2012 is given to Irish language networks once they have agreed language plans with the communities in those areas. These plans must fulfil the language planning criteria in order to be approved.
The Irish Language Network Development Scheme (ILDS)
The Irish Language Network Developmetn Scheme funds groups to employ an Irish language development officer for an area to promote the Irish language within it with the hope of going on to engage in the language planning process and producing a language plan for that area, ultimately receiving recognition as an Irish language network.
Gaeltacht Service Towns
A Gaeltacht service town is a town with a population of at least 1,000 that is located in, or near to, a Gaeltacht language planning area and that has a significant role in providing social, economic and leisure services to people in that area.
Irish Language Centres
Irish language centres provide a welcoming and safe space in which to use the language and provide a wide range of services such as Irish language classes, family events, entertainment for all ages and shops with Irish language goods for sale.
Gaeltacht Language Planning Area
There are twenty-six Gaeltacht language planning areas named under the Gaeltacht Act 2012. The language planning process is taking place in them so that they can retain their status as Gaeltacht areas.
Údarás na Gaeltacht provides support and assistance to the Gaeltacht language planning areas . More information can be found at www.udaras.ie.
