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who we are

About Us

Conradh na Gaeilge is the democratic forum for the Irish-speaking community. The Conradh has over 200 branches and numerous individual members registered around the world, members that work hard to promote the use of Irish in their own areas. Conradh na Gaeilge’s main aim is to promote the use of Irish as the standard language in Ireland. Conradh na Gaeilge was established by Douglas Hyde, Eoin Mac Néill, and their colleagues on the 31st of July 1893.

The organisation runs Irish-language courses; advocates for the language rights of Irish-speakers; raises awareness about the language; hosts the international Irish-language festival Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia; manages the Irish-language information hub PEIG.ie and the Irish-language bookshop An Siopa Leabhar; supports Raidió Rí-Rá; and much more. More information: www.cnag.ie

Mayo branches include:

  1. Ballina
  2. Claremorris
  3. Westport,
  4. Dún Caocháin
  5. Mullranny
  6. Castlebar

Coiste Dúiche Mhaigh Eo

Coiste Dúiche Mhaigh Eo co-ordinates the work of the branches and also assists in organising events. The Coiste Dúiche is comprised of delegates from the branches.

Foras na Gaeilge

Foras na Gaeilge is a public body, providing funding to establish public schemes promoting and furthering the use of the Irish language. Coiste Dúiche Mhaigh Eowas selected to administer one such scheme, Togra Mhaigh Eo. Important work will be undertaken in the next few years with the development of an Irish language network and as plans progress to develop Castlebar as a Baile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta, a town that serves and promotes the Gaeltacht.

Togra Mhaigh Eo

Togra Mhaigh Eo was established in 2002. The Togra Mhaigh Eo office is on Ellison Street, Castlebar and the Irish Development Officer (OFG), Brídín Ní Cheallaigh, is currently based there. The OFG is a great help in promoting the work of Conradh na Gaeilge and helps groups throughout the county to organize events.

129 Years

of promoting the Irish language

Currently there are six branches in County Mayo:

Castlebar

Ballina

Claremorris

Mallaranny

Westport

Dún Caocháin

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Our Services

  • Irish language classes
  • Summer camps
  • Speaking circle
  • Fleadh na nÓg
  • Translations
  • Videos
  • Advertising
  • And more…

Our Mission

Conradh na Gaeilge’s main aim is to promote the use of Irish as a living language in Ireland.

We do this through providing a range of community initiatives and language and cultural activities through Ireland and in other countries.