Geographic Information System (GIS) – Gaeltacht Language Planning Areas, Gaeltacht Service Towns and Irish Language Networks
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From: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
- Published on: 3 December 2015
- Last updated on: 16 June 2025
In order to further support the implementation of the language planning process in the Gaeltacht, the Department of Tourism, Gaeltacht, Culture, Media and Sport have developed a Geographic Information system (GIS).
Under the system, census data for 2011 and 2016 is presented regarding Irish language usage by Gaeltacht Language Planning Area, Gaeltacht Service Towns and Irish Language Networks. Information provided by the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, respectively, regarding the location and enrolment numbers of primary and post-primary schools in respect of the school year 2016/17 is presented, as well as the early years education sector.
Link to Census 2016 Small Area Population Statistics
In presenting this data, the department wishes to acknowledge the following:
- Central Statistics Office
- Department of Education
- POBAL/Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Údarás na Gaeltachta
Further information
Cathal Ó Fainín
Address: The Language Planning Section
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Na Forbacha
Galway
H91 KX39
Ríomhphost: pleanailteanga@tcagsm.gov.ie
Uimhir theileafóin: 091 503700
Marie Uí Chualáin
Address: The Language Planning Section
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Na Forbacha
Galway
H91 KX39
Ríomhphost: pleanailteanga@tcagsm.gov.ie
Uimhir theileafóin: 091 503700