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Funding and plans announced for Mayo Gaeltacht
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Maigh Eo Thiar Language Plan and Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Action Plan launched by Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan today.
Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, officially launched the Maigh Eo Thiar Language Plan today during his visit to the Mayo Gaeltacht. Alongside this, the Minister visited Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, where a grant of €218,000 was provided last year to facilitate construction of a new astro pitch adjacent to Páirc Naomh Muire in the town; and he also officially launched the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Action Plan.
Speaking today, Minister O’Donovan said:
"I would like to commend Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla (CFÁA) - the Language Planning Area Coordinating Group - and everyone involved in drawing-up the language plan for the Maigh Eo Thiar area. As with all other plans currently being implented, opportunities will be provided for the Maigh Eo Thiar language plan to be central in the additional efforts required to ensure that the Irish language continues to thrive for future generations.
“Additionally, I would like to congratulate the community of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, including the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Steering Committee, the Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Culture and Language Committee and the local GAA club Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, on this positive news for the area. What is particularly special about this Action Plan is the strong collaboration from a wide range of community stakeholders, both young and old; and there is no doubt that the newly announced astro pitch will be a fantastic asset for the community."
Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla (CFÁA) is the language planning coordinating group for Maigh Eo Thiar. A subcommittee, An Coiste Gaeilge, was established to consolidate the language plan and initiate the language planning process in the parish. In May 2022, Colm Mac Eachmharcaigh was appointed as the Language Planning Officer to implement the plan under the organisation’s guidance.
Coiste Stiúrtha Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, in collaboration with Coiste Cultúr Teanga agus Forbartha Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, compiled the 2023-2028 action plan. This is the third five-year plan brought together under the Mayo Future Community Program, which is funded by Mayo County Council. The program supports communities in preparing their own action plans in a coordinated and participatory manner.
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Thuar Mhic Éadaigh is located in the Language Planning Area of Dúiche Sheoigheach & Tuar Mhic Éadaigh. This new astro pitch will serve as a facility for the entire community, where events will be conducted in Irish throughout the year.