“Gradam Gnó na Gaeltachta” celebrates the spirit of enterprise in the Gaeltacht. Recognition will be given to twenty companies throughout the Gaeltacht for the tremendous work they have carried out in their particular sector, employment creation and the positive impact on the Gaeltacht in general.
“Gradam Gnó na Gaeltachta 2007”, which is jointly sponsored by Údarás na Gaeltachta and TG4, will showcase the Gaeltacht entrepreneurial community with companies ranging from food production, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, fish processing, TV production, cultural tourism, and internationally traded services being profiled.
Gaeltacht-based companies benefit from an environment which contains a highly educated, flexible and enthusiastic workforce, a highly competitive location with low start up, rental and competitive wage costs, a modern business infrastructure with a wide range of commercial properties available, generous financial and support incentives from Údarás na Gaelachta and a rich quality of life, in a first class, clean and unique cultural environment.
We wish all of the companies participating in “Gradam Gnó na Gaeltachta 2007” every success.
Large Companies
- Bia Ghaoth Dobhair/Bia Ghaoth Barra
- Bioniche Teo
- Aontec Teo
- Earagail Éisc Teo
Innovation
- Teagmháil Ceilteach
- Éire Composites Teo
- Fintrax Teo
- Selc Éireann Teo
Language-based
- Europus Teo
- Nemeton Teo
- Telegael Teo
- Oideas Gael Teo
Natural Resources
- De Brún Iasc Teo
- Brian de Staic Teo
- Lampaí an Daingin Teo
- Irish Seafood Producers Group
Regional Impact
- Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta Dhún na nGall
- Turasóireacht Iorrais Teo
- Mara Beo Teo
- Earraí Coillte Chonnacht Teo (ECC)
Údarás na Gaeltachta are also delighted to present the silversmith Séamus Gill as the designer of this years prestigious Gradam Gnó na Gaeltachta 2007 award.
Séamus Gill is one of Irelands leading silversmiths. Using the traditional silversmithing skills of the hammer and anvil, Séamus bends twists and shapes the silver into elegant graceful forms.
His use of silver encompasses sculpture, functional tabletop silverware and jewellery.
Over the years, he has been commissioned by many of Irelands leading companies and his work has been presented to heads of state, business leaders and sports stars.
