Are you interested in establishing or developing your own tourism business in the Gaeltacht? Here you will find information relating to financial assistance available from Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The Gaeltacht is endowed with natural, beautiful sea and inland views, various activities and pastimes complete with a unique language and culture.
The Gaeltacht is endowed with natural, beautiful sea and inland views, various activities and pastimes complete with a unique language and culture.
The tourism industry is very important to the Gaeltacht economy in creating employment and income for the Gaeltacht community on the mainland and especially for the Islands.
The development of cultural tourism instigated by the Údarás is central to the Tourism Strategy Plan with emphasis on product and facility development and on special packages.
Údarás’ Tourism Strategy Plan aims to
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Increase the amount of tourists, their length of their stay in the Gaeltacht and increase their expenditure.
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Increase and upgrade tourist products in the Gaeltacht.
Assistance is available from Údarás for the development and promotion of tourism projects.
For information on the types of financial assistance available click here.
Other assistance is also available for
- Festivals and major events in the Gaeltacht
- Package holidays in the Gaeltacht
- Package holidays through Irish
- Gaeltacht tourism companies and business
