Promoting contemporary & traditional arts in the Gaeltacht

Ealaín na Gaeltachta is a joint venture between Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Arts Council providing support and grant schemes

Funding Support

Currently Open:

Síol

Síol is open to groups and individuals outside the formal education context in Gaeltacht areas. Priority will be given to projects delivered entirely through Irish.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon

This scheme is open to groups, organisations and individuals in Gaeltacht areas to give them the opportunity to develop high-quality arts projects and activities in the Gaeltacht.

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

20 June 2026

Oiliúint

Oiliúint is open to artists, organisations, or individuals who are developing or promoting the arts in the Gaeltacht. It supports training and development opportunities related to artistic practice and career progression, as well as opportunities to build capacity and promote good practice within the Gaeltacht arts sector. The scheme supports professional training or training of a professional standard.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Cuisle Funding Schemes

Síol

Síol is open to groups and individuals outside the formal education context in Gaeltacht areas. Priority will be given to projects delivered entirely through Irish.

Max Funding:

€1,000

Deadline:

Open

Neartú

Support for ongoing programmes through Irish for young people in the Gaeltacht in the Traditional Arts and/or Drama/Theatre

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

Round 1: 23 April 2026 (for programmes commencing in September 2026) Round 2: 24 September (for programmes commencing in January 27)

Treisiú

Support for one-off projects in the Traditional Arts and/or Youth Drama/Theatre, through Irish, in the Gaeltacht.

Max Funding:

€15,000

Deadline:

27 August 2026
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Cuisle

We provide, in partnership with all our stakeholders, a high-quality programme in the traditional arts and drama, in Irish, for children and young people throughout the Gaeltacht, through financial assistance, education and access.

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Oíche Chultúir sa Ghaeltacht 2026

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