Ealaín na Gaeltachta welcomes the announcement of an additional allocation of € 250,000 for Gaeltacht Arts

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Ealaín na Gaeltachta welcomes the announcement by Minister Catherine Martin, TD, and Minister of State Jack Chambers, of an additional allocation of € 250,000, which has been made available to Ealaín na Gaeltachta to award bursaries to Gaeltacht artists and to promote the arts in Gaeltacht schools.

Siubhán Nic Grianna, Chairperson of Ealaín na Gaeltachta, said,

“Arts and artists are at the heart of a vibrant Gaeltacht culture. With the value of the arts and culture  on our minds more than ever, this funding will provide vital support to our artists, and to the youth of the Gaeltacht to engage with the arts at this challenging time. ”

We have extended our deadline to 4 August 2020, for the Arts Bursary Scheme.

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