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Ealaín na Gaeltachta’s Youth Programme

The vision of CUISLE is a thriving Gaeltacht where young people are recognized as artists who are engaged, developing, and are the pulse – the heart and soul – of the Gaeltacht; creative, diverse, and interwoven into every aspect of a community that welcomes everyone.

The Cuisle programme is provided with funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, as support for the Language Planning Process.

Opportunities for Young People

Ealaín na Gaeltachta, through the Cuisle programme, supports arts opportunities through the Irish language for young people in the Gaeltacht. We provide funding and support for classes and workshops, and for projects in traditional arts and drama, throughout the Gaeltacht. Get in touch with us for more information or to discuss any ideas you may have.

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Traditional Arts Classes in Connemara and the Aran Islands

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Opportunities in Traditional Arts and Drama for Young People across the Gaeltacht

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Other Programmes we Support

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Scoil Cheoil na Crannóige

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Ionad Cultúrtha an Dr Ó Loingsigh, Baile Bhuirne

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Available Funding

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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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)
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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
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