Gníomhaí Gaeilge is a mentoring, training and awards scheme for student's involved with the Irish Language at third level and for those who would like to use Irish more often.

This scheme is coordinated by Conradh na Gaeilge and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn and sponsored by The Higher Education Authority. The scheme is being supported by the Higher Education Authority through funding totalling €150,000 over three years.

Gníomhaí Gaeilge

Gníomhaí Gaeilge 26/27!

Are you a third level student interested in the Irish Language?

Do you want to win an award?

Registration for Gníomhaí Gaeilge 26/27 is open now!

You can contact Órlaith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you require further information regarding the scheme.

Awards Night 25/26

Donnacha Ó Deasúnaigh and Isabel Ní Mhóráin (Marino Institute of Education)

An Award's Ceremony for the Gníomhaí Gaeilge 25/26 participants took place on the 16th of April 2026 in Mansion House, Baile Átha Cliath. Gníomhaí Gaeilge particpants have undertaken valuable mentoring, attended training workshops all while working hard as individuals and groups to achieve their goals this year.

Participants are now encourged and motivated to promote and use the Irish Language in their lives, something that is extremtely important today.

Gníomhaí Gaeilge 25/26

135 individuals and 44 groups registered for the mentoring and training scheme, Gníomhaí Gaeilge in the 25/26 academic year.

On the 16th of April an award ceremony was held in The Mansion House, Baile Átha Cliath. 86 individuals and 33 groups were presented with awards and certificates. Special thanks to Councillor Clodagh Ní Mhuirí who was with us for the evening on behalf of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

As well as this, Dr Jack Gleeson and Richard Brophy from the Higher Education Authority attened and presented the students with their well deserved award's and certificates, with Pádraig Mac Brádaigh from AMLÉ. We grately appreciate the continuous support and help from the Higher Education Authority and AMLÉ throughout the year.

Storm Eaton-Kilgallen hosted the evening, while past participant and Foraois co-ordinator, James Knoblauch spoke on the evening.

15 groups received the Silver Award and 18 groups received the Gold Award.

Storm Eaton-Kilgallen (Host / MC)

Julian de Spáinn (Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge)

Dr Jack Gleeson (Higher Education Authority)

Síofra Nic Mhánais (DCU)

Nabeeha Malik (RCSI)

Susie Hand, Abby Nic an Bhaird, Mark Ó Corcráin

The Award's Night for Gníomhaí Gaeilge was held in Mansion House, Baile Átha Cliath on 16/04/26.

Cumann Gaelach, Coláiste na Tríonóide (Trinity College Dublin)

Cuallacht Cholmcille, Ollscoil Mhá Nuad (Maynooth Univeristy)

Aontas na Mac Léinn, COBÁC (UCDSU)

Group Awards

Amanda Keyes (TUS)

Musicians from TCD Trad Soc at the Official Opening

Antóin Ó Dullaing (Mentor)

Traditional Music Society, Maynooth Univerisity

An Cumann Gaelach, COBÁC (UCD)

Aontas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil Mhá Nuad (MSU)

An Cumann Rince Seite, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (University of Galway)

An Cumann Gaelach, Ollscoil na Banríona (Queen's University)

Caoimhe Ní Bhrádáin (University of Galway)

An Cumann Gaelach, IOM (MIE)

Trinity Halls Junior Common Room - Trinity College Dublin

Páidí Mac Gearailt (University College Cork)

Cathal Ó hÉigeartaigh, Dónal Ó Lochlainn, Páidí Mac Gearailt

Individual Awards

Orlaith Nic Mhaoláin (Ulster University, Magee Campus)

Charlotte Nic Eoin (UCD)

Seán Ó hAdhmháill (Mentor)

Dr Jack Gleeson (Oifigeach na Gaeilge, HEA), Pádraig Mac Brádaigh (Leas Uachtarán don Ghaeilge, AMLE), Órlaith Ní Thuathaigh (Gníomhaí Gaeilge co-ordinator, CNAG)

Aisling Rodriguez Boid, Tori Bhreathnach, Caoimhe Níc Pháidín, Síofra Nic Mhánais

Gold Award Winners 2025/26

An Chuallacht Ghaelach - Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh (UCC)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh (UCC)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil Luimnigh (UL)

Cuallacht Cholmcille - Ollscoil Mhá Nuad (Maynooth Univeristy)

An Cumann Gaelach - Coláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath (UCD)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Coláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath (UCD)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil Chathair Bháile Átha Cliath (DCU)

An Cumann Gaelach - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

TCD Trad Soc - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Trinity Hall Junior Common Room - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

An Cumann Gaelach - Institiúid Oideachais Marino (MIE)

An Cumann Rince Seite - Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (University of Galway)

Comhaltas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (University of Galway)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Coláiste San Aingeal (St Angela's College)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath (TUD)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil na Banríona (Queen's Univerisity)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil Uladh Mhig Aoidh, Doire (Ulster University, Magee Campus Derry)

Silver Award Winners 2025/26

Traditional Music Society - Ollscoil Mhá Nuad (Maynooth University)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath (TUD)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil Mhá Nuad (MU)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil na Banríona (Queen's University)

Irish Soc - Coláiste Ríoga na Mainleá in Éirinn (RCSI)

Traditional Music Society - Coláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath (UCD)

An Cumann Gaelach - Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (University of Galway)

An Cumann Gaelach - Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál (MIC)

Modern Language Society - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

FLAC Society -Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Women's Health Society - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Cental Societies Commitee - Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil Uladh Mhig Aoidh (Ulster University, Magee Campus)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan, Corcaigh (MTUC)

Aontas na Mac Léinn - Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Sionainne (TUS)

Gníomhaí Gaeilge 24/25

IEDT Dhún Laoighaire (IADT)

Ollscoil Luimnigh (UL)

Coláiste na Tríonóide (TCD)

Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn (RCSI)

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe (UG)

Ollscoil na Banríona (QUB)

Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh (UCC)

Coláiste na hOllscoile Baile Átha Cliath (UCD)

Why should I take part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge?

There are many reasons to take part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge but this is what the participants and the mentors had to say at the 2023 Award Ceremony.

Why should I take part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge?

FAQs

What is Gníomhaí Gaeilge?

Gníomhaí Gaeilge is a mentoring, training and awards scheme students involved with the Irish language at third level.

Who can register for Gníomhaí Gaeilge?

Anyone attending third level can apply to take part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge.

What categories are there?

There are three different awards: Individual Award / Irish Language Society and Other Groups / Student's Union.

See below a description of each award. You can apply for more than one award for example you are the President of the Student's Union - you can apply for the Individual Award and The Student's Union Award.

Individual award

For this award you will be focusing on your personal goals relating to the Irish Language. These goals can involve work for the Irish Language Society or Student's Union.

Irish Language Society and Other Groups

This award gives recognition to the Irish Language Society and other groups. Usually the chairperson is the representative for the society. However you can apply for this award if the chairperson is not taking part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge and you have agreed with your committee that you will be the representative.

Student's Union

This award gives recognition to the Student's Union. Usually the Irish Officer or the Union President is the representative for the Union. However, you can apply for this award if your Union does not already have a representative and you have agreed with the other Union members that you will be the representative for the Student's Union.

When will the scheme commence?

The registeration for the 26/27 academic year is open NOW. REGISTER HERE!

Participants will be chosen in June 2026 and they will be provided with their mentor at this time. The work will begin in August / September 2026.

What kind of things will I have to do?

Those participating in an Gníomhaí Gaeilge will be required to attend training, meet with their mentors, work on behalf of the language on campus and work towards predetermined goals throughout the year.

How does mentoring work?

A mentor will be assigned to each student who will assist the student in their work throughout the year.

The mentor may have attended the same college, been in the same role in previous years, have experience from their work that is in line with the student's goals or have some other value that will enhance the student's work.

The mentor will be available to the students when they need advice or help, and they will be meet 4 times throughout the year to discuss plans and report progress.

What is involved with the assessment?

A representitive from Conradh na Gaeilge or USI will sit in on the final meeting between the student and the mentor. They alongside the mentor will make a decision on what awards the individual / group will receive.

What awards are available?

Groups can receive a Gold Award, a Silver Award or a Certificate of Participation

An individual can receive the Individual Award or a Certificate of Participation.

What kind of training will participants undertake?

There will be online workshops throughout the year. See below a list of this year's workshops as an example...

How to organise events on your third level campus
Journalism through Irish
Tips on Public Speaking
Using Social Media as a tool to promote the Irish Language
The Irish Language abroad

Ceisteanna coitianta

You can access a recording of this discussion panel HERE !

You can access a recording of this discussion panel HERE!

Contact

If you have any questions regarding Gníomhaí Gaeilge you can contact the scheme coordinator, Órlaith Ní Thuathaigh.

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