Gníomhaí Gaeilge

Gníomhaí Gaeilge is a mentoring scheme for student's involved with the Irish Language at third level.

This scheme is coordinated by Conradh na Gaeilge and The Union of Student's in Ireland 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.

We are now accepting registeration for the 2023/24 academic year.

Registration of Interest (Students) (Participants under-taking scheme as Gaeilge)

Registration of Interest (Students) (Participants under-taking scheme through English)

Registration of Interest (Mentors)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Gníomhaí Gaeilge?
Gníomhaí Gaeilge is a mentoring scheme for student's involved with the Irish Language at third level.

Who can register for an Gníomhaí Gaeilge?
Anyone attending third level can apply to take part in Gníomhaí Gaeilge.

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 it start?

Student's will be selected and paired with mentors in June 2023 and training and meetings will commencein August / September 2023.

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 student when they need advice or help, and will be available to meet throughout the year to discuss plans and report progress.

More questions!? Contact our Gníomhaí Gaeilge Coordinator Chloe- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gníomhaí Gaeilge 22/23

38 individuals and 22 groups took part in the Gníomhaí Gaeilge scheme for the 23/24 academic year. On the 9th of May an award ceremony was held and 27 individuals and 19 groups were presented with awards. These awards were presented to the students by Rónán Ó Domhnaill - Coimisinéir Forbartha na Meán, Paula Melvin - Uachtarán Chonradh na Gaeilge and Richard Brophy from The Higher Education Access Authority.

9 groups received the silver award and 10 groups received the gold award.