Spraoi agus Spórt has announced they will sponsor two €400 Gaeltacht bursaries for students attending the Gaeltacht in Rann na Feirste this summer, in partnership with Feis Domhnaigh.
The bursaries will be awarded through a Comhrá Ginearálta competition organised as part of Feis Domhnaigh. The initiative aims to encourage confidence and fluency in spoken Irish among young people, says Helen Nolan, CEO of Spraoi agus Sport.
The competition is open to both primary and secondary school students. Entries close on May 23rd, 2026, and the competition will take place on the evening of June 12th, 2026.
Helen says the initiative reflects a shared commitment between Spraoi agus Spórt and Feis Domhnaigh “to support the Irish language and create opportunities for young people to experience the Gaeltacht.”
“Language, culture and community are deeply connected, and we hope this initiative will encourage more young people to use and enjoy Irish with confidence.”
Bernadette McElhinney, Registrar of Feis Domhnaigh and a long-time Irish language advocate, said they were extremely grateful to Spraoi agus Spórt for sponsoring the bursaries. She said opportunities like this “can make a real difference for young people wishing to attend the Gaeltacht and strengthen their connection with the Irish language. The Comhrá Ginearálta competition will give students the chance to showcase their conversational Irish in a positive and encouraging environment.”
Organisers are encouraging students from across the community to take part in what promises to be an enjoyable celebration of spoken Irish.
Further details on entry requirements and competition arrangements will be available through Feis Domhnaigh organisers and on Spraoi agus Spórt social media channels. The two bursaries, valued at €400 each, are open to both primary and secondary school students attending the Gaeltacht in Rann na Feirste.