Údarás na Gaeltachta Launches 2025 Tourism Development Scheme
Údarás na Gaeltachta announces the launch of its 2025 Tourism Development Scheme, following the successful completion of its 2018-2024 pilot program. The new scheme will provide funding of up to €40,000 annually for qualifying Gaeltacht tourism initiatives.
The scheme targets three strategic areas:
- Enhancement of existing tourism facilities
- Development of new tourism ventures
- Community-led tourism initiatives
Support packages will extend up to three years, with duration varying based on project classification.
The program features a comprehensive professional development component, offering tourism officers access to regular monthly networking sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and continuous professional development training.
Two mandatory online information sessions have been scheduled:
- Wednesday, January 16th, 2025
- Tuesday, January 22nd, 2025
Registration is required by emailing meadbh.seoighe@udaras.ie with “tourism scheme” in the subject line.
Commenting on the launch, Tourism Manager Meadbh Seoighe stated:
“This enhanced scheme reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable tourism development across the Gaeltacht regions. The pilot program’s success, which engaged 18 businesses, has laid a strong foundation for this next phase.”
Application Details:
- Deadline: February 4th, 2025
- Application Form: Available online at https://bit.ly/3WbpdKW
*This scheme is open to community-based organisations and non-profit organisations only. Private companies are not eligible for this scheme.