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Glór na nGael
Glór na nGael is an Irish Language organisation founded in 1961, their vision is to develop people’s ability and awareness of the language so as they will be able to use it in every area of community life in a viable way.

Every year Glór na nGael award more than €150,000 worth of prizes to committees from around the country. This is done through the means of a public competition where partnership of local groups and the promotion of the Irish language are the main focus. The efforts of each community in the competition are recognised at a National Awards Ceremony and publicity is sought in the national media for all the entrants.

History
The 1960s in Ireland was a time of great debate when a number of state policies, including economic and social policies, were fundamentally questioned. It was a time of upheaval in the social history of the country and it appeared to Cumann na Sagart (established in 1916) that action was required to create a positive focus in society. The result was the establishment of a competition between communities in the promotion of the Irish language. It became known as Glór na nGael (The Voice of the Gael). Glór na nGael was established under the joint patronage of the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, and Cardinal John Dalton, in memory of the voice of the people that Saint Patrick heard calling him to return to Ireland. The first competition was organised during the commemoration year of Patrick’s return, 1962.

Since then, Glór na nGael has grown dramatically and the state assists by providing a grant, initially through Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge and then through Bord (now Foras) na Gaeilge. The Governing Board structure was established in 1988 and that was followed by the incorporation of the organisation in 2001, with ownership divided 50/50 between Cumann na Sagart and Comhdháil Náisúinta na Gaeilge. The Governing Board now consists of five individuals, with an agreed chairperson.

Modern Day
The company’s income is €617,000. When the last Strategic Plan was launched, in 2002, the prize fund totalled €46,000.00. Since then, it has grown to over €150,000.

Glór na nGael currently has a staff of seven. This team gives support, advice and help to committees throughout Ireland. The competition is a non-political, non-sectarian inclusive competition that promotes a positive image of the Irish language.

The most recognised Irish language organisation in the community throughout the island of Ireland, Glór na nGael brings people and organisations together in local committees without any threat to their own identity and activities. Glór na nGael created local partnerships long before it was politically and economically fashionable to do so.

The Competitions
National Competition, Global Gaeilge, Competition for Cumann Gaelaigh in the 3rd Level Institutes, Colmcille Prize.