Naughton welcomes substantial funding for Taibhdhearc
20th January 2015 - Fine Gael Press Office
Fine Gael Galway Senator, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed substantial funding announced for Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, the National Irish language Theatre. Minister for State, Joe McHugh, today (Tuesday) announced that he has sanctioned an operational grant of €320,000 for Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe over the next three years.
“This announcement is very significant for Galway’s own National Irish Language Theatre and shows the Government’s commitment to the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. The Taibhdhearc does vital work fostering our national language through a range of activities including plays, workshops, competitions, shows and exhibitions. This funding is also timely in terms of Galway’s 2020 Capital of Culture bid.
“As a member of the Board of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, I am delighted this operational grant has been made available. With the completion of recent major renovations of the theatre, which were jointly funded by the Government and the City Council, Galway has a state-of-the-art Irish Language Theatre which I would urge the people of Galway to come and enjoy.”
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