Oideas Gael Initiatives
An Siopa Gaeilge is Oideas Gael’s on-premises bookshop and provides a first-class service to language learners, teachers, parents and all those interested in Ireland’s language and culture. We offer prompt, helpful assistance via our online store and are open daily at Oideas Gael’s centre in Gleann Cholm Cille, Co. Dhún na nGall.
Beo.ie was an internet magazine for Irish speakers in Ireland and worldwide, published by Oideas Gael from 2001-2014 with support from Foras na Gaeilge. The full archive of the magazine, 161 editions in total, is still freely available and remains an excellent resource for those who wish to improve their Irish language reading skills.
Gleann Cholm Cille
Gleann Cholm Cille is a joy to visit at any time of the year. Visit this Gleann Cholm Cille Community website for information about this beautiful area and what goes on here!
The Glencolmcille Folk Village Museum, founded by Fr. James McDyer, is a replica of a thatched cottage village in rural Ireland that offers a glimpse of daily life during the past centuries.
Discover the story of Colmcille - St Columba - the Irish saint who set sail from Derry in 563 to found his monastery on the Scottish island of Iona.
Learn more about the history and the experience of the Turas Cholm Cille on this page, and enjoy an interactive video tour of the stations.
Handmade beehives from Gleann Cholm Cille and beekeeping supplies - keeping beekeepers (and their bees) happy!
Boat tours around the Sliabh Liag cliffs, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe standing at over 600m (1972 feet). Sail close to the shore to appreciate this and many other spectacular sights.
Take a bike tour and discover the beauty and hospitality of the North West of Ireland. Ireland By Bike have been offering cycling holidays in the area since 2010. Seirbhís trí Ghaeilge ar fáil.
Traditional Donegal cottage, secluded, overlooks Lougheraherk in Gleann Cholm Cille.
Hillwalking Club based in South West Donegal, Ireland.
Lots of photographs of Gleann Cholm Cille and the surrounding area of southwest Donegal. General views, flora, archaeological sites, people... very interesting views.
Donegal
A definitive tourism guide on all that County Donegal, Ireland, has to offer the visitor.
Donegal Thatched Cottages offers 4-star self catering traditional Irish cottages for holiday rental. Magnificent location right on the seafront/beach at Cruit Island, County Donegal.
Large selection of self catering holiday homes throughout Donegal, Ireland.
Holidays in Ireland
The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s spectacular coastal touring route, stretching for 1500 miles along Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard taking in some of the most enchanting scenery in the world.
For 80 years, An Óige - the Irish Youth Hostel Association (IYHA or YHA Ireland), has been providing safe, affordable accommodation and travel experiences to those travelling Ireland as backpackers, groups, or families.
Irish Music
A volunteer group formed to help support and promote the art of fiddle playing in the Donegal tradition.
The official website of Irish singer and Donegal fiddler.
The official website of acclaimed singer agus Donegal man, Daniel O'Donnell.
The Irish language around the world
For those living in or visiting London, the London Irish Centre offers courses in Irish, as well as other Irish social and cultural events.
The Irish language online
Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) (The European Certificate in Irish), for adult learners at six levels from Absolute Beginners 1 to Advanced 2.
One of the most comprehensive Irish language resource sites you will find on the Web.
Every year since 1968 Cumann Merriman has run a Summer and a Winter School to commemorate Brian Merriman and his work and in addition, to promote interest in every aspect of Irish culture, such as the Irish language, Irish history, literature and music.
Futa Fata, independent music label and publishing house, based in Spiddal, Co. Galway in the Gaeltacht or Irish (Gaelic) speaking region of Connemara, on Ireland's Atlantic coast.
Twinkl Ireland is an educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality resources for teachers, parents and students. It features many resources for Irish language leaners.
Culture, Resources, Other links
"A Letter from Ireland is all about Irish Ancestry, the finer points of Irish Genealogy and Surnames - and connecting you with your Irish Heritage!"
"Traditions, folklore, history and more. If it's Irish, it's here. Or will be!"
A family business started in 1995, committed to providing the best in Irish products. The products they list are from Irish manufacturers (unless otherwise stated), mostly small family firms.
Based in Dublin, the Institute of Irish Leadership offers courses in transformational leadership to people of all nationalities and backgrounds.
The Centre was established in 1995 as a non-profit company with the aim of providing training, information and demonstrations of organic gardening, growing and farming. It is located on a 19 acre site in Rossinver in the unspoilt countryside of North Leitrim.
Unique handmade gifts from Ireland.
The goal of the Irish American Museum of Washington, D.C., is to become a major cultural institution that will bring Irish-American history to life for visitors of all ages, from all ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds
Tara-inspired, locally-sourced Irish sweaters, hats and Aran scarves.