CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta launches new taskforce action plan for Iveragh Gaeltacht

The CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta has launched a new taskforce action plan for the Iveragh Gaeltacht.

Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh (Action Plan 2023-2026), was established in 2017, aiming to stabilise the population structure of the South Kerry Gaeltacht area.

The taskforce is comprised of representatives from state agencies, educational bodies, business and the community sector.

Part one of the action plan has helped 18 households settle in Iveragh; while part two sets out 75 individual actions over the next three years - including greater numbers moving to the region.

Údarás CEO, Tomás Ó Síocháin, says the action plan has already resulted in schools in the area maintaining pupil numbers and retaining teachers.

Caitlín Breathnach, Project Manager, Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh, Údarás na Gaeltachta, speaking at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Rónán Mac Con Iomaire is the Director of Regional & Community Development & Language with Údarás na Gaeltachta, speaking at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Clllr. Norma Moriarty, left, Lavinia Cunnigham and Des Cronin, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Mary O'Connor, Anne Boland, Tomas Hayes, Kerry County Council and Brigid Fitzgerald, Kerry County Council, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Ellenora Lynch, Community Engagement Partners, Sean O'Keeffe, Brendan Ó Caoimh, Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh, Donal Mac an tSithigh, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'SullivanPIC***

Rónán Mac Con Iomaire, left, Director of Regional & Community Development & Language with Údarás na Gaeltachta, Fíona de Buis and Paddy Bush, Donal Ó Liatháin, Regional Manager, Údarás na Gaeltachta, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Jacinta Sheehan, left, Sean O'Cochain, Maryanne Casey, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Michael Lyne,Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh, Caitlín Breathnach, Project Manager, Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Eimear Ní Mhurchú, Bainisteoir nua Forbairt na Dromoda, Victor Bayda, Irish Officer, at the launch of the second Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh Action Plan, which combines both the strategic plan of the group for the 2023 – 2026 and a review of the work implemented in the past five years. The launch took place in An Chillín Liath, Co Kerry. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan