A total of 559 full-time jobs were created in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in 2016, bringing to 7,963 jobs in Údarás-supported companies by year end.

Ireland is to hold its first Surf and Music Festival in Co Clare in September.

THE Government is to undertake a major review of Gaeltacht areas amid concerns of a dramatic fall-off in Irish language use in many areas.