Gaeltachts devastated by course cancellations

West Kerry will see a “massive loss to the peninsula” of around €7m this year following the cancellation of Irish-learning summer courses in Gaeltacht communities.
Gaeltachts devastated by course cancellations
Tue, 21 Apr, 2020 - 17:55
Pádraig Hoare

A lone seagull looking out at the horizon in West Kerry, which stands to lose €7m due to the cancellation of Irish-speaking courses in Gaeltacht areas this summer. Pic: Ciara Ní Ghairbhí
A lone seagull looking out at the horizon in West Kerry, which stands to lose €7m due to the cancellation of Irish-speaking courses in Gaeltacht areas this summer. Pic: Ciara Ní Ghairbhí

West Kerry will see a “massive loss to the peninsula” of around €7m this year following the cancellation of Irish-learning summer courses in Gaeltacht communities.

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