Plans for new museum for Irish language and Gaelic revival in West Cork village

Irish language teacher training building dating from the early 1900s in Ballingeary set to become 'An Súgán Museum'
Plans for new museum for Irish language and Gaelic revival in West Cork village

Ballingeary was the first place in the country to house a dedicated teacher training college for the Irish language, which was started in the early 1900s. Picture: Denis Minihane

Plans have been drawn up to open the country's first national museum dedicated to the Irish language and the Gaelic revival.

It is hoped to open it in Béal Átha nGhaorthaidh (Ballingeary), Co Cork, as the village is considered the most appropriate location for the 'An Súgán Museum' project.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited