One of the questions that often comes up on the internet is “Where are businesses that will serve me using Irish?” Below is a list of some establishments that will give you the opportunity to interact with the staff through Irish. If you know of another business please let us know so that we may add to this list. If it is on the list below it is an establishment where I did my business entirely through Irish (if it is in italics it means a friend did) . There are some lists of business that say they are willing to serve you as Gaeilge as well, but keep in mind that some of these have only one Gaeilgeoir on staff.
2018 has been declared “Bliain na Gaeilge” by An Taoiseach, and in turn has produced this list of Irish language businesses that are participating: http://eolaire.peig.ie/en .
As this list may change, I will leave the link but include all the businesses that were there at the beginning of 2018 below.
Co. Dhún na nGall/Co. Donegal
An Chistin, Gleann Cholm Cille
An Siopa (Oideas Gael), Gleann Cholm Cille
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille
Ionad Níocháin – Launderette, Gleann Cholm Cille 074 9730014, located near the Stáisiún Tine (Stáisiún Dóiteáin)
Byrne’s Foodstore, Gleann Cholm Cille
Glencolmcille Folk Village & Tearoom
Roarty’s Bar, Gleann Cholm Cille (one person)
An tSean Bheairic, An Fál Carrach Served us through Irish in the Cafe in 2016, but would not in 2018.
Ionad Cois Locha, Dún Lúiche Served in Irish in the Siopa, Cafe and outdoor area ranging from native speakers, willing but uncomfortable, to unable. But generally very welcoming of Irish.
Siopa Mhicí, Doirí Beaga – The best place I have experienced for using Irish!
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish.
These businesses advertise as Irish-speaking but I have not been (not on the other two lists):
Gweedore Court Hotel (An Chúirt), Goath Dobhair
Teac Jack (Restaurant and hotel), An Ghlaisigh, Doire Beaga
Errigal Hostel, Dún Lúiche
Teach Campbell (Guesthouse), Magheraclogher, Doirí Beaga
Danny Minnie’s Restaurant, Anagaire
Teach Mhicí (Restaurant), Cóitín, Doirí Beaga
Teach Jimí (self-catering), Oileán Ghabhla
Teach Thuthail (self-catering), Dobhair, An Bun Beag
Teach Húidí Beag (Bar), An Bun Beag
Caifé Kitty, An Bun Beag
Tábhairne Leo, Anagaire
Caife Ard na gCeapairí, coffeshop inside of Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair, Doirí Beaga
Pepper’s Diner, Bun Beag
Fanad Lighthouse, Cionn Fhánada – has just opened a new Visitor Reception Centre that is supposed to have Irish-speaking staff.
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Oifig an phoist, Cill Charthaigh
Oifig an phoist, Gleann Cholm Cille
Oifig an phoist, Leitir Mhic an Bhaird
Marley Coach Hire, Ltd, An Clochán
Oifig an phoist, Angaire
Cumann Tráchtála agus Turasóireachta Ghaoth Dobhair, An Bun Beag
Teach Sheáin Óig, Doirí Beaga
Ostán Loch Altan, Gort an Choirce
Oifig an phoist, Dún Fionnachaidh
Ireland by Bike, An Charraig
Westbic, Cill Chartha
Áislann Chill Chartha Teo, Cill Chartha
Coláiste Chara, Cill Chartha
Gweedore Chamber of Commerce, Bun Beag
Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair Teoranta, Doirí Beaga
Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Doirí Beaga
Siopa Uí Rabhartaigh, Dún Lúiche
Co. Dhoire/Co. Derry
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 St. James Street, Derry
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Acorn Fiddles, Derry
Scullery Magee, Derry
Siopa An Carn, An Carn
An Teach Glas (self-catering), An Carn
Co. Aontroma /Co. Antrim
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Falls Road, Belfast
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish.
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Creevebooks, Antrim
Cumann Cultúrtha Mhic Reachtain, Antrim Road, Belfast
NÓS, Falls Road, Belfast
Applejacks, Glen Road, Belfast
Cinnteacht, Belfast
Co. Ard Mhacha/ Co. Armagh
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Cult Úr, Thomas Street, Armagh City
The Armagh Rhymers, Armagh City
Neart Pilates, Newry
O’Hagan and Murray Dental Surgeons, Newry
Co. Cabhán. Co. Cavan
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Co. na Gaillimhe/Co. Galway
Ard Eionin B&B, An Spidéal
An Spailpn Fanach, An Spidéal
Builín Blasta, An Spidéal
Bábóg Baby
Cló Iar-Chonnacht, Indreabhán
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish
There is also a grass roots effort in Galway called Gaillimhe le Gaeilge to encourage businesses to use Irish. There is a list of voluntary participants here.
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Bradán Consulting, Eyre Square, Galway
Corrib Village Summer Accommodation, Upper Newcastle, Galway
Corrib Removals and Self Storage, Rathún
Oifig an phoise, Bhearna
Oifig an phoist, An Spidéal
Ard Eoinín (see above)
Oifig an phoist, An Indreabhán
Spraoi, An Indreabhán
Oifig an phoist, An Chasla
Tigh Terry An Chéibh, Ross an Mhil
Teach na Cathrún Rua, An Ceathrú Rua
Meas Media, An Ceathrú Rua
Creig Mor B&B, Inis Mean
Oifig an phoist, Inis Óirr
Oifig an phoist, Ros Muc
Hillside House B&B, An Carna
Óstán Chuan Charna, Carna
Tigh Chadhain, Coyne’s Bar & Bistro, Kilkerrin
Mal Hevehan Aerial and Satellite Service, Ballygar
Cluiche.ie
Branar Drámaíochta, Ballybane
Pressed for Time (laundry), An Bhearna
Táin Bó Media (grianghrafadóireacht), An Spidéal
An Garraí Glas, An Indreabhán
Tigh Durkin Costcutter , Baile na hAbhann
Coláiste na bhFiann, Ros Muc
Mal Hevehan Aerial and Satellite Service, Béal Átha Ghártha
Co. Mhaigh Eo/Co. Mayo
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish.
Mayo has also started a program to encourage Irish in local businesses. Follow this link to find out more.
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Holly House B&B, Westport
Salann Mara Acla – Achill Island Sea Salt, Achill Island
Léim Siar B&B, Béal an Mhuirthead
Oifig an Phoist Ghaoth Sáile, Ballina
Co. Ros Comáin/Co. Rosscommon
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Co. na hIarmhí/Co. Westmeath
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club, Glasson (near Athlone)
Co. Chiarraí/Co. Kerry
Coill An Róis, Corca Dhuibhne
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish.
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Killarney Guided Walks, Killarney
Coill An Róis B&B, Baile na nGall (see above)
An Riasc B&B, Baile na nGall
Oifig na phoist, Baile na naGall
Potadóireacht na Caolóige, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir, Dun Chaoin
Tribal Roots, Com Dhíneol
Oifig an phoist, Ceann Trá
Dingle Heights B&B, An Daingean
Oifig an phoist, An Daingean
Franzini Productions, Tralee
Mac Domhnaill Dental, Tralee
Comhar Chreidmheasa Chorca Dhuibhne, An Daingean
Dingle Oceanworld, An Daingean
Co. Chorcaí/ Co. Cork
Here is a list of accommodations that operate through Irish
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Gael-Taca, Sullivan’s Quay, Cork
E-Fox Entertainment, Donoughmore
Oifig an phoist, Baile Mhic Íire
Ard na Gaoithe B&B, Cléire I have not been, but Ard na Gaoithe B&B has won an award.
Co. Port Láirge/ Co. Waterford
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Shalloe’s Newsagents, Grattan Squre, Dungarvan
Oifig an phoist, AnChearnóg, Dungarvan
David Walsh Office Supplies, Main Street, Dungarvan
Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn
Nameton TV, An Rinn
Criostal na Rinne, An Rinn
Glenmore Organic Farm, Ballyduff Upper
Blackwater Distilery, Cappoquin
Dungarvan Brewing Company, Dungarvan
Ormonds Cafe & Townhouse, Dungarvan
Hallahans Pharmacy, Dungarvan
Haven Pharmacy, Dungarvan
Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, An Rinn
Spar, An Rinn
Mireog, An Rinn
Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath/Co. Dublin
An Club Chonradh na Gaeilge, 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin
An Siopa Leabhar, 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin
Gaelchultur, 11 Clare Street, Dublin
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Generator Hostel, Smithfield Square, Dublin
Scoil F.M., Drumcondra, Dublin
Seek Design, N St. George’s Street, Dublin
Fullbright Commision of Ireland, Crampton Avenue, Dublin
Foras na Gaeilge, Merrion Square, Dublin
Raidó na Life, Merrion Square, Dublin
Óga Yóga, Kildare Street, Dublin
lrish Language Office, Trinity College, Dublin
Cosa gan Chompás, Dublin
Ulysses Rare Books, Duke Street, Dublin
Gael Linn, Dame Street, Dublin
Murphy’s Ice Cream, Wicklow Street, Dublin
Zeba Hairdressing, South William Street, Dublin
Bar Rua, Clarendon Street, Dublin
Caffe Nero, South King Street, Dublin
An Siopa Leabhar, Harcourt Street (see above)
Dunnes Hardward, Wexford Street, Dublin
OnlineHub.ie, Saint Agnes Park, Dublin
Croí Glas, Perrystown, Dublin
65 Hurls, Warren Avenue, Dublin
Breathworks Ireland Mindfulness & Coaching, Blackrock
Glanmore Foods, Blanchardstown
J. Vaughan Electrical, Blanchardstown
Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir, Clondalkin
Ballyfeoil, Hollywood
If you click the link below you can also try to find a pub where they will serve you as Gaeilge.
Co. na Mí/Co. Meath
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Acmhainní Teoranta, Trim
Optinet Teoranta, Longwood
Siopa & Caifé Ráth Chairn, Ráth Chairn
Co. Chill an Dara/Co. Kildare
Kildare also has a grassroots movement based on Gaillimhe le Gaeilge called Cill Dara le Gaeilge. Here is the list of businesses that are registered with the program (though some only have one person on staff).
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
An Foras Pátrúnachta, Maynooth
Alltype Print & Design, Clane
The Town House Hotel, Naas
Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle, Naas
Co. Uíbh Fhailí/Co. Offaly
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Co. Chill Mhantáin/Co. Wicklow
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Supervalu, Baltinglass
Cainteoirí Chill Mhantáin, Wicklow Town
Co. Chill Chainnigh/Co. Kilkenny
Bliain na Gaeilge participants:
Oifig an Phoist Chill Chainnigh, Kilkenny
Mahoney’s Pharmacy, Kilkenny
Coláiste Pobail Osraí, Kilkenny
Meubles, Ring Road, Kilkenny