Conradh na Gaeilge

What Conradh na Gaeilge does

Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) is a Dublin-headquartered, non-profit membership organization founded in 1893 that serves as Ireland's oldest and most established Irish language advocacy body. It operates with 49 employees from 66 Sráid Camden Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath 2, and is democratically governed through annual Ard-Fheise (general assemblies) that elect a Coiste Gnó (governing committee) and Uachtarán (President), currently Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin (elected 2025). The organization serves individual members, adult Irish language learners, schools, Gaeltacht communities, and international branches (Craobhacha) across 13 countries, addressing the documented decline in daily Irish speakers (20,261 in 2022, down 13% from 2011) and erosion of language ability in the broader population (37% in 2022, down from 40% in 2011).

The organization's core offerings span three pillars: political advocacy (CEARTA national protest coalition, Acht Gaeilge ó Thuaidh, lobbying on the Official Languages Act, AthGhaelú, Housing Policy, Gaelvóta 2026); Irish language education delivered through in-person courses in Dublin and Galway (via Áras na nGael), online distance-learning courses, and the PEIG.ie learning resource portal; and community programming including the Cultúr Club youth sub-brand, Gaelbhratach school recognition program, FÍS film competition, and Gaeilge24. The technology platform comprises the cnag.ie corporate website, PEIG.ie course-finder portal, the An Claidheamh Soluis historical newspaper digital archive, online course delivery infrastructure, and integration with partners including Raidió Rí-Rá, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Siopa Leabhar (merchandise), and statutory bodies Foras na Gaeilge and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: individual and organizational membership subscriptions (reported 450% growth over three years), one-time course fees across Dublin in-person, Galway, and online delivery, and recurring donations/subscriptions. The current Ard-Fheis 2026 (Belfast, February 20-22) and Tionól Gaeltachta 2026 (Inis Meáin, June 25-28) represent tiered paid event products (€72.50-€295 and €250-€350 respectively). Go-to-market relies on a hybrid model: grassroots branch recruitment, digital content (Instagram, TikTok), Irish-language media partnerships, and national advocacy campaigns that convert public engagement into membership and donation flows.

Name

Conradh na Gaeilge

Legal name

Conradh na Gaeilge

Website

https://cnag.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1893, Conradh na Gaeilge is Ireland's oldest Irish language advocacy non-profit, delivering political lobbying, language courses, and community programs through a branch network spanning 13 countries, serving members, learners, schools, and Gaeltacht communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural advocacy and language education services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Teen Language Camps (Summer/Winter) (EDAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Irish language advocacy
• Language preservation services
• Membership advocacy organization
• Irish language education
• Gaeltacht community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual membership subscriptions to Conradh na Gaeilge, with reported 450% membership growth in three years
2. Course Fees: Fees charged for Irish language courses including intensive August courses and ongoing classes in Dublin, Galway, and online
3. Donations and Subscriptions: Voluntary donations and subscription support for the organization

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Conradh na Gaeilge is a non-profit membership organization that delivers Irish language advocacy, education, and community engagement services. Its core offerings include paid adult Irish language courses delivered in person in Dublin and Galway and online, individual and organizational memberships, national advocacy campaigns (CEARTA, An Plean Fáis 2024-2029, Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla), the annual Ard-Fheis conference and Tionól Gaeltachta gathering, and school programs (FÍS, Gaeilge24, Gaelbhratach, Cultúr Club).

Product overview

Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) is a membership-based advocacy organization, not a commercial technology product company. The organization's 'offerings' consist of membership services, Irish language courses, national advocacy campaigns (CEARTA, Growth Plan, Irish Language Act), annual conferences (Ard-Fheis), Gaeltacht gatherings (Tionól), school programs (Fís, Gaeilge24, Cultúr Club), and various educational resources. These are organizational programs and advocacy initiatives rather than commercial software products or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cultúr Club: A program for culture and language activities for youth/children.
• CEARTA
• An Ghaeltacht

Products and services

• Ranganna Gaeilge (Irish Language Courses) Paid adult Irish language courses delivered in person at Dublin and Galway locations and through an online learning platform, aimed at adults seeking to learn or improve Irish, including TEG certification preparation.
• Ballraíocht (Membership) Annual individual and organizational membership subscriptions to Conradh na Gaeilge, providing access to the organization's activities, campaigns, Ard-Fheis, and governance. Membership grew 450% over three years.
• Ard-Fheis (Annual Conference) 2026 Paid annual general meeting and conference in Belfast, 20–22 February 2026 (Europa Hotel), where members elect the Coiste Gnó and Uachtarán and make governance decisions; includes paid accommodation packages ranging €72.50–€295 per person.
• Tionól Gaeltachta 2026 Paid annual Gaeltacht gathering on Inis Meáin, County Galway, 25–28 June 2026, featuring seminars, music, and community activities, with Package 1 (Thursday–Sunday with accommodation, meals, events) at €350 per person and Package 2 (Friday–Sunday with seminar) at €250 per person.
• Siopa Leabhar Merchandise Store Official online and physical merchandise storefront for Conradh na Gaeilge, selling campaign merchandise (CEARTA T-shirts and pins), books, and resources.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foras na GaeilgecoreOthersStatutory body responsible for promotion of the Irish language; Foras na Gaeilge provides funding and support for Irish language initiatives including Conradh na Gaeilge's development scheme groups
• Údarás na GaeltachtacoreOthersStatutory authority for Gaeltacht regions; works on economic and community development in Irish-speaking areas
• Seachtain na GaeilgecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual two-week Irish language festival; Conradh na Gaeilge is a founding/partner organization with shared promotional activities
• PEIG.iecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish language learning portal and resource center; PEIG.ie provides course listings and learning resources linked from Conradh na Gaeilge
• Raidió Rí-RáminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish language radio station and youth initiative; partner in promoting Irish language use among young people
• Siopa LeabharminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial merchandise retailer for Conradh na Gaeilge including T-shirts, badges, and resources; operates both online and as a physical bookstore
• Áras na nGaelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGalway-based Irish language center offering Conradh na Gaeilge courses in partnership
• CEARTA Campaign CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Irish language organizations and advocates working together on the national CEARTA protest for language rights, funding, education and housing

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Údarás na Gaeltachta: Irish statutory authority for Gaeltacht regions focused on economic and community development. Comparable as a Gaeltacht-focused organization with overlapping constituency and partnership ties to Conradh na Gaeilge.
• Foras na Gaeilge: All-island statutory body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language and a core funder/strategic partner of Conradh na Gaeilge. Operates in the same language-preservation space but as a government agency rather than a membership advocacy NGO.
• Bòrd na Gàidhlig: Statutory body for Scottish Gaelic, comparable in mission (Gaelic preservation and promotion) and partially in funding relationship to Conradh na Gaeilge's role relative to Foras na Gaeilge, though larger and government-led.

Direct peers

• Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Society): Direct Celtic-language counterpart founded in 1962 to advocate for Welsh-language rights. Highly comparable as a membership-driven advocacy organization running campaigns, branches, and cultural events for a minority Celtic language.
• Glór na nGael: Irish-language community organization running the national Glór na nGael awards and Gaeltacht bursary schemes. Direct peer in the Irish-language space, sharing members and overlapping programming with Conradh na Gaeilge.
• Plataforma per la Llengua: Catalan-language advocacy NGO that combines legal advocacy, campaigns, and grassroots mobilization. Highly comparable as a minority-language rights organization using political campaigns and member engagement to defend and grow a regional language.
• Kontseilua: Basque-language advocacy organization coordinating civil society actors for the normalization of Euskara. Comparable as a non-governmental language-rights coalition pursuing linguistic policy reform in a sub-state context.

Regional players

• Comhairle na Gaeilge: Representative body for Irish-language community groups, often working at a Northern Irish / regional policy level. Comparable as an umbrella advocacy voice for Irish-language organizations and complementary to Conradh na Gaeilge's all-island remit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cnagaeilge
• TikToktiktok.com/@cnagaeilge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnagaeilge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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