Gaeltacht waiting lists in many areas, including Donegal, are growing because of a surge of interest in those who want to speak Irish.

Many students are left without spaces this year, with most courses from September to Christmas fully booked.

Mná Tí and Fir Tí have left the system after Covid-19, with more leaving to retire.

Others are concerned over the cost of providing accommodation, safety requirements, and food.

Julian De Spáinn, General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, believes anyone who wants to go to the Gaeltacht should have the opportunity to do so:

Update on N56 access restriction not expected for months

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.