Career Opportunities with Irish
Since the implementation of the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, demand for professionals with Irish-language skills has never been higher. Employers are actively seeking candidates who can communicate effectively in both Irish and English, making bilingualism a highly valuable asset in today’s job market.
If you are on your Irish-language journey, keep going — exciting career opportunities are waiting for you…
Did you know?
Under the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, the public sector is working towards a target that 20% of all new recruits will be proficient in Irish by 2030.
As a result, the demand for Irish speakers is growing rapidly across Ireland.
The Commercial Value of IrishIn a recent public survey carried out by Gaelchultúr in partnership with Amárach Research, it was revealed that:
- 59% like to see businesses communicating through Irish
- 41% are more likely to purchase products or services when Irish is used in related marketing
- 26% would pay a higher price for products or services if Irish were used to market them.
Private companies are becoming increasingly aware of the commercial value of the Irish language and, as a result, more businesses are incorporating Irish into their branding and communications.
Career OpportunitiesProfessionals with Irish-language skills are in demand across the following sectors:
- Public sector & Civil Service
- Education & training
- Media & broadcasting
- Translation & localisation
- Marketing & communications
- Tourism & hospitality
- Customer service
- Arts, culture & heritage
- Law, policy & administration
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Take the opportunity to enhance your career prospects and stand out as a sought-after professional in today’s competitive job market. Explore our professional Irish courses or get in touch with us today to learn more about Gaelchultúr’s training opportunitiess and how they can help you take the next step in your career.
