We’re proud to announce the expansion of the ‘Jerry King Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme for children of Fórsa members’ for 2026. For the first time we will offer 300 grants of €150 each to assist children of Fórsa members in attending Irish language courses next summer.
It is thanks to the generous contributions of our strategic partner Cornmarket Insurance, that we are able to offer the additional grants. With their assistance we have been able to raise the number of grants from 80 grants of €150 for residential courses, and 40 grants of €70 for day courses to 300 grants of €150 for either.
The scheme is open to children of Fórsa members, who are aged between 11 years and 18 years of age on 1st July 2026.
If you wish to apply, click to download the application form.
Applications must be returned by Friday 5th December 2025. The draw will take place on the 16th December and winners will be informed soon after.
Forms can be submitted by email to gaeltacht@forsa.ie, or by post to Fórsa Head Office to the following address:
General Services Committee,
Gaeltacht Scheme,
Fórsa,
Nerney’s Court,
Dublin 1,
D01 R2C5
Only one application per child is permitted. Multiple applications for the same child will not be considered.
Any queries can be sent to gaeltacht@forsa.ie.
We’re commited to supporting members and keeping our language alive. Whether it’s speaking fluently or just the cúpla focal, gaeilge is an integral part of Ireland, and we encourage everyone to use gaeilge whenever they can. Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.
About Jerry King
President of IMPACT from 2014-2016, Jerry King sadly left us in April 2022. A proud library worker and deeply committed trade unionist. The Fórsa Gaeltacht scholarship scheme was named in recognition of his long service to the union and his desire to see us all fulfill our potential through education.
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