Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan T.D. cuts the tape to officially open the the new €3.5 million Irish language and enterprise development centre in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co Kerry where 2,500 students plan to attend courses worth €7 million to the local economy. Also in photo are, Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne members Gearoid O'Brosnachain, Banisteoir, Tomas MacGearailt, Cathaoirleach and Ciara Ni Gearailt, Deputy Manager, Slaine Ni Chathallain, Seosaimh O'Conchuir, Brid pat Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Micheal O'Cinneide, Aine Mhic Gearailt, Padraigin Ni Shithigh, Paidi O'Luing and Padraig Firtear and Udaras na Gaeltachta members Steve Ó Cúlain, Chief Executive, Beirti O hAnmhire and Anna Ní Ghallachair, chairperson and local politicians, Seamus Cosai MacGearailt, Brendan Griffin and Michael Healy-Rae.

Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan T.D. performed the official opening of the Irish language and enterprise centre - Lárionad Forbartha Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh on Friday. The new centre, which has an area of 1,400 square metres, will provide a range of Irish language based activities and courses, contains a number of enterprise units, and offers services and facilities for the local community.
Photo: Don MacMonagle