There has been a large increase in the number of American students enjoying visits to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
Údarás na Gaeltachta and Ionad Naomh Pádraig in Gaoth Dobhair are welcoming the increase in the number of universities from the United States of America to the area.
It follows a campaign launched by the Authority in 2017 which has resulted in more universities coming to visit this beautiful area, where culture, language and rich history can be found.
In the past week, students from North Carolina State University, Kirksville and Truman State University, Missouri, visited the area.
Since 2017, universities from Virginia, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota and other places have also arrived.
A total of seven universities are coming to Gaoth Dobhair this year.
A spokesperson from Údarás na Gaeltachta said that the Údarás is very happy with the progress that has been made and that they are looking forward to further development of this initiative in the coming years.
Máire Uí Comhaill, Manager of the Pádraig Dobhair Center, will be attending a conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, next week hoping to attract more universities.
“It is clear that the opportunity to visit the Tír Conaill Gaeltacht is very popular with American universities.
“These trips will greatly enhance the educational experience of the students and highlight the rich cultural heritage to be found in this area,” said a spokesperson.
