Write a commentEolaire Gnó PEIG, the first Irish-language business directory for smartphones was launched in Dublin on Thursday and is available free of charge via the PEIG.ie app
Users can find services in Irish searching by category, by province and county, or by locating a service on the interactive map on the PEIG.ie app. There is also an option to search for nearby services in the vicinity using your phone’s GPS.
Dr Niall Comer, President of Conradh na Gaeilge says “This free service is being provided for the general public by Conradh na Gaeilge, and the business directory on our PEIG.ie app is a fantastic source of valuable information for those wanting to find services through Irish across the country. We also hope that it will encourage businesses to provide more of their services through Irish for their customers.”
Over 120 businesses have already registered their services in Irish with PEIG to date. Other businesses can also register their Irish-language services at eolaire.peig.ie or on the PEIG.ie app.
Every business that registers with Eolaire Gnó PEIG receives a support package with various resources with which they can promote Irish in the workplace, and can let the public know that Irish-language services are available to them.
Louise Ní Fhearghail, Coordinator of PEIG with Conradh na Gaeilge says “Irish speakers are consumers too, and most of them would prefer to spend their euros and pounds on businesses that actively promote the Irish language. This means that companies can attract more customers by using Irish as a unique selling point, and by advertising their Irish-language services for free on Eolaire Gnó PEIG.
“Now that the business directory has been completely integrated into the PEIG.ie app, it will be easier than ever for customers looking for services in Irish to do their business as Gaeilge while out shopping.”
Pangr are the developers behind the PEIG.ie app, coordinated by Conradh na Gaeilge with funding from Foras na Gaeilge.
5 Reasons You Should Register with Eolaire Gnó PEIG
1: Every business that registers receives a support package with various resources to promote Irish.
2: The language brings you extra economic benefits: Irish is worth over €136 million to the economy of Galway alone!
3: The language supports job creation here in Ireland.
4: The Irish language is our unique selling point (USP).
5: Companies stand out by using Irish and attract the business of both tourists and local customers alike.
PEIG is a multimedia platform provided by Conradh na Gaeilge, with funding from Foras na Gaeilge. PEIG is a central point of information for the Irish language, providing news, an interactive events map and much more. As well as the website, there is a free app available on Google Play and from the Apple Store. Conradh na Gaeilge hopes that PEIG will be a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the language, from fluent speakers to tourists. PEIG also offers a wide range of general information on the Irish language and a newsletter which is distributed by email every morning. More information: www.peig.ie
