It was announced at an event in Croke Park on Monday (20th April) that Galway footballer, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, has been appointed the GAA’s Irish language Ambassador for 2026. Seán is looking forward to his role as Irish language Ambassador.
As part of his role, Seán will support and help promote GAA Irish language schemes, initiatives and events such as Cuaille (the GAA’s online Irish language magazine), Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha, the GAA’s new history podcast, CLG – Gluaiseacht á cur ar bun, Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta among others.
At the launch of the 2026 GAA Ambasadóir na Gaeilge in Croke Park Cathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta na Gaeilge CLG, Áine Uí Choinn, welcomed Seán to the role and wished him well for the year ahead.
Seán, a secondary school teacher in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, in Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe in Galway, said it was a great honour for him to be appointed Ambasadóir Gaeilge CLG and said that he looked forward to the role and hoped he could encourage as many people as possible to use their Gaeilge throughout the year.
Since making his Galway debut back in 2018, the Oileáin Árann star has gone on to win multiple Connacht Championships with Galway.
The GAA are looking forward to working with Seán in the year ahead. Seán succeeds Galway footballer, Paul Conroy (2022), Clare hurler, Paul Flanagan (2023), Kerry footballer Seán O’Shea (2024) and Dublin hurler, Fergal Whitely (2025) as Ambasadóir Gaeilge CLG.
Galway play Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Football semi-final this Saturday (26th April). Throw-in at Carrick-on-Shannon is 3.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
