A Cúpla Focal as Gaeilge Goes a Long Way

Written By Darog Wine Bar

Iseult Gumbleton Fitzsimons pictured at the GRADAM Ceremony. Photo: Seán Lydon

We were honoured to receive a Gradam in the Tourism Category of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025. The awards ceremony took place on Monday 24th May at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill — a lovely evening celebrating the Irish language and its place in business across the city.

Here at Daróg, we’re proud to integrate Irish into our space — in a gentle way that feels true to us. We’re not fluent Irish speakers, but we value our heritage and we want the language to have a visible and living presence in our wine bar. By gently weaving Irish into signage, menus and throughout the wine bar, we find it opens up moments of curiosity and connection.

Locals often recognise words and phrases and tourists are intrigued too — it gives us a chance to share a little about our culture and the richness of our language. It’s something small that feels meaningful.

Míle buíochas to Gearóidín, Grace, Bríd, and all at Gaillimh le Gaeilge for their encouragement and support on this journey. We’re proud to play a small part in promoting Galway as a bilingual city.

A big congratulations to our fellow Gradam winners:

Plámás: Customer Services Category
Just Art It: Retail Category
Galway Hooker Sailing Club: Community & Culture Category
Irish Socksciety: Digital Category & Overall Gradam Winners

Winners GRADAM 2025: Daróg Wine Bar, Plámás, Irish Socksciety, Galway Hooker Sailing Club & Just Art It. Photo: Seán Lydon

Darog Wine Bar

Daróg Wine Bar is an intimate space in Galway City, Ireland offering a wide range of artisan, biodynamic, organic, and natural wines. Our menu celebrates Ireland’s finest flavours, crafted into exquisite small plates that showcase the best of our local produce.

We work closely with local producers to bring you the finest meats, seafood, and seasonal vegetables. Our commitment to using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients means that our menu is regularly updated to reflect what's fresh and in season.

From delectable charcuterie and artisan Irish cheeses to vibrant small plates that highlight the richness of local ingredients, our offerings cater to diverse tastes. Our inviting wine bar is the ideal setting to enjoy a delightful dining experience or relax with a glass of exceptional wine and a selection of carefully curated nibbles.

https://www.darogwinebar.com/
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