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E285 That Greats Business Show - The Gaeltacht Advantage - Tomás O Síocháin, CEO, Udarás na Gaeltachta

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The Gaeltacht Advantage: Free Green Energy, Global Talent & Why the West Is Winning

Many people think rural Ireland is at a disadvantage. Tomás Ó Síocháin says the opposite. On Episode 285 of That Great Business Show, we uncover the Gaeltacht Advantage — a combination of green energy surplus, digital hubs, global connectivity and a quality of life that multinational executives quietly crave. We talk about: • Why the West Coast may become an energy superpower • Free green electricity — yes, free • Digital hubs where good coffee builds global companies • AI in Irish and the race to make Gaeilge future-proof • Why data centres belong in the West • The diaspora effect: how culture closes global deals • Housing, infrastructure and the fight to keep communities alive

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