REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1610196 (Northern Ireland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 10282S
ort ftheT
Unaudlted Flnaneiil
tAtements
the Year Ended 31 Deeem
er
Gaell
irehe loehtar
E M Sheehan Limited
Chartered Certified Account£nts
TIA E M Sheehan & Co
30A Greenca5tle Street
Kilkeel
Co. Down
BT34 4BH

onradh Gaeil È Boirche lo¢hiar
Content ofthe Fingncill Statemettts
for the Y
r Ended 31 December 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent ExAminer'J Report
Statement of FinY4neial Activlties
BalYdn¢e Sheet
Iyotes to the Financial Statementj
10 to 19
Detgiled Statement of Finanelal A¢tlvltieJ
20 to 22

Conradh ll* G#eil e Boirche lochta
ort of the Trusteey
for the Year EDded 31 December 2024
The tn￿te¢S who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Aci 2006. present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees hav¢
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES
Objeetives and aims
We are a voluntary organisation based in the Mournes, County Down, whose aims is to promote the Irish
language as well as public awar¢n¢ss, knowledge and understanding of all of the cultural and linguistic
heritages of Ireland. Our organisation is established to advance education, reconciliation and training for the
benefit of the generdl public in South Down and its environs. It is an Irish language, cross-community group
which aims to promote the usage of and learning of Irish locally to all communities.
We engage with the community by organising events and we aim to forge deep links with all the local
community in the wider Kilkeel area as well as with local schools.
Our activities, whilst focusing on the Irish language community are run on a bilingual basis and aim to attract
the widest possible participalion and ini¢r¢st, thus having a wider public benefil to the community in the area.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charilable A¢tivities
W¢ have year on year improved and increased the activities we have to offer in order to target all age
groups.backgrounds,interests and demands of the community.
Some of the events Organised throughout the year include but not limited to:
- Lectures and talks
- Community ¢vents,
Afterschool activities (art. craft. play time). and
- Youth clubs and sch¢m¢s across the community,
- Two week promotion of the Irish language and Cultures ' Scachtain na Gaeilge"
- Adult night classes and intensive language courses.
- Library and Youth Club
- Parent and Toddler Group
Seasonal fun-days for families and young people etc.
We hope to maintain and add to the above list in the coming year in order to extend the services provided to
our catchment area of learners and Irish speakers.
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CottrAdh na Gaeil e Boirche l ehtar
ort ofthe Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Decem
2024
ACHIEVEMEwf AND PERFORMANCE
Fundraising activities
CnaG Boirche lochtar runs and holds a number of events and programmes throughout the year to target both
young people and adults who arc interested in the Irish language. This is done through a number of differenl
meihods. including but not limited to.
Lan8uage Classes
Fun Days,
- Workshops
Online Shop
Language Courses
Parent Groups
Summer Schemes elc.
Internal and ¢xternAI factors
Our objectives could only have been achieved by securing a centre to facilitate, run and organise the
charitable activilies developing the Irish Language in the MourThe ar¢a.
With funding ￿e1Ved from the Irish Language Investment Fund and other bodies we were able to secure a
Our centre, 'pairc na Mara, is now recognised as a cultural and social enterprise hub for all the
community.
The building allows for different groups and projects to take place, allowing us to provide employment for
people which would otherwis¢ be unavailable.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Finaneial position
We currently operate within tight financial constraints and depend on the time and efforts of OUT volunteers.
committee and development officer to meet our aims.
We are grant aided from the following:
Foras Na Gaeilg¢
- Newry Mourne Down District Council
- Education Authority
- Community foundation
- D￿ra
- other smaller grants gained from other orgainisations
The events we are generally free or have a minimum charge to attend. Any funds raised through events
assist with covering the ever rising running costs of the cenlre.
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Conrndh lla Gaeil
ort f the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
FUTURE PLANS
paitc na Mara, is the base for CnaG Boirche Iochtar and comprise of a ¢ommunity centre where we hold our
activities. We intend to further develop the facilities we have in order to extend our range of services to our
target audi¢nc¢. We also hope to extend our servi¢¢s and provide Irish Language support on a larger scale in
the years ahead. We opened a Community Coffee Shop in June 2024 to engage with the local community
and to encourage the social aspect of speaking Irish. This is a volunteer run shop.
STRu￿vRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, its Memorandum & Articles of Association, and
constitutes a limited company, limit¢d by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1610196 (Northern Ireland)
Reglsl¢red Charlty number
102825
Registered offi¢¢
392 Glassdrumman Road
Annalong
Co. Down
BT34 4QW
Trustees
Mr Eamon Rodgers
Mrs K¢rry Trainor
Mr Stephen Dee8an
Independent Examiner
E M Sheehan Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
TIA E M Sheehan & Co
30A Greencastle Str¢et
Kilkeel
Co. Down
BT34 4BH
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llrAdh na
il Boirche lochtar
Re ort of the Trnstees
for the Year Ende
ember 2
24
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Eamon Rodg¢rs - Trustee
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Inde
endent Eximiner's Re
ort to th Truste
A Gaeil e Bolrehe lochtar
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024. which are set out on pages
seven to nineteen.
Respective responsibilities of charffity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you ar¢ responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required und¢r S¢¢tion 65 of the Charities Act and my examination
was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charilies Act. The examinalion included a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of th¢ accounts presented with thos¢ r￿ordS. li also included
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matt¢r5 have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting r¢cords were not kept in accordance with S¢ction 386 of the Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not Comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢land
That there is further inforn]ation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your altention.
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Inde
o the Trustees of
Conrndh ng Gydeil e Boirche lochtar
Una Lindsay, FCCA
E M Sheehan Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
TIA E M Sheehan & Co
30A Greenc&sile Str¢¢t
Kilkeel
Co. Down
BT34 4BH
20 August 2025
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Conradh nA Gaeil e Boirehe lo¢htar
t#tement of Financial Activitles
for the Year Ended 31 Decem
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
41JS3
41J53
44.585
Oth¢r trading activities
Investment income
21,902
21,902
7,968
400
Totsl
52,953
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
24,464
6,582
31.046
12,565
Charitable activities
Various Annual Schemes
22,116
22,116
17,739
Oth¢r
18,477
Total
71,042
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(7,787)
{6J82)
(14J69)
4,172
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonvard
15,589
174,054
189,643
185,471
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
167,4n
175 274
189.643
Th¢ notes fomi part of these financial statements
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oDr
Gaeil e Boirche lochtar
nee Sheet
31 December 2024
31.12.24
TotAI
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assels
{1,524)
167,472
165,948
174.529
CURRENT ASSETS
Debiors
Cash at bank
10
4,083
4,083
15,500
15AOO
16,629
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(6,174)
(6,174)
(1,515)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
7,802
167,472
175374
189,643
NET ASSETS
167 472
175
189643
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
7,802
167 472
15,589
174 054
TOTAL FUNDS
175 274
189 643
Th¢ charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Seetion 477 of the Companies Act 2006
for the year ended 31 D¢c¢mber 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2024 in accordance with Se¢tion 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The notes fomi part of thes¢ fin￿¢la1 statrments
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Conradh na Gaeil e Boirche I htar
Balance Sheet- continued
31 December 2024
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and
the preparation of accounts and
(b) Ihese accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to Companies subject
to the stnall companies, regime
The financial statcments were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 Au8USt 2025
and were signed on its beha]f by:
Mr Eamon Rodgers - Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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a Gaeil e Bolrehe I htar
tes to the FlnAneial Stgtements
for the Year Ended 31 December2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS of preparing the finanel&l statements
The financial statements of ihe charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Chariti¢s SORF (FRS 102) 'A¢counting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective l January 2019),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to
the funds, it is probable that th¢ income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstructiv¢ obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefils will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure Is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cosl
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tanglble fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its
eslimated useful life.
Long leasehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Comput¢r ¢quipment
4 % on reducing balance
250/0 on reducing balance
150/9 on reducing balance
330/0 on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charilable activities.
Fund aecounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
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Conr*dh Ggeil e Boirche I h
I Statements- ¢ondnMed
for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2024
AccouwfiNG POLICIES - eontinued
Fund Vdccounting
Restricted funds con only be used for particular restricted purposes wiihin the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of th¢ nature and purpose of each fjjnd is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hlre purchase And lea81Dg eornmltments
Rentals paid under operating le￿eS charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
DONATIO]YS AND LEGACIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Donations
Grants
14,777
22,735
41
Grants received, included in the above, are os follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
FORAS
Newry & Mourn¢
DEARA
Glor Na Gael
An Ciste Funding
Education A Belfast region
SHSCT
Community Foundation Nl
Conradh na Gaeilge ROI
DFC Job start
8,699
4,765
1,874
3,066
5,542
1.488
2,540
210
1.800
1,350
5.000
854
3,083
5,000
26
Pagell
continued...

Conradh na
4eil
he Io¢hthr
Notes to the FinaMei*l Statem
- coDtiDued
or the Year EDded 31 Deeember 2024
OTHER TRADING A￿1VITIEs
31.1224
31.12.23
Shop income
Sponsorships
Class Fees
11.979
2,267
5,701
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
Rents received
400
RAISING FUIYDS
Raising donatlODS and legaci&%
31.12.24
31.12.23
Depreciation
Support costs
6J82
6,856
2,231
io
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continued...

Conr*dh nA G#eil e Boirche lochtsr
Notes to the Finaneial Statements- eontlnued
ror the Year Ended 31 December 2024
RAISING FUNDS - continued
Investment management Costs
31.12.24
31.12.23
Property repairs
3,142
3,478
Aggregate amounts
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDtTURE)
N¢t income/(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(¢rediting):
31.12.24
31.12.23
Depreciation . owned assets
Hire of plant and machinery
10,458
9.582
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There weie no trust¢¢s' ￿MUneratIon or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year end¢d 31 D¢cember 2024 nor for the year ended
31 December 2023.
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continued...

CoDrAdh na G4eil e Boirche I htar
s to the Finaneial
for the Year Ended 31
tatements - eontinued
Cember 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacTres
44,585
44,585
Other trading activities
Investment income
7,968
400
7,968
400
Total
52,953
52.953
EXPENDITURE Oly
Raising funds
5,709
6.856
12,565
Charitable aetivities
Various Annual Schemes
17,739
17,739
Other
Total
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
11,028
(6,856)
4,172
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
TotaI funds brought forward
4,561
180,910
185,471
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
15,589
174 054
189,643
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onrndb lla
irch
ht4r
otes to the Flnaneial Statemellts- eoDtiDued
for the YeAr Ended 31 December 2
24
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
V4nd
fittings
Long
leasehold
Plant and
machinery
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l January 2024
Additions
253,797
2,484
382
2J34
11011
270,626
Al 31 D¢cwnber 2024
253 797
2866 ￿34
13J116
272 503
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2024
Charge for year
89347
468
551
924
241
5,458
3.084
96,097
At 31 December 2024
95829
1,165
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
157.968 a7 ￿69
165,948
At 31 December 2023
2.016
174,529
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other debtors
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onra
a Gaeil BOs￿be Iochtar
Notes ¢0 ¢h¢ Financi41
tnents- eontinu
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Bank loans and overdrafts (se¢ note 12)
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
4,633
52
1.515
12. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
31.12.24
31.12.23
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
mov¢m¢nt
in funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Cafe shop to promote Irish Language
15,589
(3 JOO)
12389
15,589
(7,787)
7W12
Restricted funds
Marine Park Building Development
174,054
{6,582)
167,472
TOTAL FUNDS
189 643
175274
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Conradh na GAeil e Boirthe lorhtar
N tes to the ￿l￿anCIal StatemeDts- eontinued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - Continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incomin8
r¢sourc¢s
Resourtes
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrheted funds
General fund
Cafe shop to promote Irish Language
51277
(54J77)
16,465
(3JOO)
63355
(71.042)
(7.787)
Restricted funds
Marine Park Building D¢v¢lopm¢Dt
(6382)
(6382)
TOTAL FUNDS
63
77,624
14J69
Comparatives for movement ID fuDds
N¢t
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
4.561
11.028
15,589
Restrieted funds
Marine Park Building Development
180,910
(6,856)
174,054
TOTAL FUNDS
l85.471
4,172
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Conradh
he lochtar
Notes to the Financigl Stotements- contin
for the Year Ended 3A December 2024
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - eontinmed
Comparative net mov¢m¢nt in fimds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
52,953
(41,925)
11,028
Restricted funds
Marine Park Building Development
(6,856)
(6,856)
TOTAL FUNDS
48 781)
4.172
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows".
Net
movement
in fiinds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fLmd
Cafe shop to promote Irish Language
4,561
7,728
12.289
4,561
3,241
7,802
Restricted funds
Marine Park Building Development
180,910
(13,438)
167,472
TOTAL FUNDS
185,471
10 197)
175,274
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Conradh Gaeil e Boirche lochtsr
Notes to the Finantial Statements- continu
for the Year Ended 31 De¢ember 2
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontinued
A current year 12 monihs and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fimds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
Tesouffes
Resource5
expended
Movement
in fund5
Unre8trleted funds
General fund
Cafe shop to promote Irish Language
104,230
(96,502)
16465)
7,728
116208
(112,967)
3,241
R¢strict¢d funds
Marine Park Building Development
(13,438)
(13,438)
TOTAL FUNDS
116208
(126 405)
10 197)
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for th¢ year ended 31 December 2024.
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Conradh
il e Boirche I
lar
Detaile
talement of Finallci*l
itie
for the Year Ended 31 D
ember 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
14,777
26,576
22,735
41 J53
44,585
Other trading activitie5
Shop income
Sponsorships
Class Fees
11,979
2,267
21,902
7,968
Investment income
Rents received
400
Total incoming resourees
63355
52.953
EXPENDITURE
Rvdising donYdtion$ and legaeies
Long leasehold
6,582
6,856
Other trading activities
Purchases
Hire of plant and machinery
Training
15,683
17,637
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onradh ng Gaeil Boirche lochtar
Detailed
ent of FinallelAI Aettvities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other trading activities
Investment management eosts
Property repairs
3,142
3.478
ChAritable activities
Summer Scheme Assistants
Youth club costs
Isle of Man Trip
Gealtach Trip
Scholarships
3205
960
514
7,379
7,535
1.351
8,809
8,802
22,116
17,739
Other
Contract Workers
Cleaning costs
Activity Costs
Wasle Removal
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
16,715
50
1,975
305
551
241
3.084
10,448
45
3,308
487
468
22,921
17,015
Support costs
Management
Advertising
1,998
881
FiDance
Bank charges
355
306
Otber
Sundries
lJ32
1.044
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C radh Gaeil
irche loch
giled Statem
DI of Financial
f r th Year Ende
tivities
ember 2024
31
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other
Governance eosts
Accountancy and legal fees
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)lincome
14
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