Gaeltacht Minister to visit Connemara today

The Gaeltacht Minister will visit Connemara today to formally announce the transfer of ownership of seaweed processing company, Arramara Teo. In May, Údarás na Gaeltachta confirmed that the company had been sold to Acadian Seaplants of Nova Scotia, Canada. Arramara Teo is one of the longest established industries in Connemara, providing full-time and part-time employment. The company has been in business in Cill Chiaráin in Connemara since 1947. Minister Dinny McGinley will make make the annoucement at Arramara Teo in Cill Chiaráin at 10.45 this morning.