Naidheachdan ACG
Coinneamh Shonraichte den Chomunn Gaidhealach
Theid Coinneamh Shonraichte den Chomunn Gaidhealach a chumail air Dihaoine an 24mh den Gearran aig 7.30f ann am Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis.
(Feumaidh Buill Cairt Ballrachd seasmhach a nochdadh airson faighinn a-steach don choinneimh).
Published: 01 Feb 2012
Buth a' Chomuinn
Tha Buth a' Chomuinn a' reic measgachadh de CDs Gaidhlig & Ceol, leabhraichean & irisean mar leabhraichean Ionnsachaidh, Bardachd, Eachdraidh, Ceol & Leabhraichean Cloinne
Gheibhear cuideachd cairtean Nollaig Gaidhlig, ann am pasgan de chairtean, no leotha fhein.
Ma tha sibh airson ordugh a chur thugainn no ma tha sibh airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh mu na tha ri cheannachd, cuiribh fon gu Buth a' Chomuinn air 01851 703 487 no post-d gu marina@ancomunn.co.uk.
* Tha Leabhar Cocaireachd Mod nan Eilean Siar fhathast ri fhaighinn airson £8, no £10 airson Leabhar Cocaireachd agus Aparan Mod nan Eilean Siar. *
Ma tha sibh ag iarraidh fear a cheannachd mar tiodhlac Nollaig nach cuiribh fios thugainn, agus cuiridh sinn fear a-mach thugaibh sa phost an diugh fhein! (Bidh agaibh ri £2 airson cosgaisean postachd)
Published: 05 Dec 2011
Meur Inbhirnis - Coinneamh Bhliadhnail
Theid Coinneamh Bhliadhnail Meur Inbhirnis a chumail air Dimairt an 1mh den t-Samhain, ann an Taigh-Osta Chieftain, Inbhirnis, aig 7f.
Gheibhear Clar-amagus aithisg ionmhais gu h-iosal. Gheibhear gearr-cunntas agus aithisgean sam bith eile aig a' choinneamh.
Income and Expenditure Account 2011.pdf
Published: 31 Oct 2011
Sgoil Shamraidh - Drama
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Published: 27 Jun 2011
Sgoil Bardachd - Offer
This summer Applecross will welcome some of the finest Gaelic Bards to the first
Applecross Bardic School in generations. The Bards, Aoghnas Dubh, Meg Bateman,
Miles Campbell, Mòd gold medallists,Kerrie Finlay, Kenna and Seumas Campbell
and renownd conductor Kenny Thompson will educate and entertain us with
workshops, lectures, language classes and cultural activities all rounded off
with a cracking Friday night cèilidh! Starting on Monday 27thJune until 1 July
there will be something for everyone.
We would like to offer you two FREE places on this course, which will include
the accommodation. Participants may come for the week, a day or 1 workshop and
need not be fluent to attend as lectures and activities will be bi-lingual and
also translation equipment will be used.
To book your FREE place now Telephone 01520 744482
Log on to www.sgoilbhardachd.co.uk
Le Meas
Sine (June) Nic a' Phearsain
Published: 27 May 2011
Murchadh a gabhail thairis mar Ceann-Suidhe Fèis Pan Cheilteach
Leis an 40mh Fèis Eadar-Nàiseanta Phan Ceilteach gu bhith a’ dol air adhart ann An Daingean, Co. Chiarri, Èirinn eadar Dimàirt 26mh Giblean agus Là na Sàbaid 1mh Cèitean, chaidh Murchadh Moireasdan ainmeachadh mar Ceann-Suidhe na Fèis 2011.
Tha Mgr Moireasdan ag obair mar Mhanaidsear Margaideachd aig MG ALBA (Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig) ann an Steòrnabhagh agus bha e roimhe ag obair na Mhanaidsear Leasachaidh fad ochd bliadhna aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail.
Thairis air na bliadhnachan tha Mgr Moireasdan air ceangal làidir a chumail ri na prìomh thachartasan cultural mar am Mòd, an Fhèis Pan Ceilteach, Eisteddfod na Cymru agus An t-Oireachtas agus tha toileachas mòr aige an urram mar Cheann-Suidhe a’ gabhail.
Thuirt Mgr Moireasdan “Tha mi uabhasach moiteil gun do dh’iarr muinntir an Fhèis orm an dreuchd mar Ceann-Suidhe a’ ghabhail agus tha mi a’ coimhead air adhart gu mòr ri coinneachadh ri sluagh agus caraidean bho na dùthchannan Ceilteach an ath sheachdain. Anns an obair làitheil agam tha sinn dìreach air trì latha a chur seachad anns na h-Eileanan an Iar le riochdairean bho saoghal fiolm, telebhisean agus na meadhanan bho na dùthchannan Ceilteach agus abair gu robh an fhèis sin soirbheachail. Tha mi cinnteach gum bith an Fhèis Phan Ceilteach ann An Daingean a cheart cho soirbheachail.”
Published: 19 Apr 2011
Increase in Cardholders
Choirs competing in the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield and the Lorn Shield competitions must now consist of at least 35% Card holders, of whom one third must be beyond Bronze level. This percentage will increase annually.
Choirs competing in the Margrat Duncan competition must now consist of at least 30% Gaelic speakers, i.e. Gold, Silver or Bronze card holders. This will increase annually.
(Please note - If the percentage of your choir works out at e.g. 10.4 or below this would be rounded to 10 members, if the percentage is 10.5 or above then it should be rounded it up to 11)
Published: 03 Mar 2011
Coinneamh Bhliadhnail ACG
Thèid a’ Choinneamh Bhliadhnail a chumail air Dihaoine an 25mh den Gearran 2011, aig 7f, ann an Taigh-Òsta Ramada, Peairt.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh, cuiribh fios gu:
Peigi NicIllinnein
Rùnaire
An Comunn Gàidhealach
Taigh a’ Mhorair Leverhulme
Ceàrnag Phearsabhail
Steòrnabhagh
Eilean Leòdhais
HS1 2DD
Fòn: 01851 703 487
Post-d: peigi@ancomunn.co.uk
Published: 19 Jan 2011
Duaisean Tradiseanta 2010
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2010 – Results
Gaelic Singer of the Year sponsored by Macmeanmna : Eilidh MacKenzie Winner
Album of the Year sponsored by Birnam CD: Uam by Julie Fowlis Winner
Scottish Pipe Band of the Year sponsored by The National Piping Centre: Oban High School Pipe Band Winner
Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music: Iain Morrison Winner
Live Act of the Year sponsored by Greentrax Recordings: Red Hot Chilli Pipers Winner
Club of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Highland Club (Inverness) Winner
Community Project of the Year sponsored by Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust: Orkney Traditional Music Project Winner
Event of the Year sponsored by VisitScotland: Shetland Folk Festival Winner
Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Temple Records: Martin O'Neill Winner
Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by Traditional Music and Song Association: Joe Aitken Winner
Scottish Dance Band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs: Ian Muir Scottish Dance Band Winner
Scottish Folk Band of the Year sponsored by Foot Stompin' Scottish Music: Malinky Winner
Trad Music in the Media sponsored by Hegri Music and Snowgoose Promotions: BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk Winner
Music Tutor of the Year sponsored by Creative Scotland's Youth Music Initiative: Gordon Connell Winner
Up and Coming Artist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama: Matheu Watson Winner
Venue of the Year Award sponsored by Coda Music; Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban Winner
Published: 08 Dec 2010
Bùth a' Chomuinn
Gheibhear CDs, DVDs, taghadh math de Leabhraichean Gàidhlig (Eachdraidh, Ceòl, Rosg, Bàrdachd, Ficsean, Cloinne), Cairtean Nollaig agus mòran eile.
Ma tha sibh airson òrdugh a chur a-steach, cuiribh fios thugainn:
Bùth a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich
Taigh a’ Mhorair Leverhulme
Ceàrnag Phearsabhail
Steòrnabhagh
Eilean Leòdhais
HS1 2DD
Fòn: 01851 703 487
Post-d: marina@ancomunn.co.uk
Published: 23 Nov 2010
Mòd Canada 2010
Mòd Canada 2010 - A premier music event in the National Capital Region
Hello fellow pipers, whistlers, fiddlers, harpists, highland dancers, and Gaelic supporters,As you may be aware, Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa's annual Mòd Canada competition is coming up quickly. I will include specific details about the event and some links for your to look at.
What is Mòd Canada:
A very special day of activity packed full of talent and special performances.
* Scottish Gaelic speaking, singing, poetry, story telling and drama competitions.
* Instrumental playing: Small pipes, Celtic whistle, Harp and Bagpipe practice chanter.
* Highlang dancing, group and solo.
* Celtic Art.
* And special performances by world class performers.
Events include: A multitude of Gaelic speaking and singing competitions, Gaelic art, Highland Dancing, and Instrumental competitions in: Practice Chanter, Small Pipes, Celtic Whistle, Fiddle, Harp...
Come and spectate or compete, or both...
When: Saturday, November 20th from 8:30am - 5:30pm
Where: Community Bible Church, 1600 Main Street, Stittsville, Ontario
Cost: Most competitions are $5/per competition, or an annual membership gives you entry to the Mòd and unlimited competition.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Family - 25$
Adults - 10$
Children 11-18 - 5$
Children 10 and under - free
Senior Citizens and military veterans – Freewill donation
CGO and Ar n-Òran members – Free
More information:
1. Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa website: http://www.gaidhligottawa.ca (Registration for Event)
2. CGO on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Comunn-Gaidhlig-Ottawa/82635264768
3. Mòd Canada on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=139892616025465&index=1
4. Mòd Canada Cèilidh on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=165003210180827&index=1
5. Joy Dunlop Singing Workshop on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=163614773650218&index=1
Great prizes, great fun!
If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Beannachd leibh,
Randy
Randaidh Waugh
President
Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa (home of Mòd Canada and Ar n-Òran Gàidhlig choir)
Web: http://www.gaidhligottawa.ca
Email: comunngaidhligottawa.ca
Address: 3M Arnold Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2H 6V6
Phone: 613-286-1003
The voice of Gàidhlig in the National Capital Region
Ottawa City Council has proclaimed November Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa month
Ar Canan 's Ar Ceòl (our language, our music)
Published: 28 Oct 2010
Mod Fringe Programme
The Blas Festival held at the Weigh Inn on Saturday 11th September was the venue for officially launching the Mòd Fringe programme. Attending the event were representatives from the organisations who have supported the Local Organising Committee of the Mòd (LOC) through funding.
Randall Bargelt (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority), John Henderson (LEADER Highland) and Charles Findlay (Highlands & Islands Enterprise) met with Alex Patience and a number of the LOC Fringe committee members who have organised the different events organised for the week of the Royal National Mòd, 8th Oct – 16th Oct 2010. The NDA provided £60,000 of funding with a further £40,000 coming from LEADER Highland. Highlands and Islands Enterprise are providing funding of £70,000 towards the overall event.
Alex Patience, Convenor of the Mòd Fringe said “Without the support of the Fringes’ three main funders NDA, LEADER and HIE, putting together a full programme of exciting events would not have been possible. I am also happy to say the local community and smaller organisations have also given us crucial support. The support we have received has been amazing. The young people of Fèis Ghallaibh, who performed their first professional gig at Blas along with fabulous performers like Breabach and the James Graham Trio, helped spread the word that Caithness has a lot to celebrate about on it’s doorstep.”
Randall Bargelt, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority said “The NDA, as part of the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership, is delighted to have been able to support the local organising committee to put together a great programme for the week of the Mòd. “We wanted to make sure that there is a lasting economic legacy from having this important national festival come to the county. The organisers’ first success was attracting the National Mòd here in the first place. They have put together a great programme of events and are taking the opportunity to promote the local area to the Mòd visitors by showing them the best that Caithness has to offer, ensuring that they have a lasting memory of their visit. “Caithness has spectacular natural resources, good local businesses and a vibrant community. A successful Mòd week will provide a unique opportunity to share the best of it and make sure the visitors spread the word about all the great things that Caithness has to offer.”
John Henderson, Chairman of LEADER for the Caithness area agreed and added, “This was a perfect example of what LEADER can provide funding for. It allows the area to promote itself as a great holiday destination and hopefully by hosting the Mòd we will encourage more people to come back time and time again. The LEADER committee had no hesitation in approving the release of funding for this ambitious programme of events during the Mòd.”
Charles Findlay, Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), who are sponsoring An Comunn Gaidhealach and a creative display to link with Fringe activity, said “HIE is pleased to provide funding to An Comunn Gaidhealach to help bring the Royal National Mod to Caithness for the first time. HIE, not only looks at growing businesses, it also supports strengthening communities and this is a perfect example of that. “HIE has recently produced a Gaelic plan and the Royal National Mod represents an opportunity to this area in terms of both community and economic development. The local organisation committee should be congratulated on the amount of work that each individual involved has put into the organisation of the Mod and also to the fringe events. We can look forward to a very successful week.”
Convenor of the LOC, Raymond Bremner, was in attendance at the Mull Provincial Mòd, at the same time as the launch in Caithness, where the programme was released at one of the biggest local Mòd attendances in the run-up to the National Event in Caithness. He said “The Mull Mòd, being one of the forward thinking local Mòds, was a perfect event to launch the Caithness Mòd Fringe Programme. There was a real buzz at the Mull Mòd with people highly delighted to receive the programme in good time to allow them to assist in forward planning their visit to the county next month. With the BBC and other media in attendance we attracted some very welcome attention. We have a lot to thank the Fringe organisers for, and I hope that locals and visitors will take part in as many of the events as possible.”
The Fringe programme will be distributed nationally and locally over the next few weeks or can be found on the Mòd website at www,caithnessMòd2010.co.uk
Published: 13 Sep 2010
Taisbeanadh na Gàidhlig
Taisbeanadh na Gàidhlig agus Gallaibh
Colaiste na Gàidhealtachd a Tuath, Inbhir Theòrsa
11 – 15 Dàmhair 2010.
Am-bliadhna, tha an Taisbeanadh gu bhith stèidhichte anns an ‘Dome’ ann an Colaiste na Gàidhealtachd a Tuath, agus tha sinn air cuireadh a thoirt do bhuidhnean à Gallaibh a thighinn airson pàirt a ghabhail san Taisbeanadh gus blas de feadhainn de na seirbheisean aca a thoirt seachad.
Thigibh gu Taisbeanadh na Gàidhlig airson coinneachadh ri buidhnean Gàidhlig agus buidhnean Ionadail agus gheibhear cothrom bruidhinn riutha mu an obair a tha iad a’ dèanamh. Bidh cothrom ann cuideachd cupan tì no cofaidh a cheannachd ann an Café @ Morven!
Tha am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ toirt fìor dheagh chothrom do bhuidhnean sàsaichte ann an cànan na Gàidhlig am bathair, a’ bhuidheann no na seirbheisean Gàidhlig aca a bhrosnachadh do luchd-frithealaidh agus farpaisich a’ Mhòid.
Bidh am bathair a thèid a thaisbeanadh gu cunbhalach aig a’ Mhòd a’ gabhail a-staigh leabhraichean, clàran, ealain, dealbhan ‘s ceàird. Gu h-àbhaisteach, bidh taisbeanaidhean aig Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, MG Alba, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig agus Pàrlamaid na h-Alba.
Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil a leithid ri Tartan Bodices, DM Couture, Mackay Country Project, Felt Creations, Mey Selections & Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba am-measg feadhainn de na buidhnean a tha gu bhith an làthair aig an taisbeanadh am-bliadhna.
Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘snan Eileanan gu bhith còmhla rinn gus innse mun obair a tha iad a’ dèanamh anns an sgìre seo agus an taic a tha iad a’ toirt dhan Ghàidhlig.
Am-bliadhna tha sinn a’ comharrachadh agus a’ cur fàilte air cliù na h-Alba mar àite a tha loma-làn de dheagh bhiadh is deoch agus tha sinn air cuireadh a thoirt do bhuidhnean ionadail a thighinn còmhla rinn gus na seirbheisean aca a thabhann.
Ma tha ùidh aig a’ chompanaidh no am buidheann agaibh barrachd a chluinntinn mun taisbeanadh seo san taisbeanadh seo cuiribh fios gu:
Alison Henderson
Fòn: 07552 167801
Post-d - alison@mypinkiepromise.co.uk .
Published: 09 Sep 2010
Farpaisean Pìobaireachd
Pìobaireachd aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta
Thèid farpaisean Pìobaireachd a chumail ann an Àrd Sgoil Inbhir Ùige air Disathairne 9mh den Dàmhair.
Ma tha sibh airson cuir a-steach airson na farpaisean seo cuiribh fios gu Rena NicAsgaill air rena@ancomunn.co.uk no cuiribh fòn thuice air 01463 709 705. ‘S e Disathairne an 18mh den t-Sultain an latha mu dheireadh airson cuir a-steach airson na farpaisean seo. Thèid program an latha a chur air dòigh air madainn Disathairne an 9mh den Dàmhair agus faodar pàigheadh an uairsen.
Foirm Iarrtais Piobaireachd 2010.doc
Published: 01 Sep 2010
Duaisean bho Mòd 2009
‘S e Dimàirt 31 Lùnastal 2010 an ceann là mu dheireadh airson duaisean bho Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2009 a bhith air an cur air ais thugainn. Mur a bheil sibh air an tilleadh, cuiribh thugainn iad gu An Comunn Gàidhealach, 109 Sràid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhirnis, IV1 1EY. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh cuiribh fòn air 01463 231 226 no info@ancomunn.co.uk Mòran taing.
Published: 19 Aug 2010
Mòd 2011 5k
Published: 11 Aug 2010
Balaich Bhatarsaigh ann an Inbhir Uige
Bidh Balaich Bhatarsaigh a’ cluiche anns na Assembly Rooms ann an Inbhir Ùige air an 27mh den Lùnastal, nach tig sibh còmhla rinn!
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh air www.caithnessmod2010.co.uk neo cuiribh fios gu Alex Patience air 01641 531355 no post-dealain gu northtuath@yahoo.co.uk.
Published: 11 Aug 2010
Scottish Cabinet visit to Dornoch
Food & Drink Funding for the Royal National Mòd.
Scottish Ministers gathered in Dornoch on Monday (July 26) for a number of engagements, including an historic first Cabinet meeting in the town, held on Tuesday morning. The Highland town hosted the first of four Cabinet meetings and associated events being held outside Edinburgh over the summer.
The visit coincided with an announcement concerning the funding of the Year of Food and Drink initiative. The Royal National Mod was confirmed as one of the beneficiaries of this funding with £6,000 being allocated to include Food and Drink as an element of the 2010 Royal National Mod Showcase.
John Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of An Comunn Gaidhealach expressed his pleasure at receiving the funding and said “we will showcase the range and quality of Highland Food and Drink at this years Mod in Caithness. The area is well known for first class food and drink produce and the Royal National Mod provides an ideal platform to showcasethe produce to a wide audience.”
The Cabinet meeting in Dornoch will be followed by further Cabinet meetings in Stirling, Isle of Bute and Kilmarnock. The Summer Cabinet visits aim to give local communities a greater opportunity to speak directly to Ministers about important issues of local and national concern.
New video and photos from Ministers’ engagements in Dornoch are now available to view here:
Published: 02 Aug 2010
Iomall a' Mhoid 2010
Do you have a Mòd friendly event during the Mòd?
The Fringe programme is filling up fast and within the next few weeks the material for the Mòd Fringe website and the Mòd Fringe brochure will be finalised and printed. It will be published on the www.caithnessmod2010.co.uk web site.Copies of the brochure will also be made available for all Mòd visitors and the local community to participate.
The Mòd Fringe will have taster sessions and master classes in traditional music and culture, arts and fun session for young ones, art exhibitions, talks, Isabella Fortuna tours with workshops and performances on board, CD releases, events that look to our Northern skies, book launches, cooking sessions, poetry and music on the streets and in unusual places and much more.
Alex Patience, Mòd Fringe Convenor said "There is a variety of things going on in the run up to the Mòd and we are delighted at the response we are receiving from people who want to get involved.
"The date for gathering information for inclusion in our Mòd Fringe material is the 7th August and I would urge anyone who hasn’t yet contacted us to get in touch so that it can be included. It’s filling up fast and we don’t want to disappoint anyone by being unable to advertise their event.
If you have an event or something Mòd related then please let us know so where possible it is included in the brochure."
The Fringe programme will feature high profile bands like Skipinnish Ceilidh Band, Bodega and Grousebeater Sound System and, local talent, Clapshot who will be releasing a CD around the Mòd.
To contact Fringe Convener, email
Alex Patience: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk
Or contact:
Carol-Anne Mackay
Event Support Officer to the Local Organising Committee of Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 carolannemackay@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07801 063 021
Tel: 01847 890243
Published: 02 Aug 2010
Cursaichean - Inbhir Nàrann, Goillspidh & Dun Dèagh
CÙRSAICHEAN
CÙRSA CÒMHRAIDH, INBHIR NÀRANN
Càite: Ionad-Coimhearsnachd Inbhir Nàrann
Cuin: Disathairne 28mh An Lunastal 2010, 10m – 3f
Dè: Cùrsa còmhraidh aig dà dhiofar ìre – luchd-toiseachaidh agus eadar-mheadhanach
Prìs: £30
Fios: Clì Gàidhlig, 1 – 4 Taigh Reile na Gàidhealtachd, Inbhir Nis, IV1 1LE 01463 - 226710www.cli.org.uk, seonag@cli.org.uk
*Feumaidh oileanaich a bhith air an clàradh le Clì ro 19/08/10*
CÙRSA CÒMHRAIDH, GOILLSPIDH
Càite: Ionad-Coimhearsnachd Goillspidh
Cuin: Disathairne 21 An Lunastal 2010, 10m – 3f
Dè: Cùrsa còmhraidh aig dà dhiofar ìre – luchd-toiseachaidh agus eadar-mheadhanach
Prìs: £30
Fios: Clì Gàidhlig, 1 – 4 Taigh Reile na Gàidhealtachd, Inbhir Nis, IV1 1LE 01463 - 226710www.cli.org.uk, seonag@cli.org.uk
*Feumaidh oileanaich a bhith air an clàradh le Clì ro 12/08/10*
CÙRSA CÒMHRAIDH, DUN DÈAGH
Càite: Tayside Language Centre, Dun Dèagh
Cuin: Disathairne 4mh An t-Sultain 2010, 10m – 3f
Dè: Cùrsa còmhraidh aig dà dhiofar ìre – luchd-toiseachaidh agus eadar-mheadhanach
Prìs: £30 (tha am prìs seo a’ gabhail a-steach ti/cofaidh)
Fios: Clì Gàidhlig, 1 – 4 Taigh Reile na Gàidhealtachd, Inbhir Nis, IV1 1LE 01463 - 226710www.cli.org.uk, seonag@cli.org.uk
*Feumaidh oileanaich a bhith air an clàradh le Clì ro 26/08/10*
Published: 02 Aug 2010
Wick To Host Scotland's National Youth Pipe Band
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is bringing its exciting sell out performance of The Dragon’s Lair to the Wick Assembly Rooms on Friday 23rd July at 1900 hours. The Dragon’s Lair showcases the band’s exciting and edgy blend of traditional and contemporary new material. The show’s fusion of pipes and drums with electric guitar, keyboard synthesizer, stand p bass, fiddle and drum kit pushes the boundaries of the stereotypical pipe band concert making it a must see show for all fans of Celtic music. During the day workshops will be held at the Wick Pipe Band Hall and at the Royal British Legion, Thurso from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs for local pipers and drummers up to the age of 25. A taster session will also take place for aspiring pipers/drummers from 12:30 to 13:30 hours. The workshops are free and offer an opportunity for young players to come and learn from the experienced musicians. People interested in attending should phone 0141 353 0220 to register their attendance. Carol-Anne Mackay, Event Support Officer to the Local Organising Committee of Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 said “This is a wonderful opportunity for those who are learning to play the pipes or drums or even those who are thinking about it but haven’t quite made up their minds yet. “The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland was launched in 2002 and s the first and only organisation of this kind to bring together Scotland’s most talented young musicians at a national level. Their experience is second to none and this presents a wonderful opportunity for those in Caithness to go along and learn from them. “Hopefully some of our young people who will be competing in the piping competitions at the National Mòd on the 9th October will make good use of this unique offer of a workshop.” Tickets will be available on the door for this fantastic show and are £8 adults /£6 concessions. Doors will open at 1830 hrs.
Published: 20 Jul 2010
Cùrsaichean bho Clì Gàidhlig
Seo na cùrsaichean as ùire a th' aig Clì Gàidhlig airson nam mìosan a tha romhainn.
Cearcall Comhraidh an Oban.doc
Published: 20 Jul 2010
Official Amendments - Update
Please click on the following links to view updated amendments for Mod 2010:
Update on Official Amendments 2010 (at 05.07.2010).doc
MacShithich sheet music 8 (2) 2010.doc
Published: 12 Jul 2010
Submission of Own Choice Pieces
An Comunn Gaidhealach are in the process of accounting for all own choice music which was submitted by the deadline of 30th June.Receipts will be issued shortly, by email or in the post.
If you have not submitted own choice music please do so immediately.
Published: 07 Jul 2010
CASTLE OF MEY OPENS DOOR FOR CEILIDH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MÒD
CASTLE OF MEY OPENS DOOR FOR CEILIDH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MÒD
A Ceilidh, to raise funds for the National Mòd, will be held in the Castle of Mey tea rooms on Friday 2nd July with the gardens open prior to the event. Mòd Gold Medalist, James Graham and one of Scotland’s finest female Gaelic singers, Rachel Walker, will provide the entertainment along with a variety of local artists including Erica Sinclair on clarsach and Carol-Anne Mackay on bagpipes. Tickets are available at the Castle Tea Rooms and shop or from Carol-Anne Mackay.
The local organising committee need to raise £20,000 to support An Comunn Gaidhealach to run the National Mòd and already the committee has reached the half way mark with more fund raising events in the pipeline to reach their target.
Members of the local organising committee and friends have been working hard and various fund raising events have been held over the last few weeks.
Christine Stone, an active member of the local organising committee, has just completed a sponsored cycle – cycling from Melvich to Castletown raising £300, while Ann Manson, a member of the Fringe committee, and friend Lili Sinclair have completed a 12 mile sponsored walk collectively raising £300.
Not to be outdone a further 14 volunteers undertook a sponsored walk from Calder to Dorerry Hill and back and have raised in the region of £1000.
Local ceilidhs have been organised, the most recent held in Scotscalder on the 25th June featuring Alasdair Bain, with the Clachnabrochan Ceilidh Band adding to the balance. Further ceilidhs will take place in August as well as the Mòd hosting the Blas Festival concert in the Weigh Inn, Thurso on 11th September.
Other events which have added to the fundraising total was a charity bingo session and disco held in March and April, and donations are coming in from various organisations including the Edinburgh Caithness Society, Wester Ross branch of An Comunn Gaidhealach, Victor Fraser Accountants and Thrumster based Mackenzie Removals.
Raymond Bremner, Convenor of the local organising committee said, “The fund raising support we have received has been fantastic. There are a lot of people doing all sorts of things to help. We are grateful to everyone who has taken part in the fund raising activities and also to those who have sponsored these events. Without these funds it would be impossible to host the Mòd in Caithness and we want to ensure that those who are attending the Mòd in October leave with a long-lasting positive impression of their time in Caithness.”
Published: 01 Jul 2010
A’ CRUINNEACHADH AIRGEAD SON MÒD NAN EILEAN SIAR 2011
Gun ach còig mìosan deug gus an tig am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail gu na h-Eileanan an Iar chan eil abhsadh a’ tighinn air obair togail airgid no air obair brosnachaidh. Bhon Fhaoilleach am bliadhna tha cuid de Bhuill a’ Chomataidh agus feadhainn èasgaidh eile air a bhith an sàs ann Dùbhlan Mòd 2011. Thairis air 12 seachdain bha aig an luchd compàirt ri astar sònraichte anns na h-Eileanan an Iar a thaghadh agus an uairsin sin a choilionadh tro dhòighean eadar-dhealaichte – a’ ruith, a coiseachd, ag iomradh no air baidhsagal. Thàinig iad às gach ceàrnaidh agus eatorra choilion iad 2011 mìle. Gu dearbh, chum cuid den fheadhainn a chrìochnaich orra agus aig an ìre seo tha 2543 mìle air an gealltainn.
A leantainn soirbheachas Dùbhlan Mòd 2011, tha slighe 5K a’ gabhail àite air Disathairne 25 Sultain 2010 ann an Steòrnabhagh. Bidh Dùbhlain Mòd 2011 a’ tighinn gu ceann aig deireadh an Lùnastail 2010, agus tha sin a’ toirt fior chothrom an roid a’ chumail a’ dol gu Mòd Ghallaibh. Ma tha sibh ann an còisir seo ur cothrom a bhith cinnteach gun till an fhèileadh oirbh, agus ma leanas a h-uile duine orra bidh a h-uile duine cho seang aig Mòd 2011!
Fhuair an Comataidh misneachd airson an tachartas a chur air dòigh tro an liuthad 5k a tha a’ gabhail àite air feadh na h-eileanan agus gu dearbh air feadh na dùthcha. Faodaidh luchd com-pàirt coiseachd no ruith timcheall an cùrsa 3.2 mìle agus bidh cèol ga feitheamh nuair a chrìochnaicheas iad! Ma tha e na chleachdadh agaibh a bhith a’ ruith, nach biodh math deuchainn a thoirt dhuibh fhèin crìochnachadh ann an ùine nas luaithe. Mar do rinn sibh a leithid a riamh, tha cho math tòiseachadh a trèanadh sa bhad. Gheibh sibh tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu phrògram trèanaidh airson 5k aig www.jogscotland.org.uk. Thèid gach sgillinn a chur ann an ciste Mòd 2011 mu choinneamh na tha fhathast ri dhèanamh. Bidh tuilleadh fiosrachaidh ann an seo a dh’aithghearr.
Cuimhnichibh gu bheil duilleag Mòd 2011 air Facebook agus faodaidh sibh a bhith nur caraid don Mhòd agus gheibh sibh an fhiosrachadh as ùire mar a bhois e tachairt agus na mu na dòighean anns am bithear a’ togail airgid. Bidh an Comataidh an làthair aig na Fèilltean Àiteachais tron t-samhraidh le hamparan àlainn a dh’fhaodadh sibh a bhuannachd. Chì sibh na hamparan aig na Fèilltean a-leanas:
Disathairne 10 Iuchair Fèill Àiteachais an Rubha
Disathairne 24 Iuchair Fèill Àiteachais nan Loch
Dihaoine 30 Iuchair Fèill Àiteachais An Taobh Siar
Diciadain 4 Lùnastal Fèill Àiteachais Chàrlabhaigh
Published: 30 Jun 2010
Music Memory Store - Philip Todd
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MusicMemory Store – Philip Todd Philip Todd is studying film and television at the RSAMD in Glasgow. He has many interests and passions but his ultimate dream is to be a film director, make good films and maybe change the world… even just a little bit. He loves to sing and since learning his first Gaelic song in 2007 he has enjoyed performing and competing quite regularly. He won the Silver Pendant in 2009, and he has also started learning to speak the language. At the Royal National Mòd in 2008 he came first in a traditional competition with the song An Eala Bhàn. Dual [CD] (Machair Records; Released Oct 2008 - A collaborative exploration of traditional Irish and Scottish music by Éamon Doorley, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Julie Fowlis and Ross Martin. A very popular Mòd song for soloists and choirs, this song was written whist fighting in France during the Great War, by the famous North Uist bard, Donald MacDonald (1887-1967) known as Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna (Red Donald of Coruna). He was a legendary war poet in the Scottish Gaelic language. |
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I like visual storytelling. I like cinema. I like ‘An Eala Bhàn’ because it is cinematic. Images in and of themselves can be powerful but cinema is about the contrasting of images to create meaning and emotion. ‘An Eala Bhàn’ is meaningful, emotive and visual. In it we have the high misty mountains, the glens, the lochs and the white swan, contrasted with cannon’s roar, smoke, and the trenches. A woman in a warm, sweet-smelling bed waking happy, whole… contrasted with a man sick at heart, losing hope of ever winning through. He is imbued with such utter longing, that his hair which once grew ginger has now turned all but white. When I hear or sing this song I somehow understand the emotions being communicated because I feel them just as Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna felt them. I am there in the freezing trench, I am gazing westwards and I am longing for home, and for her. The words and the melody blend together to create images, and spark feelings. Surely this is the magic of music. ‘An Eala Bhàn’ is an emotional journey of longing, a meaningful ballad of images: a visual story. |
| Is toigh leam sgeulachd fhaicsinneach. Is toigh leam an taigh-dealbh. Is toigh leam ‘An Eala Bhàn’ oir is e òran dealbhach a tha ann.Tha ìomhaighean gu math cumhachdach annta fhèin ach tha fiolm a’ cur ìomhaighean an aghaidh a chèile airson faireachdainnean agus smuaintean ùra a chruthachadh. Tha an t-òran ‘An Eala Bhàn’ brìoghmhor, gluasadach agus dealbhach. Tha am bàrd a’ sgrìobhadh mu bheanntan àrda, ceòthach, mu ghlìnn, lochan agus an eala bhàn. Tha sin gu tur eadar-dhealaichte ri fuaim a’ ghunna mhòir, ri toit agus na trainnsichean. Tha boireannach ann an leabaidh chùbhraidh bhlàth a’ dùsgadh toilichte, slàn... gu math eadar-dhealaichte ri fear briste na bhodhaig, a’ call a mhisneachd nach fhaigh e às is nach buannaich e.The e air a lìonadh cho mòr le fadachd gu bheil fhalt a bha uaireiginn meirgeach ruadh cha mhòr geal.Nuair a chluinneas mi an t-òran seo neo a sheinneas mi e tha mi a’ tuigsinn na faireachaidhean a tha a’ tighinn tarsainn dìreach mar a dh’fhairich Dòmhnall Ruadh Chorùna iad. Tha mi an sin anns na trainnsichean fuar, reòdhta, tha mi ag amharc dhan ìar agus tha mi a’ miannachadh a bhith aig an taigh agus a bhith faisg oirrese. Tha na focail is am fonn a’ tighinn gu chèile a’ cruthachadh ìomhaighean agus ag ath-bheòthachadh faireachaidhean. Nach e seo mìorbhail ciùil?
An Eala Bhàn – òran a tha drùidhteach le cianalas, òran làn de dh’ìomhaighean tuigseach: sgeul fhaicsinneach. |
Published: 29 Jun 2010
Music Memory Store - Kimberley Mackay
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MusicMemory Store – Kimberley Mackay Kimberley Mackay, 21, is a Wick born fiddler. After four years studying her instrument at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, she went on to gain a BA in Scottish Music at the RSAMD in Glasgow. Inspired by her tutors, Addie Harper, Iain MacFarlane and Pete Clark, she plays music from all over Scotland. Kimberley has performed in many prestigious venues across the world including The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and Le Mini Palais. As well as performing, Kimberley also teaches youngsters and adults of all ages and abilities through regular classes at the Glasgow Fiddle Workshop and the North Ayrshire Fiddle Workshop, and as a part time tutor for Musicworks. As well as teaching through workshops she also teaches privately and at feisean throughout Scotland, most recently Feis Ghallaibh. She is currently studying for her second degree, Bachelor of Law at Strathclyde University and continues to perform and teach. |
| The Piper and the Shrew, Almost an Island (CD), Wolfstone Released on Once Bitten Records Catalogue OBRCD002
This track has a sleepy cinematic start which gears up into a wild fiddle and crashing pipes. For those of you who are 21 this year, you are the same age as the Scottish band, Wolfstone. For those of us going to Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, we will get the chance to see and hear this band live on Aug 7th. Stalwarts of the band are fiddler, Duncan Chisholm, guitarist, Stuart Eaglesham and long term piper, Stevie Saint. |
| I first heard the band Wolfstone during my time at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music. Their early albums were very popular among many of the students. I was lucky enough to receive a one to one lesson from the Wolfstone fiddler Duncan Chisholm, in which he taught me the tune ‘The Piper and the Shrew’. That weekend, my band from school supported Wolfstone at a concert in Kyleakin Hall, Skye. We played a few sets and songs before joining the audience to watch Wolfstone play. It was a great gig and we got to share a dressing room with the band backstage. We each got a t-shirt, which the band signed, and their newest CD ‘Almost an Island’. My strongest memory is of ‘The Piper and the Shrew’, which was performed during the gig and I enjoyed it more having learnt it directly from Duncan. The performance gave our band inspiration to make our own arrangement of the tune, and it became a popular set at many of our own gigs. The CD is still a favourite of mine and Duncan Chisholm remains to be a great influence in my own fiddle playing. |
| Chuala mi an còmhlan Wolfstone an toiseach nuair a bha mi an Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd sa Phloc. Chòrd na clàir a chuir iad a-mach an toiseach ri na h-oileanaich. Bha mise air leth fortanach gun d’fhuair mi m’ oideachadh leam fhìn cuide ri fidhleir Wolfstone, Donnchadh Siosalach. Dh’ionnsaich e am fonn “The Piper and the Shrew” dhomh.Aig an deireadh-sheachdain sin chluich an còmhlan bhon sgoil cuide ri Wolfstone an Talla a’ Chaoil, san Eilean Sgitheanach. Chluich sinn beagan sheataichean is òrain mun deachaidh sinn gan èisteachd. Is e gig air leth math a bh’ ann agus bha sinn cuide ris a’ chòmhlan san rùm-deisealachaidh. Fhuair gach aon againn t-shirt le ainm a’ chòmhlain is an CD ùr ‘Almost an Island’.Tha cuimhne nas fheàrr agam air “The Piper and the Shrew” bhon chluichear e aig a’ ghig agus chòrd e rium na bu mhotha a chionn gun d’ ionnsaich mi am fonn dìreach bho Dhonnchadh fhèin. Bhrosnaich an ceòl sinn gu fonn ùr a dheasachadh air a shon agus chluich sinn e gu math tric aig na gigs againn fhìn. Is toil leam an CD seo fhathast agus bidh Donnchadh Siosalach na fhear a thug buaidh mhòr air an fhìdhlearachd agam fhìn. |
| Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal.Music Memory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso.Contact The Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk |
Published: 29 Jun 2010
Music Memory Store - Rob Gibson
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MusicMemory Store – Rob Gibson |
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Rob was elected Highlands & Islands MSP in 2003. He is a member of the Parliament's Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee as well as the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee. Rob is also a historian, musician, author and traditional music festival organiser. Scots, Gaelic and the Traditional Arts are core interests as are nuclear disarmament, affordable housing and saving consultant led services in the NHS. He was born and educated in Glasgow, and attended Dundee University and Education College. As a former Modern Studies teacher much of his professional life was spent teaching at the Invergordon and Alness Academies as the Principal Teacher of Guidance. Since early retirement, or early ‘relifement’ as he would like to call it, he has developed his historical training and skills by writing the book 'Plaids and Bandanas'. Rob has been a long time SNP activist and was a former District Councillor in Ross and Cromarty. He joined the SNP in 1966, was FSN President from 1970-1973 and has been a member of the SNP's National Council, Executive and Cabinet. |
| Folk who know my musical tastes would expect me to choose a big Gaelic song of love and loss, but so many fine singers to choose from. So here’s an Irish love song ‘Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór’ in which no one dies. I first heard Dolores Keane’s version in her fine album from 1983 ‘Sail Óg Rua’ from which she sang at the Inverness Folk Festival. Those in the know from around the north were present and were aghast that she wasn’t afforded an encore! It tells of a lassie’s praise for her young man. But ‘A year ago my heart’s love left me/for faraway places/he’ll never return/until he sees the wide world around….’ (maybe). Fast forward to the 20th Highland Traditional Music Festival – Fleadh Ciùil Bhaile Chàil in 2001 in the National Hotel, Dingwall. Iain MacDonald, Glenuig and Ian MacFarlane, Glenfinann mounted a special ‘and friends’ band for the main concert spot. What a surprise, a stunning new Gaelic voice came to the stage. Kathleen MacInnes from South Uist starred in ‘The Interrogation of a Highland Lassie’ as Kay Matheson, one of the four students who liberated the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey at Christmas 1950. She sant two songs in the play. However, in Dingwall the unmistakable husky catch in her throat delivered an arresting and very fresh vocal sound to an outstanding band that special night. Imagine the thrill on hearing Kathleen’s first album Òg-Mhadainn Shamhraidh – Summer Dawn released in Spring 2006. She covered ‘Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór’ in a Scots Gaelic translation by her friend Seonag Monk making a lovely bridge from the original Irish into our own branch of Gaelic. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It’s a gem in our inter-celtic musical heritage. |
| Bidh dùil aig mo luchd-eòlais ri òran mòr Gàidhlig mu ghaol agus call, ach tha uimhir a sheinneadearan ann airson taghadh a dheanamh. Seo òran gaoil Eireannach ‘Jimmy Mo Mhile Stór’, far nach eil neach a’ bàsachadh. Chuala mi Dolores Keane a’ seinn an òrain an toiseach air a’ chlàr sgoinneil aice ‘ Sail Óg Rua’ an 1983. Sheinn i an t-òran aig Fèis Inbhir Nis. Bha iomadach neach an làthair a ghabh uabhas nach d’fhuair i encore!Tha an t-òran mu nighinn a’ moladh a leannain. Ach ‘Bliadhna air ais dh’fhalbh leannan mo chrìdh airson tìrean cèin/ cha till e tuilleadh/ gus am faic e an saoghal fad is farsainn gu lèir......’ ( is dòcha)Air adhart gu grad chun an 20amh Fèis Ciùil Traidiseanta na Gàidhealtachd – Fleadh Ciùil Bhaile Chàil an 2001 san taigh-òsta an National an Inbhir Pheofharain. Chuir Iain Dòmhnallach, Gleann Ùige, Iain MacPhàrlain, Gleann Fhionnan, còmhlan ‘lè caraidean’ air chois airson prìomh-cluich na h-oidhche.. Thàinig an guth Gàidhlig ùr seo oirnn gun fhiosta - Kathleen NicAonghais - bho Uibhist a Deas. Bha i ann an ‘Interrogation of a Highland Lassie’ an riochd Kay Nic Mhathain, aon den cheathrar oileanach a leig mu sgaoil Clach Sgàin bho Abbey Westminster aig am na Nollaig 1950. Sheinn i dà òran san dealbh-chluich. Ach cò-dhiù, an oidhche ud an Inbhir Pheofhairean, sheinn i leis a’ ghuth shònraichte aice, fuaim ùrail, glan a dh’fhàg oidhche nach dì-chuimhnich mi, cuide ri còmhlan air leth math.Smaoinich an toileachas nuair a chualas a’ chiad chlàr aig Kathleen - Òg-Mhadainn Shamhraidh - san Earrach 2006. Sheinn I ‘Jimmy Mo Mhile Stór’, air eadar-theangachadh gu Gàidhlig Alba le Seonag Mhonk, a caraid, ceangal àlainn bho |
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This is a beautiful love song from the Irish Gaelic tradition |
| Jimmy Mo Mhile Stor; Kathleen MacInnes - Og Mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn) (CD) Released May 2006 on the Greentrax Label. Catalogue CDTRAX294 Jimmy Mo Mhile Stor; Dolores Keane and John Faulkner - Sail Og Rua [CD]Released 1983 on the Shanachie label. Catalogue SHA-CD-78027Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal.Music Memory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso.Contact The Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk |
Published: 29 Jun 2010
Music Memory Store - Angus Millar
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MusicMemory Store – Angus Millar ‘Mo Mhathair’ – Sailing Up the Clyde & Songs of Scotland & Ireland; (CD) Calum Kennedy, Beltona Records. Re-released: 2003, Beltona 101. Calum Kennedy won his Gold Medal at the Royal National Mod, Aberdeen in 1955. This album is a true collection of well-loved oldies but goldies of Scottish songs and well worth hearing the effortless liquid voice of Calum Kennedy in this CD which has all the songs from his two early Beltona LP’s. |
| Angus Millar is a native of Brora in Sutherland and has been teaching Gaelic at Farr High School in Bettyhill for the past six years. He combines his passion for the Gaelic language with a passion for the Gaelic sport, shinty, and coaches the youngsters at Farr in the game. On Oct 9th for the Mòd shinty matches, Angus will be in charge of the North Sutherland Primary team, Farr High School Secondary team, and assistant coach for the Sutherland Senior team ... a busy day! |
| When I was younger I used to make frequent visits to the island of Lewis. The place made a great impression on me; it had a kind of magic that was created by a combination of the people, the landscape, the language and the culture. Various Gaelic musicians remind me of these days but none more so than Calum Kennedy, who himself hailed from the Isle of Lewis. Not only did Calum Kennedy have a fine voice, but he could convey the emotion of a song like no other. Phil Cunningham tells the story of a loud post concert gathering at the Glasgow Celtic Connections festival. Calum turned up and was persuaded to sing a Gaelic song. Phil says that at the close of the song 'there wasn't a dry eye in the house'. Of all his Gaelic songs I like 'Mo Mhathair' the best because of its beautiful melody and lyrics, and because of the sentiments it contains about a very special person ... mo mhathair. |
| Nuair a bha mise na b’ òige bhithinn a’ dol tric do dh’Eilean Leòdhais. Dhrùidh an t-àite gu mòr orm; bha rudeigin anns na daoine, an àrainneachd, an cànan is an cultar a bha cho taitneach dhomh. Tha mòran de luchd-ciùil a’ toirt nam chuimhne na làithean sin ach tha aon fhear sònraichte ann agus is e sin Calum Ceanadach. Is e Leòdhasach a bh’ ann fhèin. Chan e a-mhàin gun robh guth air leth math aige ach chuireadh e blas is brìgh an òrain tarsainn mar nach cuireadh aon eile. Bidh Phil Cunningham ag aithris mu chuirm-ciùil fhuaimneach an dèidh Fèis Celtic Connections an Glaschu. Thionndaidh Calum suas is thug iad air òran Gàidhlig a sheinn. Thuirt Phil, nuair a sguir Calum a sheinn, nach robh sùil thioram san talla.Dhe na h-òrain aig Calum is e Mo Mhàthair as fheàrr leam a chionn gu bheil am fonn is na facail a’ cur tarsainn iomhaighean inntinneach mu phearsa air leth....mo mhàthair. |
| Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal. Music Memory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso. Contact Mòd Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk |
Published: 29 Jun 2010
Mod Ghallaibh - Obair Stiùbhardachd
Obair Stiùbhardachd
Bu mhath leinn an cothrom seo a ghabhail gus iarraidh oirbh am biodh sibh deònach cuideachadh is taic a thoirt dhuinn a thaobh obair stiùbhardachd aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2010 ann an Gallaibh. Tha e an-còmhnaidh na dhùbhlan dhuinn a bhith a’ cruinneachadh gu leòr stiùbhardan a sheallas às-dèidh farpaisean is cuirmean a’ Mhòid san àite far am bithear ga chumail. Tha stiùbhardan cho feumail ann a bhith a’ toirt seachad ùine is taic aig àm a’ Mhòid agus tha An Comunn Gàidhealach gu mòr nan comain airson an obair ionmholta a tha iad a’ dèanamh bliadhna às dèidh bliadhna. Tha na stiùbhardan an teis mheadhan obair a’ Mhòid agus às an aonais, cha bhiodh e idir comasach na tachartasan a dhol air adhart gu sorbheachail.
Ma tha duine de bhuill na Meòir agaibh neo caraidean air a bheil sibh eòlach deònach agus comasach taic a thoirt air dhòigh sam bith aig Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 agus iad deònach an ainm a chur air adhart airson obair stiùbhardachd, feuch an cuir sibh fios gu Neach-gairm Stiùbhardachd, Comataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail, Greumach Camshron, airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh: fòn 01641 063 021 neo air post-d; cameronatcroick@tiscali.co.uk , neo cuiribh fios gu Carol-Anne NicAoidh, Oifigear Taic Thachartasan, 8 Gunn Court, Inbhir Theòrsa, KW14 8QP, air fòn 07801 063 021 neo air post-d: carolannemackay@hotmail.com.
Chan eil diofar a bheil neo nach eil eòlas agaibh air obair stiùbhardachd roimhe seo aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, oir bheir An Comunn Gàidhealach cothrom dhuibh làithean trèanaidh bunaiteach, neo-fhoirmeil a fhrithealadh ron tachartas gus am faigh sibh fiosrachadh mun dleastanas agus an uallach a bhios oirbh mar Stiùbhard aig a’ Mhòd.
Gu cudromach, tha sinn an dòchas gum faigh sibh fìor thlachd is thoileachas bho bhith an sàs ann an obair stiùbhardachd.
Published: 16 Jun 2010
Stiùiriche a dhìth airson Còisir Òg Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhirnis
STIÙIRICHE A DHÌTH AIRSON CÒISIR ÒG BUN-SGOIL GHÀIDHLIG INBHIR NIS
'S e còisir òigridh ùr a tha ann an Còisir Òg Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis a tha air tighinn gu bith bho phòsadh eadar Còisir Òg Inbhir Nis, còisir òigridh stèidhichte agus còisir na sgoile ann am Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis.
Gabhaidh a' chòisir pàirt ann am Mòdan aig ìre ionadail agus nàiseanta.
Tha a' chlann a' faighinn taic mar-thà bho luchd-teagasg BSGI agus tha a' chòisir air a ruith le comataidh de phàrantan easgaidh.
Tha sinn an-dràsta a' sireadh stiùiriche son na còisir ùr seo. Tha sinn a' faicinn seo mar chothrom fìor mhath dhan neach ceart a bhith a' stiùireadh còisir bhon sgoil ùr-nodha Gàidhlig ann an Inbhir Nis. Bidh tòrr taic ann bhon chomataidh agus bhon sgoil agus 's e compàirteachas a tha seo sa h-uile dòigh.
Dh'fheumadh an neach bhith saor son bhith an làthair madainnean Disathairne (10-12 aig BSGI) fad teirm na sgoile agus nam b'urrainn a bhith conaltradh san sgoile le luchd-teagasg far a bheil iomchaidh. Bhiodh làthaireachd a dhìth aig corra co-fhàrpais. Chan eil e riatanach gum biodh an stiùiriche an làthair a h-uile Disathairne.
Leis gu bheil a' chòisir ga stiùireadh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig, dh''fheumadh Gàidhlig a bhith aig an stiùiriche.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, no son ùidh a nochdadh san dreuchd seo, cuir fios gu Margaret Aburn, Cathraiche, Còisir Òg BSGI air 01463 714961 – Mezzosop@btinternet.com
Published: 09 Jun 2010
Local Workshops Help Business Prepare for the Mod
Over 50 people, representing local business, took part in workshops to prepare themselves for welcoming an influx of visitors who plan to attend the Royal National Mòd 2010.
The workshops, hosted by North Highland Tourism, the Mòd local organising committee and the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, set out what businesses can expect when those attending the Mòd arrive in the county.
Following feedback from the workshops North Highland Tourism has organised four introductory Gaelic language sessions which will take place in Wick and Thurso during June and September.
Jill McNicol, North Highland Tourism Manager, said “The workshops held in April were extremely well attended and the feedback provided showed there was a willingness to learn the basics of the Gaelic language in order to welcome the influx of visitors which will undoubtedly arrive in the county in October. We hope these sessions will be well attended.”
Trudy Morris, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, added “Those who attended the workshops saw the obvious advantages of gearing up to support the Mòd. The Mòd will have a huge impact on tourism in our area and we should capitalise on this opportunity. If we make a good impression then I am sure the Mòd will leave a lasting legacy for our tourism industry. Given that tourism is one of the high priority areas within the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) we have the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on those visiting and hopefully they will think about Caithness and North Sutherland as a great holiday destination for the future.”
Raymond Bremner, Convenor of the local organising committee said “There is a potential for over 8,000 people to arrive in the county to attend or take part in the Mòd. We already know that accommodation is at a premium and we would urge anyone who still has vacancies for the October week to get in touch with us so we can make sure that those requiring assistance in finding accommodation know what is still available.
The hotels, restaurants and drinking establishments are going to have a busy time. People attending the Mòd will have tight timescales to eat/drink and return in time to the different competitions and events that are going on. Professional and efficient service is going to be essential to cope with, what will undoubtedly be, a huge demand. We have already heard that some businesses are gearing up to employ additional staff to cope with what will be a very busy week”
The workshops,“Gaelic for Hospitality and Tourism” – a Gaelic starter course, will be hosted by North Highland Tourism and will be held on Tuesday 15th June and Tuesday 14 September. Further details can be obtained from North Highland Tourism.
Published: 03 Jun 2010
Mod 2010 - Music Memory Store
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MusicMemory Store – James Ross |
| James Ross is from Wick and was taught by Addie Harper Senior and Junior. He is earning a growing reputation as a composer of music that pushes the boundaries of Scottish traditional music. He has received commissions from the Celtic Connections Festival, Blas Festival, Feis Rois and the Caithness Orchestra. James teaches traditional piano at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. |
| I have chosen a track by Addie Harper and the Wick Band from the CD ‘Her Caithness Home’. (Harp Records 2000) The CD was a musical tribute to the Queen mother and the repertoire on the album has strong Caithness connections. The track is a set of four great reels that I was taught at music lessons when I was young and continue to play today. The first two tunes composed by the late Addie Harper and the last two reels by his son Addie Harper Jnr. The set starts with ‘The Barrowburn Reel’, one of Addie’s most popular compositions followed by ‘Walking on the Moon’. Addie was inspired to write this reel when the first person landed on the Moon in 1969. Both these reels have become part of the traditional musicians repertoire and are regularly performed and recorded by artists. Addie Jnr wrote ‘Stephanie Manola Harper's Reel’ for the birth of his daughter and ‘Wick Rotary Club's Compliments to Addie Harper Snr’ when the club presented his father with the Wick Citizen of the Year Award in 1997. I was lucky enough to be taught by both Addie Snr and Addie Jnr and they have both been a huge influence on my music. |
| Thagh mi aon bhon chlàr aig Addie Harper agus Còmhlan-Ciùil Inbhir Ùige, ‘ A Dachaigh an Gallaibh’. ( Harp Records 2000). Is e moladh-ciùil do Mhathair na Banrigh a bha seo, CD a tha a’ leantain gu dlùth ri dualchas Ghallaibh.Is e seata de cheithir ruidhlean a tha seo air a’ chlàr, a’ chiad is an dàrna fonn air a chur ri chèile le Addie Harper nach maireann agus an dà ruidhle mu dheireadh le mhac Addie Harper Òg.Tha an seata a’ tòiseachadh le ‘ Ruidhle Barrowburn’, aon de na chuir Addie ri chèile a chòrd ri iomadach neach agus an dèidh sin tha ‘ A’ Coiseachd air a’ Ghealaich’. Nuair a chaidh a’ chiad neach chun na gealaich sgrìobh Addie an ruidhle anns a’ bhliadhna 1969. Tha an dà ruidhle sin a-nis mar phàirt de na bhios neach-ciùil traidiseanta a’ cluich gu tric agus air a’ chlàradh le luchd-ealain.Sgrìobh Ady Òg ‘Ruidhle Stephanie Manola Harper’ a’ comharrachadh latha-breith a nighinn agus chomharraich Comann Rotary Inbhir Ùige obair Addie Harper fhèin leis an urram Prìomh Neach Inbhir Ùige a dheanamh dheth anns a’ bhliadhna 1997.Bha mise air leth fortanach gun robh mi air m’ oideachadh leis an dà Addie agus thug sin buaidh mhòr air a’ cheòl agam. |
| Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal.Music Memory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso.Contact The Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk |
Published: 02 Jun 2010
Foirmichean air loidhne.
Feumar na foirmichean iarrtais oifigeil a chleachdadh ‘s a chur thugainn air loidhne an seo no tron phost ro 31mh an t-Ogmhios 2010.
FIOSRACHAIDH ÙR
Feumar a-nise ur òrain taghte a bhith a-staigh ro 30mh an t-Òg mhios no caillear 3 puingean bho ur comharrachadh gu h-iomlan.
Published: 28 May 2010
Mod 2010 - Music Memory Store
Music Memory Store - Billy Miller.pdf
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Music Memory Store Billy Miller |
| My history is Thursa boygie from Shore Street, Fisherbiggins. I was born in 1956, schooled in Thurso and trained in Dounreay as a mechanical technician. Then going on to work for BP as a Mechanical Supervisor offshore and then as a Mechanical Engineer in the Middle and Far East before returning home to work on the Thurso Lifeboat as the station mechanic in 1996. My Celtic connection comes from my wife Carol whose family originate from Kinlochbervie, we have 2 children Donna and Michael aged 28 and 26 who both live in Thurso. |
| An Ataireachd Ard (The surge of the sea) sung by Karen Matheson and Capercaillie is my choice for this clever project, but, it is the complete album of songs which evokes many memories for me. The first being the TV programme from which we get its title,‘The Blood is Strong’ screened some time ago in the late 80’s about the Highland Clearances, a fantastic insight into our culture and history directed by Ted Brocklebank. In my opinion the masterstroke was the accompanying music played by Capercaillie and sung by their lead singer Karen Matheson who has to be one of the finest singers of our times. Sean Connery says in Highlander “her throat has surely been touched by God”. This was my wakeup introduction to Gaeldom and Gaelic music and although I personally don’t speak our native tongue I love the music. A few years back now my wife Carol and I were over west at her family home in Kinlochbervie visiting her uncle Billy Mackay Polin and his late wife Sarah who both talked Gaelic as a first language. I brought with me my favourite Gaelic CD ‘The Blood is Strong’ and popped it on their CD player thinking this would impress them but, to my surprise and delight Aunt Sarah sat and sang every tune with lyrics, word for word, and there was me thinking I was bringing something new to the party! An Ataireachd Ard is my favourite track because it relates to the sea and reminds me of the many times we sailed around the beautiful Highlands and Islands of Scotland in the Royal National Lifeboard service and the many friends and hospitality we encountered along the way, in places such as Barra, Oban, Tobermory, Kyle, Portree, Lochinver, Orkney and Shetland. |
| Is e An Ataireachd Àrd air a sheinn le Karen Nic Mhathain a thagh mi airson a’ phròiseact innleachdach seo, ach tha an clàr gu lèir a’ cuimhneachadh iomadh rud dhomh.Is e fear dhiubh am prògram TV, ‘The Blood is Strong’, deasaichte lè Ted Brocklebank, mu na Fuadhdaichean Gàidhealach, a chaidh a chraoladh sna 80an a chuir sealladh àraid air ar n-eachdraidh is cultar. Nam mo bheachd-sa, b’ e an ceòl aig Capercaille a bha aig crìdhe a’ phrogram agus a chuir dreach shònraichte air. Is e Karen Nic Mhathain a bha na prìomh sheinneadar, mar a thuirt Sean Connery an Highlander “tha làmh Dhè sa ghuth aice”B’ e seo a dhùisg mi gu ceòl Gàidhlig agus a’ Ghàidhealtachd. Ged nach bruidhinn mi ar cànan, tha ùidh agam sa cheòl. Bliadhna neo dhà air ais bha mi fhèin is mo bhean Carol air a’ chost an ìar aig dachaigh a cuideachd an Cean Loch Biorbhaidh, Uilleam Mac Aoidh Polin agus a bhean nach maireann, Sara. Bha Gàidhlig aca lè chèile mar an ciad cànan. Thug mi leam CD mo mhiann, ‘The Blood is Strong’ agus chluich mi sin an dùil gun glacadh e an inntinn gu mòr. Ach ’s e a thachair gun do thòisich Sara a’ seinn gach òran, facal air an fhacal, agus mise an dùil gun tug mi rud neo-àbhaisteach thun na cuirm!An Ataireachd Àrd, ceòl mo mhiann. Carson? Tha gu bheil e ag innseadh mun mhuir a sheòl mi iomadach uair, timcheall Eileanan Alba agus tìr àlainn na Gàidhealtachd, nam obair còmhla ris an Royal National Lifeboat Service. Choinnich mi ri mòran dhaoine coibhneil agus fhuair mi aoigheachd am Barraigh, an t-Òban, Tobar Mhoire, An Caol, Port Rìgh, Loch an Inbhir, Arcaibh agus Sealtainn.. |
| An Ataireachd Ard (Surge of the Sea) by Capercaille, The Blood is Strong by Survival Records, SURCD 014 (library details) Copies of the CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as Music Memory Store choices from the Wick and Thurso Libraries, as a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries. It can be heard on Caithness FM as a part of the Hughie Manson Show on Monday evenings and on Radio nan Gàidheal. |
| Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal. MusicMemory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso.Contact The Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk |
Published: 28 May 2010
A bheil sibh fhathast a’ lorg àite-fuirich airson Mòd 2010?
Tha Comataidh Mòd 2010 airson dearbhadh feumalachdan àitichean-fuirich airson seachdain a’ Mhòid (8mh – 16mh Dàmhair 2010). Tha iad air liosta a chruthachadh leis an fhiosrachadh a tha air tilleadh thuca gu ruige seo. Ma tha sibh fhathast a’ lorg àite, thoiribh sùil air an liosta gu h-ìosal. Cùmaibh sùil air oir tha an Comataidh ga ùrachadh gach seachdain!
Gheibh sibh tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu Mhòd Ghallaibh 2010 air an làrach-lìn aca:
Published: 24 May 2010
Ceann-La Mu Dheireadh Airson Tagraidhean a' Mhoid
Ceann-latha mu dheireadh airson tagraidhean a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ tarraing dlùth
Le tagraidhean airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2010 a’ taomadh a-steach gach latha tha eagraichean a’ Mhòid, An Comunn Gàidhealach trang ag ullachadh airson tachartasan na bliadhna seo, a thèid a chumail ann an Gallaibh airson a’ chiad uair a-riamh.
Ged a tha mòran de thagraidhean air a thighinn a-steach mu thràth, tha An Comunn a’ dùileachadh gun tig cuid mhath fhathast ron cheann-latha ainmichte air 31 Cèitean agus tha iad a-rithist a’ cur an cuimhne dhaoine cho cudromach sa tha e gum faighear tagraidhean làn-lìonte a-steach ron àm.
Dhaingnich Seònaid NicDhòmhnaill, Stiùiriche a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ bheachd seo ag ràdh, “Tha mi airson cur an cuimhne fharpaisich nach tèid gabhail ri tagraidhean anmoch neo neo-chrìochnaichte a gheibhear an-dèidh a’ cheann-latha sin. Bu mhath leam cuideachd cur an cuimhne fharpaisich mun atharrachadh san riaghailt airson a bhith a’ cur a-steach pìosan ciùil fèin-roghnaichte, a dh’fheumas a-nis a bhith a-staigh san oifis ro 30 Òg Mhìos.”
Ged nach deach am Mòd a chumail ann an Gallaibh a-riamh roimhe, tha e soilleir gu bheil an sgìre a’ cur fàilte air na tha ri thighinn. Thuirt Neach-gairm na Comataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail, Raymond Bremner, “Tha sinn a’ faighinn deagh fhaireachdainn is taic gu ruige seo a thaobh na bhios a’ dol air adhart agus tha sinn toilichte a bhith a’ faicinn uidhir de bhuidhnean is dhaoine fa-leth bhon sgìre cho deònach pàirt a ghabhail ann an tachartas na bliadhna-sa.”
Chuir Iain Macleòid, Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich, cuideam air soirbheachas leantainneach prìomh-fhèis culturail na Gàidhlig le bhith ag ràdh, “A h-uile bliadhna tha sinn a’ faicinn fìor ùidh ann am farpaisean a’ Mhòid, gu sònraichte a-measg farpaisich bhon ghinealach òg againn. Bha sin gu math soilleir aig Mòd na bliadhna ‘n-uiridh san Òban nuair a chunnaic sinn àrdachadh susbainteach ann an tagraidhean bhon òigridh. Than an tachartasan gu h-iomlan a’ taisbeanadh uinneag de dheagh chothroman do shaoghal na Gàidhlig airson an cànan ‘s an cultair a chomharrachadh agus tha mi cinnteach gum bi Mòd Ghallaibh gu math soirbheachail.”
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh a thaobh A’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail neo Mòd Ghallaibh 2010, feuch an tadhal sibh air www.acgmod.org neo www.caithnessmod2010.co.uk
Published: 19 May 2010
Cuirm nan Còisirean 2011!!!
Thèid Cuirm nan Còisirean 2011 a chumail air an 6mh, 7mh agus an 8mh den Chèitean ann am Pol Iù..
Bidh farpaisean ann airson na leanas:
Còisirean, Seinn-Càraid, Còmhlain, Seinn Aon NeachMa tha ùidh agaibh pàirt a ghabhail ann an ath-bhliadhna cuiribh fios thugainn, agus thèid fàilte chridheil oirbh!
Anne Jones Fòn: 01455 731 485
Post-d: badfearn@hotmail.co.uk
Màiri NicNèill Fòn: 01455 731 374
Post-d: mairimacneill@tiscali.co.uk
Published: 13 May 2010
Celebrating Mod 2010
CELEBRATING THE MOD 2010
A growing series of CD’s will shortly be available to borrow from libraries in both Wick and Thurso. The project – MusicMemory Store – will feature people with local connections and raise the profile of the value of traditional and Gaelic music within the community and its relationship to the National Mòd 2010 which is being hosted in Caithness for the very first time from 8th to 16th October. A variety of local people have been asked to select a favourite traditional or Gaelic music track, which has a personal meaning for them and to share the music and the story with us. Alex Patience, Fringe Convenor with the local organising committee said “We hope that by making these stories and the music CDs available to borrow from the Caithness libraries we will encourage people to develop or showcase their interest in traditional and Gaelic music and to see some direct connections for them with the National Mòd.” Starting from the beginning of May, each week a new person’s story will be featured in the newspaper, on the website and their selected CD will be available in the libraries. This will run straight through October until the 2010 Mòd comes to an end. One of the many volunteers, mechanic for the Thurso Lifeboat, Billy Miller says, “An Ataireachd Ard (The Surge of the Sea) sung by Karen Matheson and Capercaillie is my choice for this clever project. because it relates to the sea and reminds me of the many times we sailed around the beautiful Highlands and Islands of Scotland in the Royal National Lifeboat service and the many friends and hospitality we encountered along the way.” In addition to making these CDs available via the libraries it is hoped to include some of the music and written pieces on the Mòd websites. Ends
For further information on the Mòd Fringe contact:
Alex Patience, Fringe ConvenerTel: 01641 531355 Mobile: 07786946008
For further information on the Mòd contact:
Carol-Anne Mackay, Events Support Officer to the Local Organising Committee of Mòd Ghallaibh 2010
carolannemackay@hotmail.com Mobile: 07801 063 021 Tel: 01847 890243
Raymond Bremner, Convenor of local organising committee of Mòd Ghallaibh 2010
Raymond@dmgeddes.com Mobile: 07765 420 971 Tel: 01847 831 766
Published: 10 May 2010
Mod 2011 - Ceilidh & Dannsa Dihaoine 7 Ceitean!
Mòd 2011 Cèilidh & Dannsa
Talla Choimhearsnachd Clan MacQuarrie
Dihaoine 7mh Cèitean 8f
Cairistìona Cheannadach
Iain MacAoidh
John Murdo Moireasdan
Mnathan Lacasdail
Kirsty Watt & Josie Duncan
Dannsa le Shocky
* BYOB * Raffle * Brot * Rollaichean * Tì * Cofaidh * Bèicearachd * Bus *
Ticeadan £7 / £5
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho Oifis a’ Chomuinn air: 01851 703 487
Published: 06 May 2010
MOD 2010 AMENDMENTS
Here are the official amendments for 2010. Should there be any further amendments, these will be updated.
Published: 04 May 2010
Mod Ghallaibh - Tachartasan
Friday 30th April
Welcoming the Mod conference in Mackays Hotel in Wick at 10am. Please get in touch with Carol-Anne if you'd like to attend.
Friday 30th April
Youth Disco in Skinandis in Thurso. P1-3 6.30-7.45 pm Adm. £1.50 P4-7 8-9.30pm Adm. £2
Saturday 1st May
Ceildh/Dance in Mackays Hotel in Wick with Guest artists Nina MacKellar, Rhiona Whyte, Andew and Craig Harvey and many more. 7.30pm Adm. £6/
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho Carol-Anne NicAoidh -
Published: 30 Apr 2010
Mod Ghallaibh - Ceilidh & Dannsa!
CAITHNESS MÒD CEILIDH DANCE
Sat. 1st May, 7.30pm
MACKAYS HOTEL, WICK
Guest Artistes:
NINA MACKELLAR, Mòd Gold Medallist (Morayshire)
RAYMOND BREMNER, Mòd Gold Medallist (Caithness)
RIONA WHYTE, Mòd Gold Medallist (Isle of Mull)
PIPING DUO ANDREW & CRAIG HARVEY – FEATURING DEBUT ALBUM “TARTAN PAINT”
CAROL-ANNE MACKENZIE
ELISE LYALL HIGHLAND DANCERS
CAITHNESS JUNIOR PIPE BAND
REBECCA MACDONALD
CHRIS MACDONALD – JUNIOR PIPER
Music: Dennis Manson
Admission: £6 Raffle & Refreshments (£4 concession)
Published: 28 Apr 2010
Mod Ionadail Inbhirnis 2010
Gheibhear fiosrachaidh mu Mod Ionadail Inbhirnis 2010 an seo:
Mod Ionadail Inbhirnis 2010.doc
Published: 22 Apr 2010
ATHARRACHADH AIR RIAGHAILTEAN 2010 - SANAS NAIDHEACHD
Atharrachadh air Riaghailtean Mòd 2010Tha obair ullachaidh airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2010 a-nis aig àrd-ìre agus tha Gallaibh ag ullachadh airson aoigheachd a thoirt don tachartas bliadhnail seo airson a’ chiad uair nan eachdraidh. Thathas an dùil gun tàladh prìomh fhèis Ghàidhlig na h-Alba suas ri 8,000 neach don sgìre taobh a-staigh an tachartais naoi-latha san Dàmhair, a’ toirt fìor thogail don sgìre, gu h-eaconamach agus gu dualchasach.
Tha buidheann eagrachaidh a’ Mhòid, An Comunn Gàidhealach, air ainmeachadh grunn atharrachaidhean ann an riaghailtean a’ Mhòid a thig gu buil aig Mòd 2010. Tha iad sin a’ toirt a-steach a bhith a’ cur pìosan ciùil fèin-roghnaichte gu h-iomlan a-steach ro 30 Òg Mhios. Mur a dèanar sin, gearraidh oifis a’ Mhòid 3 comharraidhean bho chomharradh iomlan an fharpaisich anns gach farpais iomchaidh. Cuideachd am-bliadhna thathas ag iarraidh àrdachadh beag anns an àireamh den fheadhainn aig a bheil cairtean fileantachd airson cuid de fharpaisean còisir a-rèir an amas fad-ùine adhartas fhaighinn ann an ìrean fileantachd buill chòisirean. Airson mion-fhiosrachadh mu na h-atharrachaidhean sin, tadhlaibh air www.acgmod.org
Thuirt Rianadair a’ Mhòid, Rena NicAsgaill, “Tha e deatamach gum bi gach farpaiseach làn-mhothachail air na h-atharrachaidhean sin sna riaghailtean mus cur iad an ainm a-steach airson farpaisean. Gheibhear làn-liosta de na riaghailtean bho làrach-lìn a’ Chomuinn neo le bhith a’ cur fòn gu oifis a’ Mhòid air 01463 709705.”
Chì Mòd 2010 ann an Gallaibh An Comunn Gàidhealach a’ dèanamh fìor oidhirp a bhith a’ fastadh nas urrainn dhaibh de bhritheamhan aig a bheil sgilean gach cuid anns a’ Ghàidhlig agus ann an ceòl. Thuirt Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich, Iain Macleòid, “Ann a bhith a’ cumail ris na h-amasan againn a bhith a’ brosnachadh cleachdaidh na Gàidhlig agus a’ neartachadh luach a’ chànain san latha ‘n diugh, tha sinn airson ìre a ruigsinn far am bi againn, airson farpaisean iomchaidh, co-aontachadh de bhritheamhan Gàidhlig le eòlas aithnichte air ceòl, agus britheamhan ciùil aig a bheil eòlas agus tuigse air a’ Ghàidhlig. Tha sinn mu thràth air grunn leis na comasan sin a chomharrachadh a bhiodh nar beachd-sa iomchaidh airson an uallach seo a ghabhail, a bheireadh, gun teagamh, àrdachadh don pròiseas breithneachaidh, a b’ urrainn am breithneachadh aca a lìbhrigeadh anns a’ Ghàidhlig mar a bhiodh sin iomchaidh, agus a dh’àrdaicheadh creideas an tachartais. Dh’fhaodadh gun toireadh am pròiseas seo beagan ùine gus a thoirt gu buil gu h-iomlan, ach tòisichidh e am-bliadhna aig cuid de Mhòdan Ionadail agus aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta.” Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu Mhòd 2010 an Gallaibh, feuch an tadhail sibh air www.acgmod.org neo www.caithnessmod2010.co.ukPublished: 09 Apr 2010
Farpais Ùr dha Sgoilearan ann an Ghallaibh is Chataibh
Cuach Comataidh Sgìre Lochabair
Bidh cothrom aig sgoilearan air feadh sgìre Ghallaibh is Chataibh cur a-steach airson farpais ùr aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna seo. Chaidh Cuach Comataidh Sgìre Lochabair a thoirt seachad don Chomuinn Ghàidhealach gus sgrìobhadh Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh am-measg òigridh.
Thèid an duais a thoirt seachad don sgrìobhaiche is fheàrr bhon sgìre anns a bheil am Mòd a’ gabhail àite gach bliadhna. Tha an fhairpais seo fosgailte dha duine sam bith aig àois àrd-sgoil air 1mh den Dàmhair 2010, bho sgìre Ghallaibh is Chataibh a-mhàin.
Thèid an duais seo a thoirt seachad aig Latha Litreachais air Diciadain 13mh den Dàmhair mar phàirt de phrògram oifigeil Mòd 2010. Feumaidh gach farpaiseach sgrìobhadh co dhiù 200 facal, mu eachdraidh an sgìre aca fhèin.
Bu chòrr dhaibh am pìos sgrìobhaidh a chur a-steach le foirm iarrtais gu An Comunn Gàidhealach, 109 Sràid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhirnis, IV1 1EY ro 31mh den Chèitean.
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho Marina NicLeòid aig marina@ancomunn.co.uk no cuiribh fòn air 01851 703 487.
Published: 06 Apr 2010
RIAGHAILTEAN UR AIRSON MOD NAISEANTA 2010
A thuilleadh air a’ chlàr-eagair, feumar farpaisich Riaghailtean a’ Mhòid a leughadh. Bu chòirear an sgrùdadh gu mionaideach leis gun tèid an cuir às an fharpais mura tèid an leantainn.
Rules of An Comunn Gaidhealach (amended Mar 2010).doc
Published: 02 Apr 2010
FOIRMICHEAN IARRTAIS 2010
CUDTHROMACH
Feumar na foirmichean iarrtais oifigeil a chleachdadh ‘s a chur thugainn air loidhne no tron phost leis an airgead cheart gu Rena NicAsgaill, An Comunn Gàidhealach, 109 Sràid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhir Nis IV1 1EY ro 31mh an t-Ogmhios 2010.
FIOSRACHAIDH ÙR
Feumar a-nise ur òrain taghte a bhith a-staigh ro 30mh an t-Òg mhios no caillear 3 puingean bho ur comharrachadh gu h-iomlan.
Published: 02 Apr 2010
Soraidh slàn le Joy Dunlop
As dèidh dhith còig bliadhnaichean gu leth mar oifigear leasachaidh a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich, tha Joy Dunlop a’ leigeil dhith a dreuchd aig deireadh na Màirt. Bu math leatha taing mhòr a thoirt dhan a h-uile duine leis an do dh’ obraich i ‘s i a’ guidhe gach soirbheas dha muinntir a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich san àm ti teachd.
Ma thathas airson fios a chur ri Joy, cleachdaibh an seòladh ùr aice – info@joydunlop.com.
Published: 30 Mar 2010
Latha Litreachais 2010!
‘S dòcha nach eil sibh air pàirt a ghabhail ann an farpaisean Litreachais a’ Mhòid roimhe seo. ‘Se cothrom math a th’ ann dhuibh, na sgillean sgrìobhaidh agaibh a thoirt gu aire a mhòr-shluaigh agus, aig an aon àm, duais airgid no dhà a bhuannachadh dhuibh fhèin! Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho Marina NicLeòid:
01851 703 487
Published: 23 Mar 2010
Mòd Ionadail Obar Pheallaidh
Cudthromach!
Feumar cuir a-steach airson Mòd Ionadail Obar Pheallaidh 2010 ro:
Diciadain 31 Màrt 2010.
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho Elizabeth McDiarmid air:
01567 820 435
Published: 23 Mar 2010
Mòd Ionadail Chataibh is Gallaibh
Mòd Ionadail Chataibh is Gallaibh
Thèid Mòd Ionadail Chataibh is Gallaibh a chumail air Disathairne 5mh den t-Ògmhios 2010.
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachaidh bho:
Janette NicAoidh
Rùnaire Mòd Ionadail Chataibh is Gallaibh
Published: 16 Mar 2010
Dùbhlan Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011
Tha Comataidh Mòd nan Eilean Siar air dùbhlan gu math sònraichte a chur romhpa. Tha iad a’ sireadh taic bho dhaoine pàirt a ghabhail ann an spòrsan eadar-dhealaichte, coiseachd, a’ ruith, a’ snàmh, ag iomradh s.m.s.a.a. Thèid iarraidh air na daoine a tha a’ gabhail pàirt taghadh slighean eadar-dhealaichte anns na h-Eileanan a thaghadh. Mar eisimpleir, dh’fhaodadh tu ruith bho Nis gu Barraigh, slighe a tha 117 mìle.Faodaidh tu an spòrs a dhèanamh nad ùine fhèin, ann an àite a tha freagarrach dhut fhèin. Thathar an dòchas gum bi e comasach don Chomataidh agus luchd saor-thoileach 2011 a dhèanamh.Ma tha ùidh agaibh fhèin pàirt a ghabhail, leig fios gu Marina NicLeòid aig marina@ancomunn.co.uk no 01851 70 3487!
Published: 12 Mar 2010
Thèid Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2013 a chumail ann an Pàislig
Tha An Comunn Gàidhealach, buidheann-eagrachaidh A’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, air ainmeachadh aig a‘ choinneamh bhliadhnail aca air Dihaoine 19 Gearran 2010 gur ann am Pàislig a thèid Mòd 2013 a chumail. Is e seo a’ chiad uair a chaidh am Mòd a chumail ann am Pàislig.
Thuirt Iain Macleòid, Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich “Tha An Comunn air faighinn agus air beachdachadh air tagraidhean bho riaghaltasan ionadail a thaobh an teannachadh mòr san eaconomaidh a tha a’ bualadh orra aig an àm seo. Tha am Bòrd Stiùiridh air beachdachadh air an seo agus air co-dhùnadh gu bheil feum a-nis air a’ phròiseas dealbhaidh trì-bliadhna airson Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chur air chois, a leudachadh gu ceithir bliadhna gus barrachd cothrom a thoirt do riaghaltasan ionadail agus luchd-taic a’ Mhòid a bhith ag ullachadh airson an Fhèis. Le bhith ag ainmeachadh far an tèid tachartas 2013 air adhart, tha seo mar a ‘chiad cheum air an t-slighe gu bhith a’ stèidheachadh cearcall dealbhaidh nas fhaide.”
Chur Meur Phàislig den Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich tagradh a-steach gus aoigheachd a thoirt don Mhòd ann an 2011 agus a-rithist ann an 2012. Tha an dàil seo bho 2011 air cothrom a thoirt do luchd-eagrachaidh ionadail an fho-structair ionadail a neartachadh agus air cothrom a thoirt dhaibh conaltradh a chumail san eadar-ama le luchd-eagrachaidh Mòd 2008 san Eaglais Bhreac agus Mòd 2009 san Òban.
Bha an Comunn Gàidhealach airson a dhaingneachadh le bhith a’ toirt Mòd 2013 a Phàislig gum brosnaich seo fàs ann an luchd-labhairt is luchd-taic na Gàidhlig ann an Siorrachd Roinn Friù is ann an Glaschu le bhith gan toirt nas fhaisge air a’ Mhòd airson a’ chiad uair bho chaidh Mòd Àrd Ruigh air adhart ann an 1993. Chriochnaich Mgr Macleòid le bhith ag ràdh: “Tha sinn a’ faireachdainn gu bheil uallach oirnn am Mòd a thoirt gu na coimhearsnachdan Gàidhlig a tha a’ fàs air feadh na h-Alba, a bharrachd air coimhearsnachdan sa Ghàidhealtachd is sna h-Eileanan. Tha fichead bliadhna ro fhada bho nach robh Mòd ann an Iar-mheadhan na h-Alba agus tha mi cinnteach gun cur a h-uile duine fàilte air a’ Mhòd seo.”
Sheall measadh eaconamach a rinnear air Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2009 gun fhritheal barrachd air 8,500 luchd-turais air Mòd an Òbain 2009. Chaidh am buannachd eaconamach don sgìre a mheasadh aig còrr is £2.3 millean agus gu robhas a’ faighinn fìor bhuannachd de £14 a-mach às a h-uile £1 a bhathas a’ cur ris an tachartas.
Published: 23 Feb 2010
Oidhirpean Gus Airgead A Chruinneachadh Airson MOD 2011 Air Tòiseachadh
Chaidh a’ chiad taghadh a chumail beò air Isles Fm feasgar Dihaoine 28 Lunasdal 2009, an làthair bha dithis riochdairean bho bhuidhnean a tha a’ toirt seachad taic-airgid don Mhòd Nàiseanta, Calum MacIlleathain bho Phròiseact nan Ealan agus Iain Don MacÌomhair bho Chaledonian Mac a’ Bhruthainn. ‘S e Norah NicDhòmhnaill às an Rubha a bhuannaich a’ chiad duais, fhuair Fiona Knape à Arnoil an dàrna duais de £100 agus ‘s e Doileag NicAoidh à Col Uarach a fhuair an treas duais de £50.
Tha an dealbh a’ sealltainn Norah NicDhòmhnaill a’ faighinn seic airson £250 bho Neach-gairm Comataidh Ionadail a’ Mhòid, Ailig A Dòmhnallach, agus cuideachd chìthear brataichean ùr a’ Mhòid a thèid an cleachdadh airson obair sanasachd eadar seo agus 2011. Thuirt Mgr Dòmhnallach: “Tha mi toilichte dha rìreabh an seic a tha seo a thoirt do Norah agus tha mi cuideachd toilichte gu bheil an Cluba 400 air tòiseachadh. Tha mòran obair fhathast ri dhèanamh ann a bhith a’ cruinneachadh airgead agus faodaidh daoine coimhead air adhart ri sreath de thachartasan a tha a’ togail inbhe Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011”.
Ma tha ùidh aig duine sam bith pàirt a ghabhail anns an Cluba 400 faodaidh iad post-dealain a chur gu dmacdonald@iname.com airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, no faodaidh foirm iarrtais a thogail bho Oifisean a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich ann an Ceàrnag Phearsabhail, Steòrnabhagh. Tha an Cluba 400 a’ tighinn a-mach as do chumnant mar Direct Debit agus tha e a cosg £5 gach mìos.
Published: 14 Sep 2009
An Comunn Gàidhealach (Falkirk Branch) give donation to Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir
The Falkirk Branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach (The Highland Association) this week presented Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir with a cheque for £750 to assist with their fundraising efforts in the run-up to this year's Royal National Mod.The choir has been established in Falkirk for well over forty years and have worked hard at promoting the Gaelic language and culture in the area. They have a proud record of success at provincial and National Mods and are the only Junior Gaelic Choir to have attended every National Mod since they were founded. The choir had a very successful year again in 2008 at the Royal National Mod held in their home town of Falkirk.
The cheque, presented to choir member Katie Whitfield by Provost Pat Reid, treasurer of the local An Comunn Gàidhealach branch, will help the junior choir purchase the Falkirk District tartan for all the choir members.
Mary Ann Brown, Treasurer of Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir and the choir's Gaelic tutor said: The choir members and parents are very grateful to An Comunn Gàidhealach (Falkirk) for this generous donation. At present we are busy preparing for the Royal National Mod which is to be held in Oban this year. We are hoping to have the choir members all wearing the Falkirk District tartan at this year's National Mod."
Councillor Angus MacDonald, Chairman of An Comunn Gàidhealach (Falkirk Branch) said: "Over the years Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir members have been excellent ambassadors for Falkirk District, so it is with great pleasure that we award this donation to the choir to help with their plans to purchase the Falkirk tartan. I am sure the choir will continue to go from strength to strength and we look forward to seeing future successes at provincial and National Mods."Published: 08 Jun 2009
Iarrtasan a' Mhoid air loidhne!
Naidheachd as Ur- Faodar a-nis cuir a-staigh agus paigheadh airson iarratasan a' Mhoid air loidhne. Leis an 21st an Ceitean, ceann-latha nan iarrtas, a' teannachadh oirnne chan eil leisgeul agaibh a bhith fadalach am bliadhna.
Siuthadaibh-Gabh pairt ann an-drasta fhein!
Published: 12 May 2009
An Fheis Phan Cheilteach
Chaidh Feill Phan Cheilteach mhiorbhaileach eile a chumail o chionn ghoirid ann an Baile Dhun nan Gall, Eirinn. Chruinnich riochdairean bho na 6 duthchannan Ceilteach cruinn comhla airson seachdain lan ciuil agus craic. Shoirbhich seinneadairean na h-Alba a-rithist le Raymond Bremner a' buannachadh farpais an t-seann nois agus Atomic Piseag a' gleidheadh na ciad duais ann am farpais choisearan nam mna. Chaidh an darna duais cuideachd a thoirt do Oran Ur do Mhuile, Balaich na h-Alba agus Coisir Ghaidhlig Thaigh an Uillt sna roinn aca fhein. An lathair cuideachd bha Ailean Domhnallach, a choisinn farpais an t-seann nois aig a' Mhod Naiseanta an uiridh agus Iain Moireasdan, Ard Oifigear a' Chomuinn Ghaidhealach. Thuirt Iain, "B' e Feille fior mhath a bh' ann a-rithist. Bha an t-side alainn agus bha na h-Albannaich air an doigh a' seinn orain Ghaidhlig bho mhoch gu dubh. Chord i rinn glan uile agus tha mi ri fiughair gus co-obrachadh air dealbhachadh na Feille san am ri teachd."
Theid Feille 2010 a chumail anns An Daingean, Siorrachd Chorraigh airson na ciad uair an ath bhliadhna, faicibh an larach-lin oifigeil airson barrachd fiosrachaidh.
Published: 27 Apr 2009
Coinneamh Bhliadhnail Mheur na h-Eaglaise Brice
Thèid Coinneamh Bhliadhnail Meur na h-Eaglaise Brice a chumail ann an Taigh-Òsta na Pàirce, Latha na Sàbaid 8mh Am Màirt agus bidh fàilte romhaibh uile, gu h-àraidh buill ùra.
Bidh cuimhne agaibh nach robh gu leòr an làithear airson a chumail an turas mu dheireadh ‘s mar sin, tha e fìor chudromach gun tig na h-uiread ann.
Na gabh sibh leisgeul a’ Chinn-Suidhe mura h-eil Latha na Sàbaid freagarrach dhuibh, chaidh aontachadh as dèidh còmhradh ris a’ chomataidh gur e an latha a b’ fheàrr do chàch.
Published: 02 Mar 2009
Cèilidh-Comunn Gaidhealach an Òbain
Thèid cèilidh a chumail Disathairne 3mh Am Màirt ann an Rascal's, an t-Oban bho 7.30f. Cluinnear measgachadh de luchd-ciùil agus seinneadairean Gàidhlig le Seumas Greumach, Aonghas MacColla agus Seumas Caimbeul nam measg. Thoiribh sùil air www.oban2009.co.uk airson barrachd fiosrachaidh.
Published: 12 Feb 2009
Ceòl nan Còisir 2009
Ma tha ùidh agaibh ann an Ceòl nan Còisir am bliadhna a ghabhas àite Disathairne 21mh An Gearran nach toir sibh sùil air mullgaelicchoir.co.uk airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh.
Published: 12 Feb 2009
Làrach-lìn ùr
Tha làrach lìn ùr a-nis aig a’ Chomunn Ghàidhealach agus thèid a lorg aig www.acgmod.org - ‘S ann dha gnothaichean a’ Chomuinn agus a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta a tha e.
Published: 12 Feb 2009
Cìs Bhuidhne
Feumar buidheann cìs £30 a phàigheadh a bhith nam bhall den Chomunn. Cuiribh fios dha Oifis a’ Chomuinn airson barrachd fiosrachaidh.
Published: 12 Feb 2009
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