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“In Footsteps of Heroes”

Shona Campbell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:47:47 +0000

Ann an 2007, chuir “Urras an Eilein” air doigh an dàrna turas (bha iad thall an toiseach ann an 2004) a dh’ionnsaigh cladhan a’ Chiad Chogaidh Mhòir ann am Flanders. An turas seo, chaidh seirbheis cuimhneachaidh shònraichte sa Ghàidhlig a cumail an sin. Thadhail an luchd-siubhail cuideachd air St Valery-en-Caux far an deach a’ 51mh Feachd Gàidhealach a ghlacadh an greim anns a’ Cheitean 1940. Dh’fhàg sin mòran Ghàidheil òga nam prìosanaich cogaidh sa Ghearmailt is sa Phòlainn fad còig blia

Bha Murchadh Peutan as a’ Bhaile Mheadhanach san Eilean Sgitheanach gu mòr an sàs ann an deasachadh an turais agus, air Dihaoine 21mh Samhain, rinn e òraid mun turas aig Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis. Sheall Bill McGonagle tòrr dhealbhan mun turais agus chaidh fiolm ghoirid a shealltainn mu eachdraidh a 51mh.

In 2007 the Skye based charity “Urras an Eilein” organised a second visit to the First World War cemeteries in Flanders. This journey responded to demand which followed a successful tour in 2004, and on this occasion a special memorial service was held there in Gaelic. The tour included a visit to St Valery-en-Caux in northern France where the 51st Highland Division was forced to surrender in May 1940, resulting in so many young Highlanders spending five harrowing years as prisoners of war in Germany and Poland.

Murdo Beaton from Balmeanach in Skye was one of the organisers of the tour and Friday 21st November he presented a talk to the Gaelic Society of Inverness on the tour. Bill McGonagle illustrated the talk with pictures that were taken on he tour and a short film on the 51st Highland division was shown.

Annual Dinner — Lochardil House Hotel

Shona Campbell — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:32:54 +0000

Air 14mh Samhain bha dìnnear againn aig an Taigh Òsda Loch Ardail ann an Inbhir Nis. Ro ’n dìnnear, fhuair sinn ro-shealladh dhen leabhar ùr aig Catriona Lexy Chaimbeul — Samhraidhean Dìomhair. Bha ceannard Comunn Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, Seonaidh Ailig Mac a Phearsain, a’ bruidhinn as dèidh an dìnnear agus bha òrain againn bho Mairead Callan agus puirt air an fhidheall bho Daibhidh Boag. ’S e deagh oidhche a bh’ ann agus bu mhath leinn taing a thoirt dhan a h- uile duine a bha còmhla riunn!

Our Annual Dinner took place on Friday 14th November at the Lochardil House Hotel, Inverness. A special event was held before the dinner — a preview of Catriona Lexy Campbell’s excellent new novel Samhraidhean Dìomhair — arranged by the Gaelic Books Council. The Gaelic Society of Inverness Chief, Seonaidh Ailig MacPherson, joined us from Cape Breton and gave a talk after the meal. Musical entertainment was provided by Margaret Callan (song) and David Boag (fiddle). A great evening was had by all. Thanks to all those who came along.

First Talk of Season and Book Launch a Great Success

Shona Campbell — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:14:12 +0000

Bha tachartas shonraichte againn air Dihaoine 3mh Damhair airson a chiad òraid dhe 2008–09 a chomharrachadh. Chuala sinn òraid bho Anna Latharna NicGillìosa (“Donald MacKillop — Well-Loved Songwriter, Undiscovered Poet”) agus chaidh an leabhar aig Dòmhnall MacKillop, Coille an Fhàsaich, a chur air bhog. Anns an leabhar chithear a bhàrdachd agus na h-òrain aig Dòmhnall agus sgeulachdan is eile bho Beàrnaraidh. Chaidh an leabhar a chur ri chèile le Anna Latharna.

Tha Dòmhnall a’ fuireach ann an Gleann Comhainn agus gu mì-fhortanach cha b’ urrainn dha bhith an làthair ach bha sinn air leth thoilichte gun robh a nighean Peigi agus càirdean eile còmhla riunn. Fhuair an luchd èisteachd cothrom an leabhar a cheannach agus abair gun do chòrd an fheasgar ris a h-uile duine a bh’ ann.

A very special evening on 3rd October marked the beginning of our talks for the 2008–09 season. Anne Lorne Gillies presented a most interesting paper entitled “Donald MacKillop — Well-Loved Songwriter, Undiscovered Poet”, and we saw the launch of Donald’s book Coille an Fhàsaich. The book consists of a beautiful collection of Donald’s poems and songs and also memories and stories from his native Berneray. The book was compiled and edited by Anne Lorne Gillies.

Donald lives in Glencoe and unfortunately wasn’t able to attend the book launch and talk, but we were delighted to welcome his daughter Peggy and other family members. The audience were able to purchase signed copies of the book and everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the evening.