A series of live online Facebook events will be held this summer to promote the Gaelic language in Argyll and Bute and provide opportunities for communities to come together.
The events will take place on the Argyll and Bute Gaelic Forum’s Facebook page and each one will feature a well-known, popular musician or songwriter.
The first event will be held at 8pm on Thursday 27 May and will star Ian Smith from Trail West.
Ian was born and raised on the Isle of Tiree before going on to study a BA Hons in Scottish Music at the Royal Conservatoire. A talented accordianist and native Gaelic speaker, he will entertain viewers with his vast array of musical skills.
Leader of Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Robin Currie, said: “Argyll and Bute has a long history of rich Gaelic heritage and it is vital that this does not become a forgotten part of our history.
“Not only will these live events help us to preserve the Gaelic language and provide people with some light entertainment after an extremely difficult year, they will also help raise the profile of some of the wonderful musicians we have in Argyll and Bute.
“I hope that people make the most of this opportunity and log in to watch the events. I know I certainly will be.”
The event has been funded by Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s “Tasgadh” fund.
To view the event, visit: Argyll Gaelic Forum | Facebook or, to find out more about Gaelic in Argyll and Bute, visit: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/gaelic
Gaelic version:
Thèid sreath de thachartasan beò air loidhne air Facebook a chumail thairis air an t-samhradh airson a’ Ghàidhlig a bhrosnachadh ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid agus gus cothroman a chruthachadh airson coimhearsnachdan a thighinn còmhla.
Bidh na tachartasan seo ri fhaicinn air duilleag Facebook, Argyll Gaelic Forum, agus bidh ceòladair no sgrìobhaiche-òrain cliùiteach an-sàs anns gach tachartas.
Bidh a’ chiad thachartas a’ gabhail àite aig 8f air Diardaoin an 27mh den Chèitean agus ‘s e Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn bhon chòmhlan Trail West a bhios a’ cuir an t-sreath seo air a chasan dhuinn.
Thogadh Iain ann an Tiriodh mus deach e gu Acadamh-chiùil Rìoghail na h-Alba, far an do rinn e Ceum Urramach ann an Ceòl na h-Alba. Air leth sgileil air a bhith a’ cluich a’ bhogsa agus le Gàidhlig na glùine, cumaidh e luchd-amhairc air an dòigh, is an iomadh tàlant ciùil a th’aige a’ tighinn am follais.
Thuirt Ceannard Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhoìd, an Comhairliche Robin MacMhuirich: “Tha dualchas na Gàidhlig air a bhith làidir is beairteach ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid, a’ dol air ais gu fada thar iomadh bliadhna agus tha e deatamach nach tig seo a dhìochuimhnachadh na’r n’eachdraidh.
“Chan e a-mhàin gun cuidich na tachartasan seo ann a bhith a’ dìon a’ Ghàidhlig agus a’ tabhann fèisteas aotrom do dhaoine as dèidh bliadhna air leth duilich, ach bidh iad cuideachd a’ brosnachadh inbhe cuid de na ceòladairean iongantach a th’againn ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid.
“Tha mi an dòchas gun gabh daoine an cothrom a dhol air loidhne airson coimhead air na tachartasan seo. Tha fios agam le cinnt gum bidh mise.”
Airson coimhead air gach tachartas, thig gu: Argyll Gaelic Forum | Facebook.
Tha sinn fada an comainn a’ mhaoin “Tasgadh” aig Fèisean nan Gàidheal airson taic maoineachaidh a thoirt do Oidhche Earra-Ghàidheal.