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Need a fix of Gàidhlig tunes - Check this out! - August 13, 2010

Check out this great Gàidhlig tunes Internet radio station on Live365.com called Gaelsong. Click the play button to hear on your computer. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 
Seinn thu Fhein Gaelic Karaoke DVD - August 13, 2010

A wonderful tool for learning 9 Scottish Gaelic tunes. DVD is filled with beautiful images and parallel text all in Karaoke style so whether you are using Tele or Computer, this is a great way to  "sing along " with these talented musicians.

To order your copy, click on the accompanying link: www.milc-uk.co.uk/en/gaelic_karaoke.jsp

We have used the DVD with Ar n-Òran Gàidhlig choir. I highly recommend it.

Randaidh

 
Online Registration for Mòd Canada 2010 is now open - July 27, 2010

Hallo a h-uile duine,

I am pleased to announce that Online registration for Mòd Canada is now available at:

http://www.gaidhligottawa.ca/Store/tabid/64/cid/16/Mod-Canada-2010.aspx

Look forward to seeing you at Mòd Canada 2010 and wishing you the best of luck in your preparation for the competition.

Beannachd leibh,

Randaidh

 
A special weekend workshop with Margaret Bennett - July 26, 2010

Celtic Song Weekend at ECOTAY with Margaret Bennett
Sat.- Sun., August 7- 8, 2010

O teannaibh dlùth 'us togaibh fonn
(O sit closer and let us sing a song)
To celebrate Perth Scotland’s 800th anniversary, the Ecotay Education Centre is presenting a special song workshop weekend led by Margaret Bennett - renowned Scottish writer, folklorist, storyteller, ethnologist, broadcaster and singer. Travelling here from Perthshire Scotland where her song weekends are a legendary part of the cultural landscape, Margaret will lead singers of all ages and levels through a variety of Scots, Gaelic and Irish choral pieces. A Saturday evening ceilidh will showcase all participants as well as other invited guests.  
Born on the Isle of Skye, Margaret Bennett comes from a long line of Scots. Her mother a Highlander and her father a Lowlander, she was brought up in a household where singing, playing music, dancing, storytelling and ceilidhs were a way of life as were traditional crafts. Margaret claims that growing up “steeped in tradition” schooled her best, especially at her grandparents’ home in Uig. She relates to Sir Walter Scott’s reference to his childhood where he was “fed with the legendary lore of the Borders as with a mother’s milk…”.   Margaret has tasted both Highland and Lowland in her childhood and youth and has never lost her appetite for either.
After graduating from Glasgow College of Education, Margaret followed her father to Newfoundland where she took her first teaching job. Soon afterwards, she completed a BA in education and a MA in folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Then, after working as an ethnologist at the Canadian Museum of Civilization she returned to Scotland to work in the Scottish Education Department where she set up a unit for children with learning disabilities and developed a curriculum that included many aspects of folklore such as singing, dancing and music. She later lectured in Scottish ethnology for eleven years at University of Edinburgh, during which time she completed a PhD in this subject. She also became an honorary research fellow at the University of Glasgow.
As a singer, Margaret has produced several CD’s and has appeared at key folk festivals in Scotland, and many in North America including Mariposa, Atlantic Folk Festival and National Folk Festival of America. She has enjoyed residencies at Pinewoods; the Appalachian-Scottish Summer School at East Tennessee State University; Warren Wilson College, North Carolina; and the Augusta Heritage Centre, West Virginia.
Her prize-winning books include Oatmeal and the Catechism (1999), The Last Stronghold:  Scottish Gaelic Traditions in Newfoundland, (1989), and Scottish Customs from the Cradle to the Grave, (2004). CD collaborations with her late son, Martyn, feature in theatre and film, (including ‘The Black Watch’).
She is the recipient of many prestigious awards including master music maker Award (1998); Exceptional Celtic Woman Award (2003) and Honorary Life Member of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (2007).  Just two weeks ago, Margaret was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama thus joining the ranks of Lord Richard Attenborough, Annie Lennox and Billy Connolly among others
In the words of the late Hamish Henderson, internationally distinguished poet and folklorist, “Margaret embodies all that is best of the spirit of Scotland.”
Visit her at www.margaretbennett.co.uk  
Agenda:
Saturday, August 7 
11am-5pm      Light lunch and refreshments included
5-7pm              Potluck Dinner (optional)
7:30 pm           Margaret’s Ceilidh   (Free -open to participants, family & friends)
Sunday, , August 8     
1- 4 pm            “Sing It Over” Workshop

For Perth Scotland's 800th anniversary celebrations, Margaret is putting on an exhibit in Perth, Scotland next December. As part of this exhibit, Margaret is planning to include a CD / video of the Ecotay song weekend including the Saturday night ceilidh as well as the “Sing it over” session on the Sunday afternoon. From a standing start, a folk choir will be created and this will be a magical experience. The cost for the song weekend, including refreshments etc is $60 per person plus HST. For reservations, please contact Glover at 613-267-6391 by August 1 or email him at michaelglover@ecotay.com

 
Katharine Robinson will return as Highland Dancing Judge for Mòd Canada 2010 - July 22, 2010

Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is very happy to announce that Katharine Robinson will return as our principle Highland Dancing judge at our Mòd Canada 2010 event this year--stay tuned for more details.
 

Katharine Robinson- is a member of the S.O.B.H.D. (Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing) Judges Panel. Life Member of the B.A.T.D. (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) Associate Member of the S.D.T.A. (Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance) Director and Owner of The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing. The school is now in its 41st year of operation teaching children and adults from the age of 3- up to over 50 the art of Highland Dancing. The motto of the school is " Is Lonann Rinces Beatha" – "To dance is to live"

http://www.krhighland.com/

 
CGO's Lending Library catalogued and ready for consumption by members - July 9, 2010

Firstly, a HUGE thank you to Catherine MacGregor for her tireless work in getting all of my books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs whipped into a meanful document.

It is a benefit of CGO membership to be able to access these materials from Randaidh Waugh's personal library, donated for the use of CGO members.

I will post the document over the next few days to give you a sense of what's available, along with rules of borrowing.

 
More good news about Mòd Canada 2010 judging panel - July 9, 2010

Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is very happy to announce that Cathy Ann MacPhee will be one of the principle judges at our Mòd Canada 2010 event this year. In addition to judging at our Mòd, Cathy Ann will also be delivering a singing workshop and performing at several venues in and around town--stay tuned for more details.

Catherine Ann MacPhee is universally regarded as one of the most gifted and engaging singers of her generation. Born on the Outer Hebridean island of Barra- of it she says “There are islands famous for their pipers and islands famous for their singing. The Barra of my childhood was definitely a singing island”- she grew up surrounded by Gaelic song and culture and got her first inspiration from her grandmother. Her natural talent was quickly recognised and at 17 she was asked to join the first Gaelic Touring Company- Fir Chlis (Northern Lights). This led to an offer to work with director John McGrath’s theatre company 7:84 and for four years she toured the world, her singing of traditional Gaelic song assuming an important role in his plays. Through her increasing exposure to non-Gaelic audiences she landed a contract to record for Greentrax Records and her debut album “Canan nan Gaidheal” remains, nearly fifteen years later, one of that labels best sellers and is regarded as a milestone in the growth of interest in Gaelic culture. Cathy Ann has also appeared countless times on BBC television as an actress and presenter of Gaelic shows. Cathy Ann is now based in Ottawa, and travels to various festivals teaching language and song.

We are honoured and pleased to have her at Mòd Canada 2010 and to have her continuing support and involvement in Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa.

Web: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine-Ann_MacPhee

 
First Mòd Canada 2010 Judge announced - July 8, 2010

Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is very happy to announce that Joy Dunlop will be one of the principle judges at our Mòd Canada 2010 event this year. In addition to judging at our Mòd, Joy will also be delivering a singing workshop and perfoming at several venues in an around town--stay tuned for more details.

Joy was born and raised in the rural village of Connel in Argyll, Joy was immersed in Gaelic culture from an early age, regularly participating in local Fèisean and Mòds where she won acclaim for both her singing, dancing and enthusiasm for the music and language. She has held the full time post of Gaelic development officer in Argyll, Bute and the Islands for An Comunn Gàidhealach since graduating from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in 2004 with an honours degree in Gaelic Language and Culture and the Anna NicDhonnchaidh prize for promoting Gaelic in the community. Joy is well known for her commitment and dedication to the promotion and development of Gaelic and for her involvement in a wide range of activities aimed at raising the profile of the language.

 A popular language teacher, Joy has taught courses for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Clì,CNSA and local Gaelic organisations, and also works as a translator and simultaneous interpreter. She gained a distinctive international perspective through a sabbatical as Gaelic Instructor-in-residence for Fèis Mhàbu, Cape Breton, in 2007, and through working with communities in New Zealand promoting and developing Gaelic language and song in 2008. These experiences have made her a popular guest speaker and MC for events and conferences both in the UK and abroad. Joy is also a highly sought-after local and national Mòd adjudicator for both Gaelic language and music competitions.
 
In her singing career so far, Joy has won numerous illustrious awards. Several times the lead vocalist of winning traditional groups at the Pan Celtic International Festival, she was also runner-up in the festival's International Traditional Song competition in 2005. Winning the Oban Times Gold Medal and Puirt-a-Beul competitions at The Royal National Mòd (2006), the prestigious Oran Mòr competition (2007) and twice being runner-up in the Gold Medal series (2007, 2009) have confirmed her status as one of Gaeldom's most promising performers. A regular on the traditional music circuit, Joy is equally at ease entertaining home audiences at local cèilidhs as performing at major festivals. In recent years, she has also appeared at Celtic Connections (Scotland), Celtic Colours (Canada) and Schotland Festival (Netherlands) and has toured the Highlands & Islands extensively with Scottish harpist Rachel Hair and guitarist Paul Tracey. 2010 will also see the release of her debut album Dùsgadh (Awakening).

In addition to her solo work, Joy is also heavily involved in Gaelic choral music as the conductor of Còisir Cheann an Tuirc, the award-winning Argyll male voice choir, and as a member of the infamous Argyll ladies’ choir Atomic Piseag, who have also enjoyed impressive Mòd successes. She is both Gaelic tutor and active member of CòisirGhaidhlig Taigh an Uillt (who swept the boards at the National Mòd in 2007 & 2008 in the Sheriff MacMaster competition under her tutelage) and is one-quarter of Dealrach, an Argyll-based female quartet who won gold on their first-ever outing at Mòd 2008.

Not confined to her vocal talents, Joy has also enjoyed competitive dance success, most notably, Traditional Inter-Celtic Dance Champion at the 2006 Pan Celtic Festival. Currently, she is in high demand at workshops and festivals worldwide and she is always eager to meet dancers of all genres with whom to swap steps and styles. She has a particular interest in the link between step dancing and Gaelic puirt a beul (mouth music) and has explored this successfully in bothScotland and Nova Scotia.
 
Lately, Joy has become an increasingly familiar face in Gaelic broadcasting, most recently appearing on MG ALBA's Bliadhna Mhath Ùr show for Hogmanay 2009 and STV’s primetime magazine programme The Hour. She has featured in music programmes Guthan nan Gàidheal, Sorcha nan Reul, Bheir dhomh am fonn and Ar n-Aran Làitheil, (which she also presented) and has been a guest speaker on current affairs programmes Cunntas and Barail Bhoireannach.She made her acting début in the BBC comedy PC Alasdair Stiùbhart and also featured in television specials Na Piseagan (BBC) and Festival Bound (Equator HD-Canada). A popular columnist, her writing has been commended at both the Scottish Press Awards and Highlands and Islands Media Awards and this, combined with regular stints on Reidio nan Gàidheal, has raised her profile as a new Gaelic voice.
 
For more information please visit Joy's website www.joydunlop.com
 
An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach Grant to help fuel Mòd Canada 2010 Event - July 8, 2010

Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa and Mòd Canada are very pleased to announce that they have received a generous grant from An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach to help us develop the Mòd. We would like to acknowledge our sincere appreciation for their grant in support of growing our event.

For more on ACGA, please see: http://www.acgamerica.org/

 
Plans for Mòd Canada 2010 are underway - June 28, 2010

Hallo a h-uile duine,

Plans for our 2nd Mòd Canada event are well underway. Mòd Canada will be held in Ottawa, Canada Saturday, November 20th, 2010. Venue, workshops and registration will be available shortly.

2010 Mòd Canada Syllabus and  Supplement are available below for download by clicking on the Read more link below. (The 2010 Syllabus Supplement is included in this document) Please stay tuned as we are about to announce some very exciting news. We hope you will be able to join us in November for this tremendous Gaelic gathering.

Randaidh

NB - ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE COMING SOON.

 

 READ MORE...
Ar n-Òran will sing at the BCUC annual Strawberry Social - May 28, 2010

Come out to enjoy some strawberries, conversation, The Highland Mist Pipe Band and Ar n-Òran at the annual Bells Corners United Church Strawberry Social

The Strawberry Social will be held at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 5C5 at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 23rd.

Admission is Adults $10, Children under 12 $5 and Families $25.

Hope to see you there.

 
Ar n-Òran is heading into the studio to start working on their 2nd CD - May 28, 2010

Stay tuned for more details.

 
Ar n-Òran will perform tonight at Cultural Connections - May 13, 2010

THURSDAY, MAY 13th, 2010

Ar n-Òran will perform a 1/2 hour set from 6:30-7:00pm tonight at the Cultural Connections show at WO Mitchell School in Kanata.

80 Steeple Chase Drive, Kanata, Ontario, CANADA K2M 2A6

The show will run from 6pm - 8pm.

Admission is FREE and all are welcome.

Juice, milk, coffee, tea will be served at no charge to attendees.

 
ACACIA LYRA, Harp and Voice Duo - May 12, 2010

Enjoy an hour-long solo concert featuring ACACIA LYRA  at WESTFEST, in the All Saints Anglican Church venue on Richmond Rd., Saturday June 12, 4 - 5 pm

 
Ar n-Òran Spring Concert - April 29, 2010

 Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated Spring and Mothers Day with us at our spring concert. A great time was had by all!

What: We hope you'll join us for our spring concert, an afternoon of Celtic excellence. A perfect treat for that special Mother on Mother's Day and a great cause. Come and help Ar n-Òran fundraise for it's trip to compete at the Royal National Mòd in Stornoway, Scotland 2011.

When: Sunday, May 9th, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm

Where: Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2H 5C5

Who: Ar n-Òran Gaelic Choir, The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, Cathy Ann MacPhee, Nico Gravel, ACACIA LYRA, Krista Grant, Christine Riddick and others.

How much: Children $5, Adults $10, Families $25

Purchase or Reserve your tickets--

-online with a debit or credit card through PayPal (Click this link).

-or Reserve your tickets by phone at: 613-286-1003

-or by eMail at: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com

 

 
Introductory Gàidhlig Course - CGO Level 1 - April 29, 2010

One will be held onTuesday evenings.

CGO will be holding a small class based on the Teach Yourself Gaelic (with CDs) course. It is very effective in getting started
 
What: Introductory Gàidhlig Course - CGO Level 1
When: 4 consecutive Tuesday evenings, starting May 11th
Where: West end Ottawa
How: In person delivery in a small group
Required Materials: Teach Yourself Gaelic Book with CDs (can be ordered through http://gaelicbooks.com/courses.html, please tell Trueman that you are involved with a Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa learning group when ordering). This book is a valuable resource regardless of how or where you continue your studies. I will provide all other handouts and learning materials.
Cost: $60 for the four week program to be paid on or before the first class
Course Objectives: Gaelic pronunciation, Introducing yourself and telling others about yourself in simple sentences. Approach will be conversation focussed, but will be holistic (reading, writing, speaking)
 
Please confirm your interest and/or attendance by sending an email to: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
or call 613-286-1003
 
Introductory Gaelic Course - CGO Level 2 - April 29, 2010

One will be held onThursday evenings.

CGO will be holding a small class based on the Teach Yourself Gaelic (with CDs) course. It is very effective in getting started
 
What: Introductory Gàidhlig Course - CGO Level 2
When: 4 consecutive Thursday evenings
Where: West end Ottawa
How: In person delivery in a small group
Required Materials: Teach Yourself Gaelic Book with CDs (can be ordered through http://gaelicbooks.com/courses.html, please tell Trueman that you are involved with a Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa learning group when ordering). This book is a valuable resource regardless of how or where you continue your studies. I will provide all other handouts and learning materials.
Cost: $60 for the four week program to be paid on or before the first class
Course Objectives: Gaelic pronunciation, Introducing yourself and telling others about yourself in simple sentences. Approach will be conversation focussed, but will be holistic (reading, writing, speaking)
 
Please confirm your interest and/or attendance by sending an email to: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
or call 613-286-1003
 
Introductory Gaelic Course - CGO Level 3 - April 29, 2010

One will be held onTuesday evenings.

CGO will be holding a small class based on the Teach Yourself Gaelic (with CDs) course. It is very effective in getting started
 
What: Introductory Gàidhlig Course - CGO Level 3
When: 4 consecutive Thursday evenings, starting June 10th
Where: West end Ottawa
How: In person delivery in a small group
Required Materials: Teach Yourself Gaelic Book with CDs (can be ordered through http://gaelicbooks.com/courses.html, please tell Trueman that you are involved with a Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa learning group when ordering). This book is a valuable resource regardless of how or where you continue your studies. I will provide all other handouts and learning materials.
Cost: $60 for the four week program to be paid on or before the first class
Course Objectives: Gaelic pronunciation, Introducing yourself and telling others about yourself in simple sentences. Approach will be conversation focussed, but will be holistic (reading, writing, speaking). This is not a course for absolute beginners, but for those with some basic ability in Gaelic.
 
Please confirm your interest and/or attendance by sending an email to: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
or call 613-286-1003
 
Ar n-Òran will perform on Parliament Hill on National Tartan Day - April 6, 2010

Hello all,

Please join us on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada this Sunday, April 11th from 12:00noon - 1:00pm.

Wear your tartan and be sure to be registered.

On the venue is:

The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band

Ar n-Òran Gaelic Choir

The Ingleneuk Scottish Country Dancers

and a massed Highland Fling

After party to be held at D'arcy McGee's Irish Pub at 44 Sparks Street.

Admission is FREE. Come one, come all.

Beannachd leibh,

Randaidh

 

 

 
What folks are saying after completing CGO's Module 1 Introductory Gaelic courses - February 27, 2010

Congratulations to the first group to complete the new CGO Module 1 - Introductory Scottish Gaelic Course. Mealaibh ur naidheachd!

"I've learned more in the last 4 weeks than I had learned in the 4 years that I carried around my "Teach Yourself Gaelic"  book/CD. The way the lessons are planned out, and use different approaches is very effective." ~ Julie Desrosiers

"I really think this course is very well balanced;                                                                                                 Listening, Speaking, Reading, Video." ~ Dorine Best

" Very Friendly & Practical approach. I learned alot!" ~ Donald MacDonald

 
Winner of An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa's first writing/speaking contest is... - February 17, 2010

Jessica Wirthig. Jessica is a Gaelic learner from Berlin, Germany, a member of An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa, and Ar n-Òran Gaelic choir. We are privileged to have Jessica actively participating with us during her stay here in the National Capital.

As grand-prize winner, Jessica has won a scholarship of Gaelic learning with Dr. Jamie MacDonald valued at C$100.00.

Please join me in offering sincere congratulations to Jessica for a job well done.

Meal do naidheachd Jessica!

 
Introductory Gaelic - Small Class format - February 17, 2010

Due to increasing demand, An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is very pleased to announce:

* two additional Module 1 Introductory Gaelic courses. One will start on Tuesday evenings early in March (Details TBD), the other on Monday evenings early in April.

* a Module 2 Introductory Gaelic course will begin Thursday, March 18th, 2010 and run for four weeks. This course will work for people who are not absolute beginners and have some Gaelic. Places are limited, so please book asap.

One will be held Monday evenings, the other on Tuesday evenings.

CGO will be holding a small class based on the Teach Yourself Gaelic (with CDs) course. It is very effective in getting started
 
What: Introductory Gàidhlig Course
When: 4 consecutive Monday or Tuesday evenings
Where: Details will be announced shortly.
How: In person delivery in a small group
Required Materials: Teach Yourself Gaelic Book with CDs (can be ordered through http://gaelicbooks.com/courses.html, please tell Trueman that you are involved with a Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa learning group when ordering). This book is a valuable resource regardless of how or where you continue your studies. I will provide all other handouts and learning materials.
Cost: $60 for the four week program to be paid on or before the first class
Course Objectives: Gaelic pronunciation, Introducing yourself and telling others about yourself in simple sentences. Approach will be conversation focussed, but will be holistic (reading, writing, speaking)
 
Please confirm your interest and/or attendance by sending an email to: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
 
 
 
 
Written/Spoken Gaelic Competition - Registration Closed. - February 2, 2010

If you are a paid-up Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa member, and wish to compete in our first ever written/spoken competition, please email comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com to receive competition information. 

1. If you are a member of CGO, or become a member before the competition in February 2010, you are eligible to enter this competition.

2. For our initial competition, there will be a beginner and intermediate category with a scholarship prize of $100 per category for furthering your Gaelic applied to telephone Gaelic lessons with Dr. Jamie MacDonald.

3. The competition will consist of written translation of three components:

  •  a short Gaelic ==> English paragraph,
  •  a short English ==> Gaelic paragraph,
  •  a short read paragraph emailed in .mp3 format

Materials will be emailed to those who wish to compete on February 6th, 2010, and the competition will close at midnight on February 14th, 2010.

 
Introductory Gaelic - Small Class in-person format - January 27, 2010

THIS CLASS IS FULL. REGISTRATION FOR SUBSEQUENT COURSES WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.

Feasgair math a h-uile duine!

Several folks have asked about one on one or small group classes.
 
CGO will be holding a small class based on the Teach Yourself Gaelic (with CDs) course. It is very effective in getting started
 
What and Who: Introductory Gàidhlig Course delivered by Randaidh Waugh, President of An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa
When: 4 consecutive Thursdays (February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2010) from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Nepean, Ontario. Details will be provided once registered.
How: In person delivery in a small group
Required Materials: Teach Yourself Gaelic Book with CDs (can be ordered through http://gaelicbooks.com/courses.html, please tell Trueman that you are involved with a Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa learning group when ordering). This book is a valuable resource regardless of how or where you continue your studies. I will provide all other handouts and learning materials.
Cost: $60 for the four week program to be paid on or before the first class
Course Objectives: Gaelic pronunciation, Introducing yourself and telling others about yourself in simple sentences. Approach will be conversation focussed, but will be holistic (reading, writing, speaking)
 
Please confirm your interest and/or attendance by sending an email to: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
 
 
 
 
Fiona MacKenzie's Christmas Tunes - December 24, 2009

More lovely Gaelic Tunes online--want some Christmas Content? Tune into Fiona MacKenzie's Christmas broadcasts.

Click  "Read more..."

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr duibh!

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Be sure to tune in to "Sounds Gaelic" with Donnie Saunders on The Isles FM - December 24, 2009

Need a fix of Gaelic song. Tune into Donnie Saunders  "Sounds Gaelic " show via the Internet on The Isles FM. A brilliant station relaying the pulse of the Hebrides.

Click  "Read more... " below to find the link, and click the Tune In Now button.

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Launch of Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa YouTube Channel - December 22, 2009

Hello all,

We have launched a YouTube channel with some initial highlight postings of Mòd Canada. Check us out on YouTube. More to come.

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr dhuibh,

Randaidh

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Gaelic Weekend for Spring 2010, stay tuned. - December 22, 2009

Hallo a h-uile duine!

An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa has started to organize a Gaelic workshop and learning weekend event for the Spring of 2010. This event will include some speaking and singing workshops, along with performances by Ar n-Òran and others. Stay tuned for exact dates.

Randaidh

 
Announcement of February Gaelic Competition with Prizes for Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa members - December 22, 2009

Hallo a h-uile duine!

In February we will hold our first ever Gaelic Writing/Speaking competition for paid-up Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa members.

If you are a member of CGO, or become a member before the competition in February 2010, you are eligible to enter this competition.

For our initial competition, there will be a beginner and intermediate category with a scholarship prize of $100 per category for furthering your Gaelic through telephone Gaelic lessons with Dr. Jamie MacDonald.

The competition will consist of written translation of three components:

1) a short Gaelic ==> English paragraph,

2) a short English ==> Gaelic paragraph,

3) a short read paragraph emailed in .mp3 format

Materials will be posted for download on February 1st, 2010, and the competition will close at midnight on February 6th, 2010.

Le meas,

Randaidh

 
Nollaig Chridheil a h-uile duine, agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr dhuibh! - December 18, 2009

An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Have a safe and restful holiday and we hope to see you at our upcoming events in 2010.

 
Mòd Canada 2009 Official Results - December 8, 2009

Oral Competitions

2J RECITING FROM MEMORY a chosen piece of poetry.

a'Chiad Duais - Nathaniel Waugh (Ottawa)

2S RECITING FROM MEMORY a chosen piece of poetry.

a'Chiad Duais - Cathleen MacKay (Virginia)

4S GAELIC CONVERSATION with Adjudicator

a'Chiad Duais - William Cassidy (Virginia)

5S GAELIC STORYTELLING. Telling a story of own choice.

a'Chiad Duais - Michael MacKay (Virginia)

An Dara Duais - William Cassidy (Virginia)

Oral Competition Medal Winners:

Winner of the J.B. Gordon medal for best Junior - Nathaniel Waugh (Ottawa)

 Winner of the Thomas McInnes medal for best Senior - Michael MacKay (Virginia)

Singing Competitions

7J SOLO SINGING of a song chosen by competitor (Female) Junior.

a'Chiad Duais- Cairistìona Waugh

7S SOLO SINGING of a song chosen by competitor (Female) Senior.

a'Chiad Duais - Fiona McDonald (Ottawa)

An Dara Duais - Laura Curtis (Guelph)

An Treas Duais - Gabrielle Brydges (Oshawa)

8S SOLO SINGING of a song chosen by competitor (Male) Senior.

a'Chiad Duais - Michael MacKay (Virginia)

An Dara Duais - William Cassidy (Virginia)

An Treas Duais - Paul Hartman (Ottawa)

10S SOLO SINGING of a Puirt-a-beul chosen by competitor (Female) Senior.

a'Chiad Duais - Laura Curtis (Guelph)

An Dara Duais - Gabrielle Brydges (Oshawa)

12S SOLO SINGING of a traditional or unpublished song chosen by competitor (Male) Senior.

a'Chiad Duais - William Cassidy (Virginia)

An Dara Duais - Michael MacKay (Virginia)

13S CHORAL SINGING (mixed voices) in four-part harmony of two songs (Senior)

a'Chiad Duais - Ar n-Òran (Ottawa)

Singing Competition Medal Winners:

Winner of the Catherine Ann MacPhee medal - Fiona McDonald (Ottawa)

Winner of the Kevin MacLeod medal for best choral singing, arrangement and Gaelic - Ar n-Òran (Ottawa)

Instrumental Competitions

Practice Chanter

22S PRACTICE CHANTER Two parts of a March (Senior)

a'Chiad Duais - Madeleine Thompson (Ottawa)

An Dara Duais - Gregory Joseph (Ottawa)

An Treas Duais - Dennis Watson (Ottawa)

Small Pipes

23S SMALL PIPES Two parts of a March (Senior)

a'Chiad Duais - Nico Gravel

An Dara Duais - Amos VanDie

An Treas Duais - Neil Bell

24S SMALL PIPES Two parts of a Strathspey and Reel

a'Chiad Duais - Nico Gravel

An Dara Duais - Amos VanDie

An Treas Duais - Donald MacDonald

Fiddle

25S FIDDLE Slow Gaelic Air and March (Senior Open)

a'Chiad Duais - Krista Grant (Ottawa)

26S FIDDLE March, Strathspey, Reel (Senior Open)

a'Chiad Duais - Krist Grant (Ottawa)

Celtic Whistle

31S CELTIC WHISTLE Two contrasting Gaelic Airs (Senior Open)

a'Chiad Duais - William Cassidy (Virginia)

An Dara Duais - Neil Bell (Ottawa)

Instrumental Competition Medal Winners:

Winner of the CGO Trophy for best Practice Chanter Player - Madeleine Thompson

Winner of the Wayne Bisaillion medal for best Small Pipe Player, and grand prize of Walsh Retro Smallpipes - Nico Gravel