Culture, and specifically language, takes ownership in those select few who are what I refer to as that culture’s hidden wealths. There is a time in life for everyone, where, when you are ready, you begin to (coincidentally…?) unearth…
Although it is early to say for sure what the finest musical highlights will be on Cape Breton Island this summer, there is one concert that is guaranteed to be especially enjoyable because not only the music, but the view,…
Càit' an Cluinnear a' Ghàidhlig ann an Ceap Breatainn?
'S e a' cheist a chuir mi romham, " Càit' an cluinnear a' Ghàidhlig ann an Ceap Breatainn?" agus feumaidh mi aideachadh gum bi mi fo eisimeil dhaoin' eile gus fios…
An Rubha
Bho chionn ghreis fhuair mi iris dhe 'n dealbh-ràithe "An Rubha" a chuireas an Clachan Gàidhealach amach. Mar is àbhaist, fhuair mi iomadh rud 'na broinn anns an do ghabh mi ùigh.
Bheir na dealbhan, cuid dhuibh air an togail…
Carson a Dh' ionnsaichear a' Ghàidhlig?
'S e obair mhór a th' ann an ionnsachadh cànan sam bith – obair bheatha chanadh cuid. Carson a bhiodh e feumail obair cho mór a chuir ann gus cànan eile a bhruidhinn?
Tha…
Believe it or not, there are a number of schools now in Nova Scotia, particularly in Cape Breton, who are offering courses in the Gaelic language. These courses are part of the schools’ curriculum and contribute greatly to the preservation…
Winter has come to an end. This is the first post "from away." I will struggle to capture for you what it is like to encounter Cape Breton Island, some 41 years ago for the first time, and what it…
“The Féis is on this week.” This is a common statement echoed in Central Cape Breton over the course of the past few days. Féis an Eilein is a Gaelic Cultural festival that happens in Christmas Island, Cape Breton. For…
It was a night out for me, and by far one of the best kinds of evenings out a person could ask for. The concert was held at the Highland Village in Iona, Cape Breton. The evening paid tribute to…
Cape Breton music offers many soulful elements. Our airs in particular will offer you an experience that has often been described as Holy; they will fill your heart and soul. Some of the oldest of these are Gaelic airs; they’ll…
