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Åland – Neamhnaid anns a’ Bhaltaig
If Shetland is considering independence after the model of the Faroe Islands, perhaps the Hebrides should consider autonomy after the model of the #Åland Islands. Puts me in mind of Ruairidh MacIlleathean's article on Åland a few years ago...Cothrom Samhradh 10
Forthcoming gigs for London Gaels
GaelicInLondon's trusty gig hound (or should that be hog?), Domhnall Wilson, has been truffling out the tastiest forthcoming gigs for London Gaels. Here are the fruits of his digging. Tidelines Highland 4-piece Tide Lines will be playing at Omeara near London Bridge...
Pics from Mànran gig at King’s Place
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Còisir Lunnainn: Gaels in the City
This week, the London Gaelic Choir gave a performance in one of the City of London livery halls. Colin West reflects on the occasion. The London Gaelic Choir is a venerable institution. It traces its origins back to 1891 making it, indeed, the oldest...
New Gaelic Class for Beginners in London
Starting this week, City Lit will be running a new Gaelic class for beginners on Thursday nights. Details can be found here. As any Gael will tell you, it's "a day's work to get started", so you can never start too soon!
London Gaelic Choir open evening
The London Gaelic Choir will be having its opening evening next Tuesday, 21 January 2020. Gaelic, music, tea, cake... What's not to like? Hope to see you there!
Forthcoming event in Oxford to feature Gaelic poetry
Gaelicinlondon.net has been informed of a forthcoming event in Oxford (details below) which will feature poetry from the Gaelic bàrd, Niall O'Gallagher. Come along if you can! (Free) tickets available here: How do writers relate to the law? Thursday 6 February...
Colin from Gaelic in London appears on TV roundable on endangered languages
Colin from Gaelic in London appeared on this recent roundtable TV programme for the TRT World channel, discussing endangered languages and in particular the #Gàidhlig. Have a look! Link: here.
Mòd Glasgow 2019
The London Gaelic Choir returned to the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow this year after an absence of many years. Eilidh Cooper Oliver was there and tells us about it... [Picture above: members of the London Gaelic Choir with their smart tartan shoes! Eilidh herself on...
James Boswell in the Isle of Skye
Robbie Kerr, an alumnus of the London Gaelic Class, has written an interesting piece on the life of James Boswell and in particular the trip he took to the Isle of Skye with Dr. Johnson in 1773. As the pair met in Russell St. in Covent Garden, there is a strong London...