Gaelic Spoken Word Night: Poetry and Stories

Seanchas nan Gàidheal:

Oidhche làn bàrdachd is sgeulachdan

6f gu 8f, 25mh An Gearran 2026
Ionad Coimhearsnachd, Baile a’ Chnuic,
Dùn Dèagh DD3 7DL

Fear an Taighe: Donnchadh MacCàba

’S e bàrd is sgrìobhadair Gàidhlig a th’ ann an Donnchadh, agus bidh e ag aithris bàrdachd agus ag innse sgeulachd no dhà tron oidhche, agus tha sinn an dòchas gum bi cuid dhibhse a bhios an làthair deònach dàn, sgeulachd, no fiù ’s òran, a ghabhail cuideachd – ach dìreach ma thogras sibh!

’S e oidhche gu math neo-fhoirmeil a tha gu bhith againn, le teatha ’s cèic na lùib, agus cothroman airson cabadaich còmhla ri chèile. Na bi diùid! Thigibh ann! Bidh fàilte bhlàth romhaibh uile.

Stories of the Gaels:
A night of poetry and stories

Gaelic Spoken Word Night: Poetry and Stories is a celebration of Gaelic culture through poetry and stories. The event will take place on Wednesday 25th February 2026 from 6pm to 8pm at Hilltown Community Centre in the centre of Dundee, as part of the World Gaelic Week celebrations in Dundee.

Facilitated by Donnchadh MacCàba, Gaelic speaker, tutor, writer and poet, those attending will have the opportunity to listen to the Gaelic spoken word, participate in the reading and telling of poetry and stories, or they can choose to tell their own poetry or stories! There will also be time for informal conversations and networking.

The event will be held in Gaelic. Tea, coffee and cakes will be provided.

Gaelic Music for Littles

We will visit three local English-speaking nurseries in the Cowal area to deliver a one-hour interactive Gaelic music sessions at each. The sessions will include a mix of Gaelic songs, fiddle and guitar tunes, and musical games for children aged 2–5 years.

Beginners Session

A informal, welcoming learning session specifically tailored to beginners, by An Lòchran team.

Poetry Evening

Èistidh sinn ri dàin Ghàidhlig fo stiùir bhàrd ionadail, iomraiteach a bhuineas dhan bhaile. Bidh cothrom ann dhan luchd-amhairc an cuid Gàidhlig a chleachdadh tro bhith a’ leughadh a-mach nam pìosan aca fhèin, ma thogras iad.
We will listen to some poetry in the company of two Glasgow Gaelic poets. There will also be a chance for the audience to read out their own poems, if they so wish.

Return to Gaelic

Seisean mì-fhoirmeil do luchd-labhairt lapach, gus misneachd is sgilean a thogail a-rithist.
An informal session for lapsed speakers, to rebuild confidence and skills together.

Open Night with Dundee Gaelic Choir

Bùth-obrach òrain luaidh eadar-ghnìomhach air a stiùireadh le Wilma Kennedy gus airson a’ brosnachadh dualchas na Gàidhlig tro òran.

An open night with an interactive waulking song workshop led by Wilma Kennedy to help preserve and promote Gaelic heritage through song.

‘Rainy Gaelic Words’ Workshop with Raasay Primary School

TBC

Gaels in Australia – online gathering

Cruinneachadh sòisealta air-loidhne do luchd-labhairt is luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig air feadh Astràilia agus àiteachan mun cuairt: coinnich ri luchd-dealasach na Gàidhlig, cleachd a’ chuid Ghàidhlig a th’ agad, agus èist ri aoigh sònraichte aig a bheil Gàidhlig.
An online social get-together for Gaelic-speakers and learners throughout Australia and nearby places: meet other Gaelic enthusiasts, use whatever Gaelic you have, and hear from a Gaelic-speaking special guest.
Event times are in AEST (Sydney time)

Our Week of Gaelic

A week of events for the pupils of our school and members of our community, including music and song of Lochalsh, Latha Abairt na Gaidhlig, Interhouse Gaidhlig Orienteering Competition, Interhouse Tiktok style competition, ceilidh.

Woo-haoine

This junior youth club for Gaelic speaking children in primary school.

There will be arts & crafts and games led by volunteers.

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig

World Gaelic Week

Seachdain na Gàidhlig is facilitated by Hands Up for Trad, Scottish Charity No 035 190.

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