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 Diciadain 25mh dhen Ghearran 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 Ceòl 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.

Movie night

Bidh sinn a’ coimhead air filmichean Gàidhlig ann an cuideachd agus fo stiùir neach a tha ainmeil ann an saoghal nam meadhanan Gàidhlig le Q&A as a dhèidh.

We will watch Gaelic films in the company of a famous face of Gaelic media, followed by a Q&A session

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.

Using it or losing it: how important is Gaelic media?

Explore Gaelic-language digital media and broadcasting through the generations. With contributions from Gaelic media broadcasters Matthew MacIver, Cathy MacDonald and Calum Maclean, we will discuss the expansion of TV broadcasting in the 1980s, tothe launch of BBC Alba, to the current world of digital connection.

How has Gaelic media represented and supported the community it serves, and how can it contribute to maintaining use of Gaelic in the future? Should we count on specialist broadcasters to inform, entertain, and educate through Gaelic, or do we also have to do it ourselves?

Drawing on the Gaelic Week theme of ‘Use it or Lose it’ Gaelic media practitioners representing different periods of this constantly evolving sector will discuss their perspectives on these issues. How should we ‘use it’ to avoid ‘losing it’?

Use It Or Lose It Scavenger Hunt

Join Comann nam Pàrant (Comhairle Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas) for a Scavenger Hunt in East Kilbride followed by a cozy Soup & Pudding Lunch!

Test your Gàidhlig skills by following clues to collect words. The route is estimated to be under 3 miles. Finish the hunt, get a certificate and medal!

Open to all! The Winter Warmer lunch is open to everyone, whether you participate in the hunt or not.

Come and join the Gàidhlig community in Comhairle Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas!

Woo-haoine

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

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

‘Rainy Gaelic Words’ Workshop with Raasay Primary School

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Faigh Ar Cuairt-Litir

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig

World Gaelic Week

Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig air a cho-òrdanachadh le Hands Up for Trad, Àireamh Carthannas na h-Alba 035 190.

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