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Welcome to the Colm Cille Summer School, an ongoing collaboration between those interested in the various strands old and new that make up our indigenous culture.

In looking at ways of opening up existing strands of cultural activity we bring together in this year's event, those engaged in its preservation, artists, writers, traditional musicians, architects archaeologists, and folklorists to celebrate, explore and present thought and opinion on issues and arguments that enliven dialogue and debate on art and the wider culture of our present day.

Fáilte romhat go dtí Scoil Samhraidh Cholm Cille, comhfhiontar leanúnach idir go leor daoine ar spéis leo na snátha go léir idir shean agus nua a bhaineann lenár gcultúr dúchais.

Féachaimid ar bhealaí chun breathnú ar na snátha sin den ghníomhaíocht chultúrtha agus tugaimid daoine éagsúla le chéile i mbliana, daoine a chaomhnaíonn agus a chomórann na traidisiúin sin, ealaíontóirí, scríbhneoirí, ceoltóirí traidisiúnta, seandálaithe, ailtirí agus béaloideasóirí, daoine a chuirfidh toradh a gcuid machnaimh os ár gcomhair agus a chothóidh comhrá agus díospóireacht ar chúrsaí ealaíne agus cultúrtha ár linne.

Dermot Somers will talk about his travels worldwide as a mountaineer and as a presenter of documentaries on remote cultures with slides and readings from his work in Irish and in English. Within that context Dermot will explore culture, landscape, journeying and adventure in his own writings.

Dermot Somers is one of Ireland’s best loved broadcasters and writers, with a unique gift for introducing audiences to the natural world and diverse cultures, with flair, energy and enthusiasm.

An evening of music, song, poetry and chat with local and visiting musicians and performers - an opportunity for all to participate, listen, enjoy.

Labróidh Dermot Somers faoina chuid aistear ar fud an domhain. Sléibhteoir neamheaglach é a chuireann cláir theilifíse den scoth i láthair faoi chultúir i bhfad i gcéin. Beidh sleamhnáin le feiceáil agus léifidh an t-údar óna shaothar sárchumasach i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla, saothar a chíorann cultúir, tírdhreacha agus taiscéalaíocht.

Tá an pobal trí chéile an-cheanúil ar Somers, mar chraoltóir agus mar scríbhneoir, agus tá bua ar leith aige chun an domhan nádúrtha agus cultúir éagsúla a chur inár láthair le fuinneamh agus le brí.

Tráthnóna a dhíreofar ar an gceol, ar an amhránaíocht, ar an bhfilíocht agus ar an gcomhrá. Oirfidigh áitiúla agus aíonna ón dtaobh amuigh - deis chun ligean do gach duine páirt a ghlacadh sa spraoi.

Masaoko Shiki one of the "Big Four" of the Japanese haiku masters, thought that haiku poets should practice shasei "sketching from life" in order to develop their powers of observation. A traditional way to develop these skills is to participate in a ginko, a haiku walk.

In the company of acclaimed poet and Gabriel Rosenstock, Ireland’s leading exponent of the haiku, participants in this unique Derry ginko will be encouraged to open their minds and senses to their surroundings, and to compose haikus in Irish or in English.

Those wishing to take part in this ginko should meet at An Gaeláras. After the walk, the group will reassemble to read and discuss the poems they have created.

Géaga Trí Thine (Comhar) an teideal atá ar rogha haiku Rosenstock agus is de thoradh ginko cuid mhaith de na dánta ann. Siúlóid haiku is ea ginko.

Tabharfaidh Rosenstock lucht an ginko ar siúlóid d’fhonn a n-aigne is a gcéadfaí a oscailt don dúlra agus ina dhiaidh sin pléifear na haiku, i nGaeilge nó i mBéarla, a chumfar le linn na siúlóide.

Sa Ghaeláras a thiocfaidh lucht an ginko le chéile ar dtús. Tar éis na siúlóide déanfar na haiku a chíoradh i dteach Tinney agus ólfar taoscán nó dhó. Tá cur síos ar an gcur chuige atá ag Rosenstock i leith an haiku san iris leictreonach World Haiku Review.

Liam Mac Amhlaigh is a lecturer in literature and language. His fields of interest include lexicography, the art of the short story and modern Irish language poetry. His first novel Teach na gColúr was published in 2006.

His new book Foclóirí agus foclóirithe na Gaeilge provides a unique overview of the world of Irish language dictionaries and lexicographers from Micheál Ó Cléirigh (1643) to Pádraig Ó Duinnín (1904) and Niall Ó Dónaill (1978). It tells the fascinating story of those scholars who studied words and their meanings, delving into the linguistic realms of Irish, English and Latin.

In this talk Liam Mac Amhlaigh will explore the dictionaries themselves - focusing on their structure and content, as well as on the work methods adopted by their creators. Liam will blend biography, history and lexicography to create the perfect introduction to the world of the great dictionary makers.

Léachtóir le litríocht is le teanga é Liam Mac Amhlaigh. Tá spéis ar leith aige i gcúrsaí foclóireachta, sa ghearrscéal agus sa nuafhilíocht Ghaeilge. Foilsíodh a chéad úrscéal Teach na gColúr sa bhliain 2006.

Sa leabhar nua uaidh Foclóirí agus foclóirithe na Gaeilge faighimid léargas uathúil uaidh ar fhoclóirí na Gaeilge agus ar lucht a ndéanta ó Mhicheal Ó Cléirigh (1643) go dtí an Duinníneach (1904) agus Niall Ó Dónaill (1978). Scéal ríspéisiúil é scéal na scoláirí úd agus is é scéal na teanga féin é.

Díreoidh Liam ar na foclóirí féin, a struchtúr agus a n-ábhar, chomh maith leis na modhanna oibre a chruthaigh iad. Meascán a bheidh ann den bheathaisnéis, den stair agus den fhoclóireacht agus éacht na bhfoclóirithe móra.

Award winning architects O’Donnell & Tuomey discuss how architecture can extend beyond the design of individual buildings into a living relationship with society "The past is over, the future has yet to happen; we live and work in the present moment".

This vision is represented in their latest exciting project - An Gaeláras new landmark Cultural Centre which the architects will preview in a keynote presentation.

Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey are well known for a number of landmark buildings; they include The Gallery of Photography, The Irish Film Centre, The National Photographic Archive - Dublin, and the Lewis Glucksman Gallery - Cork.

Labhróidh duaisailtirí O’Donnell & Tuomey faoin ghaol bheo atá idir daoine agus foirgnimh aonair "Tá an t-am atá caite thart, níl an t-am atá romhainn tagtha go fóill; tá muid beo agus tá muid ag obair i láthair na huaire"

Léirítear an fhís seo ina dtionscadal spreagúil is déanaí - Cultúrlann nua de chuid an Ghaelárais, agus tabharfaidh na hailtirí réamhamharc ar an tionscadal suaitheanta seo le linn an spreagléiriúcháin.

Ailtirí iomráiteacha is iad Sheila O'Donnell agus John Tuomey a bhfuil cáil orthu as sár-réimse d’fhoirgnimh clúiteacha a dhearadh lena n-áirítear; An Gailearaí Grianghrafadóireachta, Ionad Scannán na hÉireann, An Chartlann Náisiúnta Ghrianghrafadóireachta agus Dánlann Lewis Glucksman i gCorcaigh.

Blasad will provide an opportunity to meet Scottish and Manx Gaelic speakers, and to take on, in turn, the languages of the Gaelic nations - Scottish Irish and Manx Gaelic song and Manx Circle Dancing. There will also be special classes for Irish Gaelic speakers learning Scottish Gaelic.

Tabharfaidh Blasad deis do dhaoine bualadh le cainteoirí Ghaeilge na hAlban agus Manainnise agus eolas a chur ar na náisiúin Ghaelacha - amhráin i nGaeilge na hAlban agus i Manainnis agus rince Manannach. Beidh ranganna ar leith ann do chainteoirí Gaeilge ar mian leo Gaeilge na hAlban a phiocadh suas.

This concert brings together top class artists and performers to celebrate our Irish and Scottish links. Artists include Brendan Begley, a traditional music giant from the Dingle peninsula in County Kerry. Brendan is a wizard on the button accordion. His exciting dance music and sensitive versions of slow airs, combined with singing in Irish make him a great favourite with audiences. He has toured in Estonia, Finland, Sweden and France. He is also a member of The Boys of the Lough and a presenter on TG4.

Anna Mhàrtain from Trotternish in the north of Skye, Anna is the leading exponent of the Gaelic songs of Skye, and has a special gift for communicating the Gaelic tradition.

Skeeal - where there are four or five Manx speakers you have a festival. This Manx Gaelic band includes traditional music song, and a real sense of the depth of the Manx tradition. (There is also a chance to meet many of the band at Blasad).

Tugann an cheolchoirm seo scoth na n-oirfideach Gaelach le chéile chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar an gceangal beo atá idir Éire agus Albain. I measc na n-oirfideach tá Breandán Ó Beaglaoich, fathach ceoil ó Chorca Dhuibhne i nGaeltacht Chiarraí. Draoi ar an gcnapchairdín é Breandán. Is breá le daoine i gcéin is i gcóngar an ceol rince aige, na foinn mhalla mhaorga agus amhráin ar nós Raghadsa is Mo Cheaití ag Válcaeireacht. I measc na dtíortha inar thug sé ceolchoirmeacha tá an Eastóin, an Fhionlainn, an tSualainn agus an Fhrainc. Ball den ghrúpa The Boys of the Lough é agus láithreoir ar TG4.

As Trondainrnis i dtuaisceart Eilean Sgitheanach d’Anna Mhartain agus príomhamhránaí an oileáin is ea í. Tá bua ar leith aici chun áilleacht dhiamhair an traidisúin Ghaelaigh a chur abhaile ar a lucht éisteachta.

Skeeal - san áit a dtagann ceathrar nó cúigear Manainniseoirí le chéile bíonn féile agat ar an toirt. Banna traidisiúnta é seo a léiríonn fréamhacha ársa an traidisiúin. (Beidh cuid den ghrúpa i láthair ag an ócáid Blasad chomh maith).

This year’s Droim Ceatt event will feature poetry and music from Ireland and Scotland with Paddy Bushe, Domhnall Mac Síthigh, Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Ian Mac a’ Phearsain, music from Brendan Begley and Gaelic Psalm Singers from Isle of Lewis - retracing the footsteps of the great Gaelic saint.

Ag imeacht Dhroim Ceat i mbliana beidh réimse ceoil agus filíochta as Éirinn agus Albain le Paddy Bushe, Domhnall Mac Síthigh, Dairena Ní Chinnéide agus Ian Mac a’ Phearsain chomh maith le ceol ó Bhreandán Ó Beaglaoich agus Salmóirí Gaeilge na hAlban ó Oileán Leodhais - siúlfaidh muid siar athuair ar choiscéimeanna an Naoimh Mhóir Ghaelaigh.

This will be an opportunity to hear the unique sound of the Gaelic Psalm Singing which is at the heart of the spiritual tradition of the Western Isles of Scotland.

Cór Thaobh an Leithid is a traditional Gaelic choir from the Donegal Gaeltacht. It has a unique style of choral arrangement which combines modal harmony with a deep understanding of sean-nós singing.

Ní minic a bheidh deis againn éisteacht leis na sailm á gcanadh i nGaeilge na hAlban, ealaín a théann go croí thraidisiún spioradálta agus ceoil na n-oileán Gaeltachta.

Cór traidisiúnta ó Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é Cór Thaobh an Leithid. Faightear anseo ealaín an chóir agus é pósta go suairc le traidisiún an tsean-nóis.

Hosted by Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Service. This lecture will look at specific pilgrimage routes in Glencolumbkille, Gartan and Derry.

The speaker at this year’s event is Dr. Brian Lacey, former Head of the Heritage and Museum Service of Derry City Council and currently Chief Executive of the Discovery Programme. A lot of research work has been carried out by Dr Lacey on the subject of Columcille and Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Service, who are hosting the event feel it an appropriate time to invite him back to the City.

Faoi choimirce Sheirbhís Mhúsaem agus Oidhreachta Chomhairle Chathair Dhoire Lean na seanoilithrigh ar bhóthar a slánaithe.

An cainteoir ag ócáid na bliana seo ná an Dr. Brian Lacey a bhí tráth i gceannas ar Sheirbhís Mhúsaem agus Oidhreachta Chathair Dhoire agus atá ina Phríomhfheidhmeannach faoi láthair ar an Discovery Programme. Tá go leor leor taighde déanta ag an Dr Lacey ar Cholm Cille agus táthar ag tnúth go mór le toradh a chuid taighde a chloisteáil agus sinn ag leanúint na n-oilithreach inár n-aigne féin.