From Argyll to Iveragh: Local Songs and Regional Exchange

(English below)

Irish Gaelic

Tar in éineacht le Clár ag ceardlann bheoga ag iniúchadh amhrán as Uíbh Ráthach le naisc thar a bheith dlúth le paróistí na Dromada agus na Prióireachta agus lena baile fearainn féin, Spuncán. Faigh amach faoin ngreann le himeartas focal, double entendre agus tagairtí barrúla. Tá aithne ar na hamhráin seo, ar minic iad á gcasadh ag gasúir ach a thaitníonn le fonnadóirí gairmiúla freisin, as a gcuid ábhar éadroma, na foinn tarraingteacha, agus curfá a mhairfidh i do chuimhne.

Buaic amháin is ea Séamuisín, amhrán beoga éadrom ar glacadh leis ag iomaí réigiún chun a gcruth féin a chur air. San iarnóin, beidh tuilleadh grinn ann agus muid ag foghlaim amhrán grá Chonamara Saidbh Ní Bhruinnealladh. Le chéile, pléifidh muid a bhrí agus a stair, bainfidh muid triail as armóin do thriúr, agus bainfidh muid taitneamh as canadh mar bhuíon.

Spreagtar ionstraimithe chun a gcuid ionstraimí a thabhairt leo

Cuirfear fáilte ar gach leibhéal. Ní gá bheith líofa i nGaeilge ná i nGàidhlig.

Tabhair leat:

• Peann/peann luaidhe, cuimilteoir agus bioraitheoir
• Rud éigin le scríobh air.
• Lón agus uisce. Tabhair faoi deara le linn an tsosa ar feadh uair an chlog go mbeidh an iarsmalann ag dúnadh. Is ionad teolaí é Leabharlann Cheann Loch Chill Chiaráin suite gar don iarsmalann, ar oscailt don phobal.

Mar chuid den cheardlann seo, tugann muid cuireadh duit teacht linn tráthnóna 30ú Deireadh Fómhair ag an gcomóradh deireanach ar chríoch chónaitheacht Chláir. Book here.

Tá dhá cheardlann eile le fáil, 28ú is 29ú Deireadh Fómhair.

Scottish Gaelic

Nach tig thu còmhla ri Clár airson buidheann-obrach na togail-inntinn a-mach air òrain à Uíbh Ráthach, le ceangal dlùth sgìrean Dromod agus Prior agus ris a’ bhaile-fhearainn aice fhèin, Spuncán. Faigh a-mach mun fhealla-dhà an lùib fhaclan eirmseach, seagh dùbailte agus iomraidhean èibhinn. Tha cliù air na h-òrain seo, a tha gan seinn gu tric le cloinn ach cuideachd le seinneadairean dreuchdail, airson nan cuspairean aotrom aca, agus na fuinn tarraingeach agus na sèistean a mhaireas na do chuimhne.

Aon òran sònraichte is e Séamuisín, òran beothail is aotrom ris an do ghabh iomadh roinn gus an dreach aca fhèin a chur air. Anns an fheasgar, bidh barrachd fealla-dhà agus sinn ag ionnsachadh òran-gaoil beothail à Conamara Saidbh Ní Bhruinnealladh. Còmhla, nì sinn rannsachadh air a’ bhrìgh ’s an eachdraidh na lùib, feuchaidh sinn co-sheirm do thriùir, agus gabhaidh sinn tlachd à seinn mar chòmhlan.

Thathar a’ brosnachadh luchd-ionnsramaid an cuid ionnsramaidean a thoirt leotha.

Gach ìre di-beathte. Cha leig thu leas a bhith fileanta ann an Gàidhlig seach Gaeilge.

Thoir leat:

• Peann/peansail, rubair is geuradair
• Rudeigin air an sgrìobh thu.
• Lòn is uisge. Thoir fa-near ri linn a’ bhrisidh fad uair a thìde gum bi an taigh-tasgaidh a’ dùnadh. Chan eilear a’ toirt seachad lòn no deoch. Tha Leabharlann Cheann Loch Chille Chiarain na ionad blàth, faisg air an taigh-tasgaidh, fosgailte don phoball.

Mar phàirt den bhuidheann-obrach seo, tha sinn a’ toirt cuireadh dhut tighinn còmhla rinn feasgar 30 Dàmhair airson a’ chomharrachaidh mu dheireadh air crìoch na h-ùine air mhuinntireas aig Clár. Book here.

Tha dà bhuidheann-obrach eile rim faotainn, 28 agus 29 an Dàmhair.

`English

Join Clár for a lively workshop exploring songs from the peninsula of Iveragh with close links to the parishes of Dromod and Prior and to her own townland of Spuncán. Discover the humour in playful lyrics, double meanings, and cheeky references. These songs, often sung by children but equally enjoyed by professional singers, are known for their fun subjects, catchy melodies, and memorable choruses.

One highlight will be Séamuisín, a lively, light-hearted song that has been adopted by many regions who have changed it to make it their own. In the afternoon, the fun continues as we learn the spirited Connemara courting song Saidbh Ní Bhruinnealladh. Together we will explore its meaning and history, experiment with 3-part harmonies, and enjoy singing as a group.

Instrumentalists are encouraged to bring their instruments.

All levels welcome. Fluency in Gaelic is not necessary.

Please bring:

• A pen/pencil, eraser, and sharpener
• Something to write on.
• Lunch and water. Please note that during the hour break, the museum will close. Lunch and refreshments are not provided. Campbeltown Library is a warm space located near the museum, open to the public.

As part of this workshop, we invite you to join us on the evening of 30th October for a memorable finale celebration marking the close of Clár’s residency. Book here.

Two other workshops are available, 28th and 29th October.

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is a Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS) project, funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Foras na Gaeilge and Colmcille with further support from Argyll and Bute Council, liveArgyll and Creative Scotland.

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is part of CHARTS’ Gaelic development programme.