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Dhún na nGall, tá Gleann Cholm Cille
ina shiombail dóchais ag pobail bheaga
ar fud na hÉireann ó bhi na 1950iann.
De thairbhe go bhfuil an t-úr agus an traidisiúnta
fite fuaite frid a chéile anseo, tá
bri agus beatha ann nach bhfuil i móran
áiteacha eile in iarthar na tire.
Áit bhreá la ar bith sa bhliain is ea Gleann Cholm Cille. Tagann
athrach ar an athrach le himeacht na séasúr;
ni bhionn an fharraige nó na cnoic choiche
mar an gcéanna; bionn iontas úr
i gcónai roimh an té a bhios amuigh
ag siúl. San oiche cluinfidh tú
togha na bhfidléiri ag ceartú ceoil
sna tithe leanna nó duine ag canadh Lá
chois cuain, Cailini deasa Shrath Laoighill nó
An seanduine dóitre.
I bhfad i ndiaidh don fhidléir a
bhogha a ligint sios, nuair atá cosa an
damhsóra socair agus an t-amhrán
deireanach ráite, beidh cuimhne agat ar
Ghleann Cholm Cille. Áit ar leith. |
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Tucked into the rugged landscape of Southwest
Donegal, Gleann Cholm Cille (or Glencolmcille)
has been a symbol of hope and success to other
emigration-drained areas since the 1950s. Here,
by valuing both tradition and innovation, a small
community has maintained its cultural vitality.
Gleann Cholm Cille is a joy to visit at any
time of the year. Both shore and hills change
dramatically with the seasons, heightening the
attraction for the walker. At night some of Ireland's
leading musicians play in quiet pubs and accomplished
singers draw on an extensive repertoire of local
song. Long after the bow is put away, when the
dancing feet are still and the last song sung,
you will remember Gleann Cholm Cille. A place
apart.
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find out more about Gleann Cholm Cille
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St Patrick's Day Parade 2012 photos
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University of Southern Indiana
Chamber Choir to perform concert in Glencolmcille
The University of Southern Indiana
Chamber Choir and the Rowan Tree Irish Traditional
Band from Evansville Indiana will be performing
a concert on Monday 14 May at 8:00pm in
the St. Columba Church of Ireland of Glencolmcille,
Co. Donegal. The concert will feature music for
Sacred
Spaces and Music of Tradition. Included are works
by John Rutter, Volkmar Leisring, and Traditional
music arranged by the group’s director, Daniel
R. Craig.
Admission to the event is free. A offering will
be taken to benefit the ministries of the church.
This will be the fifth concert tour of the USI
Chamber Choir to Ireland and the eighteenth concert
in benefit to churches and Irish organizations.
The USI Chamber Choir, under the direction of Daniel
R. Craig has performed extensively in Poland, Germany,
Canada, Ireland and throughout the United States
over the past twenty- two years.
See attached
repertory listing.
See attached Tour
Program.
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Glencolmcille is situated on the
Slieve League Peninsula at the south-west point
of Donegal - an area starting to be known as
the Donegal Highlands. The area is bounded on
the south by the mountains of Slieve League (Sliabh
Liag) and Leahan and on the north by Slieve Tooey.
To the west lies the restless Atlantic Ocean.
Glencolmcille is a place of tremendous natural
beauty and changing colours ... mountains, lakes,
sea cliffs and beaches; a place of quiet roads,
stone walls and fuschia-bordered lanes. It is
an ancient corner of Ireland witnessed by the
sites of dwellings and the tombs of the Megalithic
period and by the cross inscribed stones of early
Christianity.
Glencolmcille is a haven of peace and relaxation
for those desiring a holiday in an unspoilt environment.
We welcome you and hope you enjoy yourselves here
and that you will come back again .... and again. |
