A great number of events have been organised throughout Ireland and Scotland as part of Colmcille 1500. We are delighted to report that the Colmcille programme of Foras na Gaeilge has given commissions to a range of artists in Ireland and Scotland to ensure that the commemoration will have an enduring legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talking of the the song she composed as part of the series of commissions, P\u00e1draig\u00edn N\u00ed Uallach\u00e1in said \u201cThere is a link between Ireland and Scotland, both arts and work, right and wrong. There are also the themes of peace, exile and his stand with the artists of his day both poets and visual artists”. The song ‘Colm B\u00e1n na S\u00edoch\u00e1na’ can be heard as part of the video ‘Coinneal Cholmclle’ Colm B\u00e1n na S\u00edoch\u00e1na<\/a> by P\u00e1draig\u00edn N\u00ed Uallach\u00e1in<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scottish poet and singer Marcas Mac an Tuairneir will present a series of multimedia poetry videos in Scottish, Irish and Manx Gaelic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Marcas Mac an Tuairneir – \u00d3ran na Cille<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Custal y Lewin – Arrane ny Killey<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ben \u00d3 Ceallaigh – Amhr\u00e1n na Cille<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rachel Walker – \u00d3ran na Cille<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Isla Callister – Arrane ny Killey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Blaith\u00edn Mhic Cana -Amhr\u00e1n na Cille<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the projects coming as part of the Colmcille 1500 series of commissions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A Poster of Ireland and Scotland featuring key places linked to Colmcille produced by Seek Design, which will be avaiable with the Irish Times \u00f3n the birthday of Colmcille, the 7th December.
\u2022 A Novel for teenagers entitled Colm Cille, by Feargal \u00d3 Bearra.
\u2022 A Sculpture based on the Book of Kells by artisit John McCarron, which will be unveiled on the Feast of Colmcille, the 9th June 2022.
\u2022 An art film in Scottish and Irish Gaelic by D\u00e9irdre N\u00ed Mhath\u00fana on the Gaelic psalm singing tradition in the Western Isles.
\u2022 A Multimedia production from the renowned Armagh Rhymers, featuring a bell in the medieval style.
\u2022 Radio documentary Colm Cille: Cosant\u00f3ir na mBan (Protector of Women). Broadcaster \u00c1ine N\u00ed Bhreisle\u00e1in will discuss a very interesting aspect of the heritage of Colm Cille with historians and folklorists. To be broadcast on RT\u00c9 Raidi\u00f3 na Gaeltachta on the 29 December at 2pm – available here – Protector of Women <\/a>
\u2022 Musician composition and multimedia production by the harper and composer \u00dana Monaghan in collaboration with some of the best Irish and Scottish artists.<\/p>\n\n\n