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I would like call it Ancient weapons of the Scots - A Glossary of terms in Gaelic.
If anybody can help me on this subject, I'll be very much thankful. |
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GLOSSARY OF GAELIC ORGANISATIONS:
Acair – www.acairbooks.com
Acair publishes a wide range of Gaelic, English and bilingual books.
An Comunn Gàidhealach – www.ancomunn.co.uk
An Comunn is a voluntary, charitable organisation, founded in 1891 in order to promote the Gaelic language and culture. It organises the Royal National Mòd, the main Gaelic cultural festival.
An Lòchran – www.anlochran.co.uk
An Lòchran works towards a Gaelic centre to serve the Glasgow's Gaelic and Highland community, and those with an interest in Celtic culture.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig – www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk
BnG was established in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 to increase the number of persons who are able to use and understand Gaelic, to encourage the use and understanding of Gaelic, and to facilitate access in Scotland and elsewhere to Gaelic and Gaelic culture.
Clì Gàidhlig – www.cli.org.uk
Clì Gàidhlig is an access and promotion organisation which promotes the learning and national status of Gaelic, disseminates information on Gaelic and Gaelic matters, and acts as the voice of learners and non-native speakers.
Colmcille – www.colmcille.net
Colmcille supports the promotion of Gaelic and Irish in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and works to strengthen the ties between these countries. It is funded by the governments of the three areas.
Comann nam Pàrant (Nàiseanta) – www.parant.org.uk
Comann nam Pàrant is a network of local groups representing the interests of parents whose children are educated through the medium of Gaelic, from pre-school to secondary level. The main aim of all CnP groups is "to promote and support the establishment and maintenance of education through the medium of Gaelic".
Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Àraich – www.gaelicworld.co.uk
CNSA gives pre-school education to children in Scotland through the medium of Gaelic. It gives guidance and advice on the sector, and are involved in teaching Gaelic to parents.
Comunn na Gàidhlig – www.cnag.org.uk
CnaG is a Gaelic development agency which works in a number of areas to develop Gaelic. It is particularly involved in initiatives involving the community, education, younger people and strategies and promotion.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal – www.feisean.org
Fèisean nan Gàidheal is an independent umbrella organisation for many of the Gaelic teaching festivals in Scotland. Fèisean nan Gàidheal gives support funding and delivers training programmes, and is involved in many initiatives which promote the Gaelic language and its culture.
Fosglan - www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about/fosglan/
Fosglan is based at Lews Castle College and offers a number of Gaelic services, including translation, simultaneous translation and editing.
Gaelic Arts Agency – www.gaelic-arts.com
Pròiseact nan Ealan is the principal national development agency for the Gaelic arts in Scotland. It is involved in numerous projects connected with the Gaelic arts.
Gaelic Books Council – www.gaelicbooks.net
The Gaelic Books Council is the main organisation which supports authors and the publication, marketing and sale of Gaelic books. It is involved with many of the successes in the Gaelic literary world.
Gaelic Media Service – www.gms.org.uk
GMS was constituted by the Communications Act of 2003 to fund programme production and development, training, audience research and related activities, and to make, schedule and commission programmes, with the authority to seek a broadcast licence. Its key objective is the establishment of a dedicated Gaelic television channel.
Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle – www.iccile.co.uk
Ionad Chaluim Chille is a Gaelic and cultural centre in Islay which offers learning and educational opportunities in Gaelic.
Lews Castle College – www.lews.uhi.ac.uk
Lews Castle College is a Higher Education Institute in Stornoway, part of the UHI Millennium Institute. It offers a number of Gaelic courses, including degree programmes.
Tosg – www.hi-arts.co.uk/tosg
Tosg is a professional touring theatre company, and commissions new writing in Scottish Gaelic in a variety of styles for both children and adult audiences.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a Higher Education Institute on the Isle of Skye, part of the UHI Millennium Institute. It offers a range of Gaelic courses, including degree programmes. It has short courses, part-time courses and full-time courses.
Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig – www.storlann.co.uk
Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig co-ordinates the production and distribution of resources for Gaelic education. It provides resource support for statutory education at all levels, and for lifelong learning through specific projects.
Tobar an Dualchais – www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/dualchas
Tobar an Dualchais is involved in the archiving of thousands of recordings in digital format which will be available online. This heritage project gives people the chance to listen to the voices of Gaelic speakers through the years.
For more information on these organisations, and other Gaelic-related groups and resources, see the Bòrd na Gàidhlig website: www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk
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# Historical Associations
# Applecross Historical Society This is the site of the local historical society which was established in 1998 by people who were conscious that the historical, religious and cultural background of this unique and isolated Gaelic community was in danger of being lost.
# Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - Ness Historical Society This is the site for Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, the Ness Historical Society was set up 25 yeasr ago. This group provided the catalyst for what would later develop into the wider Comunn Eachdraidh movement in the Western Isles.
# Dalriada Celtic Heritage Trust This site is dedicated to the preservation of the Celtic Cultures within the British Isles, focusing mainly on Alba and Erin. At this site you can find articles on history, mythology, folklore, culture, customs, poetry and traditional crafts.
# Scottish History Club A forum for discussion of all aspects of Scottish history
# Elgol & Torrin Historical Society, Isle of Skye. The Society was formed in 1996 to preserve the culture and heritage of the area. This site is devoted to their work.
# Historical Society of Barra & Vatersay Website for the Historical Society of Barra and Vatersay or Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraidh.
# Kinloch Historical Society, Lewis The Kinloch Historical Society are involved in a wide variety of projects and this website provides a sample of our current work.
# Pairc Historical Society - Lewis The website of Pairc Historical Society which includes material of locla interest.
# Strathnairn Heritage Association This website was set up by a group of volunteers, dedicated to researching the history of the strath. The Society has an archive of photographs, maps and copies of written material, a selection of which is shown on the website.
# The Isle of Eigg History Society Comunn Eachdraidh Eige, the Isle of Eigg History Society was set up in 1999. The aims of the society are to encourage research into the history of the isle of Eigg.
# The Moidart Local History Group The Moidart Local History Group, (Comann Eachdraidh Mùideart), exists to promote an active interest in the history, heritage and culture of Moidart and to bring together interested individuals and organisations.
# Tiree Community Website This community website offers material of historical and contemorary interest on Tiree. Gaelic, it tells us, is widely used and there is a Gaelic medium unit at the school, where children are educated again through Gaelic,
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Weapons glossary – the odd Gaelic entry
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:QKCXBP5_Pt0J:www.youand...
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| Grading comment I think these ones could be of a great help.
Thanks so much indeed Liz!
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Explanation:
GLOSSARY OF GAELIC ORGANISATIONS:
Acair – www.acairbooks.com
Acair publishes a wide range of Gaelic, English and bilingual books.
An Comunn Gàidhealach – www.ancomunn.co.uk
An Comunn is a voluntary, charitable organisation, founded in 1891 in order to promote the Gaelic language and culture. It organises the Royal National Mòd, the main Gaelic cultural festival.
An Lòchran – www.anlochran.co.uk
An Lòchran works towards a Gaelic centre to serve the Glasgow's Gaelic and Highland community, and those with an interest in Celtic culture.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig – www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk
BnG was established in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 to increase the number of persons who are able to use and understand Gaelic, to encourage the use and understanding of Gaelic, and to facilitate access in Scotland and elsewhere to Gaelic and Gaelic culture.
Clì Gàidhlig – www.cli.org.uk
Clì Gàidhlig is an access and promotion organisation which promotes the learning and national status of Gaelic, disseminates information on Gaelic and Gaelic matters, and acts as the voice of learners and non-native speakers.
Colmcille – www.colmcille.net
Colmcille supports the promotion of Gaelic and Irish in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and works to strengthen the ties between these countries. It is funded by the governments of the three areas.
Comann nam Pàrant (Nàiseanta) – www.parant.org.uk
Comann nam Pàrant is a network of local groups representing the interests of parents whose children are educated through the medium of Gaelic, from pre-school to secondary level. The main aim of all CnP groups is "to promote and support the establishment and maintenance of education through the medium of Gaelic".
Comhairle nan Sgoiltean Àraich – www.gaelicworld.co.uk
CNSA gives pre-school education to children in Scotland through the medium of Gaelic. It gives guidance and advice on the sector, and are involved in teaching Gaelic to parents.
Comunn na Gàidhlig – www.cnag.org.uk
CnaG is a Gaelic development agency which works in a number of areas to develop Gaelic. It is particularly involved in initiatives involving the community, education, younger people and strategies and promotion.
Fèisean nan Gàidheal – www.feisean.org
Fèisean nan Gàidheal is an independent umbrella organisation for many of the Gaelic teaching festivals in Scotland. Fèisean nan Gàidheal gives support funding and delivers training programmes, and is involved in many initiatives which promote the Gaelic language and its culture.
Fosglan - www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about/fosglan/
Fosglan is based at Lews Castle College and offers a number of Gaelic services, including translation, simultaneous translation and editing.
Gaelic Arts Agency – www.gaelic-arts.com
Pròiseact nan Ealan is the principal national development agency for the Gaelic arts in Scotland. It is involved in numerous projects connected with the Gaelic arts.
Gaelic Books Council – www.gaelicbooks.net
The Gaelic Books Council is the main organisation which supports authors and the publication, marketing and sale of Gaelic books. It is involved with many of the successes in the Gaelic literary world.
Gaelic Media Service – www.gms.org.uk
GMS was constituted by the Communications Act of 2003 to fund programme production and development, training, audience research and related activities, and to make, schedule and commission programmes, with the authority to seek a broadcast licence. Its key objective is the establishment of a dedicated Gaelic television channel.
Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle – www.iccile.co.uk
Ionad Chaluim Chille is a Gaelic and cultural centre in Islay which offers learning and educational opportunities in Gaelic.
Lews Castle College – www.lews.uhi.ac.uk
Lews Castle College is a Higher Education Institute in Stornoway, part of the UHI Millennium Institute. It offers a number of Gaelic courses, including degree programmes.
Tosg – www.hi-arts.co.uk/tosg
Tosg is a professional touring theatre company, and commissions new writing in Scottish Gaelic in a variety of styles for both children and adult audiences.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a Higher Education Institute on the Isle of Skye, part of the UHI Millennium Institute. It offers a range of Gaelic courses, including degree programmes. It has short courses, part-time courses and full-time courses.
Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig – www.storlann.co.uk
Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig co-ordinates the production and distribution of resources for Gaelic education. It provides resource support for statutory education at all levels, and for lifelong learning through specific projects.
Tobar an Dualchais – www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/dualchas
Tobar an Dualchais is involved in the archiving of thousands of recordings in digital format which will be available online. This heritage project gives people the chance to listen to the voices of Gaelic speakers through the years.
For more information on these organisations, and other Gaelic-related groups and resources, see the Bòrd na Gàidhlig website: www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk
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Note added at 7 hrs (2008-06-24 13:18:54 GMT)
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# Historical Associations
# Applecross Historical Society This is the site of the local historical society which was established in 1998 by people who were conscious that the historical, religious and cultural background of this unique and isolated Gaelic community was in danger of being lost.
# Comunn Eachdraidh Nis - Ness Historical Society This is the site for Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, the Ness Historical Society was set up 25 yeasr ago. This group provided the catalyst for what would later develop into the wider Comunn Eachdraidh movement in the Western Isles.
# Dalriada Celtic Heritage Trust This site is dedicated to the preservation of the Celtic Cultures within the British Isles, focusing mainly on Alba and Erin. At this site you can find articles on history, mythology, folklore, culture, customs, poetry and traditional crafts.
# Scottish History Club A forum for discussion of all aspects of Scottish history
# Elgol & Torrin Historical Society, Isle of Skye. The Society was formed in 1996 to preserve the culture and heritage of the area. This site is devoted to their work.
# Historical Society of Barra & Vatersay Website for the Historical Society of Barra and Vatersay or Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraidh.
# Kinloch Historical Society, Lewis The Kinloch Historical Society are involved in a wide variety of projects and this website provides a sample of our current work.
# Pairc Historical Society - Lewis The website of Pairc Historical Society which includes material of locla interest.
# Strathnairn Heritage Association This website was set up by a group of volunteers, dedicated to researching the history of the strath. The Society has an archive of photographs, maps and copies of written material, a selection of which is shown on the website.
# The Isle of Eigg History Society Comunn Eachdraidh Eige, the Isle of Eigg History Society was set up in 1999. The aims of the society are to encourage research into the history of the isle of Eigg.
# The Moidart Local History Group The Moidart Local History Group, (Comann Eachdraidh Mùideart), exists to promote an active interest in the history, heritage and culture of Moidart and to bring together interested individuals and organisations.
# Tiree Community Website This community website offers material of historical and contemorary interest on Tiree. Gaelic, it tells us, is widely used and there is a Gaelic medium unit at the school, where children are educated again through Gaelic,
AND
Weapons glossary – the odd Gaelic entry
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:QKCXBP5_Pt0J:www.youand...
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Thanks so much indeed Liz! |
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