Bridge of the Gaels (Droichead na nGael)

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Bridge of the Gaels (Droichead na nGael) is a unique event, that took place on the legendary island of Iona, bringing together representatives from the Gaelic speaking nations of Ireland and Scotland to share in a dialogue of shared language, heritage, spirituality and culture in the year that marked the 1,450th anniversary of the founding of Iona Abbey. ____________________________________________________________________________________ In July, 2013, the Gaels of Ireland and Scotland were called together to bridge the globally scattered Gaelic Nation of today, by bearing witness to their shared history, language, spirituality, creativity and heritage on the occasion of the celebration of the 1,450th anniversary of Colmcille’s first landing on the sacred Isle of Iona. The occasion was organised by Peadar Ó Riada and the Fódhla Foundation trust, with the support of Colmcille-Éirinn is Alba and the Iona Community. Both wings of the Gaelic Nations of Ireland and Scotland were present at the gathering, including representatives of the poets and musicians, spiritual and public leaders, singers and choirs, all in the presence of the President of Ireland. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Le linn Iúil 2013, gairmeadh Gaeil chun oileán ársa Í chun droichead do thógáil idir an Náisiún Gaelach pé áit áit ina bhfuilid scaipithe ar fuaid an domhain, trí áireamh is cúntas do thabhairt ar a stair, a dteanga, a spioradálthacht, a gcruthaitheacht, is a n-oidhreacht fónta ar ócáid cheiliúradh 1450 bliain ar chéad theacht Cholmcille chun an Oileáin. B’é Peadar Ó Riada agus Iontaoibheas Fódhla a ghairm an ócáid le cúnamh ó ‘Colmcille – Éire is Alba’ agus Pobal Í. I láthair bhí aíonna ó dhá eite an Náisiúin Ghaelaigh ó Éirinn agus Albain; ina measc bhí ionadaithe Spioradáltha is Poiblí, Filí is Ceoltóirí, Amhránaithe is Córacha agus Uachtarán na hÉireann. ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoy this film you can watch more films from the ANÚ ONLINE CINEMA here: vimeo.com/anupictures/vod_pages Plus you can now get an Unlimited Access Pass to all of the ANÚ ONLINE CINEMA (unlimited at 50% off individual title rates) http://www.anupictures.com/product/anu-online-cinema-unlimited-access/ Use the code 50OFF to get From Coolea To Iona at half price here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fromcooleatoiona ____________________________________________________________________________________ Further info. on this and other Anú Pictures films on: http://www.anupictures.com/

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Bridge of the Gaels (Droichead na nGael) is a unique event, that took place on the legendary island of Iona, bringing together representatives from the Gaelic speaking nations of Ireland and Scotland to share in a dialogue of shared language, heritage, spirituality and culture in the year that marked the 1,450th anniversary of the founding of Iona Abbey. ____________________________________________________________________________________ In July, 2013, the Gaels of Ireland and Scotland were called together to bridge the globally scattered Gaelic Nation of today, by bearing witness to their shared history, language, spirituality, creativity and heritage on the occasion of the celebration of the 1,450th anniversary of Colmcille’s first landing on the sacred Isle of Iona. The occasion was organised by Peadar Ó Riada and the Fódhla Foundation trust, with the support of Colmcille-Éirinn is Alba and the Iona Community. Both wings of the Gaelic Nations of Ireland and Scotland were present at the gathering, including representatives of the poets and musicians, spiritual and public leaders, singers and choirs, all in the presence of the President of Ireland. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Le linn Iúil 2013, gairmeadh Gaeil chun oileán ársa Í chun droichead do thógáil idir an Náisiún Gaelach pé áit áit ina bhfuilid scaipithe ar fuaid an domhain, trí áireamh is cúntas do thabhairt ar a stair, a dteanga, a spioradálthacht, a gcruthaitheacht, is a n-oidhreacht fónta ar ócáid cheiliúradh 1450 bliain ar chéad theacht Cholmcille chun an Oileáin. B’é Peadar Ó Riada agus Iontaoibheas Fódhla a ghairm an ócáid le cúnamh ó ‘Colmcille – Éire is Alba’ agus Pobal Í. I láthair bhí aíonna ó dhá eite an Náisiúin Ghaelaigh ó Éirinn agus Albain; ina measc bhí ionadaithe Spioradáltha is Poiblí, Filí is Ceoltóirí, Amhránaithe is Córacha agus Uachtarán na hÉireann. ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoy this film you can watch more films from the ANÚ ONLINE CINEMA here: vimeo.com/anupictures/vod_pages Plus you can now get an Unlimited Access Pass to all of the ANÚ ONLINE CINEMA (unlimited at 50% off individual title rates) http://www.anupictures.com/product/anu-online-cinema-unlimited-access/ Use the code 50OFF to get From Coolea To Iona at half price here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fromcooleatoiona ____________________________________________________________________________________ Further info. on this and other Anú Pictures films on: http://www.anupictures.com/

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