Cuiribh sràc an seo ma tha sibh nur n-oileanach làn-thìde Fàilte gu Ìle is Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle Tick here if you are a full-time student ies luim Tha Ìle ainmeil airson uisge-beatha, eòin agus seallaidhean brèagha, mastery of the waves. Its later history is tied to the MacDonalds, the coming residents and admire for er of ha Ch ach tha fada a bharrachd ann. Nuair a thàinig na Gàidheil, ’s ann a dh’Ìle Campbell overlordships, the Clearances, and emigration. It is estimated yourself its stunning beauty. S S C ill h ad e a thàinig iad agus b’e seo prìomh eilean na h-Alba fad linntean. Tha from the last census records that around 1,800 people on have Our seashore base here at Ionad A o Tha mi airson clàradh air a’ chùrsa: Ì eachdraidh gu leòr anns a h-uile sgìre, agus bidh cothrom ann dhuibh some command of Gaelic and the language is very much in evidence Chaluim Chille Ìle (translated as The n le I wish to register for the course: o seo ionnsachadh anns na h-àiteachan far an do thachair e. Tha sinn gu when you travel around. , , Laphroaig, Caol Ila, Centre Islay) was opened in August 2002 as a Centre for Gaelic r I mòr an dòchas gum bi na cùrsaichean goirid Gàidhlig, cùird is ciùil air am language and heritage on Islay. The old fever hospital at Gartnatra was Fiosrachadh air na t Ardbeg, Bruichladdich and – all Gaelic names which are mìneachadh sa chlàr seo tarraingeach dhuibh, agus gun tig sibh còmhla also celebrated classics of the whisky world. Most are still in production renovated and the new building now offers teaching rooms, library, Cùrsaichean Goirid C ruinn gus faighinn a-mach gu bheil barrachd ceangail eadar Ìle agus cuid and welcome visitors to watch the production process and, even better, childcare facility, meeting rooms, broadcasting facilities, computer room eile Alba na shaoileadh sibh. Agus o chionn ’s nach e obair a-mhàin a bhios sample their delights. and exhibition space. The Centre also offers Gaelic courses at all levels Gàidhlig – o Air na cinn-là: On the dates: romhaibh, gheibh sibh cothrom coinneachadh ris na h-Ìlich fhèin agus rud We very much hope that there is something in our programme of short and Gaelic-medium higher education in partnership with the Gaelic Gaelic Course Guidance beag den eilean phrìseil seo fhaicinn mar a tha e san là an-diugh. courses in Gaelic, crafts and music to inspire you to visit Islay – all of College Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye and as a partner in the u Dh’fhosgail Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle faisg air Bogha Mòr san Lùnastal which will also give you the opportunity to meet with the island’s wel- UHI Millennium Institute. Gaelic classes are offered at five levels, and both the 2002 mar Ionad Dualchais agus Cànan na Gàidhlig. Chaidh seann ospadal Speaking Our Language course levels and the Higher Still r Ìre (Cùrsaichean Gàidhlig a-mhàin): aig Gart na Trà ùrachadh airson an Ionaid ùir agus a-nis tha goireasan ùra Clàr nan Cùrsaichean Goirid 2005 – 2005 Short Course Timetable levels are used as a guide. Instruction will be given through s Level (Gaelic Courses only): ann mar seòmraichean teagaisg, leabharlann, cròileagan, seòmraichean the medium of Gaelic as much as possible, and Gaelic learn- cruinneachaidh, goireasan craobh-sgaoilidh, coimpiutarlann agus àite- Ceann-latha (Diluain gu Dihaoine) Ainm a’ Chùrsa Neach-Teagaisg ing books and tapes are available for private study. Emphasis e in classes will be on spoken Gaelic, therefore students with taisbeanaidh. Tha an t-Ionad cuideachd a’ cur cùrsaichean-goirid is Dates (Monday to Friday) Course Title Tutor a good command of written Gaelic may find that a lower lev- s How would you describe your ability in Gaelic? (if applicable) Cùrsaichean Goirid 2005 foghlam àrd ìre air dòigh tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an compàirt ris a’ Cholaisde Ghàidhlig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig san Eilean Sgitheanach agus mar 6 An t-Òg-mhìos • 6th June Beginners Gaelic Mairead Anna MacTaggart el than the guidelines suggest is appropriate in order to raise Short Courses 2005 phàirt de OGE nam Mìle Bliadhna. speaking skills. Where two levels run on the same week, students Cathy Woodrow/ can move up or down if necessary. Post-Beginners Gaelic 13 An t-Òg-mhìos • 13th June Lorraine Ferguson Beginners’ Gaelic Lower Intermediate Gaelic Sìne NicEalair Prospective students are expected to have no or virtually no knowledge of Gaelic. They should achieve a level of competence Upper Intermediate Gaelic Daibhidh Grant 20 An t-Òg-mhìos • 20th June approximating: Advanced Gaelic Mairead Mackechnie 1. Level 1 Speaking Our Language How would you describe your playing/dancing/singing ability? (Dihaoine 1mh-Didòmhnaich 3mh) 2. Access 3 (Higher Still) Traditional Basket Weaving Tom O’ Brien 3. Three sets of evening classes (if applicable) (Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd) Post-beginners’ Gaelic Gaelic for Gaeilge Speakers Mark Wringe 11 An t-Iuchar • 11 July Prospective students should have previous knowledge of the following Gaeilge for Gaelic Speakers Éamonn Ó Dónaill as a minimum: personal information, likes/dislikes, asking for food and Beginners Gaelic Lorraine Ferguson drink, discussing the weather and events, use of “Tha” and “’S e”. 18 An t-Iuchar • 18th July They should achieve a level of competence approximating: Piping for all Abilities James MacLean 1. Book Two Speaking Our Language/Level 2 programmes 19 -23 Post-Beginners Gaelic Libby Morris 2. Intermediate 1/Standard Grade 4 - 6 25 An t-Iuchar • 25th July Welcome to Islay and The Columba Centre Lower Intermediate Gaelic Niall Oliver 3. Six sets of evening classes Please return this form along with your deposit to: Upper Intermediate Gaelic Mary Henderson Lower Intermediate Gaelic Lorraine Ferguson With a population today of approximately 3,200, the Isle of Islay is 1 An Lùnastal • 1st August known the world over for its wildlife and its incomparable whiskies. Advanced Gaelic Mairead Mackechnie Prospective students should have previous knowledge of the following The Columba Centre The Island also boasts a host of archaeological and historic sites dating as a minimum: Past and future tense, use of “faod”, giving instructions Fiddle Simon Moran and simple descriptions. They should achieve a Bowmore back to antiquity, as well as a score or more of early Christian and 8 An Lùnastal • 8th August Norse Viking settlements. The 9th-c harkens back to Piano Accompaniment and Tune Playing Mhàiri Hall level of competence approximating: Isle of Islay and to the beginnings of Scottish Christianity. Islay was once the 1. Level 2 Speaking Our Language PA43 7LN powercentre of the great medieval kingdom of the Lords of the Isles Traditional Step-Dancing John Sikorski & Fiona Dalgetty 2. Intermediate 2/Standard Grade 1 - 3 22 An Lùnastal • 22nd August Ionad Chaluim and, during that period, held sway over the North Sea-roads and vied Traditional Gaelic Song Ishbel MacAskill Chille Ìle with English, Irish, Scandinavian, and Scottish kings and chieftains for Upper Intermediate Gaelic Cùrsaichean eile aig A deposit of £50 is required for each course booked. Tea and coffee Please return completed registrations to Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle at the A’ tighinn a dh’ Ìle Foirm Iarrtais Chùrsaichean Goirid 2005 Prospective students should have previous knowledge of the following are available to buy at the Centre for the duration of your course. The address overleaf. Confirmation of your course booking and a registration O LE F Rhuvaal Registration Card S IS

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Deposits are only refundable in exceptional Cùrsaichean Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Àireamh Fòn/Phone No: song, who encourage completion of the course circumstances such as the cancellation of a course by the Centre or a Courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig By Air British Airways operates a daily flight from Glasgow to Islay. students of all levels of qualifies students for entry student’s non-attendance through illness. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College, has been offering five-day For information on schedules, contact British Airways at Glasgow ability to develop their (subject to interview) to An Cùrsa Comais, which is also Level 1 of the short courses in Gaelic and traditional music for 30 years and full-time Airport on +44 (0)141 887 1111 or on +44 (0)1496 skills within a supportive Gaelic and Related Studies Degree Scheme offered through Sabhal Mòr Post-d/Email Cùram Cloinne courses for 20 years. The College offers the opportunity to learn new 302022. To make bookings contact +44 (0)345 222111 or Islay Airport environment. The Centre is Ostaig and the UHI Millennium Institute. Childcare skills in a relaxed, yet lively environment and information on its short on +44 (0)1496 302022 or book online at www.britishairways.com also delighted to welcome The Certificate of Higher Education in the Gaelic Cùrsa Comais (Gaelic The resources on offer at Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle include a purpose- course programme is available at www.smo.uhi.ac.uk or by contacting Select Islay from the list to display the Glasgow/Islay timetable. back this year Tom O’ Brien Immersion Course) attainable over either one year (full-time) or two as one of ’s foremost exponents of traditional basket weaving. built childcare facility on the ground floor. Work is currently underway Elsie MacLean, Short Course Co-ordinator, on +44 (0)1471 888240. years (part-time) and successful students are eligible to apply for the By Car From Glasgow, drive to - you should allow The course fee includes all necessary materials, and students are able to to establish a Gaelic-medium childcare service at the Centre from sum- There is a special rate of £200 available for two courses for students Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle Equal Opportunities Policy: Equal Opportunities are Diploma of Higher Education (Level 2 of the Gaelic and Related Studies approximately two and a half hours for the journey, or longer should at the heart of Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle and we strive to provide equality of keep their handiwork. mer 2005 and please contact the Centre direct for details on progress or attending a five-day Gaelic course at both Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Ionad Degree Scheme). you wish to take in the beautiful scenery. Take the A82 up Loch opportunity for all users of the Centre. If you feel it would be helpful to inform Traditional music is learnt and passed on by ear, so teaching is mostly to enquire as to the availability of spaces Chaluim Chille Ìle in 2005. us of any disability or need you might have (e.g. visual, hearing, mobility) for Further details on both courses are available on the Centre’s website at Lomondside, turning onto the A83 at Tarbet - continue on through done without written notation (except on piping courses), though this is which we may be able to make reasonable adjustments, please give details www.ile.ac.uk or by directly contacting the Centre’s Gaelic Lecturer. both Inveraray and Lochgilphead towards Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The normally available afterwards. A tape recorder can be a useful aid. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig below or by making direct contact with the Centre. ferry port of Kennacraig is just five miles on from Tarbert. During some weeks there may be opportunities for collaboration with Cosgaisean nan Cùrsaichean Goirid Tha mi a’ cur a’ chiad phàighidh an cois seo. I enclose a deposit other musicians and classes in skills such as group work. There are also is Àiteachan-fuirich Islay has two ports - Port Ellen on the southern coast, and Port (non-returnable) of £50 per course. opportunities to play Askaig, in the , facing Jura. The morning sailing is Please make cheque payable to Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle. informally in the evenings. e Short Course Fees & Accommodation l normally to Port Ellen, and the afternoon one to . Ainm Sgrìobhte/Signature English is used as the Ì Caledonian MacBrayne operates the car ferry with timetables and language of teaching on Music and Dance Courses (one week) £125 e these courses, though l reservations available online at http://www.calmac.co.uk or by telephone several of our tutors are Gaelic Course (one week) £125 il to +44 (0)1880 730253 (Kennacraig, ) or +44 (0)1496 302209 Gaelic speakers. Wherever (Port Ellen, Islay). Gaelic Course (two weeks) £200 h Ceann-Latha/Date By Bus A daily bus service (Number 926) operates from Glasgow possible, students are C asked to bring their own All Weekend Short Courses (two days) £85 Buchanan Street Bus Station making a connection to and from the ferry instruments to their im terminal at Kennacraig. For schedule information, contact the Travel lu Centre at Buchanan Street Bus Station on +44 (0)141 332 7133. chosen course. ha Ionad C Fiosrachadh air Eilean Ìle.