An Naidheachd Againne the Newsletter of an Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach / the American Gaelic Society

An Naidheachd Againne The Newsletter of An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach / The American Gaelic Society

Foghar 2007, Leabhar XXIV, Aireamh 4, Àireamh Iomlan 96: Fall 2007, Volume XXIV, No. 4, Whole Number 96

Twenty Years and Growing U.S. Mòd Marks Anniversary, Honors Parsons; Ramsey, Alexander Win Top Awards

ew faces and old joined to celebrate ACGA’s 20th annual U.S. National N Mòd this year, with special guests making the journey to Ligonier, Pa., from Scotland and Nova Scotia. We welcomed one of our Mòd co-founders, Ca- trìona NicÌomhair Parsons, now a member of the Celtic Studies Department at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. For the second year and third time, we welcomed adjudicator Beathag Mhoireasdan, who traveled from Glas- gow, Scotland, to take part in the event. Beathag is an author and actress as well as an educator who often teaches programs at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scot- land’s Gaelic CollegeHeading on the Isle of Skye. For more than ten years, Sabhal Mòr has supported the U.S. National Mòd by awarding a scholarship to its summer short course program to one of the award- winning competitors. We welcomed Scottish Royal National Mòd Gold Men’s gold medalist Rudy Ramsey and poetry award winner Cam MacRae Medalist Kirsteen NicDhòmhnaill, a reporter for BBC’s Radio nan Gaidheal also now living in Glasgow. Plac e your mes sage here. F or maximum i mpact, us e t wo or thr eeA sent ences. nd we welcomed competitors and friends from points as distant as Colorado and Cape Breton. More than 30 people In This Issue stayed at the “Clachan Gaidhealach” we established at the Antiochan Village retreat center. Our own gold medalists this year were Rudy Ramsey of • 2007 U.S. Mòd Medalists, Awards Colorado and Anne Alexander of Ohio. • Taking TIP at the Gaelic College Many Gaelic learners from more distant places joined us through our Distance Learning Competition, won by Eve • Apply Now for ACGA College Scholarship Gordon of California. • Excerpt from ‘Litrìchean Alasdair Mhòir’ This year’s Mòd was similar to many others – the same competitions, locations and many familiar faces – but the presence of Catrìona Parsons, Nancy Dean, Kevin Go to http://www.acgamerica.org for more information on McLaughlin and many others who have been instrumental upcoming ACGA events and other Gaelic-related activities. (Continued on page 2)

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Storytelling and Lewis & Harris Award winner Michael MacKay Nancy Dean, left, and Mòd co-founder Catrìona NicIomhair Parsons in keeping the Mòd alive over the years made this year’s thachartais a tha gar fàgail dlùth agus air an aon ràmh mar Mòd a truly special event. gum biodh, agus 's e sin, gun teagamh, a' Ghàidhlig,” she “It was our great good fortune that Catriona NicIomhair said. [“Although the U.S. Mòd is very different in many Parsons and Donald F. MacDonald, co-founders of the ways from the Royal National Mòd in Scotland, the same U.S. Mòd, met at Scotland’s Royal National Mòd just thing is at the heart of both events and brings us close to- when Gaelic music was gaining new interest worldwide, gether, and that without doubt, is Gaelic.”] and support for a Mòd was growing within ACGA,” said “Tha mi an dòchas gum bi e comasach na ceangalan le Joan McWilliams Weiss, former Mòd chairperson and a Mòd Ameireagaidh a chumail a' dol agus a' neartachadh current member of the Mòd Committee. “It is such a anns na mìosan agus na bliadhnaichean a tha romhainn. gift that our Mòds gather the Gaels and those who love Tha mi an dòchas cuideachd gum faigh farpaisich agus Gaelic together.” muinntir Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireagaidh cothrom Kirsteen NicDhòmhnaill was enthusiastic about her visit tadhal air a' Mhòd Nàiseanta agus gun faigh iad bros- and the links between the Scottish and U.S. Mòds. nachadh agus tlachd bhon a sin.” [“I hope it will be possi- “Ged a tha Mòd nan Stàitean Aonaichte gu math eadar- ble to keep the links with the U.S. Mòd going and to dhealaichte ann an iomadh dòigh bhon a Mhòd Nàiseanta strengthen them in the months and years to come.”] Rìoghail ann an Alba, tha aon rud aig crìdhe an dà That’s a hope we all share.

Scott Morrison, left, John MacRae Award winner, and Neacal Freer Kirsteen NicDhòmhnaill, left, Neacal Freer, Beathag Mhoireasdan

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Women’s gold medalist Anne Alexander and Mick Hurray Frances Acar of Ohio (and Barra) competes at the Mòd

Frances Acar $100 Luchd-Taic a’ Mhòid 2007 2007 Mòd Supporters Liam Ó Caiside $100

Tha Comadaidh a’ Mhòid a’ toirt mìle taing agus Laoich ($50+) beannachd dhan a h-uile duine a thoirt taic dhan Mhòid anns a’ bhliadhna àraidh seo. Murdo Macleod $50 The Mòd Committee thanks everyone who supported the Mòd in this important anniversary year. Càirdean (up to $50)

Nick Freer $35 Na Gaisgich ($100+)

Stuart Stone $442 Donald and Meg MacKinnon $34

Dr. Jack Campbell $200 Cheryl Mitchell $25

Ashby McCown $200 Eve Gordon $25

Andrew MacAoidh Jergens $150 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean $25

Duilleag 3 Some of the participants and guests of the 2007 U.S. National Mòd.

2007 U.S. National Mòd Winners Competitions Held in Ligonier, Pa., Sept. 10-12, 2006

Distance Learning Competition Aig a’ Mhòd (at the Mòd)

Luchd-toiseachaidh as ùr (New beginners) Ag Aithris Sgeulachd (Storytelling)

1. Joyce Chaimbeul 1. Micheal MacAoidh 2. Caitlinn NicAoidh Luchd-Adhartaich (Advanced learners) 3. Liam Ó Caiside

1. Eubha Ghordain Bàrdachd (Poetry Recitation) 2. Cam NicRath 3. Scott MacIlleMhoire 1. Cam NicRath 4. Nanag Neveln 2. Rudy Ramsey 4. Brian Neveln 3. Scott MacIlleMhoire 4. Brenna NicIlleMhoire Bàrdachd (Original poetry) 5. Lucas MacIlleMhoire

1. Scott MacIlleMhoire 2. Cam NicRath

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Drama (Gaelic play) Special Mòd Awards

1. Muinntir na Cruaiche (Neacal Freer, Marietta MacLeod Cuach Caitlinn NicAoidh, Ashby McCown) Presented by Donald F. MacDonald in memory of his wife to best over-all female singer: Anne Alexander

Co-fharpaisean nan Òran Herbert P. MacNeal Cuach Presented by the Clan MacNeil to best over-all male singer: (Song Competitions) Rudy Ramsey

Duais Sgoilearachd Sabhal Mor Ostaig A scholarship presented by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s I. Òran Mall (Slow Song) Gaelic college on the Isle of Skye, for best combined score in prose and poetry in the Mail-in Mòd: Eubha Ghordain Boireannaich/Women Searrag-Ghlainne Mhic Dhomhnaill 1. Cam NicRath Edinburgh Crystal decanter presented by Donald F. MacDonald 2. Anne Alexander of Edinburgh and North Carolina for best poetry recitation at the (Frances Acar audited the competition). Mòd: Cam NicRath

Fir/Men Duais Dhaibhidh Mhic Risnidh Tthe David MacRitchie Award for best recitation of a traditional 1. Rudy Ramsey tale in Gaelic: Micheal MacAoidh 2. Micheal MacAoidh 3. Liam Ó Caiside Duais Iain Mhic Mhurchaidh (John MacRae Award) 4. Scott MacIlleMhoire Presented for the best original poem in Scottish Gaelic: Scott MacIlleMhoire

II. A’ Seinn Mar Aon (Unison Singing) SCOTS Shield Presented by the Scottish Club of the Twin States for best 1. Joan Weiss, Nick Freer, Frances Acar Waulking Song Demonstration: “The Great Lakes Gaelic Sing- ers”

Duais Leòdhais agus na Hearadh (Lewis & Harris Award) III. Oran Luaidh ( Waulking Song) Presented for the best performance of a song from the Lewis and Harris traditions: Micheal MacAoidh 1. The Great Lakes Gaelic Singers (Ohio) 2. Mac-Talla & Friends (Maryland)

VI. Na Criochnaichean (Song Finals) IV. Puirt-a-beul (Mouth Music) Fir/Men 1. Liam Ó Caiside 1. Rudy Ramsey 2. Rudy Ramsey 2. Micheal MacAoidh 3. Scott MacIlleMhoire 3. Liam Ó Caiside 4. Anne Alexander 3. Scott MacIlleMhoire

Boireannaich/Women V. Oran-Obrach (Work Song) 1. Anne Alexander

1. Micheal MacAoidh Na Buinn Òra (The Gold Medals)

Anne Alexander & Rudy Ramsey

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Beachdan bhon Cheann-Suidhe Best Wishes for the Holidays and the New Year

A Chàirdean,

... ’nam sheasamh anns an t-uisge a’ seinn “O Fhlùir na h- ... standing in the rain singing “Flower of Scotland” while Albainn” ’s “Red Hot Chili Pipers a’ cluich ... a’ chiad the Red Hot Chili Pipers play ... the first time that I saw uair a chunnaic mi Runrig beò ... a’ bruidhinn ris an Runrig live ... speaking with my bus driver in Gaelic on dràibhear bus agam anns a’ Ghàidhlig air mo shlighe mun my way around Trotternish ... These are some of the cuairt air Tròndairnis ... Seo feadhainn de na rudan air a things that I will fondly remember about my trip to Scot- bhios cuimhne chùbhraidh agam mu dheidhinn an turais land this summer. agam gu Alba san t-samhradh seo. I was also very pleased to see Gaelic in public places. I Bha mi glè thoilichte faicinn gu robh Gàidhlig ann an was able to read the descriptions of all the fish at the àiteachan poblach cuideachd. Bha cothrom agam leughadh aquarium at Balloch, Loch Lomond in Gaelic. A young tuairisgeulan nan iasg anns a’ Ghàidhlig aig an Uisgeadan woman at the information kiosk on the High Street in In- ann am Ballach, Loch Laomainn. Thug boireannach òg verness gave me directions in Gaelic — and I got a Gaelic seòladh dhomh anns a’ Ghàidhlig aig an ionad- map too! fiosrachaidh air an t-sràid mhòir ann an Inbhir Nis — agus Perhaps these things seem minor and not very important, fhuair mi mapa Gàidhlig cuideachd! but the language is in the public eye at least. In addition to ’S dòcha gu bheil e coltach gu bheil rudan mar seo beag this there are several Gaelic initiatives going forward in ’s nach eil iad cho cudthromach, ach tha a’ chànain air North America, including the Atlantic Gaelic Academy beulaibh an t-sluaigh co-dhiù. A thuilleadh air seo, tha and the Office of Gaelic Affairs in Nova Scotia. iomadh iomairt Ghàidhlig a’ dol air adhart ann an The American Gaelic Society is going forward as well. Ameireaga a Tuath, a’ gabhail a-steach Acadamaidh Did you notice our new name? A small thing perhaps, but Gàidhlig an Atlantaig agus Oifis Iomairtean na Gàidhlig bigger things are coming! ann an Alba Nuadh. Tha An Comunn Gàidhlig Ameireaganach a’ dol air ad- leis gach deagh dhùrachd, hart cuideachd. An do mhothaich sibh gu bheil ainm ùr againn? Rud beag, ’s docha, ach bidh rudan nas motha a’ tighinn! Janice Chan [email protected] An Naidheachd Againne VOLUME XXIV, NUMBER 4, WHOLE NO. 96

An Naidheachd Againne (formerly An Naidheachd) is the quar- terly newsletter of An Comunn Gaidhealach Ameireaganach. College Scholarship from ACGA The newsletter is published in the Spring, Summer, Fall and ACGA is offering a scholarship for students doing a Winter. It is produced by the Publications Committee of ACGA. university or college degree or certificate in Gaelic,

Editor: Liam Ó Caiside, [email protected] Gaelic medium education, or any other subject en- Managing Editor: Mike Mackay, [email protected] tirely through the medium of Gaelic. This scholarship is for students from or normally resident in North Contributing Editors: America. Applications must be in before March 1, Rachell Blessing, [email protected] 2008. If you are interested in this scholarship, go to Anne Landin, [email protected] Cam MacRae, [email protected] the ACGA webpage or: http://acgamerica.org/ scholarships/university-scholarships to find out more. An Naidheachd Againne welcomes submissions. Contact the editor for more information.

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ACGA Welcomes New Officers, Plans for 2008

n the 2007 election just past, we had six very good can- ([email protected]). Candidates have until March 31, I didates for ACGA’s Board of Directors. Tapadh leibh 2008 to declare. Further information will be provided at uile to all who ran, and meal-a-naidheachd to the winners: that time. David Gressett, Cam MacRae and Rudy Ramsey. Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig, a chàirdean, it’s time to get in- We are hoping to get an early start on next spring’s elec- volved! tion, in order to produce a slate of candidates as good as — Eve Gordon, Election Committee 2008 last year’s. We have a new Election Committee this year (so far consisting of Ken McCormick and myself) under the guidance of veteran committee member Glenn Wright- son. We would still like to have at least one more volun- teer to work on the election with us — someone who Litrichean might not yet feel ready to commit to being on the board, but would like to help out ACGA in a limited, defined A chàirdean chòire: role. Ideally, members of the Election Committee should be willing to serve for two to three years, with one person ’S e rud math a th' ann an fharpais seo a bhith aig ACGA cycling off and a new person joining each year. airson luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. We are also calling at this time for people who wish to Dh’ionnsaich mi tòrr rè na farpais a' rannsachadh iomadh run for the Board in 2008 to contact the committee. You pàirt bheag dhen stuth a bha air a chur a-mach gu co- don’t have to be fluent in Gaelic or be at any particular roinntichean. level in your study of Cuideachd, tha mi taingeil airson na duais. Bha sin feu- “We are a society run entirely the language to sit on mail airson pàirt de na cosgaisean aig Colaisde Naoimh the board. The elec- Anna a phaigheadh. Roghnaich mi an cùrsa an siud, ann an by volunteers, including those Alba Nuadh, o chionn ’s gum bi cothrom ann airson who serve on the board.” tion is open to any member of good chlàsaichean Ghàidhlig fad sia seachdainean a ghabhail. standing, i.e., with dues current, and with a desire to help Tha na clàsaichean aig a’ cholaisde air còrdadh rium gu ACGA in its mission to promote the Gaelic language and mòr agus tha mi toilichte gu robh an cothrom agam tighinn. culture. We are a society run entirely by volunteers, in- Bu mhiann leam taing mhòr a thoirt do ACGA agus do na cluding those who serve on the board. daoine a tha air airgead a thoirt don fharpais. Directors are elected to a three-year term, and then can be re-elected for a second term. After that, they must step Sìne Phendergast down for at least one year before being allowed to run again. This makes it possible for “new blood” to be intro- A chàirdean mo chridhe : duced. In 2008, two directors, Janice Chan and Jamie MacDonald, will not be able to run again as they have I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed being with each served two consecutive terms. This leaves two open- you on the 20th anniversary of Mòd Naiseanta Aimeir- ings for new board members to be elected. eagaidh. It was really splendid seeing so many of you The board of directors generally meets four times a year, again; and it was extremely thoughtful of you to invite me by teleconferencing. In order to work efficiently, the board to come. After all it was yourselves who did all the work! is divided into committees: Education, Publications, Out- Not only that, you have kept it going all these years. I con- reach, Membership, Gàidhealtachd Support and Admini- gratulate you for your perseverance and hard work. Móran stration. Members are expected to serve on at least one of taing gu dearbh airson ur caoimhneis. these. E-mail communication is frequently used on both Mo bheannachd oirbh uile — a h-uile là a chì’s nach the committee and board levels. fhaic! Anyone interested in running for the board or working on the Election Committee should contact either Eve Catrìona Parsons Gordon ([email protected]) or Ken McCormick

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Thall ‘s a-Bhos News from the Growing Gaelic Community

Most of us had some Gaelic study already under our belts TIP Program Gets but one young man from Manitoba was really a new- bie. In my mind, he would be the real test of the pro- Gaelic Learners Talking gram. We had two instructors, Angus MacLeod and Hector earning Gaelic in the United States can be a MacNeil. Both heard Gaelic as children but did not ac- daunting endeavor. There are numerous “teach quire the language until adults. Both are key figures in L yourself” types of programs and videos but the cause for Gaelic in Nova Scotia. From nine to three these just do not address acquiring conversational skills. each day we heard and communicated, though somewhat I have also found in my “turas” that Gaelic language haltingly, in Gaelic. There was no direct instruction in grammar can be an obsta- grammar and instruction was only in Gaelic. cle. Therefore, I was keenly inter- After the first week, I realised that ested when I learned that the “I left with a much expanded ability Hector had told a story completely Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and to communicate in Gaelic.” in Gaelic and I understood it. I even Crafts in Nova Scotia was offering began to have dreams in Gaelic. a three week beginner’s class based on the Total Immer- My ability to understand was much greater than my sion Program. expressive language skills. The Gaelic College is located in St Ann’s in Cape I must have sounded like a toddler speaking Gaelic, but Breton. Tens of thousands of Gaelic-speaking Scots from that is the point, isn’t it. My vocabulary and ability to the isles settled in Cape Breton and there are still folk speak did improve greatly. that grew up speaking Gaelic. I met a few of them. It is As a special education teacher, I can’t help but access immensely beautiful and the Scottish culture is still part lessons based on the modality and structure of the of the everyday life of the people. This in itself is a draw class. With this in mind, I do have some suggestions. to the Gaelic College. Unlike other Gaelic “camps,” one is still in the environment when the instruction ends. Cape Breton’s remoteness allowed Scottish immigrants Dè tha ’Dol? Gaelic Events to continue to speak Gaelic and maintain their culture. Today, many Scottish musicians and weavers are going Feb. 16. Zero to Gaelic Intensive Day (Slighe nan Gaidheal), Seattle. With instructors Richard Hill and Seumas Gagne. Go to Cape Breton to get a glimpse of what Scotland had in to www.slighe.com for more information. times past. I had been to the Gaelic College for many years to take March 31. Deadline to submit application for ACGA’s Uni- instruction in piping, step-dancing, drumming and some versity Scholarship. Go to www.acgamerica.org/scholarships/ Gaelic. The staff there are friendly; the accommodations university-scholarships for more information. are better than most and the scenery is beautiful. I was intrigued by the idea of spending the day in a to- June 3. Fèis Shiatail (Slighe nan Gaidheal), Port Townsend, tal Gaelic environment. The idea behind the Total Immer- Wash. A bi-ennial festival of workshops, cèilidhs, concerts and sion Program is to simulate the learning process of a na- community celebration. Go to www.slighe.com. tive learner with an emphasis on conversation. June 27-29. Mòd nan Lochan Mòra (The Great Lakes Gaelic The TIP has been used in other mediums such as Maori Mòd ), Wellington, Ohio. With adjudicator Gillebride and Hawaiian and has greatly increased the number of MacMillan. Contact Mòd Chair Frances Acar for more infor- speakers in those languages. The initial proponent for mation at [email protected]. TIP in Scots Gaelic was a native speaker from Lewis named Finlay MacLeod. Classes are in Gaelic with an emphasis on repetition and hands-on activities. Know of any other upcoming Gaelic events? Please write Glenn There was a diverse group of individuals in the class. Wrightson at [email protected] to have it listed here.

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I found it very useful to review lessons after class levels of proficiency but with a more rigorous attach- with the other students. I would look up words in the ment to instruction in the Gaelic medium. dictionary to get a visual anchor for what I heard. I I interviewed Angus MacLeod and asked about the heard an interview by Dr Leonard Sachs who has re- success of TIP in Nova Scotia. He told a story of one cently published a book on the education of boys in woman who was recently accepted into Sabhal Mor America and he claims that 80 percent of learning is Ostaig as a fluent speaker having participated in TIP through the visual modality. I approached Angus for about a year. She was able to attend a class each MacLeod and suggested a review be given at the end week though. of the day with a list of the key words and concepts Angus also stated that demand outstrips the number covered in class as a visual supplement. of teachers. He agreed on the efficacy of the suggestion but felt In my travels, I ran into numerous people who had that this would contradict the spirit of TIP. Many been in TIP classes and all felt strongly that TIP was nights, the members of the class would meet and instrumental in their acquiring Gaelic. Some had even watch “Can Seo” or “Speaking Our Language” tapes. given up on the traditional classroom environment. Personally I found the “Can Seo” segments extremely For Gaelic to survive, it must be a conversational helpful and a wonderful addition. I also used what I language. TIP seems to facilitate conversation at even heard from “Can Seo” in class. the most elementary level. Was it worth it? Three weeks and several thousands From the perspective of a professional educator and of dollars were invested. Overall, it was a success. with studies on how people learn to support my posi- I left with a much expanded ability to communicate tion, I think having visual supplements would acceler- in Gaelic. Classes were virtually stress free. ate the learning process. But people are speaking and The young man from Manitoba made remarkable understanding Gaelic very quickly. progress and was also able to communicate in Overall, I would highly recommend the Gaelic Col- Gaelic. I would like to see the ACGA Gaelic Immer- lege program and the TIP method. sion week be more along the lines of TIP, maybe with — by Ed Kitowski

Litreachan Alasdair Mhòir: Big Alasdair’s Letters

he following pages contain an excerpt from This particular column is a written as a speech by an important work in modern Scottish Gaelic the chairman of the Lewis and Harris Society. In it, T literature and journalism, “Litrichean Alas- the new chairman describes the islands, starting with dair Mhòir” by Iain N. MacLeòid, published in 1932. Lewis: “’S e eilean iongantach a tha an Leòdhas. “Alasdair Mòr’s” letters originally appeared in a Thuirt cuid-eigin gur h-e fàd mòr mònadh a bha ann, column in the Stornoway Gazette. From 1917 to 1954, trì fichead mìle air fad. … ’S e sin is coireach gu bheil MacLeòid wrote a column called “Litir à Beàrna- a leithid de bhlàths, de bhàidh, agus de charthannas raigh” that dealt with both local and general Gaelic fuaighte ris na daoine thogadh ann.” That could be topics — often humorous ones. It was highly popular, translated: ““Lewis is a wonderful island. Someone and a collection of the columns was published in 1932 said it is a big piece of peat, sixty miles altogether. … as “Litrichean Alasdair Mhòir,” including “Oraid Fear That’s why such warmth, kindness and charity is in- na Cathrach” or “The Chairman’s Speech.” tertwined among the people raised there.” The topics are local and general and humorous. We hope those of you who are learning Gaelic and They also broke new ground in Gaelic journalism and searching for reading material will enjoy this letter. writing. ACGA’s publishing committee plans to republish MacLeòid, born on Skye, was schoolmaster in other long-out-of-print items in An Naidheachd Bernera and drew inspiration for many of the charac- Againne when possible to encourage readers. ters in his columns from the local people he knew. He We’ll also be reviewing more recent books, CDs also edited a book of poetry from Lewis, “Bàrdachd and learning materials in upcoming issues, starting Leòdhais,” which was published in 1916. with the first issue of the new year.

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Nach Tu Tha Brèagha

Agus ann am probadh na sùla Nach tu tha brèagha Bidh thu air do dhùsgadh A’ dèanamh cadal gu socair leis an t-acras cho cruaidh Na laighe ’sa phrasaich A’ sàs anns do bhrùth. Le aingeal mar choltas. Agus dè mu dheidhinn Dhadaidh Is mise nam sheasamh Leis a shaorachd cho briseadh? ri taobh do leap’-àird’ Bidh feum air air botul fhaighinn A’ cnuasachadh àm ri teachd A dh'aindeoin na shaoileas e. gun ghluasad, le smaointean fad. Agus le gach biadhadh a thèid seachad A’ coimhead air do chorp bheag Bidh thu a’ fàs nas motha, Ag èirigh leis an anail, ’S dè nì thu leis na tiodhlaicean, saoilidh mi, 'S ge be ’n aisling a tha thu fo, Air an toirt dhut-sa bhon a’ Thighearna? Cha bhith e fada gus am bith thu ’ranail. le Scott MacIlleMhoire

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Directory of Gaelic Classes & Study Groups

A listing of classes, groups and individual teachers. If you have information on study groups, classes or teachers you would like to submit, please contact the editor at [email protected]

Kyri Comyn Alaska 5060 S. Washington Minnesota/Wisconsin Linda C. Hopkins Englewood, Colo. 80110 Robert L. Hoyt PO Box 1418 303-781-0553 913 15 St. East Palmer, Alaska 99645 Menomonie, Wis. 54751

907–373–6339 Rudy Ramsey (Stella’s Coffeehouse Study Group) Arizona Denver, Colo. Missouri/Kansas Muriel Fisher [email protected] Greg L. McCoy 722 W Vanover Rd. 303-332-7643 3605 Blue Ridge Blvd. Tucson, Ariz. 85705 Independence, Mo. 64052 816-737-5979 520–882–5308 Sue Hendrix [email protected] 4590 Darley Avenue Boulder, Colo. 80303 New Mexico 303-499-4927 Kathy Lare Arkansas 8715 Silvercrest Ct. NW Christie Saunders Albuquerque, N.M. 87114 1701 N. Bryant, Apt. 4 Florida 505-890-6572 Little Rock, Ark. 72207 Steven McBride 501-663-8434 7904 Capwood Avenue New Jersey/New York Tampa, Fla. 33637 New York Caledonian Club California 813-980-0017 Don Ross, instructor Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, New Donnie Macdonald Illinois P.O. Box 607 Dr. William R. Roy York, N.Y. Citrus Heights, Calif. 95611 2404 Brookens Circle Fpr information, call (212) 662-1083 and leave a message for Priscilla 916-723-6320 Urbana, Ill. 61801-6621 Campbell or Kitty Macmillan. Eva Gordon Joshua Wilson [email protected] Celtic Arts Center 707 W. Melrose (right door) Studio City, Calif. Chicago, Ill .60657 Donald Mackinnon [email protected] 773-929-8119 26 Miller Drive Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 David G. Williams 914-221-9404 480 30th Street Massachusetts San Francisco, Calif. 94131 Callanish School Of Celtic Arts John P. Barlow Claudia Ward Maggie Carchrie/Tom Leigh 951 Sunnyside Drive 22651 Equipoise Road 1 Bridle Path Circle Oswego, N.Y. 13827 Monterey, Calif. 93940 Sandwich, Mass. 02563 607–687–3272 408-373-5069 508-888-0107 [email protected] North Carolina Tris King Scottish Gaelic Learners The Guilford Gaelic Learners Association of the Bay Area Maryland Greensboro, N.C. (925) 283-8029 Fred Bosworth Contact: An Phillips [email protected] 248 Inlet Drive [email protected] Pasadena, Md. 21122 Colorado 410-437-7090 Asheville Gaelic Study Group University of North Carolina Glenn Wrightson Ken Campbell Asheville, N.C. 69 Burr Hill Contact: Michael Newton 2673 S. York St. Berlin, Md. 21811 http://www.saorsamedia.com/gaelicclass/ Denver, Colo. 80027 410-208-0524 303-698-9023

Duilleag 16 Ohio Virginia Nova Scotia Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Nicholas M. Freer Seumas Watson 2374 Madison Road #4F 20 East Linden Street P.O.Box 600 Cincinnati, Ohio 45208-1073 Alexandria, Va. 22301 Port Hastings, Cape Breton 513-321-6781 703-836-5654 BOE 2T0, Canada [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 1-888-4Gaelic

Frances Acar Stuart Morrison Stone ACGA Officers 234 Lowell Drive 3079 S. Buchanan Street, C-2 Kent, Ohio 44240 Arlington, Va. 22206 President [email protected] 703-845-7740 Janice Chan: [email protected]

Fairfax County Study Group Vice President Oregon Rhett Lowery Jamie MacDonald: [email protected] Geoff Frasier 540-786-4895 3722 SE 15th Ave #6 Treasurer Portland, Ore. 97202 Michael MacKay David Gressett 503-234-1582 Classes via Skype [email protected] 3860 Dumfries Road [email protected] Catlett, VA 20119 [email protected] Co-Treasurer Pennsylvania Kevin McLaughlin Rachell Blessing 46 Huffman Ave. Washington, D.C. [email protected] Washington, Pa. 15301 Croileagan DC (children’s playgroup) 412-228-3154 Liam Ó Caiside Book Keeper 703-717-0074 Anne Landin Harry M. Webb [email protected] [email protected] 380 Central Drive Cranberry Twp. Pa. 16066 James F. Goff 724-776-4382 3405 34th Place, N.W. Recording Secretary [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20016 To be determined 202-244-6867 Tennessee Membership Secretary Cate Stewart Wes Mangus: [email protected] Washington Nashville, Tenn. SLIGHE NAN GAIDHEAL [email protected] Richard W. Hill U.S. National Mòd Chair #212 400 Harvard Ave. East Nick Freer: [email protected] Phil Smith Seattle, Wash. 98102 Cookeville, Tenn. 206-322-3604 Naidheachd Editor 931-526-6194 www.slighe.com Liam Ó Caiside: [email protected] [email protected]

Toronto ACGA Directors Texas • Rachell Blessing (2006-09) David Gressett Toronto Gaelic Learners Association [email protected] Hurst, Texas c/o Janice Chan [email protected] 43 Norbrook Crescent • David Gressett (2007-2010) (940) 384-6249 Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 4P7 [email protected] [email protected] • Cam MacRae (2007-2010)

Jonquelle Jones [email protected] Fort Worth, Texas Montreal • Rudy Ramsey (2007-10) [email protected] Donald Macdonald [email protected] 817–294–5901 2220 Claremont, Suite 408 • Heather Sparling (2006-09) Montreal, Canada H3Z 2P8 [email protected] 514-485-1636 Utah Harry Webb (2006-09) [email protected] • Rachell Blessing [email protected] Salt Lake City, via Skype • Christopher Wilborn (2006-09) [email protected] [email protected]

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ACGA Celebrates 20th U.S. National Mòd 1 Thanks to 2007 Mòd Supporters 3 2007 Mòd Winners and Awards 4 President’s Letter 6 ACGA Offers College Scholarship 6 ACGA Welcomes New Officers, Plans for 2008 7 TIP Program Gets Gaelic Learners Talking 8 Dè tha ’dol? (Calendar of Gaelic events) 8 Introduction to “Litreachan Alasdair Mhòir” 9 Excerpt from “Litreachan Alasdair Mhòir” 10-15 Poem: “Nach tu tha brèagha” by Scott Moireasdan 15 Directory of Classes and Study Groups 16-17 ACGA Board of Directors & Officers 17