2015 | Ireland | 90 mins | PAL | Colour + B&W | 16:9
The occasion includes presentations, performances and talks in Irish (Gaeilge), Scottish Gaelic (Gaidhlig) and English commemorating and exploring the rich cultural, historical, spiritual and creative connections between Ireland and Scotland, with special emphasis on the role of Colmcille. The event itself entitled ‘Droichead na nGael’ was organized by Peadar Ó Riada with support from Colmcille – Éirinn Is Alba and the Iona Community. The event included a diversity of prominent figures from both countries and traditions including:
- Irish President Michael D. Higgins,
- Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture & External Affairs – Fiona Hyslop
- Mike Russel MSP
- Irish Ambassador to the UK Robert McDonagh
- Peadar Ó Riada
- Poets; Aonghas Phádrag Caimbeul, Aonghas Mac Neacail and Ciarán Carson
- Singers – Flora MacNeil and Josie Sheáin Jeaic Mac Donncha
- Historian – Dómhnall Ó hÉalaithe
- Spiritual representatives including Rev. Peter McDonald, Bishop Brendan Leahy, Rev. Dr. Gilleasbuig Macmillan, Rev. Gary Hastings, Canon James McNeil, Prior Christopher Clarke & Rev. Joanna Anderson. The Abbey service also included performances by Cór Chúil Aodha and The Gaelic Long Psalm Singers.
Leiriú le chuid / A Production of ANÚ PICTURES
Le Maoiniú ó / Made with the support of
Agus Le Maoiniú Léiriúchán ó Údarás Craolacháín Na hÉireann agus RTÉ
/ & Made with Production support of The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and RTÉ
For further info on the event visit: http://droicheadnangael.ie
For further info. on Peadar Ó Riada and his music and work visit: www.peadaroriada.ie
For further info. on Ioantaoibheas Fódhla visit: http://iontaoibheasfodhla.ie
For further info. on The Iona Community visit: www.iona.org.uk
For further info. on Colmcille – Éirinn is Alba and their work visit: http://www.colmcille.net
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