Iomain Cholmcille 7 in Glasgow | |
28 October 2014 Iomain Cholmcille, the international shinty-hurling series for Gaelic speakers, will be held at Lochinch Park on the Southside of Glasgow on Saturday 8 November 2014. This will be the seventh running of the series and it will be held in Glasgow for the first time. A large crowd is expected for this event which has grown radically in the last few years. The Corn Cholmcille international game will throw-in at 1.30pm between Alba, representing Scottish Gaelic, and Fir Uladh, who will be representing Irish Gaelic. Unfortunately, the current holders, Micheal Breathnach GAA are unable to take part this year, but Fir Uladh have competed in the last two tournaments and they hope to lift the title for the first time. Teams of youngsters in Gaelic Medium Education will be competing beforehand in youth competitions from 11am until 1pm and there will be informal fringe events. In the evening, the Gaels from each country will unite for a special meal in Maryhill Bugh Halls before Fergie Macdonald plays at Gaelic ceilidh which is open to the public from 9pm. Overall, there will be at least a 100 Gaelic speaking shinty players involved in this great day and it will bring a great year for sport in Glasgow to a fine Gaelic end. Iomain Cholmcille (Alba) co-ordinator, Eòghan Stewart stated “We are delighted to be holding Iomain Cholmcille in Glasgow, on this its seventh running. The competition has gone from strength to strength since it began in Oban in 2007.” “The support of Colmcille is vital to this unique event in World sport. There are not many evetns of its kind which give such an importance to language. The players from each country gain confidence from training and playing through the medium of their own Gaelic language. The links between the Gaels, whether they are in the same country or living in the two different nations, are strengthened greatly by this event.” “We are also grateful to University of Glasgow, Comann Oiseanach Oilthigh Ghlaschu, An Lòchran, Gaels le Chèile, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Glasgwo Gaels Shinty Club, Comann na Gàidhlig and Skye Camanachd for their support. In particular, we would like to thank the University’s Gaelic Officer Fiona Dunn for her work in helping Iomain Cholmcille take place.” Iomain Cholmcille receives support from Colmcille, the body which aims to develop and strengthen links between Gaelic Scotland and Ireland. |