Shinty’s Heroes: Curaidhean na Camanachd | |
15 May 2013 On the eve of the shinty world’s day of days, the Camanachd Cup Final, and the centenary of the Great War, Blas 2013 pays tribute to its sporting heroes, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice. This musical extravaganza, along with a visual romp through the 117 years of shinty’s competitive history is not to be missed. Musical Director Gary Innes (himself a hero) and wordsmith Hugh Dan MacLennan (wanted to be a hero) will inform, entertain and surprise at the Nevis Centre, Fort William on Friday 13 September 2013. Amongst the guests, Donnie Munro, Duncan Chisholm. Allan Henderson, Iain MacFarlane and the one and only Fergie MacDonald. Every one a hero! Hugh Dan is currently looking for images of First World War in relation to shinty playing areas to help illustrate the show. Can you help? Do you have access to any photos which might help commemorate the contribution of Highlanders to the First World War. Everything will be carefully handled and acknowledged. Let us know at info@skyecamanand.com and we will pass on any messages…
An oidhche ro Chuairt dheireannach Cupa na Camanachd, agus 100 bliadhna bho thoiseach a’ Chogaidh Mhòir, bidh Blas 2013 a’ luaidh curaidhean saoghal na camanachd air an dà raon. Oidhche de shàr-luchd-ciùil, sgeulachdan, dealbhan, òrain is feala-dhà, a’ truiseadh eachdraidh prìomh fharpais na camanachd thar 117 bliadhna. Os cionn a’ chiùil - Gary Innes (fear a churaidhean Lochabair) agus na fhear an taighe Ùisdean MacIllInnein (a theab a bhith na churaidh), aig Ionad Neibheis, An Gearasadan, Dihaoine 13 Sultain. Measg nan aoigh: Donaidh Rothach, Dunnchadh Siosal, Ailean MacEanruig, Iain MacFàrlain agus Curaidh nan Corragan Luath e fhèin, Fergie Dòmhnallach. Curaidhean ciùil na camanachd. An oidhche ro Chuairt dheireannach Cupa na Camanachd, a’comharrachadh 100 bliadhna a’ Chogaidh Mhòir, bidh Blas 2013 a’ luaidh curaidhean saoghal na camanachd. |