Gaelic Art Events | 2021-22

Illuminations

In June and December 2021, Ardrishaig (near the Egg Shed), The Queen’s Hall in Dunoon, and McCaig’s Tower in Oban, Argyll and Bute, were filled with projections of art and music, marking the life and legacy of Colmcille (St. Columba). Illuminations displayed works created as part of Duais Dìleab Chaluim Chille / The Colmcille Legacy Award Scheme for the first time across the region and linked across borders to mark Colmcille (St. Columba) birth in Ireland and death in Iona (597 AD). 

To coincide with Illuminations, several events took place in collaboration with Foras Na Gaeilge in Ireland. These surrounding events celebrated Gaelic arts and heritage with talks, poetry and art:

Coinneal Cholmcille, Foras Na Gaeilge

Colmcille 1500 | Celebrating The Life And Times Of Colmcille at Ulster University 

Duais Dìleab Chaluim Chille / The Colmcille Legacy Award Scheme on BBC Naidheachdan 

Judith Parrott At Islay Gaelic Centre

Illuminations Decembers events page

Illmuniations December 2021 showcase and showreel

Illumination was supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Foras na Gaeilge and Colmcille, with further support from Argyll and Bute Council.

TURAS

Following the success of Illuminations, TURAS took place at Hermitage Park, March 2022, in Helensburgh as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2022 (World Gaelic Week 21-27 March). This projection event included artwork created by Duais Dìleab Chaluim Chille / The Colmcille Legacy Awardees, pieces created by school children as part of the Argyll Gaelic Gathering, and showcased music by Sàimh Sound.   

Experience highlights from TURAS in the film created by Mark Neal.

Illumination was supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Foras na Gaeilge and Colmcille, with further support from Argyll and Bute Council.