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Dhún na nGall, tá Gleann Cholm Cille
ina shiombail dóchais ag pobail bheaga
ar fud na hÉireann ó bhi na 1950iann.
De thairbhe go bhfuil an t-úr agus an traidisiúnta
fite fuaite frid a chéile anseo, tá
bri agus beatha ann nach bhfuil i móran
áiteacha eile in iarthar na tire.
Áit bhreá la ar bith sa bhliain is ea Gleann Cholm Cille. Tagann
athrach ar an athrach le himeacht na séasúr;
ni bhionn an fharraige nó na cnoic choiche
mar an gcéanna; bionn iontas úr
i gcónai roimh an té a bhios amuigh
ag siúl. San oiche cluinfidh tú
togha na bhfidléiri ag ceartú ceoil
sna tithe leanna nó duine ag canadh Lá
chois cuain, Cailini deasa Shrath Laoighill nó
An seanduine dóitre.
I bhfad i ndiaidh don fhidléir a
bhogha a ligint sios, nuair atá cosa an
damhsóra socair agus an t-amhrán
deireanach ráite, beidh cuimhne agat ar
Ghleann Cholm Cille. Áit ar leith. |
Tucked into the rugged landscape of Southwest
Donegal, Gleann Cholm Cille (or Glencolmcille)
has been a symbol of hope and success to other
emigration-drained areas since the 1950s. Here,
by valuing both tradition and innovation, a small
community has maintained its cultural vitality.
Gleann Cholm Cille is a joy to visit at any
time of the year. Both shore and hills change
dramatically with the seasons, heightening the
attraction for the walker. At night some of Ireland's
leading musicians play in quiet pubs and accomplished
singers draw on an extensive repertoire of local
song. Long after the bow is put away, when the
dancing feet are still and the last song sung,
you will remember Gleann Cholm Cille. A place
apart.
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