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COLMCILLE 1500

1500 years ago, one of Ireland’s most famous sons was born in Gartan, Co. Donegal. With strong roots in the North West of Ireland, Colmcille (or St. Columba) went on to blaze a trail of cultural and social change around the world. He became one of Ireland’s three patron saints, the patron saint of Derry and his influence extends to this day.

Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council have come together, with support from the North West Development Fund, to commemorate Colmcille’s remarkable life and legacy with a series of events and activities throughout the coming year.

Keep up to date with the interactive calendar to find out about the latest events happening in celebration of the saint during this special year. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram by clicking the icons at the top of the page or sign up to the newsletter.

In the meantime, get to know more about the man by scrolling through the timeline below for an enlightening account of his eventful life. You can also find links to resources related to Colmcille and the 1500th commemorations.

History of Colmcille

EARLY YEARS
Born into Irish royalty, Colmcille may always have been destined to do great things. The Cineál Chonaill clan of the Uí Néill dynasty welcomed him into their family on 7th December 520 or 521 AD in Gartan, Co. Donegal. His father was Feilimí, a highly respected Tír Chonaill chief, while his mother Eithne was a princess descended from aristocratic circles in Leinster. The legendary and fierce pagan king, Niall of the Nine Hostages, is said to be Colmcille’s great-great grandfather – he is arguably most famous for capturing a young slave in Wales and bringing him to Ireland, with that slave turning out to be none other than St. Patrick. Despite his illustrious family and having a legitimate claim, Colmcille had no intention of taking up the Uí Néill throne.
EDUCATION
The most affluent at that time traditionally gave their children to foster parents to be educated and Columba was no different. He was taken in by a priest called Cruithnechán, the same man who baptised him and who then provided the youngster’s first taste of religious education, although he had previously been training in the poetic arts as a bard. He found his calling, however, when it came to Christianity and was educated firstly in Kilmacrennan, and later under Finnian of Movilla and Finnian of Clonard. Coincidentally, he also studied alongside others who would go on to become saints - most notably Kenneth and Comgall - and in 551 he was finally ordained as a priest.
FOUNDING OF DERRY MONASTERY
Colmcille is said to have planted the first seeds along the River Foyle’s west bank which led to the eventual sprouting of the modern-day City of Derry. A community grew in the area after Colmcille built a monastery in 545 which attracted many settlers given the cultural significance of the religious institution. The location was originally called Doire Calgaigh which translates as ‘oakwood of Calgach’ but it later became known as Doire Cholmcille, meaning ‘oakwood of Colmcille’, a testament to the high regard Columba was held in. Derry and the North West continue to honour Colmcille to this day – in fact, he is so highly thought of that in recent times an enormous statue of the man was proposed to be built on the bed of the River Foyle, not unlike the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
TORY ISLAND & GLENCOLMCILLE
Following the founding of Derry’s monastery, Colmcille is estimated to have established between 55 and 66 Christian sites throughout Ireland. These include monasteries in Drumcliffe, Kells and Durrow, but there were also several in County Donegal such as Raphoe, Kilmacrennan and Drumhome. Of special significance however are Glencolmcille, where he is said to have resided for two years, and Tory Island, where upon landing he was met with the pagan king Oilill. Oilill allowed Colmcille to build his monastery on a piece of land the same size as his cloak, but the cloak miraculously spread over the entire island. Angered, the king set his dog on the visitor but Colmcille made the sign of the cross, and the dog leapt into the sea to its death but left its footprints on a rock, which has been immortalised as the ‘Rock of the Hound.’
THE BATTLE OF CÚIL DREIMHNE
Colmcille became embroiled in an infamous scandal when Finnian of Movilla returned from Rome with a text entitled “Vulgate” which Colmcille wanted to copy. Finnian, however, refused to give him permission, but he copied it anyway, leading to a dispute that went to court and to Diarmaid, High King of Ireland. Diarmaid ruled in Finnian’s favour, declaring the immortal words: “To every cow its calf, to every book its copy.” Colmcille did not take the verdict well, and his sense of injustice led to him enlisting the Uí Néill clan’s help, which culminated in the violent Battle of Cúil Dreimhne in Sligo in 561. Over 3,000 men died fighting as Colmcille claimed victory over Diarmaid, allowing him to keep his copy (The Cathach). The bloodshed caused outrage among the church’s hierarchy, and Colmcille was banished from Ireland.
SETTLING IN IONA
Upon his banishment, Colmcille set sail across the Irish Sea for Dál Riata in Scotland in 563 alongside 12 companions. He was a man who had friends in high places - probably helped by his royal lineage – so he reached out to his cousin, the Scottish Gaelic king Conall mac Comhaill , who gifted him the island of Iona shortly after their arrival. It was here that Colmcille built his most famous monastery which went on to become one of the most renowned cultural and religious powerhouses in Britain and Ireland and was the catalyst for converting much of pagan Scotland, northern England and even parts of Europe to Christianity. Iona’s significance remained long after Colmcille’s death with the island’s monks creating numerous manuscripts, including the exceptional Book of Kells which is around 1200 years old.
MYTHICAL ENCOUNTER WITH THE LOCH NESS MONSTER
It is said that Colmcille was the first to happen upon the fabled Loch Ness monster in 565, three years after moving to Scotland. While he was traversing the Highlands on his mission to spread Christ’s word, the beast is said to have risen from the loch’s depths and hurtled towards Lughaidh, one of Colmcille’s disciples. Upon seeing the monster, Colmcille is said to have performed a miracle, telling it to “go back with all speed” in the name of God. The infamous figure immediately descended back from whence it came, sparing the life of Lughaidh. This legendary account comes from the writings of Adhamhnán, who documented Colmcille’s life over a century after his death.
THE CONVENTION OF DROIM CEAT
Colmcille returned to his Irish homeland for the legendary Convention of Droim Ceat in 578. Limavady was the location for this royal gathering of nobility involving Áedán mac Gabráin, King of Dál Riata and the Irish Cineál Chonaill king Aodh mac Ainmhireach. Colmcille is said to have been the brains behind the occasion, devising a plot against their common enemy Baothán mac Cairill, the king of East Ulster. The convention’s main aim was probably to display ‘strength in numbers’ and all parties realised an alliance would be to their benefit. It is said that Colmcille attached sods of Scottish soil to his shoes as he didn’t want to stand on Irish turf, while he also launched a stark defence of the bards who were coming under fire for their ‘twisted words.’
DEATH & LEGACY
Following an eventful and dramatic life, Colmcille most likely died on the 9th of June, 597 aged in his mid-seventies. Despite being buried by his loyal followers on Iona, some of his relics now lie in Downpatrick, Co. Down alongside illustrious company – his fellow Irish patron saints St. Patrick and St. Brigid. Colmcille’s legacy endures to this day – 1,500 years later, St. Columb’s Park in Derry, Glencolmcille in Donegal and St. Columba’s Parish in Edinburgh are just some of the hundreds of places worldwide that bear his name in tribute to his achievements.
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EARLY YEARS
Born into Irish royalty, Colmcille may always have been destined to do great things. The Cenél Conaill clan of the Uí Néill dynasty welcomed him into their family on 7th December 520 or 521 AD in Gartan, Co. Donegal. His father was Feidhlimid, a highly respected Tír Chonaill chief, while his mother Eithne was a princess descended from aristocratic circles in Leinster. The legendary and fierce pagan king, Niall of the Nine Hostages, is said to be Colmcille’s great-great grandfather – he is arguably most famous for capturing a young slave in Wales and bringing him to Ireland, with that slave turning out to be none other than St. Patrick. Despite his illustrious family and having a legitimate claim, Colmcille had no intention of taking up the Uí Néill throne.
EDUCATION
The most affluent at that time traditionally gave their children to foster parents to be educated and Columba was no different. He was taken in by a priest called Cruithnechán, the same man who baptised him and who then provided the youngster’s first taste of religious education, although he had previously been training in the poetic arts as a bard. He found his calling, however, when it came to Christianity and was educated firstly in Kilmacrennan, and later under Finnian of Movilla and Finnian of Clonard. Coincidentally, he also studied alongside others who would go on to become saints - most notably Kenneth and Comgall - and in 551 he was finally ordained as a priest.
FOUNDING OF DERRY MONASTERY
Colmcille is said to have planted the first seeds along the River Foyle’s west bank which led to the eventual sprouting of the modern-day City of Derry. A community grew in the area after Colmcille built a monastery in 545 which attracted many settlers given the cultural significance of the religious institution. The location was originally called Daire Calgaich which translates as ‘oakwood of Calgaich’ but it later became known as Doire Colmcille, meaning ‘oakwood of Colmcille’, a testament to the high regard Columba was held in. Derry and the North West continue to honour Colmcille to this day – in fact, he is so highly thought of that in recent times an enormous statue of the man was proposed to be built on the bed of the River Foyle, not unlike the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
TORY ISLAND & GLENCOLMCILLE
Following the founding of Derry’s monastery, Colmcille is estimated to have established between 55 and 66 Christian sites throughout Ireland. These include monasteries in Drumcliffe, Kells and Durrow, but there were also several in County Donegal such as Raphoe, Kilmacrennan and Drumhome. Of special significance however are Glencolmcille, where he is said to have resided for two years, and Tory Island, where upon landing he was met with the pagan king Oilill. Oilill allowed Colmcille to build his monastery on a piece of land the same size as his cloak, but the cloak miraculously spread over the entire island. Angered, the king set his dog on the visitor but Colmcille made the sign of the cross, and the dog leapt into the sea to its death but left its footprints on a rock, which has been immortalised as the ‘Rock of the Hound.’
THE BATTLE OF CÚL DREIMHNE
Colmcille became embroiled in an infamous scandal when Finnian of Movilla returned from Rome with a text entitled “Vulgate” which Colmcille wanted to copy. Finnian, however, refused to give him permission, but he copied it anyway, leading to a dispute that went to court and to Diarmuid, High King of Ireland. Diarmuid ruled in Finnian’s favour, declaring the immortal words: “To every cow its calf, to every book its copy.” Colmcille did not take the verdict well, and his sense of injustice led to him enlisting the Uí Néill clan’s help, which culminated in the violent Battle of Cúl Dreimhne in Sligo in 561. Over 3,000 men died fighting as Colmcille claimed victory over Diarmuid, allowing him to keep his copy (The Cathach). The bloodshed caused outrage among the church’s hierarchy, and Colmcille was banished from Ireland.
SETTLING IN IONA
Upon his banishment, Colmcille set sail across the Irish Sea for Dál Riata in Scotland in 563 alongside 12 companions. He was a man who had friends in high places - probably helped by his royal lineage – so he reached out to his cousin, the Scottish Gaelic king Conall mac Comgall, who gifted him the island of Iona shortly after their arrival. It was here that Colmcille built his most famous monastery which went on to become one of the most renowned cultural and religious powerhouses in Britain and Ireland and was the catalyst for converting much of pagan Scotland, northern England and even parts of Europe to Christianity. Iona’s significance remained long after Colmcille’s death with the island’s monks creating numerous manuscripts, including the exceptional Book of Kells which is around 1200 years old.
MYTHICAL ENCOUNTER WITH THE LOCH NESS MONSTER
It is said that Colmcille was the first to happen upon the fabled Loch Ness monster in 565, three years after moving to Scotland. While he was traversing the Highlands on his mission to spread Christ’s word, the beast is said to have risen from the loch’s depths and hurtled towards Lugne, one of Colmcille’s disciples. Upon seeing the monster, Colmcille is said to have performed a miracle, telling it to “go back with all speed” in the name of God. The infamous figure immediately descended back from whence it came, sparing the life of Lugne. This legendary account comes from the writings of Adomnán, who documented Colmcille’s life over a century after his death.
THE CONVENTION OF DRUM CEAT
Colmcille returned to his Irish homeland for the legendary Convention of Drum Ceat in 578. Limavady was the location for this royal gathering of nobility involving Áedán mac Gabráin, King of Dál Riata and the Irish Cenél Conaill king Áed mac Ainmerech. Colmcille is said to have been the brains behind the occasion, devising a plot against their common enemy Báetán mac Cairill, the king of East Ulster. The convention’s main aim was probably to display ‘strength in numbers’ and all parties realised an alliance would be to their benefit. It is said that Colmcille attached sods of Scottish soil to his shoes as he didn’t want to stand on Irish turf, while he also launched a stark defence of the bards who were coming under fire for their ‘twisted words.’
DEATH & LEGACY
Following an eventful and dramatic life, Colmcille most likely died on the 9th of June, 597 aged in his mid-seventies. Despite being buried by his loyal followers on Iona, some of his relics now lie in Downpatrick, Co. Down alongside illustrious company – his fellow Irish patron saints St. Patrick and St. Brigid. Colmcille’s legacy endures to this day – 1,500 years later, St. Columb’s Park in Derry, Glencolmcille in Donegal and St. Columba’s Parish in Edinburgh are just some of the hundreds of places worldwide that bear his name in tribute to his achievements.
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EARLY YEARS
Born into Irish royalty, Colmcille may always have been destined to do great things. The Cenél Conaill clan of the Uí Néill dynasty welcomed him into their family on 7th December 520 or 521 AD in Gartan, Co. Donegal. His father was Feidhlimid, a highly respected Tír Chonaill chief, while his mother Eithne was a princess descended from aristocratic circles in Leinster. The legendary and fierce pagan king, Niall of the Nine Hostages, is said to be Colmcille’s great-great grandfather – he is arguably most famous for capturing a young slave in Wales and bringing him to Ireland, with that slave turning out to be none other than St. Patrick. Despite his illustrious family and having a legitimate claim, Colmcille had no intention of taking up the Uí Néill throne.
EDUCATION
The most affluent at that time traditionally gave their children to foster parents to be educated and Columba was no different. He was taken in by a priest called Cruithnechán, the same man who baptised him and who then provided the youngster’s first taste of religious education, although he had previously been training in the poetic arts as a bard. He found his calling, however, when it came to Christianity and was educated firstly in Kilmacrennan, and later under Finnian of Movilla and Finnian of Clonard. Coincidentally, he also studied alongside others who would go on to become saints - most notably Kenneth and Comgall - and in 551 he was finally ordained as a priest.
FOUNDING OF DERRY MONASTERY
Colmcille is said to have planted the first seeds along the River Foyle’s west bank which led to the eventual sprouting of the modern-day City of Derry. A community grew in the area after Colmcille built a monastery in 545 which attracted many settlers given the cultural significance of the religious institution. The location was originally called Daire Calgaich which translates as ‘oakwood of Calgaich’ but it later became known as Doire Colmcille, meaning ‘oakwood of Colmcille’, a testament to the high regard Columba was held in. Derry and the North West continue to honour Colmcille to this day – in fact, he is so highly thought of that in recent times an enormous statue of the man was proposed to be built on the bed of the River Foyle, not unlike the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
TORY ISLAND & GLENCOLMCILLE
Following the founding of Derry’s monastery, Colmcille is estimated to have established between 55 and 66 Christian sites throughout Ireland. These include monasteries in Drumcliffe, Kells and Durrow, but there were also several in County Donegal such as Raphoe, Kilmacrennan and Drumhome. Of special significance however are Glencolmcille, where he is said to have resided for two years, and Tory Island, where upon landing he was met with the pagan king Oilill. Oilill allowed Colmcille to build his monastery on a piece of land the same size as his cloak, but the cloak miraculously spread over the entire island. Angered, the king set his dog on the visitor but Colmcille made the sign of the cross, and the dog leapt into the sea to its death but left its footprints on a rock, which has been immortalised as the ‘Rock of the Hound.’
THE BATTLE OF CÚL DREIMHNE
Colmcille became embroiled in an infamous scandal when Finnian of Movilla returned from Rome with a text entitled “Vulgate” which Colmcille wanted to copy. Finnian, however, refused to give him permission, but he copied it anyway, leading to a dispute that went to court and to Diarmuid, High King of Ireland. Diarmuid ruled in Finnian’s favour, declaring the immortal words: “To every cow its calf, to every book its copy.” Colmcille did not take the verdict well, and his sense of injustice led to him enlisting the Uí Néill clan’s help, which culminated in the violent Battle of Cúl Dreimhne in Sligo in 561. Over 3,000 men died fighting as Colmcille claimed victory over Diarmuid, allowing him to keep his copy (The Cathach). The bloodshed caused outrage among the church’s hierarchy, and Colmcille was banished from Ireland.
SETTLING IN IONA
Upon his banishment, Colmcille set sail across the Irish Sea for Dál Riata in Scotland in 563 alongside 12 companions. He was a man who had friends in high places - probably helped by his royal lineage – so he reached out to his cousin, the Scottish Gaelic king Conall mac Comgall, who gifted him the island of Iona shortly after their arrival. It was here that Colmcille built his most famous monastery which went on to become one of the most renowned cultural and religious powerhouses in Britain and Ireland and was the catalyst for converting much of pagan Scotland, northern England and even parts of Europe to Christianity. Iona’s significance remained long after Colmcille’s death with the island’s monks creating numerous manuscripts, including the exceptional Book of Kells which is around 1200 years old.
MYTHICAL ENCOUNTER WITH THE LOCH NESS MONTSER
It is said that Colmcille was the first to happen upon the fabled Loch Ness monster in 565, three years after moving to Scotland. While he was traversing the Highlands on his mission to spread Christ’s word, the beast is said to have risen from the loch’s depths and hurtled towards Lugne, one of Colmcille’s disciples. Upon seeing the monster, Colmcille is said to have performed a miracle, telling it to “go back with all speed” in the name of God. The infamous figure immediately descended back from whence it came, sparing the life of Lugne. This legendary account comes from the writings of Adomnán, who documented Colmcille’s life over a century after his death.
THE CONVENTION OF DRUM CEAT
Colmcille returned to his Irish homeland for the legendary Convention of Drum Ceat in 578. Limavady was the location for this royal gathering of nobility involving Áedán mac Gabráin, King of Dál Riata and the Irish Cenél Conaill king Áed mac Ainmerech. Colmcille is said to have been the brains behind the occasion, devising a plot against their common enemy Báetán mac Cairill, the king of East Ulster. The convention’s main aim was probably to display ‘strength in numbers’ and all parties realised an alliance would be to their benefit. It is said that Colmcille attached sods of Scottish soil to his shoes as he didn’t want to stand on Irish turf, while he also launched a stark defence of the bards who were coming under fire for their ‘twisted words.’
DEATH & LEGACY
Following an eventful and dramatic life, Colmcille most likely died on the 9th of June, 597 aged in his mid-seventies. Despite being buried by his loyal followers on Iona, some of his relics now lie in Downpatrick, Co. Down alongside illustrious company – his fellow Irish patron saints St. Patrick and St. Brigid. Colmcille’s legacy endures to this day – 1,500 years later, St. Columb’s Park in Derry, Glencolmcille in Donegal and St. Columba’s Parish in Edinburgh are just some of the hundreds of places worldwide that bear his name in tribute to his achievements.
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Events

Colmcille 1500 online events or activities that have taken place or been released for the 1500th anniversary.

RESOURCES

Links to other useful Colmcille information sources.

NEWS

Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the Colmcille 1500 programme.

AWARDS

Find out about the projects awarded funding through the Colmcille 1500 Grant Scheme.

KIDS

Stories and illustrations of Colmcille’s life and legacy.

GALLERY

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INFORMAL CLOSING EVENT Monday 27th June 2022 at 2.30pm | Colmcille Heritage Centre, Gartan, County Donegal An informal event to mark the end of the Colmcille 1500 programme being jointly delivered by Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council is being held in Colmcille’s birthplace on 27th June. We will launch a short souvenir publication and Dr. Brian Lacey will join us to share some reflections of the past year as a very fitting wrapping up of the programme. Places are limited so booking is essential. If you are interesting in attending please RSVP by Wednesday 22nd June by emailing colmcille1500@donegalcoco.ie. #colmcille #colmcille1500 #columba

INFORMAL CLOSING EVENT
Monday 27th June 2022 at 2.30pm | Colmcille Heritage Centre, Gartan, County Donegal

An informal event to mark the end of the Colmcille 1500 programme being jointly delivered by Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council is being held in Colmcille’s birthplace on 27th June. We will launch a short souvenir publication and Dr. Brian Lacey will join us to share some reflections of the past year as a very fitting wrapping up of the programme. Places are limited so booking is essential. If you are interesting in attending please RSVP by Wednesday 22nd June by emailing colmcille1500@donegalcoco.ie.

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FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022 | COLMCILLE COLOURING BOOKS Donegal Heritage Office has produced a colouring book as part of the Colmcille 1500 commemorations which highlights some of the heritage sites, places, objects and archives associated with St. Colmcille’s life and legacy. For the Feast Day, free copies are being made available from local libraries. You can also pick up a copy from the Donegal County Museum, County Donegal Heritage Office or download a digital version at www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage. Copies have also been distributed to all 23 primary schools named after the Saint across the two Council areas. #colmcille #colmcille1500 #columba

FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022 | COLMCILLE COLOURING BOOKS

Donegal Heritage Office has produced a colouring book as part of the Colmcille 1500 commemorations which highlights some of the heritage sites, places, objects and archives associated with St. Colmcille’s life and legacy.

For the Feast Day, free copies are being made available from local libraries. You can also pick up a copy from the Donegal County Museum, County Donegal Heritage Office or download a digital version at www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage.

Copies have also been distributed to all 23 primary schools named after the Saint across the two Council areas.

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FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022 Happy St. Colmcille/Columba Feast Day! A reminder that you find further details of plans to mark the Feast Day across the North West region at http://ow.ly/rt5850JoVxb. First up this morning, a special mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, celebrated by the Bishop of Raphoe, will be broadcast on the RTÉ News Channel at 10.30am. Whilst this evening, the Bishop of Derry will mark the Feast Day with mass at St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower, at 7.30pm followed by a blessing of St. Columb’s Well in Derry. A special ‘An Turas’ pageant will follow. Meanwhile, St Augustine’s Church wil celebrate 150 years since it was consecrated on 9th June 1872 with a special Feast Day performance by Opera Hibernia at 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-augustines-150th-anniversary-concert-tickets-345622314647?fbclid=IwAR133k7oIP4RSSqGKvnyMK1viXxI1Pj5ghYiwmMht9PVKJjU9oNTXa7yY6I #colmcille #colmcille1500 #columba

FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022

Happy St. Colmcille/Columba Feast Day! A reminder that you find further details of plans to mark the Feast Day across the North West region at http://ow.ly/rt5850JoVxb.

First up this morning, a special mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, celebrated by the Bishop of Raphoe, will be broadcast on the RTÉ News Channel at 10.30am. Whilst this evening, the Bishop of Derry will mark the Feast Day with mass at St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower, at 7.30pm followed by a blessing of St. Columb’s Well in Derry. A special ‘An Turas’ pageant will follow.

Meanwhile, St Augustine’s Church wil celebrate 150 years since it was consecrated on 9th June 1872 with a special Feast Day performance by Opera Hibernia at 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-augustines-150th-anniversary-concert-tickets-345622314647?fbclid=IwAR133k7oIP4RSSqGKvnyMK1viXxI1Pj5ghYiwmMht9PVKJjU9oNTXa7yY6I

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LÁ FHÉILE CHOLM CILLE An tIarthuaisceart le ceilúradh a dhéanamh ar Lá Fhéile Colm Cille agus deireadh ag teacht le himeachtaí ceilúrtha 1500 bliain Tá pleananna á ndéanamh le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Lá Fhéile Colm Cille le sraith imeachtaí ar siúl ar fud an Iarthuaiscirt Déardaoin 09 Meitheamh. http://ow.ly/rt5850JoVxb #colmcille #colmcille1500 #columba

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Tá pleananna á ndéanamh le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Lá Fhéile Colm Cille le sraith imeachtaí ar siúl ar fud an Iarthuaiscirt Déardaoin 09 Meitheamh.

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FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022 | GLEANN CHOLM CILLE See below for details of events taking place for the Feast Day in Gleann Cholm Cille: • Turas Colmcille Meán Oíche (Wednesday midnight) Meeting at Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille • Aifreann as Gaeilge 10 i.n., Teach Phobal Naomh Columba, An Chaiseal, Gleann Cholm Cille. Mass in Irish at St. Columba's Catholic Church, Glencolmcille • Turas Colmcille 12 noon, Community Led group to do the Turas Colmcille, Glencolmcille. Meeting at St. Columba's Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille. • An information stand with tea/coffee/refreshments will be at St. Columba's Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille from 11am-4pm. #LárchomhairleParóisteGhleanncholmcille (083)025 0509 #colmcille #colmcille1500 #columba

FEAST DAY | 9TH JUNE 2022 | GLEANN CHOLM CILLE

See below for details of events taking place for the Feast Day in Gleann Cholm Cille:
• Turas Colmcille Meán Oíche (Wednesday midnight) Meeting at Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille
• Aifreann as Gaeilge 10 i.n., Teach Phobal Naomh Columba, An Chaiseal, Gleann Cholm Cille. Mass in Irish at St. Columba's Catholic Church, Glencolmcille
• Turas Colmcille 12 noon, Community Led group to do the Turas Colmcille, Glencolmcille. Meeting at St. Columba's Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille.
• An information stand with tea/coffee/refreshments will be at St. Columba's Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille from 11am-4pm.

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An Turas- The Journey: A Celebration of Colmcille 📆 Thursday 9th June 2022 approximately 8.30pm 📍 St. Columb’s Well, Derry The evening will explore Colmcille’s life and legacy. Featuring dance, theatrical poetry readings, installations and the finest of local traditional musicians, this is an experience not to be missed. 🌐More info: https://bit.ly/3PUmv7y

An Turas- The Journey: A Celebration of Colmcille
📆 Thursday 9th June 2022 approximately 8.30pm
📍 St. Columb’s Well, Derry

The evening will explore Colmcille’s life and legacy. Featuring dance, theatrical poetry readings, installations and the finest of local traditional musicians, this is an experience not to be missed.

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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 📆 Sunday 5th June 3pm-4pm 📍 St Colmcille's Abbey, Churchtown/Rath Cnó, Gartan, Co. Donegal The Church of Ireland, Diocese of Derry & Raphoe, are holding a special event at St. Colmcille's Abbey in Gartan, County Donegal, to mark the Feast Day. Bishop Andrew Forster (Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) will be speaking at the event at 3.00pm which will include music, prayers as well as children's activities. Refreshments available afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲
📆 Sunday 5th June 3pm-4pm
📍 St Colmcille's Abbey, Churchtown/Rath Cnó, Gartan, Co. Donegal

The Church of Ireland, Diocese of Derry & Raphoe, are holding a special event at St. Colmcille's Abbey in Gartan, County Donegal, to mark the Feast Day.

Bishop Andrew Forster (Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) will be speaking at the event at 3.00pm which will include music, prayers as well as children's activities.
Refreshments available afterwards. Everyone is welcome. ...

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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022 | Déardaoin 14ú Márta ar 8pm | Ar líne CONALLACH CRÁIFEACH CRÓGA - Físeán faoi shaol Cholm Cille https://youtu.be/G7ddjKDZReg Cuirtear i gcuimhne duit go bhfuil an gearrfhíseán seo á thaispeáint tráthnóna inniu mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2022. Tá sé ar cheann amháin de cheithre ghearrfhíseáin arna gcoimisiúnú ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall mar chuid de Cholm Cille 1500, arna mhaoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge agus Éire Chruthaitheach. Tá an físeán á mhaoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge agus Éire Chruthaitheach, tá sé i nGaeilge le fotheidil Bhéarla. Neil McGrory as Macruarí Audio and Film a léirigh é le tacaíocht ó Róise Ní Laifeartaigh, Oifigeach Gaeilge, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall – a rinne an script agus an guthú don phíosa álainn seo a thugann ar thuras muid ar fud Dhún na nGall – chuig na háiteanna agus na scéalta a bhaineann leis an Naomh. A reminder that this short video is being shown online this evening as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022. It is one of four films commissioned by Donegal County Council as part of Colmcille 1500, funded by Foras na Gaeilge and Creative Ireland. It has been produced by Neil McGrory with support from Róise Ní Laifeartaigh, Irish Language Officer, Donegal County Council – who provided the script and voice for this beautiful piece which takes us on a journey throughout Donegal – to the places and stories associated with the Saint.

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022 | Déardaoin 14ú Márta ar 8pm | Ar líne
CONALLACH CRÁIFEACH CRÓGA - Físeán faoi shaol Cholm Cille
https://youtu.be/G7ddjKDZReg

Cuirtear i gcuimhne duit go bhfuil an gearrfhíseán seo á thaispeáint tráthnóna inniu mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2022. Tá sé ar cheann amháin de cheithre ghearrfhíseáin arna gcoimisiúnú ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall mar chuid de Cholm Cille 1500, arna mhaoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge agus Éire Chruthaitheach. Tá an físeán á mhaoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge agus Éire Chruthaitheach, tá sé i nGaeilge le fotheidil Bhéarla. Neil McGrory as Macruarí Audio and Film a léirigh é le tacaíocht ó Róise Ní Laifeartaigh, Oifigeach Gaeilge, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall – a rinne an script agus an guthú don phíosa álainn seo a thugann ar thuras muid ar fud Dhún na nGall – chuig na háiteanna agus na scéalta a bhaineann leis an Naomh.

A reminder that this short video is being shown online this evening as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022. It is one of four films commissioned by Donegal County Council as part of Colmcille 1500, funded by Foras na Gaeilge and Creative Ireland. It has been produced by Neil McGrory with support from Róise Ní Laifeartaigh, Irish Language Officer, Donegal County Council – who provided the script and voice for this beautiful piece which takes us on a journey throughout Donegal – to the places and stories associated with the Saint. ...

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