Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
PRESS RELEASE
24 September 2001
For Use: Immediately
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar PRESS RELEASE 24 September 2001 For Use: Immediately | |
Mar phàirt den dleasdanas ann a bhith a brosnachadh agus a' leasachadh na Gàidhlig, tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar air Latha na Gàidhlig a' stèidheachadh air Diciadain 26 Sulatin 2001. Chaidh an latha seo a thaghadh air sgàth agus gu robh Latha nan Cànan a' gabhail àite anns an Roinn Eòrpa, far a bheil cudthrom ga chuir air coimhearsnachd ioma-chànanach. Thatar a' brosnachadh luchd-obraich gu bhith a' cleachdadh Gàidhlig air an latha sin, agus tha program de thachartasan ga chuir air dòigh, nam measg clasaichean Gàidhlig, aithris bàrdachd agus sgeulachdan. Cuideachd thatar an dùil oidhirp a dheanamh air "Dìreach mionaid" agus "Miann an Airgid".
Thuirt an Comhairliche Domhnall M MacAoidh:
"Tha e na ur rùn gum brosnaich sinn cleachdadh na Gàidhlig
agus aig an aon àm gum bi beagan feall-dhà anns an latha. Tha
sinn an dochas gu bheil rudeigin ann a chòrdas ris a h-uile duine. Tha
mi cinnteach gun còrd an latha ris an luchd-obraich agus gu foghlaim
iad beagan mun chànan cuideachd."
As part of its ongoing commitment to the promotion and development of the Gaelic
language Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is to stage 'Gaelic Day' on Wednesday 26
September 2001. This date was chosen to coincide with Language Day in Europe,
where an emphasis is placed on a multi-lingual society. All employees will be
encouraged to use Gaelic and there will be a full programme of events, including
Gaelic classes, poetry recitals and traditional singing workshops as well as
Gaelic versions of the popular quiz programmes 'Just a Minute' and 'Who Wants
To Be A Millionaire?
Commenting on the programme, Councillor Donald M. Mackay, said:
"The idea is to promote the Gaelic language and also to have a bit of fun.
We have tried to ensure that there is something for everyone. I am sure that
many staff will take part in what will be both an educational and enjoyable
day"
Ends
Issued by Nigel Scott
Communications Officer