E06 – Òran Mór and More Cyber

This is Episode 6 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura.  This month’s podcast is hosted by Gemma MacLean and Jolyon Thurgood and features Glen Roberts with Larah McKay, Manager at the Mactaggart Youth Community Cybercafe (the “Cyber”) together with Orla Campbell and Mara McGillivray of the Youth Forum, The Òrain Ìleach Project: Gaelic Songs of Islay by Lynn McDonald and Kenneth Thomson, featuring:
· “Ò Albainn Caoidh” performed by Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle Islay Gaelic Choir
· Lynn McDonald and Kenneth Thomson in conversation
· “Bheir mi cliu don’eilean mhor” performed by the late Donald MacLeod
This month’s factoid: National Mòd Gold Medallists

Presented by

Jolyon Thurgood and special guest host, Gemma MacLean. With interviews from Glen Roberts.

Special Guest Featured

Larah McKay – Mactaggart Youth Community Cybercafe
Orla Campbell and Mara McGillivray – Youth Forum
Lynn McDonald – The Òrain Ìleach Project: Gaelic Songs of Islay

Music From
“Ò Albainn Caoidh” performed by Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle Islay Gaelic Choir
“Bheir mi cliu don’eilean mhor” performed by the late Donald MacLeod