About Us
ABout uS
Còisir Dhùn Èideann is one of Scotland’s longest established Gaelic choirs, being a combination of two choirs, one of which was formed at the turn of the 20th century. We have taken part in the National Mòd, a yearly celebration of Scottish Gaelic music and culture, established in 1891 that takes place across various parts of Scotland. We also take part in local mòds, striving to protect and promote the Scottish Gaelic language and music.
We are always extremely happy to welcome new members into the fold. There is never any pressure to take part in performances and there is no audition process, so whether you are completely new to Gaelic, returning, or fluent, Còisir Dhùn Èideann is a fantastic starting point
Our conductor
Niall Tracey has been our music leader since September 2023. Niall is an enthusiast for Gaelic song and helps us feel the impact on the songs we sing of such diverse things as the effort involved in rowing, the sound of the sea on the shore and the plaintive tone of the bagpipes. He teaches in the traditional style. We learn by listening and we sing in unison. This approach is entirely appropriate as we are a small group at present. Niall learned Gaelic to fluency as an adult and uses his experience as a teacher of several languages to place emphasis on authentic pronunciation of words and phrases, which is particularly valuable.
Our Constitution
A copy of our constitution is available to view here: