Feis na nGleann [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910157420603321
• Autore: Phoenix Eamon
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Belfast, : Ulster Historical Foundation, 2012
• ISBN: 1-908448-68-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (413 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): CléireacháinPádraic Ó; McAuleyEileen
• Disciplina: 941.6
• Soggetti: Irish language - Revival - Antrim County - Northern Ireland; Celts - Northern Ireland; Festivals; Regions & Countries - Europe; History & Archaeology; Ireland; Electronic books.; Antrim (Northern Ireland : County) Social life and customs; Northern Ireland Civilization 20th century
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Feis na nGleann: A Century of Gaelic Culture in the Antrim Glens; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Réamhrá : Pádraic Ó Cléireacháin; Introduction : Eamon Phoenix; 1 Feis na nGleann 1904-2004 : Pádraic Ó Cléireacháin; 2 Womenfolk of the Glens of Antrim and the Irish language : Diarmaid Ó Doibhlín; 3 The Women Revivalists : Fred Heatley; 4 Margaret Dobbs: Glenswoman, scholar and Irish language enthusiast (1871-1962) : Jack McCann; 5 Extract from Miss Dobbs' Memoirs of Feis na nGleann : Margaret E. Dobbs; 6 Ada McNeill (1860-1959), Protestant Gaelic Leaguer and Nationalist; Introduction by Malachy McSparranAda McNeill's recollections of Roger Casement (1929); 7 Roger Casement and North Antrim : Stephanie Millar; 8 Francis Joseph Bigger: Historian, Gaelic Leaguer and Protestant Nationalist : Eamon Phoenix; 9 Brothers in arts: Joseph and John Campbell and the first Glens Feis : Jack Magee; 10 Eoin MacNeill (1867-; 1945): Glensman, language revivalist and state builder : Rev. Professor F.X. Martin, O.S.A.; 11 John Clarke: 'Benmore' (1868-1934) : Eamon Phoenix; 12 The founders of Feis na nGleann 1904 : Eileen McAuley; 13 Irish in the Glens - From decline to revival (1890-2004) : Eileen McAuley, Eamon Phoenix and Pádraic Ó Cléireacháin14 Gaedhilg Aondroma : Brian MacLochlainn; 15 Ealaíona agus Ceirdeanna (Arts and Crafts); Introduction by Pádraic Ó Cléireacháin; 'From Moscow to the Moyle': Arts and crafts at the first Feis na nGleann by Joseph McBrinn; Cushendall's toy-making industry by Rosemary O'Rawe Brady; Patchwork quilting by Rose Emerson; The story of flax from seed to linen by Moira McNeill; 16 Feiseanna remembered: Reports and reminiscences; 17 Field events at the Feis; Introduction by Pádraic Ó CléireacháinCarey Faughs GAC by Pat McVeigh; Cushendun GAC by Malachy McSparran; Cumann Oisin 1904-2004 by Charlie McAllister; 18 Feis na nGleann: Glenarm's involvement : Felix McKillop; 19 Seamus Clarke: Local historian and chair of Feis na nGleann : Eamon Phoenix; 20 Centenary celebrations : Nuala McSparran; The poetry of Feis na nGleann; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Feis na nGleann is lavishly illustrated with unique contemporary photographs. The result is attractive and readable volume which will appeal to all those interested in the history and culture of the Glens and the fortunes of the Irish language in the north of Ireland.