7th October 2009

Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair (Lochaber Gaelic Initiative) is proud to launch www.iomairt-lochabair.org, the new Gaelic website for Lochaber. The website is a resource for all things Gaelic in the area with information on Gaelic Medium Education, training opportunities, events, place-names and much more.

Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair aims to increase the numbers of Gaelic speakers in the area and develop opportunities to use Gaelic. The current priorities are to increase the numbers going to Gaelic Medium Education, youth activities, training and childcare. The delivery of a dedicated Gaelic Primary School for Fort William is also a priority. Highland Council have agreed in principle to provide the school and the Iomairt fully supports this aim.

Welcoming the launch of the new website, Allan Henderson, Provost of Lochaber said “Gaelic is going from strength to strength in Lochaber and I am very pleased to see the new website go live. Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair brings organisations and individuals together and works towards the growth of Gaelic. I am also keen to see a dedicated Gaelic Medium School for Fort William and hope that this is delivered in the near future”.

Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair has been delivering projects tailored to the language priorities and additionally surveying the needs of the areas in order that capacity can be built for future developments. Information on the Gaelic priorities for Lochaber and the projects can be found on the website. A series of events will be delivered over the coming months taking in training, youth, Gaelic learning and social events. Keep an eye on www.iomairt-lochabair.org for the latest information.

The new website was developed by Comunn na Gàidhlig as part of Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair and a postcard will also be distributed with general information about the Iomairt. Iomairt Ghàidhlig Loch Abair welcomes anyone with an interest in Gaelic. Please contact us through the website if you would like to take part.