Heritage
Bíonn toradh ar obair Gael Linn
The founders of Gael Linn realised early on that a culture of complaint was not successful. They preferred to take the first step themselves and the next step afterwards. Bíonn toradh ar obair Gael Linn (Gael Linn’s work bears fruit) was their motto. Gael Linn has amassed a rich cultural heritage of national and international significance since 1953.
Music
There are over 300 music publications in the Gael Linn catalogue. Musicians who have recorded with Gael Linn include Seán Ó Riada, Skara Brae, Mary Bergin, Dolores Keane, Clannad, Micheál Ó Súilleabháin, Peadar Ó Riada, Aoife Ní Fhearraigh etc.
A high percentage of this music is now available on digital platforms around the world. Some of it has yet to be digitised.
Events
One of the most important aspects of the legacy of Gael Linn is the large number of people who have been involved in Gael Linn’s activities and have gone on to achieve success in both public and private life. It is certain that the work of Gael Linn has been, is and will continue to be a success.
Teaching Material
The recordings for the Buntús Cainte teaching course were made by Gael Linn and although published as part of a television programme on RTÉ in the mid-1960s, these recordings are still a success and are available on digital platforms by Gael Linn.
Gael Linn’s work continues to compile a heritage that supports the strengthening and expansion of the Irish language. We have done this by publishing books, recording music, commissioning audiobooks, developing educational publications and increasing our presence on social media.
Film-making
Gael Linn has a long tradition of film development. Three brand new feature films, 34 shorts and over 264 newsreels are safely stored in the Irish Film Institute (IFI) Archives. Mise Éire, the first feature film in Irish produced by Gael Linn and directed by George Morrison, was a huge success. In collaboration with IFI, the Amharc Éireann collection will soon be made available worldwide in Irish and English. Gael Linn’s pioneering work in film is significant in the social history of Ireland from the 1950s and 1960s onwards.
D’oibrigh Gael Linn le roinnt de mhórphearsana scannánaíochta na hÉireann ar nós George Morrison, Louis Marcus agus Colm Ó Laoighre.
