{"id":4232,"date":"2019-04-15T21:33:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T21:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"hhttps:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/?page_id=4232"},"modified":"2019-04-15T21:33:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T21:33:42","slug":"magaidh-smith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/magaidh-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Magaidh Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4226 size-full\" title=\"Magaidh Smith\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/magaidhandwall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/magaidhandwall.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/magaidhandwall-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This page brings together Magaidh Smith\u2019s recordings of traditional stories and local Lewis dramas, as well as her poetry podcasts. In the links columns you can click on the \u201cSoundcloud\u201d link to go directly to the recording. The \u201cClilstore\u201d link will take you to a wordlinked transcript (with thanks to P\u00e0druig Moireach for the proofreading).<\/p>\n<h2>Stories from local tradition<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Story<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">Description<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\">Links<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">\u2019S daor a cheannaich mi fiadhachd<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">MacAulay men at Loch Langabhat and the landmark Clach Bhess<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/seanchas-sabaist-mhor-wick\/\">Maggie\u2019s blog post<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/s-daor-a-cheannaich-mi-fiadhachd\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7350\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">An t-Seann Fhiadh<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">Deer hunting at Loch Langabhat on the border of Lewis and Harris in days gone by. Who was the wee wizen man?<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/an-seann-fhiadh\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7352\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Fir Mhealastaidh<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">Mealista men who went to gather a cargo of wood for roof timbers. A love story and what is extant of a dream song.<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/fir-mhealista\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7349\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Sabaid Mh\u00f2r Wick<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">Circa 1870 when the herring fishing was booming a large number of fishing boats were in Wick Harbour when a fight broke out. This account includes details of men from Lochs who were in the fracas.<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/sabaist-mhor-wick\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7351\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Iseabail Nighean Dh\u00f2mhaill B\u00e0n<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">The love Story of Ishbal nighean Dhomhnaill Ban an t-Struim who herded the cattle in Uig and Calum MacAmhlaigh from Harris.<\/td>\n<td width=\"138\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/seanchasan-ishbal-nighean-dhomhnaill-ban\/\">Maggie\u2019s blog post<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/isbhal-nighean-dhomhnaill-ban\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7333\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Local Lewis dramas<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/2095-2\/\">Maggie\u2019s blogpost<\/a> introduces them all<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Drama<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Credits<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">Links<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">An C\u00e8ilidhiche<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Sgr\u00ecobhaiche: Eric I D\u00f2mhnallach<br \/>\nCleasachd: Magaidh Nic a Ghobhainn, Alasdair Mac Ill Fhinnein<br \/>\nCl\u00e0radh: D\u00f2mhnall Saunders<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/an-ceilidhiche-the-visitor\">Soundcloud<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7353\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Fo Sg\u00e0ile Shuaineabhail<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Sgr\u00ecobhaiche: Eric I D\u00f2mhnallach Cleasachd: Magaidh Nic a Ghobhainn<br \/>\nCl\u00e0radh: Keith Stringer, Uig Media<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/fo-sgail-suainabhal\">Soundcloud<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7354\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Coinneach Tormod Mo Dhuine<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Sgr\u00ecobhaiche: Alasdair Caimbeul<br \/>\nCleasachd: Magaidh Nic a Ghobhainn<br \/>\nCl\u00e0radh:Keith Stringer, Uig Media<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/coinneach-tarmod-mo-dhuine\">Soundcloud<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7355\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"179\">Os Mo Chionn Sheinn an Uiseag<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Sgr\u00ecobhaiche: Eric I D\u00f2mhnallach Cleasachd: Magaidh Nic a Ghobhainn<br \/>\nCl\u00e0radh:D\u00f2mhnall Saunders<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/os-mo-chionn-sheinn-an-uiseig\">Soundcloud<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/multidict.net\/cs\/7366\">Clilstore<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Poetry Podcasts &#8211; An \u00c8isteachd nam B\u00e0rd<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Follow the &#8220;Blogpost&#8221; link to get to Maggie&#8217;s introduction, or go straight to the podcast via &#8220;Soundcloud&#8221;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"255\">Podcast<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">Links<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"255\">1. Domhnall Greumach, Tolstadh Bho Thuath, Eilean Le\u00f2dhais<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/bardachd-domhnall-greumach-jumbo\/\">Blogpost<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/bardachd-domhnall-greumach-jumbo\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"255\">2. Criosaidh NicIomhair, Breascleit, Eilean Le\u00f2dhais<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/bardachd-criosaidh-niciomhair-breascleit\/\">Blogpost<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/an-eisteachd-nam-bard-criosaidh-niciomahir\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"255\">3. Tormod MacLeoid Siadar a\u2019 Chladaich, Eilean Le\u00f2dhais<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/bardachd-tormod-macleoid-siadar\/\">Blogpost<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/an-eisteachd-nam-bard-tormod-macleod-siadar\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"255\">4. Uilleam MacMhathain, Na Fleasarain, An Rubha, Eilean Le\u00f2dhais<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magaidhsmith.co.uk\/bardachd-uilleam-macmhathain\/\">Blogpost<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-610958481\/an-eisteachd-nam-bard-uilleam-macmhathain\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Celtic Students Podcast<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, Magaidh is on the interviewee side of a conversation alongside Jane NicLe\u00f2id, as D\u00e9irdre N\u00ed Mhath\u00fana asks them just how important Gaelic is in their everyday lives, how the language and culture come to be at such a fragile point and what might be done to save them. Jane and Magaidh have strong opinions about the newly published book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhi.ac.uk\/en\/research-enterprise\/res-themes\/humanities-and-arts\/language-sciences-institute\/publications\/the-gaelic-crisis-in-the-vernacular-community\/\">Gaelic Crisis in the Vernacular Community<\/a> (Soillse, 2020) that will be of interest to both scholars and students:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNGM4YTI5OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw\/episode\/N2ZkMzdiY2EtMjg3My00ZWY2LWE4MjItMzZkODcxYTIwYmQ2?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwigoriC4vXuAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;A\u2019 soillseachadh an deasbaid: Beachdan mu Gh\u00e0idhlig ann an cunnart bho dithis eileanaich (Illuminating the debate: Two islanders\u2019 perspectives on the dangers ahead for Scottish G\u00e0idhlig)&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page brings together Magaidh Smith\u2019s recordings of traditional stories and local Lewis dramas, as well as her poetry podcasts. In the links columns you can click on the \u201cSoundcloud\u201d link to go directly to the recording. The \u201cClilstore\u201d link will take you to a wordlinked transcript (with thanks to P\u00e0druig Moireach for the proofreading). &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/magaidh-smith\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Magaidh Smith<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":14,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4232","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4232\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northpost.co.uk\/uhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}