Oban Gaelic Choir

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Oban Gaelic Choir The Gaelic Choir from Oban, Argyll in the West of Scotland. We meet weekly, usually on Monday evenings, from 7.30-9.30. in Oban.

About Us
Comunn Ciuil an Òbain (Oban Gaelic Musical Association) is the umbrella organisation of which Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain (Oban Gaelic Choir) is part. We have associate members who form Càirdean Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain (Friends of Oban Gaelic Choir) and they are non-singing supporters who help raise funds and promote the Choir, one of the oldest Gaelic Choirs in Scotland. Often, we have other practices, depending on events and performances. We take every opportunity to sing and attend local Mòds as well as the National Mòd when it’s practical but we sing primarily for enjoyment and the fun and friendship we have together.

Ciamar a tha còrr is seachdain air a dhol seachad bhon a thill sinn dhachaigh bho Mhòd Ghlaschu?! Tha e air a bhith fìor...
24/10/2026

Ciamar a tha còrr is seachdain air a dhol seachad bhon a thill sinn dhachaigh bho Mhòd Ghlaschu?! Tha e air a bhith fìor mhath a’ coimhead air na còisirean uile a-rithist is a-rithist air iplayer! Bha na h-uairean de obair chruaidh a chaidh a chur a-steach do gach taisbeanadh dha-rìribh a’ deàrrsadh air an àrd-ùrlar. Bha e na urram mòr dhuinn a bhith air an aon àrd-ùrlar ribh uile an t-seachdain a chaidh. Tapadh leibh. 🤩🙏🏼🥰

Wow how is it over a week since we returned home from Mòd Ghlaschu?! It’s been absolutely brilliant watching all the choirs on repeat! The hours of rehearsals and work that went into every performance really shone out on the stage. We were so privileged to share the stage with you all last week. Thank you 🤩🙏🏼🥰

Tha uimhir de dhaoine againn ri taing a thoirt dhaibh! An toiseach, tha taing mhòr a’ dol gu Clare Jordon, a sgrìobh co-sheirm air leth airson còisir na mnathan againn. B’ e toileachas a bh’ ann a bhith ga sheinn!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

We have so many people to thank that helped us get ready for our performances last week. Firstly a huge thank you goes to Clare Jordon who wrote an incredible arrangement for our ladies choir. It was a joy to sing and we look forward to more arrangements from Clare in the future. 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Tha taing cuideachd a’ dol gu Christine MacIntyre airson a bhith a’ dèanamh cinnteach an-còmhnaidh gu bheil a’ Ghàidhlig againn ceart. A bharrachd air sin, chuidich Christine sinn gus sgeulachd Ghràinne, Dhiarmaid agus Fhinn innse agus a thoirt beò ✨

Thanks also goes to Christine MacIntyre for always keeping our Gaelic right. Not only that, Christine managed to help us to tell the story of Grainne, Diarmaid and Fionn and bring it to life ✨

Taing mhòr dha na luchd-taic mìorbhaileach againn, a tha an-còmhnaidh brosnachail agus coibhneil ❤️❤️

A big thank you to our wonderful supporters who are always encouraging and kind. We hope we did you proud! ❤️❤️

Agus mu dheireadh, taing mhòr don Sìleas sònraichte againne. Tha sinn air leth taingeil gum bi thu a’ cuir earbsa annainn an obair mhìorbhaileach agad a sheinn. Uaireannan, chan eil fhios againn dè idir tha a’ dol nad inntinn – tha sinn duilich ma tha sinn slaodach a’ cumail suas riut! A bharrachd air a bhith nad genius cruthachail, tha thu cho laghach is cobhneil. Taing airson a h-uile sian. 💖 🎶🫶🏻

And finally a huge thank you to our wonderful Sileas. We are eternally grateful to you and for trusting us to sing your amazing work. We have no idea what goes on in your head sometomes and we are sorry if we are slow to keep up! As well as being a creative genius you are also a true friend and the best of fun. Thank you for everything. 💖🎶🫶🏻

Cuiridh mi crìoch air an aiste seo (duilich!!) le bhideo den tagh againn fhìn bhon t-seachdain a chaidh – an sgeulachd mhòr mu Dhiarmaid, Gràinne agus Fionn. Triantan gaoil le crìoch bhrònach. Tha sinn an dòchas gun còrd e ribh 🎦 🎶

I will end this essay (sorry!) with a clip of our own choice from last week. The epic tale of Diarmaid, Grainne and Fionn. A love triangle with a tragic end. We hope you enjoy 🎦🎶

Sìleas Nic Na Ceàrdaich
Clare Jordan
Chris MacIntyre

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0phh3fr?fbclid=IwY2xjawVKBt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzQwOTk2MjYyMzA4NTYwOQABHmB9WjIW3iOdbWpCU5R6hNbpJxdVFo9QyjIYF3LaD0yREBo0ZVPSAt-qk6kD_aem_aCYUwnzeTRTmX7vLusTQYw

Còisirean Sgìreil - Sgiath MhicShimidh is Thulaich Bhàrdainn

16/10/2026

Meal an naidheachd air na còisirean uile an-diugh! Abair latha mìorbhaileach, làn de cheòl còisire!

Congratulations to all the choirs today! What a fabulous day full of choral music!

Chì sinn sibh uile aig Mass Choirs a-màireach!

🎵😍❤️🎉🎵

09/10/2026

🎶 Tha Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain a’ toirt cuireadh don luchd-taic ionadail againn gu taisbeanadh goirid de na h-òrain a bhios sinn a’ seinn aig Mòd Ghlaschu. Bhiodh e sgoinneil ur faicinn a sin agus cothrom fhaighinn air practice a dhèanamh ron tachartas mhòr!! 🎶

Oban Gaelic Choir invites our local supporters to a short performance of our Mòd Ghlaschu pieces. It will be lovely to see you there and to let us have a practice before the big event!!

⏰ Sunday 11th of October @ 4pm
📍 The Rockfield Centre

🎼Mòd Ionadach na Dreòlluinn 2026 🎼Bha latha air leth againn aig a’ Mhòd ann am Muile am-bliadhna! Tapadh leibh don a h-u...
16/09/2026

🎼Mòd Ionadach na Dreòlluinn 2026 🎼

Bha latha air leth againn aig a’ Mhòd ann am Muile am-bliadhna! Tapadh leibh don a h-uile neach a bha an sàs. 🥰

Oban Gaelic choir had a lovely trip to Mull on Saturday. It was so great to give all our Mòd 2026 pieces an airing and to get some great feedback on what we need to do to get ready for Mòd Ghlaschu in just a few weeks time! Thank you to all the committee members and volunteers that put on such a fantastic event. It is always a highlight of our calendar.

Well done to Còisir Ghàidhlig Lodainn for their wins in both the Puirt and the Mixed competitions. And a shout out to all the other choirs too!! It was lovely to catch up with you all.

Nise – chi sinn ann an Glaschu sibh! We will see you in Glasgow!! 😍🪗💃🎶🥳

Disathairne 🤩This Saturday 🎉🤩🎉
15/09/2026

Disathairne 🤩

This Saturday 🎉🤩🎉

🎶 A-maireach | Tomorrow 🎶 Great event in the Rockfield Centre tomorrow night!
03/09/2026

🎶 A-maireach | Tomorrow 🎶

Great event in the Rockfield Centre tomorrow night!

🎼TOMORROW LIVE MUSIC | HORSE | THIS FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 7PM🎼

🎟️ Tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/therockfieldcentre/t-oeerljq

HORSE McDonald returns to one of her favourite places in the world (and we are VERY excited! 🤩)

HORSE is an iconic and utterly unique singer/songwriter, her voice described as ‘a finely honed instrument’, together with ‘breathtaking stagecraft’. Her music is both moving and uplifting, the audience are totally absorbed whenever she performs.

With a successful career expanding over three decades, she has opened and toured with various international artists, including Tina Turner, BB King, Bryan Ferry, Burt Bacarach. One of her best known songs, Careful, was covered by Will Young.

In a special Trio show created for The Rockfield Centre, there are songs and tales from her legendary career from over many years of performing, touring, and recording. This is a rare opportunity to hear stripped back versions from her back catalogue, and some songs that don’t always make the full band shows. As she is now writing towards her new album (her 13th!) there will also be an opportunity to hear some new material.

“A natural wonder with a voice as big as an ocean” - Attitude mag

“Where McDonald really sets herself apart is her showmanship. She has a wonderful ability to engage her audience with a perfect mix of humour and emotive storytelling” - the wee review

🥳🥳🥳 BRÒT IS MÌLSEAN! 🥳🥳🥳⚡️ Our famous soup and pudding lunch is BACK! ⚡️ 📍 Connel Village Hall 📍 🕰️ Saturday 19th of Sep...
03/09/2026

🥳🥳🥳 BRÒT IS MÌLSEAN! 🥳🥳🥳

⚡️ Our famous soup and pudding lunch is BACK! ⚡️

📍 Connel Village Hall 📍

🕰️ Saturday 19th of September 🕰️

🥣 Delicious soups, puddings, tea, coffee and home baking. 🫖 🍰 🍮 🧁 ☕️

Please support us by coming along and having a good feed 😋

🤩 Chi sinn ann sibh! | See you there!! 🤗

Cò a tha a’ faireachdainn gleusta?!🥸 Carson nach tig sibh don fharpais cheist againn?!Who is feeling clever?! Come along...
10/08/2026

Cò a tha a’ faireachdainn gleusta?!🥸

Carson nach tig sibh don fharpais cheist againn?!

Who is feeling clever?! Come along to our fundraising quiz night. Lots of fun and prizes to be won 🏆

Tha sinn air bhioran gum bi Karlakór Kjalnesinga còmhla rinn anns an Lùnasdal. Ma tha sibh mun cuairt air an 8mh latha b...
20/07/2026

Tha sinn air bhioran gum bi Karlakór Kjalnesinga còmhla rinn anns an Lùnasdal. Ma tha sibh mun cuairt air an 8mh latha bidh fàilte chridheil oirbh aig a’ chuirm-chiùil shònraichte seo.

We are so delighted to be welcoming the Kjalnesinga male voice choir from Iceland next month. Please join us on the 8th of August for a special short recital from both our choir and our visiting friends. It will be very special ❤️ 🎶

An-dè, chuir sinn bùth-obrach air dòigh airson còisir measgaichte agus bha caraidean còmhla rinn bho Chòisir Gàidhlig Th...
28/06/2026

An-dè, chuir sinn bùth-obrach air dòigh airson còisir measgaichte agus bha caraidean còmhla rinn bho Chòisir Gàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt agus bho Chòisir Gàidhlig Loch Abar. B’ e latha brèagha a bh’ ann airson òrain ionnsachadh agus bha tòrr craic is fealla dha a’ dol ann cuideachd! Taing do Mhàiri Anna agus do Shileas airson na bùthan-obrach a stiùireadh. Bha bùth-obrach ann cuideachd airson stiùirichean còisir ùra agus tha sinn an dòchas gum faic sibh uile a’ stiùireadh còisearan sam àm ri teachd 🤩.

Yesterday we hosted a mixed choir workshop and had friends join us from Còisir Ghàidhlig Thaigh an Uillt (Taynuilt Gaelic Choir) and Lochaber Gaelic Choir. It was a beautiful day of learning songs and frienship. Thank you to Mary Ann Kennedy and to Sileas Sinclair for leading the workshops. There was also a workshop for new choir leaders running and the future of choral music is looking bright 🤩.

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Shore Street
Oban
PA34

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