manx celtic music and dance

Y Folliaght: A choral piece for Columb Killey by Aalin Clague

23 Aug 2021


This beautiful new choral piece composed by Aalin Clague and performed by Caarjyn Cooidjagh was created as part of the Colmcille1500 celebrations of the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Columb Killey / Colmcille / St. Columba. 
Commissioned as a Treisht2020 project by Culture Vannin, ‘Y Folliaght’ is inspired by nature poetry attributed to Colmcille, with lyrics in Manx by Dr Marie Clague. An accompanying film was created for the music by Andy Skillen. How many places on the Island do you recognise in the film? 
This film was created for the music by Andy Skillen. It was shot at various locations around the Isle of Man, including Niarbyl, Traie Vane & Garwick.
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