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Preface
AN DEO-GHREINE, the first
yearly Volume of which is here presented to the reader, owes its inception
to a very general desire on the part of members of An Comunn Gaidhealach to
have a Monthly Magazine published under the auspices of that Association
which should be devoted to the interests of the Gaelic language, its
literature and music. In inaugurating such a Magazine, its promoters were
neither ignorant of the past history of similar undertakings in Scotland and
elsewhere, nor were they unacquainted with the difficulties to be met with,
and the obstacles to be surmounted in order to make it fulfil its mission in
however slight a degree. Believing that there was special need for such a
Magazine as An Deo-Ghreine, the purpose of which is to be primarily a
propagandist organ on behalf of the language, literature, arts and
industries of the Gael, they felt confident that Highlanders everywhere
would see to the financial success of the venture, and that those of them
possessed of expert knowledge of the language, the literature, and the music
of the Gael, would ensure the success of its mission by their literary
contributions. It is gratifying to have to report that this belief has not
been misplaced in either instance.
Not only within the circle of the Comunn, but outside of it, the Magazine
has found sympathy and help. To Miss W Christie, Edinburgh, the Managers are
indebted for the designing of the title and its representation of An
Deo-Ghreine.
To friends far and near their thanks are gratefully tendered, and
anticipating a continuation of the support hitherto so generously given,
they look forward to the completion of many Volumes.
The Monthly Magazine of An Comunn
Gaidhealach
Volume 1, Oct., 1905 to Sept., 1906, inclusive (pdf) |
