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| Formation | 1953[1] |
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| Type | Irish language Irish culture Gaelic revival |
| Headquarters | 35 Dame Street,Dublin[2] |
| Website | gael-linn.ie |
Gael Linn ([ˌɡeːlˠˈlʲiːn̠ʲ], also writtenGael-Linn) is anon-profit andnon-governmental organisation focused on the promotion of theIrish language and thearts. The organisation's funding includes government and lottery sources.[3]
Gael Linn was founded in May 1953, following a meeting inCork,[4] with the goal to foster interest in the Irish language and promote artistic events.[5] Since the early years of its foundation, the organisation has also run language courses.[5] It was initially funded bypools betting onGaelic games; the name puns on this, withlinn meaning both "with us" and "pool" inIrish.[6]
In the mid-1950s, Gael Linn supported the production of short films and news reels which were distributed to cinemas.[7] In 1955, Gael Linn established the Irish-languageDamer Theatre onSt Stephen's Green which it operated until 1976. In 1959, Gael Linn produced the feature-length documentary filmMise Éire, which included an acclaimed score by composerSeán Ó Riada.[1][8][9]
Gael Linn Records is a record label which was founded in the 1950s and is run by Gael Linn. According to the organisation's web site, the "Gael Linn record label was established in 1956 to provide an outlet for recordings of sean-nós singing and traditional music".[5]
Gael Linn has released records by a number oftraditional Irish musicians.[5] In the early 1970s, the label releasedSkara Brae's self-titled debut album, and the single from that album also containedClannad tracks from their own début album on the other side. Clannad was one of the label's most popular acts, until the band signed withRCA Records in 1982.[citation needed] The former members of Skara Brae have all released solo/duet albums under Gael Linn. These artists includeMaighréad Ní Dhomhnaill,Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill andMícheál Ó Domhnaill, as well asAltan'sDaithí Sproule.[citation needed]
Gael Linn Records have issued recordings byMichael Coleman,Seán Ryan, andCeoltóirí Chualann.[citation needed] The label's roster has also includedAndy Irvine,Paul Brady,The Bothy Band,De Dannan,Dolores Keane,Nóirín Ní Riain,Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin, andGerry O'Connor. Several of the label's recordings have been licensed to be reissued on theGreen Linnet label.[citation needed]
Gael Linn established a youth arts competition and festival in 1969. This festival, known asSlógadh, featured musicians and acts such as:Clannad, theHothouse Flowers,Altan,Dolores O'Riordan andCathal Ó Searcaigh.[5]
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