The Comunn Oiseanach Oilthigh Ghlaschu ("University of Glasgow

Ossian Ossian (; Irish Gaelic/Scottish Gaelic: ''Oisean'') is the narrator and purported author of a cycle of epic poems published by the Scottish poet James Macpherson, originally as ''Fingal'' (1761) and ''Temora'' (1763), and later combined under t ...

Society") was established in 1831 and is the second-oldest organization on campus. Originally a discussion group in

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, it has broadened its focus to raising awareness about the Gaelic language and culture especially among students of the

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Aims

* To revive the Gaelic language on and off campus. * For the discussion of interesting matters among members of the society. * To put on social events for members. * To encourage the study of Scottish Gaelic.

References and external links

An Comunn Oiseanach on Facebook

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu: 19mh & 20mh linn: An Comunn Oiseanach

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu: Sreath-dheilbh: Oiseanaich
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