Mabou Gaelic & Historical Society-An Drochaid

05/24/2026

We are open for the season on Monday May 25! This year we are pleased to tell you that we will be open seven days a week, 10 AM to 5 PM. Come in and say hello to our summer employees, Cameron MacNeil and Niall MacIntyre. They will be happy to welcome you and assist you with your inquiries!!

05/17/2026

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05/07/2026

Note that for this week only we will begin at 7:30!! Tha fáilte romhaimh!!

Comunn Gàidhlig is Eachdraidh Mhàbu / Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society is looking forward to welcoming you throughout the month of May to help us celebrate Mìos nan Gàidheal - Nova Scotia Gaelic Month!

On Tuesdays, (May 5, 12, 19, 26), at 10:00 AM, you will have a chance to practice your Gaelic when you join us for Tì is Cabadaich - Tea and Conversation at An Drochaid hosted by Gaelic speakers from our Gaelic Committee. Come and chat with the neighbours or just listen to pick up a few Gaelic words. Na bi diùid!

And on Thursday evenings, come to listen to the voices of some Gaelic speakers who are no longer with us. Dougie MacPhee, Gaelic Committee member, will treat us to some selected recordings from local Gaelic speakers from around Mabou and Broad Cove with explanations. There will be different recordings each week. Gaelic and English will be spoken.

*May 7th - Note 7:30 PM start time THIS WEEK ONLY - Mary Catherine and Sandy Cameron, North East Mabou
May 14 - 7:00 PM - Angus Cù MacDonald & Dan Angus Beaton - Blackstone
May 21 - 7:00 PM - Lauchie Dan N. MacLellan & Dan Allan Gillis - Broad Cove
May 28 - 7:00 PM - Katie Margaret (Rankin) Gillis - Mabou Coal Mines

Nach tadhal sich as-taigh? Won't you stop in?

05/05/2026

Comunn Gàidhlig is Eachdraidh Mhàbu / Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society is looking forward to welcoming you throughout the month of May to help us celebrate Mìos nan Gàidheal - Nova Scotia Gaelic Month!

On Tuesdays, (May 5, 12, 19, 26), at 10:00 AM, you will have a chance to practice your Gaelic when you join us for Tì is Cabadaich - Tea and Conversation at An Drochaid hosted by Gaelic speakers from our Gaelic Committee. Come and chat with the neighbours or just listen to pick up a few Gaelic words. Na bi diùid!

And on Thursday evenings, come to listen to the voices of some Gaelic speakers who are no longer with us. Dougie MacPhee, Gaelic Committee member, will treat us to some selected recordings from local Gaelic speakers from around Mabou and Broad Cove with explanations. There will be different recordings each week. Gaelic and English will be spoken.

*May 7th - Note 7:30 PM start time THIS WEEK ONLY - Mary Catherine and Sandy Cameron, North East Mabou
May 14 - 7:00 PM - Angus Cù MacDonald & Dan Angus Beaton - Blackstone
May 21 - 7:00 PM - Lauchie Dan N. MacLellan & Dan Allan Gillis - Broad Cove
May 28 - 7:00 PM - Katie Margaret (Rankin) Gillis - Mabou Coal Mines

Nach tadhal sich as-taigh? Won't you stop in?

04/23/2026

A full house tonight for the final session of the season. Thanks to everyone who supports these important community events.

04/21/2026

Thigibh uile dhan Drochaid! It’s our last Port no Dhà of the season and it sure to be a dandy and all for a great cause! 🎶🎻🎹💃🎶

Come join us on Thursday, April 23rd, at 7 pm, as we gather with a super lineup of musicians. Kenneth MacKenzie, Andrea Beaton, Seonag Burton, and Colin MacDonald will be our house musicians for the night and will be joined by many more. All proceeds will go to Taigh Sgoile na Drochaide to support the Gaelic immersion school. We might even spot some of our young Gaelic speakers from up the hill.

Bring your songs, tunes, and steps - we'll warm up with lots of toe-tapping and hot tea! All ages are welcome.
Bithidh srùbag ann! ☕️

Mabou Gaelic & Historical Society gratefully acknowledges support from Nova Scotia's Office of Gaelic Affairs for this project. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.

04/16/2026

Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society is looking for summer employees!!