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Welcome to Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre

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How it all began

The Historical Society – Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mòr – was formed in 1994 with the help of Beathag Morrison of Comann na Gàidhlig. It was founded by Donald Black, Margaret MacDonald and Cathy Carmichael who became chairman, secretary and treasurer respectively. They...

Our Generous Donors

Blog, Genealogy, People

The MacDougall/McCallum Heritage Foundation in the USA has been a generous and continuing support to the Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor for many years. It started with Margaret MacDougall Carasik who first came to Oban from Minnesota for the MacDougall gathering in 2004...

Book review: Monks and Bishops by Robert Hay

Blog, Church, History

Hay’s account of the early history of the bishopric of Argyll is timely, coming as the Isle of Lismore community decide whether to take over responsibility for the church building which was once the site of the diocesan Cathedral. The book traces the foundation of...

Genealogy

Blog, Genealogy

Tracing your family history can reconnect you with a rich heritage shaped by migration and resilience. We can help descendants of Liosaich (Lismore folk) rediscover their genealogical roots. We are very lucky to have Laura Gloag as our resident genealogist who has a...