Data in support of: A’ Tarraing Gàidheil Ghlinne Garraidh Bho Thobair Mhic-Talla

While Glengarry County has long been recognized as a major Gaelic settlement in Canada, no study to date has systematically examined Gaelic narratives concerning the Gaels of Glengarry in Mac-Talla.

This research uses a textual analysis to explore the themes and values present in news items, including letters, song-poems, and articles. It examines how these texts reflect the Gaels of Glengarry County’s perceptions of their community, language, and cultural identity. The findings reveal that the Gaels of Glengarry County placed particular emphasis on ancestry, agriculture, hospitality, and military experience.