Naidheachdan a’ Mhòid
Program a' Mhoid - dreach
Tha sinn air program a chur ri cheile ag innse na togalaichean a bhios sinn a' cleachdadh airson farpaisean Mod Naiseanta Rioghail 2012 ann an Dun Omhain. Bheir seo beachd dhuibh de a tha a' dol air adhart, caite agus cuine.
CUIMHNICHIBH ge-ta - dh' fhaodadh seo atharrachadh eadar seo 's an am ach bidh an fhiosrachadh cinnteach ri fhaighinn ann am Program Oifigeil a' Mhoid a bhios a-muigh nas fhaisg air an am.
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Published: 05th May 2012« Back to Mod News List
Sgoil Bhardachd Na Comraich
Tha An Comunn Ghaidhealach toilichte a bhi a' cur taic ri Sgoil Bhardachd na Comraich 2012, a theid a chumail eadar an 2mh agus and 6mh den Iuchar sa Chomraich.
Bidh Sgoil Bhardachd na Comraich a' brosnachadh agus a' comharrachadh seanchas Albannach agus nas fhaide as na sin air Baird Ghaidhlig, thairis air coig latha, tro sheirminearan, clasaichean agus buthan-obrach air sgriobhadh cruthachail.
Bidh an cursa a' libhrigeadh le ar n-oraidichean cliuteach tron Ghaidhlig le eadar-theangachadh mar aon ri fhaighinn do fheadhainn aig nach eil a' Ghaidhlig.
Bidh Lewis Mac Fhionghuinn, a chaidh a chrunadh mar Bard a' Chomuinn aig Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011, an lathair airson pairt a ghabhail air an t-seachdain.
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachadh aig www.sgoilbhardachd.co.uk.
Published: 23rd Apr 2012« Back to Mod News List
Foirmean Iarrtais Mod 2012
Gheibhear gu h-iosal foirmean iarrtais airson Mod Naiseanta Rioghail 2012.
Ma tha ceistean sam bith agaibh a thaobh na foirmean, cuiribh fon gu Rena NicAsgaill, Rianadair a' Mhoid air 01463 709 705 no cuiribh post-d thuice air rena@ancomunn.co.uk
Published: 20th Apr 2012« Back to Mod News List
Mod Ionadail Dhun Eideann
Thèid Mod Ionadail Dhùn Èideann a chumail Disathairne seo tighinn (21 Giblean) ann an Ard Sgoil Liberton, Rathad Gilmerton, Dùn Èideann.
Tha sinn an dòchas gun tèid gu math dha na farpaisich, a’ chomataidh agus gach neach a bhios an sàs ann air an deireadh sheachdain seo!
Ma tha fiosrachadh sam bith eile a dhìth oirbh, cuiribh fios gu Fiona Nic an Tòisich air 0131 476 6611 no cuiribh post-d thuice aig fiona.mackintosh@blueyonder.co.uk no tadhalaibh air www.edinburghlocalmod.co.uk.
Published: 18th Apr 2012
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Atharrachaidhean ri A300 & A271
A300 Cath Gharidheachad
Loidhne 38 - 'S e 'droch chàramh' bu chorr a bhi ann agus chan e ‘droch càramh’ .
A271 Gur fad am thàmh mi
Loidhne 1, bar 4 - 's e ‘aghmhor’ bu chorr a bhi ann agus chan e -‘àigmhor’
Published: 17th Apr 2012
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Rannsachadh air Mod 2011
Gheibhear gu h-iosal aithisg rannsachaidh a chaidh a dheanamh air Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011. Tha fiosrachadh gu math inntinneach ann agus chithear gur e Mod gu air leth soirbheachail a bh' ann. Tha sinn an dochas gun do chord e ribh uile!
Aithisg Rannsachaidh Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011.pdf
Published: 11th Apr 2012« Back to Mod News List
Coinneamh Bhliadhnail & Co-labhairt
Thèid Coinneamh Bhliadhnail a' Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich a chumail air Disathairne an 31mh den Mhàrt 2012 aig 10m ann an Taigh-òsta MhicDhòmhnaill, An Aghaidh Mhòr.
Thèid Co-labhairt a chumail as dèidh na Coinneimh, aig 11m.
Thèid fàilte chridheil air Buill a' Chomuinn - feuch gun toir sibh leibh bhur cairtean ballrachd air an latha cuideachd. Tha sinn a' coimhead air adhart ri ur faicinn ann.
Published: 28th Mar 2012
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Atharraichidhean ri A307
The Music Committee have issued changes to the Mòd 2012 choral competition piece, A307-Tuireadh nan Treun.
The changes are explained below and should be adhered to for this piece. If you have any queries regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact James Graham on 01463 709 705 or email james@ancomunn.co.uk
A307-Tuireadh nan Treun.
Verse 1:
Bar 9: spelling-feasta x 2
Bar 10: spelling-m’ iargain x 2
Bar 11: accent missing-lìonadh x 2
Bar 19: shìnear instead of shineadh x 3
Bar 22: accent missing-sìorraidh x 3
Verse 2:
Bar 31: spelling-chaonnag
Bar 32: sgàth instead of stàth
Bar 33: accent missing-strìochdadh x 3
Bar 33: spelling-strìochdadh ann am B.2
Bar 36/37: luchd-breacan x 3
Bar 40: accent missing-‘N àm x 3
Bar 41: spelling-tarraing x 3
Bar 44: accent wrong-dàil in B.2
Verse 3:
Bar 50/51: seòl-mara x 3
Bar 55: nan craobh instead of an craobh x 3
Bar 63: spelling-fearann x 3
Verse 4:
Bar 65: Thì x 3
Bar 67: thus-a instead of thu-sa
Bar 70: càird-ean x 3
Bar 73: furt-achd
Bar75: mùirn-each x 3
Bar 77: spelling-dhriùchda x 3
Bar 78: aig instead of air
Bar 79: Sùirn-eig x 3
Published: 27th Mar 2012
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Atharrachadh air A300
Please note the change to competition A300 - Cath Ghairidheach:
Bar 28 - Baritone should be as bass line.
Published: 23rd Mar 2012« Back to Mod News List
Coinneamh Bhliadhnail Meur Lochabair
An Comunn Gaidhealach
Coinneamh Bhliadhnail Meur Lochabair
Diciadain 28mh den Mhairt
Bun-Sgoil Chaitligeach a' Chearasdain
aig 6f
Thathas a' cur failte air duine sam bith aig a bheil fior uidh is miann ann a bhith a' cumail suas canan is cultar na Gaidhlig ann an Loch Abair.
Published: 20th Mar 2012
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Cinn latha ur airson Mod Chille Bride an Ear
Bu chorr dhuibh a bhi mothachail gur ann air an 25mh agus an 26mh den Cheitean a theid Mod Ionadail Cille Bride an Ear a chumail, agus chan ann san t-Ogmhios.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh a thaobh Mod Ionadail na bliadhna seo, cuiribh fon gu Peigi Darroch air 01355 226 067.
Moran taing!
Published: 16th Mar 2012« Back to Mod News List
Atharrachaidhean air Earrainnean Choisirean
The Music Committee have issued changes to the following Mòd 2012 choral competition pieces. We have PDF and sibelius files of the respective edited pieces available, if you wish for these to be emailed to you please get in touch.
A308-Puirt a beul
A304-Gheibhinn cadal math
A301-Cumha Coire Cheathaich
The changes are explained below and should be adhered to for these pieces. If you have any queries regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact James Graham at james@ancomunn.co.ukor telephone 01463 709 705.
Competition A308, Puirt – Seònaid NicGumaraid
Bar 14 – ‘mi gur’ – dotted crotchet/semiquaver replaces semiquaver/dotted crotchet (all parts)
Bar 15 – ‘raoir a’ – dotted crotchet/semiquaver replaces semiquaver/dotted crotchet (tenor part)
Competition A308, Puirt – Cairistìon’ nigh’n Eòghainn
Bar 68 – ‘Hao-il-o ho-il’ – crotchet /quaver-quaver/crotchet/quaver-quaver replaces crotchet/crotchet/4quavers (all parts)
And similarly in bb. 70,72,74… 85,87,89,91… 101
Bar 79 – ‘ruidhl’’ – quaver-quaver replaces crotchet (sop & tenor)
And similarly in bb. 83, 84… 96, 100
Competition A304, Gheibhinn Cadal Math (soprano part only)
Bar 6 –beat 2 is ‘E’ (‘r’) instead of ‘B’ (‘l’)
Bar 7 –final quaver is ‘F#’ (‘m’) instead of ‘B’ (‘l’)
Bar 8 –first crotchet is ‘E’ (‘r’) instead of ‘D’ (‘d’)
And similarly bb. 38,39,40 – as 6,7,8
And bb. 65,66 – as 7,8
Competition A301, Cumha Coire Cheathaich
Bar 7 – ‘greis am àrach’ (was ‘greis de m’ àrach’)
Bar 31 – 4 quavers/crotchet/2 quavers replaces crotchet/2 quavers/4 quavers (sops & altos only)
Bar 39 –dotted minim-tied quaver ‘Db’ and quaver ‘C’ replace semibreve ‘Db’
Bar 40 –crotchet-quaver instead of first three quavers
Bar 52 – 2 quavers instead of first crotchet (sops, tenors, basses)
Bar 54 – ‘d’ fhuir-ich’ (was ‘d’ fhui-rich’)
Published: 15th Mar 2012
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Coinneamh Fhosgailte sa' Ghearasdan
Thathas a’ toirt cuireadh dhuibh gu coinneamh fhosgailte a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich a thèid a chumail ann an taigh-òsta Alexandra, anns a’ Ghearasdan air Diluain 19mh Màirt 2012, aig 7f.
Thathas a’ cur fàilte air duine sam bith a tha ag iarraidh cuideachadh a thoirt dhan Chomunn Gàidhealach ann an Loch Abar. Bidh cothrom ann deasbad air Mòd Ionadail Loch Abair, Am Mòd Nàiseanta agus gnothaichean eile co-cheangailte ris a’ Ghàidhlig san sgìre.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, cuiribh fios gu: Seumas Greumach, Manaidsear a’ Mhòid, An Comunn Gàidhealach. Post-d: james@ancomunn.co.uk. Fòn: 01463 709705. Thathas an dòchas gum faic sinn ann sibh!
Published: 15th Mar 2012
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Ceilidh is Dannsa ann an Sruighlea
Stirling Provincial Mod Committee is holding a ceilidh/dance in aid of Mod funds on Saturday 24th March at 7.30pm in Logie Kirk Hall, Alloa Road, Causewayhead, Stirling (just below the Wallace Monument).
Music will be from the Willie McFarlane duo and prices are £6 for adults and £2 for children. There will be soloists, a buffet, a bar and of course a raffle!!
It would be great to have your support and any donations for the raffle or the buffet would be gratefully received. We are a small committee working hard to keep the Mod a success and we really hope to see as many people as possible on the night.
Published: 15th Mar 2012
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Mod Ionadail Cataibh is Gallaibh
AN COMUNN GAIDHEALACH - MEUR GHALLAIBH - CAITHNESS BRANCH
The Caithness Branch of An Comunn Gaidhealach has started their programme of events to raise funds for the Provincial Mod which will return to Caithness in summer this year.
The Provincial Mod is a regional version of the National Mod which took place for the very first time in the history of An Comunn Gaidhealach in October 2010. The Regional Mod has not been held in Wick since 1999 and only once since in the County of Caithness in Thurso in 2007.
Following on from the success of the National Mod in 2010, the joint area committees of the Provincial Mod agreed last year to have the regional event hosted every two years in Caithness boosting the local economy in each area where it will be hosted - Halkirk, Lybster and Castletown among places expected to host the festival in the future as well as the county towns of Wick and Thurso.
The event will take place on the first weekend of June with the main events, competitions and concerts taking place on Saturday 2nd June. The events will be hosted in a number of venues and a programme will be available well before the event takes place. The syllabus will be available shortly and requests for a copy should be made to cameronatcroick@tiscali.co.uk
Competitions cover a host of disciplines including accordion, piping, fiddle playing, highland dancing, group and solo events. There will be something for everyone and a series of workshops will be hosted in the near future. Feis Ghallaibh, which was set up to prepare and allow local young people to participate at the National Mod in 2010 continues to provide the same opportunity and will be represented at this years Provincial Mod.
Raymond Bremner, Chairman of the Local Branch Committee said "We are delighted to be hosting the Provincial Mod and it's great that it will be hosted in Wick where the National Mod started in 2010 with a huge outdoor presence on the opening weekend. We have already had more area choirs showing an interest in attending than at previous Provincial Mods and I believe that is due to the wonderful time they experienced in the county back in 2010. I am sure the local branch and community will work hard to deliver the same level of friendliness and warmth provided to the county's visitors in 2010."
A series of events have been organised in Wick, Halladale, Clyth and Thrumster already to raise the profile of the Provincial Mod, to raise funds and to provide evenings of entertainment in the local communities in the lead-up to the event.
Published: 14th Mar 2012
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Atharrachaidhean air SSL254
Bu chorr dhuibh a bhi mothachail de na atharrachaidhean a leanas:
Rann1: loidhne 2: 's a dhìrich mi'm bruthach
loidhne 4: ...a'tùirlinn thar ùr-dhos nan geug
Rann2: loidhne 2: ....os mo chionn
loidhne 4: is mac-talla nan creagan...
Rann 3: loidhne 4: null thairis à gleannan ...
Gheibhear liosta de atharrachaidhean sam bith eile airson farpaisean na bliadhna seo gu h-iosal:
http://www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/moddetail/changes-to-prescribed-pieces/ga
Published: 06th Mar 2012« Back to Mod News List
Atharrachaidhean air A305
Please note the folowing amendment to Competition A305.
Competition A305 - Sìoman Donn
Verse 2, Bar 30 - ‘ghàradh’ should be changed to ‘gharadh’ (without an accent on the ‘a’). The crotchet and quaver above the word ‘gharadh’ should now be reversed with the quaver over the first syllable of the word (ghar-adh) and the crotchet over the second syllable (ghar-adh). This applies to all three parts.
Please click on the following link to view all amendments for this year's Royal National Mod competitions:
http://www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/moddetail/changes-to-prescribed-pieces
Published: 06th Mar 2012
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Ceartachadh air Orain Ainmichte
The Music Committee have issued changes to the following Mòd 2012 competition pieces. The changes are explained below and should be adhered to for these pieces. If you have any queries regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact James Graham at james@ancomunn.co.ukor telephone 01463 709 705.
A300 - Cath Gharidheachd
Bar 38 - ‘droch càramh’ - should read 'droch chàramh'
A271 - Gur fad am thàmh mi
Verse 1, bar 4 - ‘àigmhor’ - should read ‘aghmhor’
A307-Tuireadh nan Treun.
Verse 1:
Bar 9: spelling-feasta x 2
Bar 10: spelling-m’ iargain x 2
Bar 11: accent missing-lìonadh x 2
Bar 19: shìnear instead of shineadh x 3
Bar 22: accent missing-sìorraidh x 3
Verse 2:
Bar 31: spelling-chaonnag
Bar 32: sgàth instead of stàth
Bar 33: accent missing-strìochdadh x 3
Bar 33: spelling-strìochdadh ann am B.2
Bar 36/37: luchd-breacan x 3
Bar 40: accent missing-‘N àm x 3
Bar 41: spelling-tarraing x 3
Bar 44: accent wrong-dàil in B.2
Verse 3:
Bar 50/51: seòl-mara x 3
Bar 55: nan craobh instead of an craobh x 3
Bar 63: spelling-fearann x 3
Verse 4:
Bar 65: Thì x 3
Bar 67: thus-a instead of thu-sa
Bar 70: càird-ean x 3
Bar 73: furt-achd
Bar75: mùirn-each x 3
Bar 77: spelling-dhriùchda x 3
Bar 78: aig instead of air
Bar 79: Sùirn-eig x 3
A300 -Cath Ghairidheach:
Bar 28 -Baritone should be as bass line.
(We have PDF and sibelius files of A308, A304 and A301 available, if you wish for these to be emailed to you please get in touch with James).
A308 -Puirt – Seònaid NicGumaraid
Bar 14 – ‘mi gur’ – dotted crotchet/semiquaver replaces semiquaver/dotted crotchet (all parts)
Bar 15 – ‘raoir a’ – dotted crotchet/semiquaver replaces semiquaver/dotted crotchet (tenor part)
A308 -Puirt – Cairistìon’ nigh’n Eòghainn
Bar 68 – ‘Hao-il-o ho-il’ – crotchet /quaver-quaver/crotchet/quaver-quaver replaces crotchet/crotchet/4quavers (all parts)
And similarly in bb. 70,72,74… 85,87,89,91… 101
Bar 79 – ‘ruidhl’’ – quaver-quaver replaces crotchet (sop& tenor)
And similarly in bb. 83, 84… 96, 100
A304, Gheibhinn Cadal Math (soprano part only)
Bar 6–beat 2 is ‘E’ (‘r’) instead of ‘B’ (‘l’)
Bar 7–final quaver is ‘F#’ (‘m’) instead of ‘B’ (‘l’)
Bar 8–first crotchet is ‘E’ (‘r’) instead of ‘D’ (‘d’)
And similarly bb. 38,39,40 – as 6,7,8
And bb. 65,66 – as 7,8
A301, Cumha Coire Cheathaich
Bar 7 – ‘greis am àrach’ (was ‘greis de m’ àrach’)
Bar 31 –4 quavers/crotchet/2 quavers replaces crotchet/2 quavers/4 quavers (sops & altos only)
Bar 39–dotted minim-tied quaver ‘Db’ and quaver ‘C’ replace semibreve ‘Db’
Bar 40–crotchet-quaver instead of first three quavers
Bar 52 –2 quavers instead of first crotchet (sops, tenors, basses)
Bar 54 – ‘d’ fhuir-ich’ (was ‘d’ fhui-rich’)
Competition SSL254, ‘Gur moch rinn mi dùsgadh’:
Verse 1: line 2: 's a dhìrich mi'm bruthach
line 4: ...a'tùirlinn thar ùr-dhos nan geug
Verse 2: line 2: ....os mo chionn
line 4: is mac-tallanan creagan...
Verse 3: line 4: null thairis à gleannan ...
Competition A305 - Sìoman Donn
Verse 2: Bar 30 - ‘ghàradh’ should be changed to ‘gharadh’ (without an accent on the‘a’). The crotchet and quaver above the word ‘gharadh’ should now be reversed with the quaver over the first syllable of the word (ghar-adh) and the crotchet over the second syllable (ghar-adh). This applies to all three parts.
A301 -Cumha Coire Cheathaich
Verse 1: Bar 7 should read; …robh mi greis am àrach…”
A250 - An tèid thu leam gu Tìr a' mhurain
Verse 3: Line 2 should read: "còisir èibhinn grinn nan eòin".
A220 - Bha mi' n raoir san taigh-òsta:
Verse 2:-Line 6 should read: "Deud mar chailc gheal gun stòr."
A220 - Bha mi'n raoir san taigh-osta:
Verse2:-Line 8: the word 'sgothan' should become 'sgàthan'.
GSL224 - Mas ann gam mhealladh:
Verse 2:-Line 2 should read: “…an dèidh mar mheall thu mi leis na breugan.”
Published: 05th Mar 2012
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Mod Ionadail Uibhist
Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil Mod Ionadail Uibhist gu bhi ann am bliadhna, air an 1mh agus an 2mh den t-Ogmhios ann an Sgoil an Iochdair, Uibhist a Deas.
Gheibhear clar-eagair Mod na bliadhna seo gu h-iosal.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh, cuiribh post-d gu Fiona NicAmhlaigh aig fiona@gnes.net no cuiribh fon air 01870 603 336.
Clar-eagair Mod Uibhist 2012.doc
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Published: 05th Mar 2012« Back to Mod News List
Ceilidh ann an Uibhist Dihaoine!
Theid ceilidh a chumail Dihaoine seo tighinn (24mh den Ghearran) ann an Talla St Mary, Griomanais, eadar 7.30f agus 10.30f. Bidh seinneadairean agus cluicheadairean ionadail a' gabhail pairt.
Tha sinn a' cruinneachadh airgead airson Mod Ionadail na bliadhna seo.
Theid failte chridheil oirbh uile!
Published: 20th Feb 2012« Back to Mod News List
Oidhche Choisirean ann am Paislig
Come and hear some fantastic Gaelic Choirs in Paisley on Saturday 3rd March. The choirs including Govan Gaelic Choir, Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association and Cumbernauld Choir will compete to win the Provost Celia Lawson Gaelic Cup.
This light hearted evening, hosted by Mod Phaislig 2013 and Voices in Paisley Fringe, is part of Weaving Musical Threads, the free programme or arts and cultural events taking place in the town over the weekend.
The audience will also get the opportunity to vote for the winner of the Weaving Musical Threads / Mod Phaislig 2013 tune competition.
Entry is free but seats can be reserved by emailing modphaislig2013@yahoo.co.uk or call Ealasaid on 07535514385.
Mod Phaislig 2013 are grateful for the support of ClannGaidhlig in organising this event.
Published: 20th Feb 2012« Back to Mod News List
Ire Fileantachd ann an Coisirean
Tha sinn air coimhead ri na h-àireamhan a leanas agus tha sinn a' dearbhadh nach tèid an àrdachadh am-bliadhna.
Còisirean Òigridh - Cha bu chòrr Còisir Luchd-Ionnsachaidh a bhi air a dhèanamh an àirde le barrachd air 50% de sgoilearan a tha a' dol tro foghlam tro-mheadhan na Gàidhlig. (Thèid coimhead ri seo a-rithist ann an 2013).
Còisirean Inbhich - Bu chòrr cairt a bhi aig 35% (le co dhiù barrachd air 1/3 aig ìre cairt uamha) de Còisir sam bith a tha a' gabhail pàirt ann am farpais an Sgiath MhicShimidh & Thulaich Bhàrdain agus farpais an Sgiath Latharna. (Thèid coimhead ri seo a-rithist ann an 2013)
Còisirean Inbhich - Bu chòrr cairt a bhi aig co dhiù 30% de Còisir sam bith (cairt òr, airgid no umha) a tha a' gabhail pàirt ann am farpais Cuach Cuimhneachan Mairead NicDhonnchaidh. (Thèid coimhead ri seo a-rithist ann an 2013)
(Ma dh' obraicheas seo a-mach aig mar eisimpleir, 10.4 no nas ìsle, bhiodh seo a' ciallachadh 10 neach. Ma dh' obraicheas e a-mach aig 10.5 no nas àirde, se 11 neach a bhiodh ann)
Dèanaibh cinnteach gu bheil sibh a' cleachdadh na Riaghailtean gu h-ìosal a tha sinn air ùrachadh airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna seo:
Riaghailtean - Gearran 2012 - Copy.doc
Published: 15th Feb 2012« Back to Mod News List
Dealbhan bhon Mhòid Naiseanta Rioghail 2011
The Mòd 2011 Western Isles photos are now available in the Galleries Section under Royal National Mòd.
Also available are the Oban and Caithness Mòds.
So for memories of the Mòds click here to visit this section on the ACG website.
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Atharrachadh air A301
Bu chorr dhuibh a bhi mothachail den atharrachadh a leanas airson farpais A301:
A301 - Cumha Coire Cheathaich
RANN 1: Bu chorr loidhne 7 a radha; “…robh mi greis am àrach…”
Published: 01st Feb 2012
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Atharrachadh air A250
Bu chorr dhuibh a bhi mothachail den atharrachadh a leanas airson farpais A250:
A250 - An tèid thu leam gu Tìr a' mhurain
RANN 3: Bu chòrr loidhne 2 a radha: "còisir èibhinn grinn nan eòin".
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Atharrachaidhean air A220 & GSL224
Bu choir dhuibh a bhi mothachail de na h-atharrachaidhean airson farpaisean A220 agus GSL224:
Farpais A220 - Bha mi' n raoir san taigh-òsta: RANN 2:- Bu chorr loidhne 6 a radha: "Deud mar chailc gheal gun stòr."
Farpais A220 - Bha mi'n raoir san taigh-osta: RANN 2:- Ann an loidhne 8: se 'sgàthan' a th' ann - CHAN E 'sgothan'.
Farpais GSL224 - Mas ann gam mhealladh: RANN 2:- Bu chorr loidhne 2 a radha: “…an dèidh mar mheall thu mi leis na breugan.”
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Published: 24th Jan 2012« Back to Mod News List
Inverness Jumble Sale!
An Comunn Gaidhealach
- Meur Inbhirnis (Inverness Branch)
Indoor Jumble Sale
-- With Bric-a-brac Stalls, Baking, etc --
Saturday 28th January 2012
11am - 2pm
Raigmore Recreation Hall
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
You can book a table for £5 to sell for yourself or "come and buy" or "donate your jumble" to the Meur Inbhir Nis table
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To book a table or for any further advice please contact:
Contact Katy at 01463 231 254 or 07526518961 or email katemaclean@talktalk.net
All Welcome!
All proceeds go towards the running of the Inverness Local Mod in June 2012 and the Royal National Mod in 2014.
Published: 24th Jan 2012
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Amended Syllabus / Prescribed Pieces List
Gheibhear gu h-iosal an liosta as uire de piosan ainmichte agus claraichean-eagair airson Mod na bliadhna seo.
Ma tha fiosrachadh sam bith eile a dhith oirbh no ma tha sibh airson piosan-ainmichte a cheannachd, nach cuiribh fios thugainn agus cuiridh sinn thugaibh iad.
Clar-eagair na h-Oigridh (Faoilleach 2012).doc
Clar-eagar nan Inbheach (Faoilleach 2012).doc
MOD 2012 Clarsach Syllabus.doc
Prescribed Pieces List 2012.pdf
Published: 16th Jan 2012« Back to Mod News List
Compose a tune for Paisley
Mod Phaislig & Voices in Paisley are offering an exciting opportunity to compose the tune 'Paisley welcomes the Royal National Mod 2013' which will celebrate the historic visit of the renowned Gaelic festival to the town in 2013. As their contribution to Wevint Musical Threads, the arts extravaganza which takes place across Renfrewshire on 3 & 4 March, the Mod Phaislig 2013 team have combined with Voices in Paisley to host this competition, with the winner being unveiled on Saturday 3 March when a number of Gaelic choirs will perform in the town as part of the celebrations.
In order to enter the competition, email or post a manuscript of your composition to the Mod Phaislig team. Do not put your name on the manuscript as the judging will be anonymous. It would be useful if entrants could also submit some audio of the tune being played, although this is not essential. In addition to the manuscript, a covering letter is required with full contact details, as well as any information you feel is necessary. E-mail entries to modphaislig2013@yahoo.co.uk or post to Mod Phaislig 2013, 12 Ben Nevis Road, Paisley, PA2 7LA by 8 February. If you have any queries contact Ealasaid MacDonald on 07535514385.
In addition to having the honour of their tune being the soundtrack to the Mod Phaislig celebrations, the winner will receive a cheque for £150. Judging the competition to the final two are three stalwards of traditional music, Duncan Nicholson, Pipe Major of Strathclyde Police Pipe Band, Brian Laurie of the Brian Laurie Accordion Music School and Andrew Gifford of the renowned band Fiddler's Bid. It will be the audience at the Gaelic Choirs event on 3 March that will make the final decision.
Published: 11th Jan 2012« Back to Mod News List
Fios mu Comunn na Clarsaich
Please see below for updated contact details for Comunn na Clarsaich and details for Clarsach Competitions for Mod 2012.
Michelle Kelly, Administrator
The Clarsach Society - Comunn na Clàrsaich
Out of the Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny Street
Edinburgh
EH6 8RG
Tel - 0131 554 0212
The Mod 2012 Folio is now available and is priced at £7. Please click on the link below to view the Clarsach syllabus for Mod 2012:
MOD 2012 Clarsach Syllabus.doc
Published: 09th Jan 2012
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Leabhar Cocaireachd!
Tha Leabhraichean Cocaireachd Mod nan Eilean Siar fhathast ri fhaighinn ann am Buth a' Chomuinn ann an Steornabhagh.
Nach iad a bhiodh math mar tiodhlac Nollaig do chuideigin!
Tha na Leabhraichean a' cosg £8 agus tha corr is 300 duilleag ann le reasabaidhean de gach seorsa!
Ma tha sibh airson fear a cheannachd, tadhalaibh a-steach gu Buth a' Chomuinn ann an Cearnag Phearsabhail, Steornabhagh no cuiribh fon thugainn air 01851 703 487 no post-d gu marina@ancomunn.co.uk agus cuiridh sinn fear thugaibh sa phost. (Cosgaidh e £2 airson a chur a-mach sa' phost).
Published: 13th Dec 2011
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Changes to Gaelic Assessment
Atharrachaidhean air sgeama measaidh a' Mhoid Naiseanta Rioghail
As deidh cho soirbheachail 's a bha Mod Naiseanta Rioghail nan Eilean Siar am-bliadhna, tha buidheann eagrachaidh a' Mhoid, An Comunn Gaidhealach, air atharrachaidhean ainmeachadh air sgeama measaidh a' Mhoid, a thig gu buil aig Mod 2012.
Tha an sgeama ur coltach ris an fhear a bh' ann ach le atharrachaidhean cudromach na chois. Tha eisimpleirean de chomhraidhean rim faotainn air loidhne far am faicear na structaran as cudromaiche a dh' fhaodar a bhith air an cleachdadh agus inbhe gach comhraidh a dh' fheumas a choileanadh aig gach ire. Bidh liosta sgrudaidh aig gach neach-measaidh gus deanamh cinnteach gu bheil ceartas is cothromachd anns na measaidhean. Faodaidh farpaisichean goireasan ionnsachaidh sam bith a chleachdadh gus an inbhe fileantachd a choileanadh a dh' fheumas iad airson cairt a ghleidheadh ach tha An Comunn Gaidhealach a' moladh gum faodar tadhail air www.learngaelic.net. airson barrachd fiosrachadh no stiuiridh, cuiribh fon gu 0800 171 2994.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mun sgeama mheasaidh uir, feuch an tadhail sibh air www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/gaelic-assessment no cuiribh fios gu An Comunn Gaidhealach air 01463 709 705.
Thuirt Maoilios Caimbeul a chruthaich an sgeama ur, "Thathas an dochas gum bi na eisimpleirean de chomhraidhean a bhios rim faotainn air larach-lin a' Chomuinn nan cuideachadh mor do fharpaisich a bhios a' feuchainn airson cairtean umha, airgid no oir. Chan eilear a' suileachadh ge-ta gum bi tagraichean a' cumail gu dluth ris na comhraidhean fhein gu mionaideach. 'S e a bhith comasach air comhradh a dheanamh gu nadarrach agus na structuran as cudromaiche a chleachdadh gu h-iomchaidh na rudan as deatamaiche."
Bu choir do dh' fharpaisich a bhios ag iarraidh cur a-steach airson farpais an Aigeallain Airgid a bhith mothachail gum feumar cairt airgid fhaighinn airson feuchainn air an fharpais seo. Thig an t-atharrachadh seo gu buil bho seo a-mach, a' ciallachadh gum feum na farpaisich aig a bheil cairt umha agus a chur a-steach airson farpais an Aigeallain Airgid aig Mod 2011, cairt airgid fhaighinn gus pairt a ghabhail ann am farpais 2012 agus bho sin a-mach.
Thuirt Seonaid NicDhomhnaill, stiuiriche a' Mhoid, "'S e priomh amas a' Chomuinn Ghaidhealaich ann a bhith a' cur air doigh a' Mhoid Naiseanta Rioghail, Gaidhlig a bhrosnachadh agus a leasachadh. Leis an sgeama ur a tha seo, thathas an dochas gum faicear farpaisichean a' deanamh adhartas cunbhalach ann a bhith ag ionnsachadh a' chanain gus na cairtean a' dh' fheumar a ghleidheadh airson pairt a ghabhail aig a' Mhod. Chan eil an sgeama ur cho cuingealaichte do thagraichean agus bithear a' deanamh cinnteach gu bheil inbhe co-ionnanachd ann, le bhith a' cleachdad liosta-sgrudaidh gus farpaisichean a mheasadh."
Faodar comhdhail a dheanamh aig uair sam bith tron bhliadhna airson measadh Gaidhlig a dheanabh le bhith a' cur fios gu, An Comunn Gaidhealach, 109 Sraid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhir Nis, IV1 1EY, fon: 01463 709 705, post-d @ info@ancomunn.co.uk.
Published: 02nd Dec 2011
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Na chaill sibh cail aig Mod 2011?
Ma chaill sibh cail aig Mod Naiseanta Rioghail am-bliadhna, cuiribh fon thugainn ann an Oifis Steornabhagh, no thigibh a-steach. Chaidh torr rudan a thilleadh thugainn a chaidh fhagail anns na tallaichean.
An Comunn Gaidhealach, Taigh a' Mhorair Leverhulme, Cearnag Phearsabhail, Steornabhagh, Eilean Leodhais. Fon: 01851 703 487.
Published: 02nd Nov 2011
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Mull Mod Results
The Mull Provincial Mod took place on the 9th and 10th of September. The Mod was a great success and was enjoyed by all!
Please click on the links below to view results:
JUNIOR DUET, GROUP & CHOIR.doc
Published: 28th Oct 2011« Back to Mod News List
Mòd Results available Online
To view the Mòd results you can either open up Royal National Mòd in the left hand column and select Results from the drop down menu or go to the bottom of the home page and in the Royal National Mòd section, select Results.A new page will open up with links to the 2011 Mòd results or the most recent Mòds. Published: 20th Oct 2011
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Photos from Mod 2011 now available
Graham Hood the official Mod photographe rnow has a collection of Mod 2011 photos available for viewing on his website.
Note: Click on the text below the Mod 2011 photo to see the photographs by day.
To enter Graham's website please click on the link below :
http://grahamhoodphotography.com/?load=flash
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Mòd Ionadail Barraigh is Bhatarsaigh
The first ever Barra & Vatersay Provincial Mòd took place on Friday 30thSeptember and Saturday 1st October in Castlebay school.The venue was ideal and the local committee had worked tirelessly to create a fantastic inaugural event. The committee were delighted with support from the local community and various Gaelic organisations.
Competition in Accordion, Piano, Fiddle, Instrumental and Folk Groups took place on Friday evening. Saturday was the turn of the Piping, Chanter, Oral, Vocal and Choral competitions.Over 300 participated over the two-day event, including 8 Junior choirs, and can only be an indication that this has been long overdue.
Riona Whyte, Provincial Mòd Liaison Officer with An Comunn Gàidhealach, who has visited the island on several occasions to help with organisation, said, ‘it was great to see the hard work of the local committee culminate in a friendly two-day event that worked well for everyone - organisers, competitors, adjudicators, helpers and audiences.It was a privilege to be involved in such a worthwhile and successful event and I look forward to Mòd Ionadail Bharriagh is Bhatarsaigh becoming a permanent fixture on the Provincial Mòd circuit.’
Adjudicators Roddy Campbell, Mary Bishop-Hunt, Anne Kearney, Rona Lightfoot, Paul MacCallum, Janet MacDonald, Katie Anne MacKinnon, Paul MacLean, Anna Wendy Stevenson and Riona Whyte were impressed with the high standards and had a difficult task choosing prize winners.Paul MacCallum commented ‘It is so refreshing to take part in an event that runs so smoothly where everybody works together for the greater good of our music, language and heritage.’
Many competitors had travelled from Uist to participate and this is an excellent indication that the re-established Mòd Iondail Uibhist, scheduled to take place on 2nd June 2012, will be another successful event.Penny Burgess, itinerant Music teacher for the Uists, Benbecula, Eriskay and Barra had done a tremendous amount of work bringing a total of 5 Junior choirs to take part and conducting many of them herself!
The committee were delighted with the level of entries and would like to thank everyone who took part, the army of volunteers who helped throughout the event, the adjudicators for their positive and encouraging remarks, sponsorship and advertising from local businesses and individuals and of course the audiences who came along to support the competitions and ceilidhs.
The venue was buzzing with activity and added to the competitive element there was space for the children and their teachers, tutors and supporters had time to relax in the performance area and canteen. The food was excellent, Gaelic organisations had displays, volunteers provided arts and crafts table to amuse the children between competitions and we even had a visit from Nip the dog from the Gaelic4Parents initiative!
Mòd Iondail Bharraigh is Bhatarsaigh will be added to the already busy Provincial Mòd circuit and dates have already been released for next years event which will take place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22ndSeptember 2012.Further details at www.acgmod.org.
Please view the Barra & Vatersay Provincial Mod page to view results!
Published: 04th Oct 2011« Back to Mod News List
Gold Concert Success
The long anticipated month of October, which will see the Royal National Mod being hosted in the Western Isles, got off to a flying start as the local committee hosted a Gold Medal concert on Saturday evening at the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway.The evening brought together a wealth of island talent who won either the Royal National Mod Gold or Traditional Gold Medals.Performing to a packed hall were; Cathie Ann MacLeod, Donald Angie Matheson, Iain MacAulay, Iain MacKay, Jenna Cumming, John Murdo Morrison, John 'Tonkan' MacDonald, Margaret McLeman, Murdo John MacKenzie and a guest performance from An Comunn Gaidhealach’s Mod Manager, James Graham.
A committee member commented:
“The evening could not have gone better and the feedback from the audience was incredibly positive.One lady even commented as she left the hall that ‘she didn’t want the evening to end’!It was a privilege to listen to the performers and it is perhaps an event that we would like to become a regular fixture on our fundraising calendar.We are blessed in the islands to have such a wealth of talent on our own doorstep and I am sure that everyone who attended the event felt that they were part of something very special”.
The concert was recorded by Isles FM and will be broadcasted in the very near future.
Below - the medallists who performed on Saturday evening.
The concert was recorded by Isles FM and will be broadcasted in the very near future.
Published: 04th Oct 2011« Back to Mod News List
Taisbeanadh Gaidhlig @ Mod 2011
AM MÒD NÀISEANTA RÌOGHAIL AG AINMEACHADH SREATH INNTINNEACH DE BHUIDHNEAN AIG TAISBEANADH GÀIDHLIG A’ MHÒID 2011
Tha an 108mh Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, prìomh fhèis Ghàidhlig na h-Alba a tha a’ comharrachadh dualchas cànain is cultarail na h-Alba, a thèid air adhart anns na h-Eileanan an Iar am-bliadhna airson an còigeamh uair ann an eachdraidh 120 bliadhna, air ainmeachadh an-diugh cò bhios an sàs anns an Taisbeanadh Gàidhlig aca.
Bidh an comharrachadh Mòd ochd-latha seo de cheòl, danns, dràma, ealain is litreachas na Gàidhlig a’ ruith eadar Dihaoine 14 is Disathairne 22 Dàmhair, agus tha dùil gun tàladh seo mìltean de luchd com-pàirt bho air feadh an t-saoghail agus gun toir e a-steach làn-choimhearsnachd nan Eilean, a’ toirt a-steach Leòdhas, Na Hearadh, Beinn nam Faoghla, Barraigh is na h-Uibhistean.
Thèid an taisbeanadh, aig Sgoil MhicNeacail ann an Steòrnabhagh air adhart eadar 17 – 21 Dàmhair, agus tha seo na chothrom sònraichte do luchd-turais agus do fharpaisich a tha a’ frithealadh a’ Mhòid faighinn a-mach barrachd mun Ghàidhlig agus mu thoraidhean agus sheirbheisean a tha co-cheangailte ris a’ Ghàidhlig.
Am measg nan toraidhean a bhios san taisbeanadh bidh toraidhean ionadail, leabhraichean, CDn, obair-ealain, dealbhan is obair-ciùird – tha luchd-taisbeanaidh a bhios gu cunbhalach nan luchd com-pàirt aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ toirt a-steach Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, MG Alba, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, SNH, Stòrlann, Comunn na Gàidhlig agus Pròiseact nan Ealan.
Am measg nam buidhnean ionadail aig am bi pàirt ann an Taisbeanadh 2011 tha Caledonian Mac a’ Bhriuthainn, Leabhraichean Acair agus Seoclaidean Innse Gall aig am bi “truffles”, cnapan seoclaid agus grunn rudan eile gus luchd-turais a thàladh. Bidh nithean dèante leis a’ Chlò Hearach, leithid bràistean, cromagan bròig, bagannan bròig, adan agus cuiseanan, agus bidh Am Pàipear Beag a’ cur leabhar air bhog leis an t-ainm ‘Cuimhneachain a’ Mhòid’ anns am bi cruinneachadh beag de dhealbhan is cuimhneachain tasglainn a thogar aig a’ Mhòd thar nam bliadhnaichean. Tha an leabhar ùra seo bhon Phàipear Bheag làn de dhealbhan is chuimhneachain thairis air 40 bliadhna de dh’aithrisean bhon Mhòd ann am pàipear-nàidheachd an Eilean Sgìtheanaich.
Bidh tachartasan a bharrachd ann cuideachd a’ taisbeanadh blasadan bìdh is deoch ionadail aig amannan lòin, leithid blasad uisge-beatha bho Thaigh-grùdaidh Abhainn Dearg, taisbeanaidhean seoclaid ionadail & blasad air maragan dubha – Dimàirt 18mh & Diardaoin 20mh Dàmhair.
Tha Clo-bhualadairean Oilthigh Cheap Bhreatainn a’ tadhal airson an treas uair air a’ Mhòd à Alba Nuadh, Canada, gus nochdadh aig an Taisbeanadh. Bidh Ceap Breatainn, a bhios gu sònraichte a’ foillseachadh leabhraichean mu chultar is eachdraidh na Gàidhlig, a’ toirt leotha raon de leabhraichean a chaidh a thaghadh airson an ùidh a bhios aig luchd com-pàirt is luchd-tadhail a’ Mhòid annta.
Thuirt Iain Moireasdan, Àrd-oifigear A’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich: “Tha ùidh mhòr againn ann an Taisbeanadh a’ Mhòid am-bliadhna – tha sreath mhòr de luchd com-pàirt ann agus mar as àbhaist bheir e blas dha gach cuid luchd-turais is farpaisich mu na tha ri fhaotainn anns an sgìre ionadail.
“Tha bogadh leabhar Cuimhneachain a’ Mhòid cuideachd inntinneach oir bheir seo còmhla mòran de chuimhneachain is dhealbhan bhon tachartas thairis air iomadach bliadhna agus ann an diofar àiteachan, agus bidh seo na thoileachas dhaibhsan a tha a’ coimhead airson tuigse air eachdraidh a’ Mhòid”.
Bidh an fhèis a’ tòiseachadh Dihaoine 14 Dàmhair le tachartas mòr fosglaidh tràth san fheasgair agus às a dhèidh bidh cèilidh sùrdail san t-seann nòs gus faireachdainnean luchd-turais a thogail airson an fhèis fharpaiseach fad-seachdain. Bidh farpaisean a’ tòiseachadh air Disathairne 15 Dàmhair, a’ tòiseachadh làn-sheachdain de cheòl, òrain, dhannsa, dhràma, spòrs is litreachas Gàidhlig. Cumaidh farpaisean na cloinne orra aig toiseach na h-ath sheachdain agus bidh faisg air 1,700 leanabh bho air feadh na dùthcha an sàs annta. Air Diciadain 19 Dàmhair thèid na cuairtean-ullachaidh air adhart airson farpaisean Buinn Òr a’ Chomuinn is an t-Seann Nòis agus bidh na cuairtean deireannach ann air Diardaoin 20 Dàmhair.
Taisbeanadh Gàidhlig a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2011: Sgoil MhicNeacail, Rathad nam Buailtean, Steòrnabhagh, HS1 2PZ (ri taobh deasca reic nan tiocaid, dìreach air cùl Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais).
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh nach cur sibh fios gu Alison NicEanraig air 07552 167801 no air post-d alison@mypinkiepromise.co.uk
Airson làn-fhiosrachadh mun phrògram tadhal air www.acgmòd.org
Published: 03rd Oct 2011
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A' Ruith Airson Mòd 2011!
An dèidh tachartas soirbheachail a chaidh a thòiseachadh aig Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2005, tha buidheann luchd-ruith bho Cluba Ruith agus Lùth-chleasachd Steòrnabhaigh gu bhith a’ ruith à Gallaibh, far an do ghabh Mòd 2010 àite gu ruige Steòrnabhagh, am prìomh làrach airson Mòd 2011. Thèid airgead a chruinneachadh air an t-slighe airson a’ charthannas Enable. An dèidh a bhith a’ ruith fad dà là thig an sgioba bho aiseig Chal Mac air Dihaoine 14 Dàmhair 2011. Ruithidh am buidheann air fad, anns a bheil ceithir ruitheadair deug, chun an Lanntair far am bi Cuirm Fhosglaidh Oifigeil a’ Mhòid a’ gabhail àite.
Air an t-slighe ruithidh an sgioba tro Inbhir Ùige, Inbhir Bhrùra, Bun Ilidh, Dòrnach, An Luirg agus sìos gu ruige Ulapul, a’ ruith mu ceud gu leth mìle. Fàgaidh an sgioba Gallaibh tràth madainn Diardaoin (13 Dàmhair) le teachdaireachd sònraichte bho Raymond Bremner, Neach-gairm Mòd 2010. A’ fuireach riutha ann an Steòrnabhagh airson an teachdaireachd a ghabhail bhuapa bi Ailig Dòmhnallach, Neach-gairm Mòd 2011.
A’ gabhail pàirt anns an tachartas seo tha Tony Robson, Neach-gairm fo-chomataidh Còmhdhail Mòd 2011 a tha cuideachd na Chathraiche air an SRAC. Thuirt Tony:
“An dèidh soirbheachas 2005 far an do rinn sinn ar slighe à Peairt gu ruige Steòrnabhagh, bha sinn gu mòr airson taic a thoirt a-rithist ann an dòigh eadar-dhealaichte. Còmhla ruinn ann an 2005 aig difear àitean bha Calum agus Ruairidh Dòmhnallach bho Runrig, a tha iad fhèin gu math dèidheil air a bhith a’ ruith. Cuideachd bha ùine againn stad aig dachaigh Ross County agus aig taigh-staile Dalwhinnie. ‘S e deagh chothrom a tha ann an tachartas a shanasachd, airgead a thogail airson carthannas air leth agus tha a’ chùis a’ còrdadh ruinn fhìn math dha rìreabh”.
Thuirt Ross Rothach, Prìomh Choidse an SRAC:
“Tha daoine air ùidh mhòr a ghabhail san tachartasan seo agus a’ ruith còmhla ruinn air difear àitean bi na Highland Hill Runners, Cluba Lùth-chleasachd Ghallaibh agus Club Ruith Cataibh an Ear. Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil fear de na Buill againn fhìn a bhuineas don Ostair, Gerald Kalchauer, còmhla ruinn ‘s e a’ fuireach an dèidh a bhith a’ gabhail pàirt ann an marathon Loch Nìs. Cuideachd bi seann charaidean bho Harriers Chalboist agus caraid à Astràilia. Chan eil càil a dhìth oirnn a-nis ach deagh aimsir agus tòrr airgead a chruinneachadh airson Enable. Cuideachd tha ùine gu bhith againn beagan sanasachd a dhèanamh agus tha sinn an dùil stad aig ceithir taighean-staile air an t-slighe; aig Old Pultney, Clynelish, Glenmorangie agus Balblair.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh agus dealbhan bho 2005 thèid gu làrach lìn an SRAC aig http://www.srac.org.uk/2005modrelay1.htm. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh mu thachartas 2011 cuir fios gu Ross Rothach air 07810681803 no 01851 822670
Published: 03rd Oct 2011
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Mod Soirbheachail ann am Barraigh!
Ghabh Mod Ionadail Barraigh is Bhatarsaigh aite aig an deireadh sheachdain, a' chiad Mod Ionadail air an eilean bho na 1930'an. Agus abair gur e Mod soirbheachail a bh' ann! Chithear san dealbh gu h-iosal, feadhainn de na farpaisich a bhuannaich na duaisean. Cumaibh suil ged tha airson liosta den h-uile duine a bhuannaich. Mealaibh ur naidheachd!
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Barra Mod Starts Today!
cruaidh anns na miosan a chaidh seachad, ag ullachadh airson a' Mhod Ionadail. Tha Riona Whyte, Oifigear Modan Ionadail airson An Comunn Gaidhealach, air a bhith ag obair leis a' chomataidh gus program a' Mhoid a thoirt ri cheile.
Tha sinn an dochas gun teid gu math dhaibh uile aig a' Mhod Ionadail agus bidh fadachd oirnn gus am faic sinn co gheibh na duaisean!
Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachadh bho Jane NicNeill air jdouglasmacneil@aol.com.
Published: 30th Sep 2011
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Or is Orain Disathairne!
Òr is Òrain
DISATHAIRNE SEO TIGHINN!
1MH DAMHAIR
Caberfeidh
7.30f
Iain Murchadh Moireasdan – 1965
Iain MacAoidh – 1972
Murchadh Iain MacCoinnich – 1979/89
Cathie Ann NicLeoid – 1979
Iain ‘Tonkan’ Domhnallach – 1990
Domhnall Angaidh MacMhathain – 1994
Iain MacAmhlaigh – 1998
Jenna Cumming – 2002/03
Tormod Mac a’ Ghobhainn – 2003
Mairead Nic a’ Laomainn – 2010
Ceol bho Graham MacIllinnein agus Anndra Yearley
Fear an Taighe – John A MacIomhair
Ticeadan £10 bho Oifis a’ Chomuinn
Fon : 01851 703487
Published: 27th Sep 2011« Back to Mod News List
Bathair a' Mhoid a-nise ri fhaotainn!
A’ coimhead airson tiodhlac airson neach aig a bheil a h-uile sian? Uill, tha comataidh ionadail Mòd nan Eilean Siar air bathar a cheannach a fhreagras air an dearbh neach a tha sin. Mar phàirt den oidhirp gus airgead a chruinneachadh airson Mòd nan Eilean Siar, chaidh leabhar còcaireachd ullachadh a tha a’ taomadh le reasabaidhean de gach seòrsa! Bhiodh fàilte air leithid de leabhar ann an cidsin sam bith, agus airson prìs cho saor ri £8, carson nach ceannaich sibh dha no thrì airson caraidean, càirdean no fiùs feadhainn a tha ag obair còmhla riut! Cuideachd thathar air aparan sònraichte Mòd nan Eilean Siar a chruthachadh agus gheibhear sin airson £5 no carson nach ceannaich sibh an dà rud airson £12. Ma tha ùidh agaibh, nach tadhal sibh air Oifis a’ Chomuinn ann an Steòrnabhagh, no tog a fòn thuca air 01851 703487.
Tha a’ chomataidh cuideachd toilichte ainmeachadh gu bheil bathar oifigeil a’ Mhòid a-nis ri fhaotainn. Tha hoodies agus zoodies ri fhaighinn, le suaicheantas ùr spaideil, agus gheibhear iad ann an difear dhathan agus meudan. Tha a h-uile coltas ann gu bheil iad gu bhith tarraingeach do shean is òg ‘s mar sin thathar ag iarraidh òrdughan fhaighinn a-steach cho luath sa ghabhas. Cuideachd tha an cothrom muga oifigeil Mòd Nàiseanta nan Eilean Siar agus pocannan beag is mòr air a bheil suaicheantas a’ Mhòd a cheannach.
Ma tha sibh airson barrachd fhaighinn a-mach leig fios thugainn gu duilleag Mòd nan Eilean Siar air Facebook, thig a-steach gu Oifis a’ Chomuinn no bruidhinn ri ball den chomataidh.
Cuideachd tha Oifis a’ Chomuinn gu bhith fosgailte air Disathairne 1 agus 8mh Dàmhair gus cothrom a thoirt do dhaoine bathar agus tiogaidean a cheannach.
Published: 27th Sep 2011
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Cuidich Comataidh nam Mnathan?
Tha Fo-chomataidh mnathan comataidh ionadail Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 a’ sireadh dhaoine a bhiodh deònach cuideachadh le bhith ag ullachadh tì, cofaidh agus bèicearachd tro sheachdain a’ Mhòid aig na diofar àitean far am bi farpaisean a’ gabhail àite. Mar a mhìnich Neach Gairm am fo-chomataidh, Moira NicIlleathain:
“Bhiodh sinn air leth toilichte cluinntinn bho neach sam bith a tha deònach cuideachadh. Tha mòran nithean a’ tighinn còmhla airson dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil Mòd soirbheachail agus air a dheagh ruith agus ‘s e pàirt cudromach dha rìreabh a tha seo a tha a’ sealltainn cho sònraichte agus aoigheil sa tha Mòdan ‘s na h-Eileanan. Ma tha sibh deònach a bhith timcheall airson uair a thìde, madainn, feasgar no fad là, bhiodh sinn air ar dòigh glan cluinntinn bhuaibh”.
Ma tha sibh deònach cuideachadh leig fios gu Moira NiIlleathain air 07769812361 no air a’ phost-dealain gu moira.maclean@btinternet.com. No faodaidh sibh tadhal a-staigh gu Oifis a’ Chomuinn ann an Steòrnabhagh.
Published: 27th Sep 2011
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Mod 5k Success
MOD 2011 5K EVENT HAILED A SUCCESS!
The 2011 Mòd nan Eilean Siar 5k event has been hailed a tremendous success by organisers Marina MacLeod and Evelyn Coull. Despite the huge downpour that began half an hour before the race started and which continued for the first mile or so of the course over 120 people took part in the race.
The first male home, in an incredible time of 16 minutes and 27 seconds, was Iain MacCorquodale, who hails from North Uist and is a member of the North Uist Amateur Athletics Club. Due to an injury sustained round the course Iain was unable to receive his trophy from Convenor of the local organising committee, Alex MacDonald, as he was at the time being attended to at the Accident & Emergency Department of Ospadal nan Eilean where three stitiches were placed in his knee!
The first female to cross the finish line was a member of a Stornoway Running and Athletics Club, Stornoway girl, Rebecca Munro with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds. Rebecca was delighted to receive the splendid trophy, which incorporates the Mod 2011 logo, from Alex MacDonald and commented that ‘it was by far by nicest trophy I have ever won!’
The event was attended by young and old and clearly the damp weather conditions had no impact on the fantastic atmosphere. With less than three weeks until the start of Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011, which runs from the 14th to the 22nd of October 2011, this was an excellent way of promoting the event to a new audience.
Below: First Male crosses the finish line, Iain MacCorquodale of North Uist; First Female, Rebecca Munro receives her trophy from Alex MacDonald, Convenor of the Local Organising Committee
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108mh MÒD NÀISEANTA RÌOGHAIL A’ TILLEADH GU NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR
Bidh Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, prìomh fhèis na h-Alba a’ comharrachadh cànan is dualchas na Gàidhlig, am-bliadhna a’ siubhal gu na h-Eileanan an Iar airson an còigeamh uair ann an eachdraidh 120 bliadhna, sia bliadhna às dèidh dha tadhal mu dheireadh air na h-eileanan ann an 2005.
Tha an tachartas ochd-latha seo de cheòl, dannsa, dràma, ealain is litreachas na Gàidhlig, a bhios a’ ruith bho Dhihaoine 14 gu Disathairne 22 Dàmhair, an dùil na mìltean de luchd com-pàirt a thàladh a bhios a’ toirt a-steach làn choimhearsnachd nan Eilean - Leòdhas, Na Hearadh, Beinn na Faoghla, Barraigh is na h-Uibhistean.
Fo stiùir a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich, a’ bhuidheann as sine agus as measail a-measg nam buidhnean Gàidhlig air fad, is e fèis farpaiseach a tha anns a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a bhios a’ tàladh fharpaisich bho choimhearsnachdan Gàidhlig air feadh na RA, Èirinn, Àstràlia, a’ Ghearmailt, Canada agus na SA agus thathas ga fhaicinn mar an tachartas as motha a tha air mìosachan na Gàidhlig.
Thuirt Iain Moireasdan, Àrd-oifigear a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich: “Tha sinn uamhasach toilichte a bhith toirt Am Mòd air ais gu na h-Eileanan an Iar am-bliadhna; sgìre le eachdraidh làidir ann a bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh deagh thachartas dha gach cuid luchd com-pàirt is luchd-amhairc. Tha a’ Chomataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail air a bhith uamhasach trang gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi tachartas na bliadhna air leth soirbheachail agus le raon farsaing de thachartasan air an iomall; chuirinn ìmpidh air a h-uile duine a thighinn a-mach gus faicinn na bhios a’ dol air adhart aig a’ Mhòd.
“Mu thràth tha sinn air àireamhan mòr de thagraidhean fhaighinn bho dhaoine de gach aois airson pàirt a ghabhail ann am farpaisean na bliadhna agus tha sinn air tagraidhean fhaighinn bho àiteachan cho fad às ri Canada, na United Arab Emirates, California agus Virginia.”
Aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail gheibh daoine raon farsaing de chothroman pàirt a ghabhail ann am farpaisean, a’ toirt a-steach chan e a-mhàin luchd-labhairt fileanta na Gàidhlig ach cuideachd feadhainn a tha air ùr thòiseachadh air a’ chànan ionnsachadh.
Air ionmall a’ Mhòid, tha cothrom ann gach bliadhna dha Gàidheil agus Goill a bhith a’ cruinneachadh gus càirdeas ùrachadh neo eòlas fhaighinn air caraidean ùra. Am-bliadhna tha tachartasan a’ toirt a-steach chèilidhean, oidhcheanan ciùil air àrd-ùrlar, dannsa an rathaid gach oidhche, taisbeanaidhean eachdraidheil, bùthan-obrach ciùil ‘gabh an cothrom’, agus òraid cuimhneachaidh Aonghais Mhicleòid.
Tòisichidh an Fhèis air Dihaoine 14 Dàmhair le cuirm-fosglaidh tràth san oidhche agus às dèidh sin bìdh cèilidh traidiseanta ann gus blas a thoirt do luchd-tadhail air na tha romhpa fad na seachdain farpaiseach a tha air thoiseach.
Bidh farpaisean dha-rìribh a’ tòiseachadh Diluain 17 Dàmhair, a’ cur air bhog seachdain làn de chiùil, òrain, dannsa, dràma, spòrs and litreachas na Gàidhlig.
Thèid farpaisean na cloinne air adhart aig toiseach na seachdain agus bidh faisg air 1,700 leanabh bho air feadh na dùthcha an sàs annta.
Cumar na cuairtean-ullachaidh airson Buinn Òr an t-Seann Nòs agus Buinn Òr a’ Chomuinn air Diciadain 19 Dàmhair agus bidh na cuairtean deireannach ann Diardaoin 20 Dàmhair. Thèid co-dhùnadh mu dhuaisean òir-mhiannach MhicShimidh is Thulaich Bhàrdainn agus Mhàiread NicDhonnchaidh air Dihaoine 21 Dàmhair mus tèid a’ chuirm dheireannaich air adhart. Thig cùisean gu crìch aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2011 air Disathairne 22 Dàmhair nuair a chruinnicheas na Mòr-chòisirean le caismeachd ann an Ceàrnag Phearsabhail, le còmhlain pìoba ionadail aig an stiùir.
An-uiridh chaidh am Mòd gu Gallaibh airson a’ chiad uair; don tachartas soirbheachail sin thàinig HRH Diùc Bhaile Bhòid agus thug e seachad duaisean Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn don dithis a bha soirbheachail san fharpais sin, Joy Dunlop agus Iain MacIlleathain. Ghabh còrr is 2,000 farpaiseach pàirt ann am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2010 agus shiubhail mìltean de luchd-tadhail gu Gallaibh airson an tachartais.
Thuirt Ailig Dòmhnallach, Neach-gairm, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar agus Neach-gairm Comataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011: “Mar an neach-gairm air gach cuid Comhairle nan Eilean Siar agus comataidh eagrachaidh ionadail Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011, tha mi air leth toilichte an cothrom a ghabhail gus fàilte a chur air a’ Mhòd air ais gu na h-Eileanan an Iar airson an 5mh uair na eachdraidh. Chan eil suidheachadh nas fheàrr ann airson an tachartais comharrachaidh fad-seachdain seo de chànan is chultar na Gàidhlig, na na h-Eileanan an Iar mar mhòr-sgìre dualchasach na Gàidhlig.
“Tha a’ Ghàidhlig stèidhichte ann an cridhe na h-eileanan seo, far a bheil sluagh a tha a’ comharrachadh a’ chànain anns gach raon dem beatha làitheil: anns an dachaigh, san raon obrach agus anns a’ choimhearsnachd. Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar moiteil a bhith a’ cumail taic ris a’ Ghàidhlig agus nì sinn ar làn-dhìcheall a h-àite cheart a chumail agus a bhrosnachadh aig cridhe cultar beartach dualchas na h-Alba.”
Thuirt Phil Preston, Stiùiriche Riaghlaidh Caledonian Mac a’ Bhriuthainn (CalMac): ”Is e Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail aon de na sàr-thachartasan bliadhnail aig CalMac agus tha sinn air leth toilichte a bhith tighinn a Steòrnabhagh a tha na phàirt cho cudromach den lìonra againn. Is e deagh chothrom a th’ann an seo a bhith a’ coinneachadh agus a’ ceangal ri daoine air feadh na sgìre againn, agus tha sinn a’ coimhead air adhart ri bhith a’ cur fàilte orra don t-seann bhus Mac a’ Bhriuthainn againn, a tharraing uidhir de dh’aire ann an Inbhir Theòrsa an-uiridh.”
Thuirt Pòl Bush OBE, Àrd-oifigear Gnìomh aig EventScotland, a’ bhuidheann tachartais nàiseanta: ”Tha EventScotland toilichte a bhith a’ toirt taic don Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a-rithist am-bliadhna. A’ comharrachadh ceòl is cultar na Gàidhlig, tha Am Mòd a’ toirt tlachd dha mòran dhaoine air feadh an t-saoghail, a’ cuideachadh le bhith a’ brosnachadh na h-Alba agus sàr-dhualchas ionmholta na dùthcha.”
A’ toirt an taic don Mhòd, tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Caledonian Mac a’ Bhriuthainn, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, EventScotland, a’ bhuidheann tachartais nàiseanta, Banca Rìoghail na h-Alba, SQA, Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ‘s nan Eilean, BBC ALBA, Riaghaltas na h-Alba agus Am Posta Rìoghail.
Airson làn-phrògram na Fèise agus mion-fhiosrachadh, tadhlaibh air www.acgmod.org
SGEIDEAL THACHARTASAN A’ MHÒID NÀISEANTA RÌOGHAIL – 2011
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Ceann-là |
Tachartas | Àite* |
| Dihaoine 14 Dàmhair | Tachartas fosglaidh | An Lanntair |
| Disathairne 15 Dàmhair | Cuairt-dheireannach Cupa Iomain a’ Mhòid | Lionacleit |
| Cuirm nam Fìdhlearan | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais | |
| Didòmhnaich 16 Dàmhair | Seirbheis Eaglais a’ Mhòid | Talla Bhaile Steòrnabhaigh |
| Aoradh Ceilteach |
Eaglais Martin's
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| Diluain 17 Dàmhair | Cuirm na Cloinne | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais |
| Dimàirt 18 Dàmhair | Cuirm na Cloinne | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais |
| Diciadain 19 Dàmhair | Duaisean Litreachais | Seòmar na Comhairle |
| Cuairt-ullachaidh a’ Bhuinn Òir A220 / A221 | Talla Cruinneachaidh, Sgoil MhicNeacail | |
| Cuairt-ullachaidh a’ Bhuinn Òir A222 / A223 | Eaglais Naomh Chaluim Chille | |
| Cuairt dheireannaich An Aigeallan Airgid | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais | |
| Cuairt dheireannaich an Drama | An Lanntair | |
| Cuairt-ullachaidh a’ Bhuinn Òir – Seann Nòs | Talla Cruinneachaidh, Sgoil MhicNeacail | |
| Diardaoin 20 Dàmhair | Dannsa Gàidhealach | Bàgh a’ Chaisteil, Barraigh |
| Cuairt dheireannaich Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais | |
| Cuairt dheireannaich a’ Bhuinn Òir – Seann Nòs | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais | |
| Cèilidh an Neach-gairm – Seann Nòs | An Lanntair | |
| Dihaoine 21 Dàmhair | MacShimidh is Thulaich Bhàrdainn | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais |
| Màiread NicDhonnchaidh | Talla Bhaile Steòrnabhaigh | |
| A’ Chuirm Dheireannaich | Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais | |
| Disathairne 22 Dàmhair | Caismeachd mòr-chòisirean is chòmhlain pìoba | Ceàrnag Phearsabhail |
Published: 15th Sep 2011
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Ceilidh is Dannsa ann an Uibhist
MÒD 2011 CÈILIDH & DANNSA
DIHAOINE 23 SULTAIN
TALLA CHAIRINIS
8f
Iain Macamhlaigh
Mischa Nic a’ Phearsain
Neillie Fearghasdan
Seumas Caimbeul
Peigi Chaimbeul
Pàdraig Hughes
Pàdraig Moireasdan
Màiri NicAonghais
Oileanaich Colaiste Bheinn a' Bhaoghla
Còmhlain Phìob Sgoil Lionacleit
Còmhlain Phìob Uidhist
Dannsa le
Còmhlain Iain Aonghas Macleòid
Bàr
Raffle
£7 / £5 aig an doras
Published: 15th Sep 2011
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Cothrom Bonn Or 1925 a Cheannach
Tha cothrom ann bonn òir a chaidh a bhuannachadh aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an 1925, a cheannach. ‘B e Donalda Robertson a bhuannaich an duais sònraichte seo aig Mòd Ghrìanaig ann an 1925.
‘Se 9ct a th’ anns am bonn òir seo agus tha e a’cothromachadh mu 30gm.
Thèid airgead sam bith a thèid a thogail mu choinneamh cosgaisean còisir òg a dhol gu Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011.
Ma tha sibh airson am bònn òir seo a cheannach, cuiribh fios gu Una NicLeòid aig: macleoduna@hotmail.com
Published: 02nd Sep 2011
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Mod 2011 5k Run / Walk!
With the start of Mòd nan Eilean Siar just under six weeks away the local organising committee are encouraging the public to get fit, perhaps even reduce a kilt size, in the run up to the 14th of October! In September 2010 a successful 5k event was hosted by the committee and Saturday the 24th of September 2011 has been chosen as the date of this years event.
The 5k, which will take place in Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, is the ideal fitness solution in the weeks running up to the Mod and even if you are a total novice you have just under eight weeks to get those trainers on and pound those pavements. An easy to follow training programme is available at www.jogscotland.org.uk. However, there is absolutely no pressure to run the 5k and participants can walk, at their own pace, round the 3.2 mile course.
A fee of £10 will be charged for taking part in the event although those under the age of 16 can participate for free.
Committee members Evelyn Coull and Marina MacLeod, who are organising the Mod 5k commented:"The 2010 5k was excellent and we hope to have even more participants at this year’s event, particularly since the Mod will only be a mere three weeks away from then! Getting fit and setting a personal challenge can be great fun, especially if you team up with a friend for training. It would also be great to see the island choirs well represented and to see their competitive spirit emerge round the five kilometre course! The fantastic thing about an event like this is that people can take it at their own pace and last year it was particularly encouraging to see so many people, both young and old, take part. This is also an excellent way to showcase the premier festival of Gaelic language and culture to an entirely different audience".
Following the 5k on the evening of the Saturday the 24th of September, popular local rockers Blitzer will be performing at the Sea Angling Club and again all money raised on the evening will go towards Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011. This gives those who have donned their trainers in the morning the chance to get their glad rags on and enjoy a well deserved night out after all their training endeavours!
For more information or to register your interest contact Evelyn Coull on evelyncoull@hotmail.com or Marina MacLeod on marina@ancomunn.co.uk, telephone 01851 703 487. Alternatively forms can be picked up from the An Comunn office in Perceval Square of from Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais.
Published: 15th Aug 2011
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Pìobaireachd nan Inbheach
Tha obair ullachaidh airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2011 a-nis aig àrd-ìre agus bu mhath leis a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich cur an cuimhne fharpaisich pìobaireachd nan inbheach gum feumar tagraidhean a bhith a-steach ro 26mh Lùnasdal 2011, ‘s nach tèid gabhail ri tagraidhean anmoch neo neo-chrìochnaichte a gheibhear an-dèidh a’ cheann-latha sin.
Thèid farpaisean Pìobaireachd na h-òigridh ‘s nan inbheach a chumail ann an Sgoil Lionacleit ann am Beinn na Faoghla am bliadhna air 15mh Damhair 2011. ‘S e eachdraidh phròiseil, fharsaing a th’ aig na h-Uibhistich a thaobh na Pìobaireachd, mar sin, ‘s ann gu math iomchaidh a tha e gun till farpaisean pìobaireachd a’ Mhòid dhan na h-Eileanan seo. Thèid farpaisean agus tachartasan a chumail air feadh nan eilean aig a’ Mhòd am bliadhna, le farpaisean dannsa Gàidhealach gan cumail ann am Barraigh.
Thuirt Dòmhnall Bàn Dòmhnallach, air a bheil meas mòr mar neach-teagaisg ann an Uibhist, “Tha sinn a’ coimhead air adhart gu mòr ri bhith a’ cumail farpaisean pìobaireachd a’ Mhòid am bliadhna. Tha an t-uamhas de thàlant a-measg nam pìobairean òga anns na h-Eileannan agus gheibh iad cothrom èisteachd ri cuid dhe na pìobairean as fheàrr a th’ ann san t-saoghal, ‘s bidh fàilte bhlàth romhpa.”
A bharrachd air na duaisean a bhios rim faighinn , glèidhidh an neach a bhuannaicheas farpaisean pìobaireachd inbheach a’ Mhòid aig a’ cheann thall àite-inntrigidh gu farpais Uibhist & Barraigh Ghlaschu, a bhios a’ gabhail àite Disathairne 10mh Màirt 2012.
‘S e seo an còigeamh turas a thèid am Mòd a chumail sna h-Eileanan an Iar le Mòdan air gabhail àite ann an 1979, 1989, 2001 agus 2005. Tha e soilleir gu bheil muinntir nan Eilean a’ cur fàilte air a’ Mhòd a chumail a-rìthist. Thuirt Neach-gairm na Comataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail, Alex Dòmhnallach, “Tha sinn airson ‘s gum bi Mòd 2011 a cheart cho soirbheachail ri na Mòdan a chaidh an cumail sna h-Eileanan an Iar a cheana. Tha sinn misneachail gur e Mòd fìor mhath a bhios ann, ann an 2011 agus gun còrd an turas dha na h-Eileanan ri luchd-tadhail. Gu dearbh, tha fàilte chridheil Ghàidhealaich a’ feitheamh air luchd-tadhail agus farpaisich.”
Thèid Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chumail anns na h-Eileanan Siar eadar 14mh agus 22mh Dàmhair 2011.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh a thaobh a bhith a’ cur a-steach airson farpais, cuiribh fios gu Seumas MacIlleathain air 01505 612 134/07833 742 024 air neo air post-d: jmacleanpiper@hotmail.co.uk. Cuideachd, gheibhear foirm iarrtais airson a luchdachadh a-nuas aig www.acgmod.org
Airson fiosrachadh sam bith eile mun Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail neo Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011, feuch an tadhal sibh air www.acgmod.org neo www.modnaneileansiar.com
Published: 10th Aug 2011
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Mòd 2011 (400 Club)
Chaidh taghadh an Iuchair a chumail beò air Isles FM aig deireadh na miosa. ‘Se Aileen Dhomhnallach a Steinis a bhuannaich a’ chiad duais de £250, fhuair EJ & CW Gordon a Bruach Tatha an dàrna duais de £100 agus ‘si Kristeen NicIlleathain , a Siabost a fhuair an treas duais de £50. Meal an naidheachd orra uile.
Published: 06th Aug 2011« Back to Mod News List
Ceilidh ann an Steornabhagh
Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011
Cèilidh is Dannsa
Disathairne 23 Iuchar
Caladh Inn, Steòrnabhagh
7.30f
Catriona Watt
Coinneach MacNeacail
Murdo Dan & a Charaidean
Dòmhnall A MacMhathain
Ceitlin Russel Nic a’ Ghobhainn
Neillie Fearghasdan
Dannsa le Shocky & Willie
Bàr
Raffle
£7 / £5 Aig an Doras
Published: 20th Jul 2011
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Farpaisean Dannsa Gaidhealach
‘Se Disathairne an 15mh den Dàmhair an latha mu dheireadh a th’ agaibh airson cuir a-steach airson farpaisean Dannsa Gàidhealach aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2011.
Thèid na farpaisean seo a chumail air Diardaoin an 20mh den Dàmhair ann an Sgoil Bàgh a’ Chaisteal.
Ma tha tuilleadh fiosrachadh a dhìth oirbh, thèidibh chun an làrach-lìn gu h-ìosal.
Airson foirm iarrtais airson farpaisean Dannsa Gàidhealach, bruthaibh an seo:http://www.toeandheel.com/enter_online/2011_MOD.php
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Mòdan ri tighinn
2011 Nan Eilean Siar 14 – 22 Dàmhair
2012 Dùn Omhain 12 – 20 Dàmhair
2013 Pàislig 11 – 19 Dàmhair
2014 Inbhirnis 10 – 18 Dàmhair
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh cuiribh fios thugainn air 01463 231 226
Published: 13th Jul 2011
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Ceann-latha Diardaoin
Cuimhnichibh gu bheil agaibh ri ur pìosan fèin-roghnaichte a chur a steach thugainn ron 30mh den t-Ògmhios (Diardaoin sa tighinn!)
Nuair a gheibh sinn iad, cuiridh sinn fios thugaibh air post-d no sa phost ag innse gu bheil iad air ruighinn; feuch gun cuir sibh fios gu oifis Inbhirnis mur an cluinn sibh càil bhuainn.
‘S dòcha gun toir e seachdain no dha mus cur sinn fios thugaibh ged tha air sgàth’s an aireamh de phiosan a bhios tighinn a-steach thugainn aig an aon àm.
Ma tha ceistean sam bith agaibh a thaobh seo cuiribh fios thugainn uair sa bith!
Published: 28th Jun 2011
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Gaelic Assessment
Any competitors wishing to have a Gaelic Assessment before the Mod should contact us on 01463 709 705. If there is sufficient demand we will arrange a suitable date / location for assessments to be held.
Published: 15th Jun 2011« Back to Mod News List
Farpaisean Piobaireachd
Mòd nan Eilean Siar 14mh-22mh Dàmhair 2011
Theid na farpaisean pìobaireachd gu leir a chumail ann an Sgoil Lionacleit, Beinn nam Faoghla air Disathairne an 15mh den Dàmhair 2011.
Gheibhear cuir a-steach airson farpaisean pìobaireachd (inbhich a-mhàin) gu 26 Lùnastal 2011. Tha an ceann-là airson cuir a-steach airson farpaisean sam bith eile a-nise seachad.
Gheibhear foirm-iarrtais gu h-ìosal, no cuiribh fios gu oifis a' Mhòid.
Senior Piping Entry Form 2011.doc
Ma tha sibh a' lorg fiosrachadh sam bith eile cuiribh fios gu Rena NicAsgaill, Rianadair a' Mhòid, An Comunn Gàidhealach, 109 Sràid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhir Nis IV1 1EY 01463 231 226 no post-d gu rena@ancomunn.co.uk
Published: 15th Jun 2011
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Ceilidh & Dannsa an Inbhirnis!
An Comunn Gàidhealach
Meur Inbhir Nis
Cèilidh is Dannsa
le
Còmhlan Dannsa Monach Isle
agus
Farpaisich bho Mòd Ionadail Inbhirnis 2011
Ann an Taigh-òsta Waterside
Inbhirnis
Disathairne 18mh den t-Ògmhios 2011 7.30f – 12f
Published: 14th Jun 2011
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Mod Obar Pheallaidh
Chaidh Mòd Ionadail Obar Pheallaidh a chumail air an 10mh & 11mh den t-Ògmhios. ‘S e Mòd soirbheachail a bh’ ann agus abair gun do chòrd e ris a h-uile duine a bha an làthair.
Chìthear dealbhan agus liosta den fheadhainn a bhuannaich air duilleag Mòd Obar Pheallaidh an seo:
Published: 13th Jun 2011
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Ceann-là seachad
Tha an ceann-là airson cur a-steach airson Mòd a-nise seachad. Ma tha ceistean sam bith agaibh mu dheidhinn seo cuiribh fòn thugainn air 01463 709 705.
Mòran taing.Published: 10th Jun 2011
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Ceann-latha a' tarraing dlùth
Le tagraidhean airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2011 a’ taomadh a-steach gach latha tha eagraichean a’ Mhòid, An Comunn Gàidhealach trang ag ullachadh airson tachartasan na bliadhna seo, a thèid a chumail anns na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Ged a tha mòran de thagraidhean air a thighinn a-steach mu thràth, tha An Comunn a’ dùileachadh gun tig cuid mhath fhathast ron cheann-latha ainmichte air 31 Cèitean agus tha iad a-rithist a’ cur an cuimhne dhaoine cho cudromach sa tha e gum faighear tagraidhean làn-lìonte a-steach ron àm.
Dhaingnich Seònaid NicDhòmhnaill, Stiùiriche a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ bheachd seo ag ràdh, “Tha mi airson cur an cuimhne fharpaisich nach tèid gabhail ri tagraidhean anmoch neo neo-chrìochnaichte a gheibhear an-dèidh a’ cheann-latha sin. Bu mhath leam cuideachd cur an cuimhne fharpaisich gun fheumar pìosan ciùil fèin-roghnaichte a chur a-steach ro 30 Òg Mhìos.”
‘S e seo an còigeamh turas a thèid am Mòd a chumail sna h-Eileanan an Iar le Mòdan air gabhail àite ann an 1979, 1989, 2001 agus 2005. Tha e soilleir gu bheil muinntir nan Eilean a’ cur fàilte air a’ Mhòd a chumail a-rìthist. Thuirt Neach-gairm na Comataidh Eagrachaidh Ionadail, Alex Dòmhnallach, “Tha sinn airson ‘s gum bi Mòd 2011 a cheart cho soirbheachail ri na Mòdan a chaidh an cumail sna h-Eileanan an Iar a cheana. Tha sinn misneachail gur e Mòd fìor mhath a bhios ann, ann an 2011 agus gun còrd an turas dha na h-Eileanan ri luchd-tadhail. Gu dearbh, tha fàilte chridheil Ghàidhealach a’ feitheamh air luchd-tadhail agus farpaisich.”
Thèid farpaisean is tachartasan a chumail fad is farsaing air feadh nan eilean, le farpaisean Pìobaireachd na h-òigridh ‘s nan inbheach a’ gabhail àite ann am Beinn na Faoghla agus farpaisean dannsa Gàidhealach gan cumail ann am Barraigh.
Thuirt Iain Macleòid, Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich, ““The e air leth iomchaidh gun till am Mòd gu na h-Eileanan an Iar leis gur e seo an t-àite a tha aig fìor chrìdhe ar cànain is ar cultair. ‘S e cànan coimhearsnachd a th’ anns a’ Ghàidhlig sna h-Eileanan fhathast agus chan eil àite nas fheàrr ann airson prìomh fhèis Ghàidhlig na h-Alba a thaisbeanadh.”
Thèid Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chumail anns na h-Eileanan Siar eadar 14mh agus 22mh Dàmhair 2011.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh a thaobh a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail neo Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011, feuch an tadhal sibh air www.acgmod.org neo www.modnaneileansiar.com
Published: 25th May 2011
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A305 - Ceartachadh
Chaidh atharrachadh a dheanamh air farpais A305 mar a leanas. Gheibhear liosta de ceartaichean sam bith eile airson Mòd 2011 an seo.
Farpais A305
Soraidh leis an àit’
Duilleag 6, bar 63- Soprano 2 agus Alto, 's e ‘Choltaich mi ri Gàidhlig' bu chòrr a bhi ann.
Published: 19th May 2011« Back to Mod News List
Tachartas Fèis nan Còisir
Gabhaidh cèilidh agus dannsa àite ann an taigh-òsta a’ Chaladh air Disathairne 21 Cèitean 2011 airson airgead a chruinneachadh mu choinneamh a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail. ‘S iad comataidh Fèis nan Còisir a tha air an oidhche a chur air dòigh, agus tòisichidh e aig 7f. ‘S ann a’ gabhail àite a’ Chuirm Bhliadhnail aig Fèis nan Còisir a bhios a’ gabhail àite aig an àm seo gach bliadhna a tha a’ chèilidh seo.
An làthair air an oidhche bi Eòghainn MacLeòid agus Mairead NicLeman, a bhuannaich Bonn Òr an t-Seann Nòs aig Mòd Ghallaibh ann an 2010. Tha iad, le chèile, cuideachd nam buill de Chòisir Sgir’ a’ Bhac. Cuideachd bi cothrom èisteachd ri na ceithir còisearan a tha stèidhichte ann an Leòdhais agus iad a’ tòiseachadh ag ullachadh mu choinneamh a’ Mhòd. Cluinnear cuideachd na còmhlain-ciùil a bhuannaich aig Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais anns a’ Mhàrt 2011. ‘S iad sin Bun-sgoil Steòrnabhaigh, Sgoil Lional agus Sgoil MhicNeacail. Agus mura robh gu leòr ann an sin, ‘s e Iain Aonghas MacLeòid agus a chòmhlan a bhios a’ toirt thugaibh an cèol dannsa. Is e Dòmhnall Màrtainn còir a bhios a’ cumail rian air cùisean is e na fhear-an-taighe.
Tha tiogaidean airson a’ chèilidh a cosg còig notaichean agus ma tha sibh ann an Steòrnabhagh, gheibhear iad bho Events no faodar cuideachd pàigheadh aig air doras air an oidhche. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh cuir fios gu Amy NicAmhlaigh, comataidh na Fèise air amyvmacaulay@gmail.com.
Published: 11th May 2011
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Ciorstaidh Scoops Top Pan Celtic Prize
Ciorstaidh Peutan from Kilmuir, Skye won the Open Clarsach competition at the International Pan Celtic Festival in Dingle.
Ciorstaidh who currently studies at the City of Edinburgh Music School, will be going to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in September.
The festival, now in its 40th year has seen competitors and visitors from around the world gather in Dingle and Ciorstaidh came out on top against two local competitors. Ciorstaidh has been attending the festival as a representative of the Clarsach Society and has been attending the Pan Celtic for the first time. Ciorstaidh has previously been a winner at the Royal National Mod.
Speaking after winning the competition Coirstaidh (18) said “ I am really happy to have won the competition. It was a tough competition but I am delighted. It’s been a great festival and it’s nice for Scotland to have had success".
Published: 10th May 2011
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Oidhche Uibhist an Inbhirnis!
An Comunn GàidhealachMeur Inbhir Nis
Oidhche na h-Uibhistich!
Club Fidhlear / Bocsa Uibhist
Club Dannsa Uibhistst
Seinneadaieran & Piobairean Uibhist
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Fear an Tighe ……. Ruaridh MacNeacail
Disathairne 4mh an t-Ogmhios 2011
7.30f
Talla Green Drive, Inbhirnis
Biadh … Ti / Cofaidh…..Raffle
Cosgais: £8 ………. Thoiribh leibh botal!
Ticeadan bho: 07869368205 / 07891814925 / 07777632585
“A' cruinneachadh airgeadh airson Mod Ionadail Inbhirnis, an t-Ogmhios, 2011”
Published: 06th May 2011
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Dannsa an t-Sabhail an Inbhirnis!
An Comunn Gàidhealach
Meur Inbhir Nis
Dannsa an t-sabhail!
Cèòl le
Còmhlain Fiona Dalgetty
Disathairne 14mh Ceitean 2011
7.30f
Tuath Bogbain, Inbhirnis
Bàr ……………Raffle
BBQ
Cosgais: £8 ……………. Ticeadan aig an doras
Fiosrachadh bho: 07891814925
07777632585
“A' cruinneachadh airgead airson Mòd Ionadail Inbhirnis, an t-Ògmhios 2011.”
Published: 06th May 2011
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Calling All Cooks!
As a fundraiser for Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011, the Ladies Committee are planning on
putting together a Mòd Cookbook. As a result, we'd appreciate any recipes that
are favourites - home baking perhaps being a Mòd speciality?!
All recipes gratefully received; starters, mains, puddings as well as baking.
Recipes can be e-mailed to Moira Maclean or Christine Morrison at the following e-mail addresses:
Moira - moira.maclean@btinternet.com
Christine - cmmorrison@btinternet.com
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Farpais Ur mar Chuimhneachan air a Cheanadach
Farpais cliùiteach aig a’ Mhòd a’ cuimhneachadh Na Ceanadaich – Buannaichean Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn
Tha An Comunn Gàidhealach toilichte ainmeachadh gum bi farpais cliùiteach ùr aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna seo anns na h-Eileanan an Iar. Bidh an fharpais air a chuingealachadh ri gach cuid fir is mhathan a tha air Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn a chosnadh roimhe seo. Bithear ag iarraidh air farpaisich aon òran den roghainn fhèin a sheinn.
Gheibh an neach a bhuannaicheas an fharpais duais ùr a tha gu bhith air a toirt seachad mar chuimhneachan air Calum Ceanadach agus a bhean Anna NicIllIosa, nach maireann. Choisinn an dithis aca Bonn Òr cliùiteach a’ Chomuinn, Calum ann an 1955 agus Anna ann an 1952. Tha teaghlach Chaluim is Anna a’ toirt seachad na duais agus thathas an dùil gum bi riochdaire bhon teaghlach aig a’ Mhòd airson a toirt seachad.
Aig aon àm bha farpais coltach ri seo aig a’ Mhòd a bha airson buannaichean a’ Bhonn Òr agus farpaisean seinn aon-neach eile, ach cha deach a chumail a’ dol bho bha Mhòd Nàiseanta 1953 anns an Òban. Gu h-inntinneach sheinn Calum fhèin anns an fharpais seo sa bhliadhna sin agus chaidh e air adhart gu bhith a’ cosnadh Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn dà bhliadhna às dèidh sin aig Mòd Obar Dheathain, agus bha sin mar cheum brosnachaidh dhà gu bhith air leth soirbheachail mar sheinneadair cliùiteach air feadh an t-saoghail.
Thuirt Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich Iain Macleòid an-diugh: “Tha An Comunn Gàidhealach air-leth toilichte a bhith a’ cur air chois an leithid seo de dh’fharpais cliùiteach aig Mòd na bliadhna-sa anns na h-Eileanan an Iar, agus tha sinn an dòchas gun gabh grunn de bhuannaichean Bonn Òr a’ Chomuinn bho dhiofar ghinealaichean pàirt ann. Tha e cuideachd freagarrach gun tèid an fharpais seo air adhart airson a ‘ chiad uair aig Mòd nan Eilean Siar mar chuimhneachan air na seinneadairean ainmeil Calum Ceanadach agus a bhean Anna NicIllÌosa a choisinn còmhla rin teaghlach làn-spèis is urram ann an saoghal seinn is ciùil na Gàidhlig. Bha iad nan fhìor thosgairean mòr don Ghàidhlig, a’ toirt ar cànan is ar cultar gu luchd-èisteachd air feadh an t-saoghail, agus is e cothrom math a tha an seo an dithis sheinneadair sin a chumail nar cuimhne san àm ri teachd. ”
Thuirt Fiona Ceanadach, an nighean as sine aig Calum is Anna: “Tha mo pheathraichean, Kirsteen, Morag, Morven, Deirdre agus mi-fhìn uamhasach moiteil an duais seo a thoirt seachad mar chuimhneachan air ar pàrantan. Ann an iomadach dòigh, b’e cupall òrach a bha annta, le guthan breagha beannaichte a thug tlachd agus togail dha luchd-èisteachd aig an taigh agus thall thairis. Is ann aig a’ Mhòd a thòisich a h-uile càil dhaibh le bhith a’ buannachadh am Bonn Òr agus bha sin na cheum mòr nan cùrsan-beatha agus cha do dhì-chuimhnich iad sin a-riamh. Chòrd e riutha a bhith a’ gabhail pàirt, an obair-ullachaidh gach bliadhna, an càirdeas, am fealla-dhà, an spòrs agus na cèilidhean! Tha fhios againn gum biodh iad air an dòigh le farpais ùr ga ainmeachadh mar chuimhneachan orra.”
Feumaidh tagraidhean a bhith a-staigh ro 31 Cèitean 2011 agus faodar an cur a-steach air-loidhne aig www.acg.org, no tron phost gu: An Comunn Gàidhealach, 109 Sràid na h-Eaglaise, Inbhirnis, IV1 1EY. Mar a tha fìor a thaobh farpaisean eile aig a’ Mhòd, feumar na faclan a chur a-steach chun Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich ro 30 Òg Mhios.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu riaghailtean msaa, tadhlaibh air www.acgmod.org agus www.modnaneileansiar.com
Published: 02nd May 2011« Back to Mod News List
Foirmean Iarrtais ri fhaighinn a-nise
Gheibhear a' cur a-steach airson Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 air loidhne an seo.
Faodar cuideachd a chur thugainn sa' phost:
Foirm Iarrtais - Oigridh 2011.doc
Foirm Iarrtais - Inbhich 2011 (2).doc
Foirm Iarrtais - Coisirean 2011.doc
Senior Piping Entry Form 2011.doc
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh cuiribh fios gu Rena NicAsgaill air 01463 231 226 no rena@ancomunn.co.uk
Published: 21st Apr 2011
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DVDs Mod 2010 ri Cheannach!
Tha An Comunn Gàidhealach a’ beachdachadh air DVDs bho Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2010 a reic. Gheibhear tuilleadh fiosrachadh agus liosta de na DVDs an seo.
Published: 21st Apr 2011
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Cothrom Laithean Saora a Bhuannachadh!
Cothrom Laithean Saora a Bhuannachadh!
Tha comataidh ionadail Mòd nan Eilean Siar gu bhith a’ tòiseachadh air an ath oidhirp gus airgead a chruinneachadh airson an tachartas. Tha a’ chomataidh a’ tabhann an cothrom bileag-fianais luach £1500 airson làithean-saora tron Cho-op a bhuannachadh. A thuilleadh air sin gheibhear £500 agus tha Loganair air ticeadan a thoirt seachad airson an t-slighe eadar Steòrnabhagh agus am baile far a bheil am port-adhair airson na làithean-saora.
Tòisichidh a’ chomataidh a reic thiogaidean a dh’aithghearr agus gheibhear iad bho diofair bhùithtean, buill a' chomataidh Ionadail agus aig www.modnaneileansiar.com. Bidh an comataidh cuideachd a' reic na tiocaidean aig tachartasan sònraichte air feadh na h-eileanan eadar seo agus an Dàmhair, agus thairis air seachdain a' Mhoid fhèin.
Thèid an taghadh a dhèanamh aig seachdain a’ Mhòid (14 gu 22 Dàmhair 2011), mar sin tha ùine gu leòr aig daoine ticeadan a cheannachd
Published: 29th Mar 2011
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Fios - L408 & L409
Please note that the following competitions for Choral Arrangements are now Own Choice:
L408 - Choral arrangement - for adult male, female or mixed voices – own choice of a song from the Gaelic Tradition
L409 - Choral arrangement - for junior choir (either U13 or U18 but please specify) –own choice of a song from the Gaelic Tradition
Published: 29th Mar 2011
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A304-An gille dubh ciar-dubh
A304-An gille dubh ciar-dubh In bar 27 for Sops 1, the G sharp ought to be a G natural and in bar 50, for Sops 2, the F sharp ought to be an F natural. Published: 22nd Mar 2011
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C156 Clachan Mo Ghaoil
Òrain na Cloinne, Farpais C156, td 18, Clachan mo ghaoil
Anns an loidhne mu dheireadh de rann 3, bu choir 'h' a bhi ann an 'clachan' - “O soraidh dhaibh uile ‘s do chlachan mo ghaoil”
Published: 22nd Mar 2011« Back to Mod News List
Changes to Lovat
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A301 (L & T) Mi lem uilinn |
Published: 18th Mar 2011
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C23 & C23A - Cudthromach!
Cuimhnichibh air an atharrachadh a leanas (mar a chaidh fhoillseachadh ann am brath-naidheachd san t-Samhain 2010):
http://www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/moddetail/changes-to-2011-prescribed-pieces
C23 aois 5-6 Ial, ial, ial, ial
C23A aois 7-8 Dh’fhalbh a’ radan binneach
Tha leabhar ‘Òrain na Cloinne’ ceart – ‘s ann air feadhainn de na liostaichean de na h-òrain àinmichte a bha am mearrachd, ach chaidh seo a chur ceart as dèidh a’ Mhòid an-uiridh.
Ma tha ceistean sam bith eile agaibh ged tha, cuiribh fios thugainn.
Published: 09th Mar 2011« Back to Mod News List
A308 - Atharrachadh
Chaidh an atharrachadh a leanas a dhèanamh:
A308-Fhir a dh’ ith am bonnach mòr
Bàrr 12, Duilleag 3- Bu chòir dhuibh ‘DC Sèist’ a thoirt as.
Published: 22nd Feb 2011
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Fiosrachadh dha Coisirean
Please note that the category of junior choral competitions C173, C174 and C175 has been changed from Learners to Open.
For further information please contact the Mod Administrator on 01463 231 226.
Published: 03rd Feb 2011« Back to Mod News List
Caithness Mòd photos now in Galleries
For a taste of the Caithness Mòd 2010 please go to the Gallery section of the Mòd Naiseanta Rioghail web page. Alternatively you can click on the link below.
A selection of photos are arranged by day and if you would like a print, please contact Graham Hood Photography direct. Many thanks to Graham for the use on our website of these excellent photographs.
http://www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/gallery
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Naidheachdan bho Comataidh Mòd 2011
Uill, cò chreideadh e ach tha 2011 air ruighinn! Agus abair bliadhna a tha gu bhith air thoiseach oirnn ‘s gun ach deich mìosan gus an gabh Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail nan Eilean Siar àite! Bha mìos thrang aig a’ chomataidh anns an Dùbhlachd, ach tha sinn toilichte a ràdh gun deach tòrr airgead a chruinneachadh!
Bha cèilidh air leth aig taigh òsta a’ Chaladh ann an Steòrnabhagh air Oidhche Chalainn agus abair gun do chòrd an oidhche ris gach neach a bha an làthair. Chaidh còrr air ochd ceud not a chruinneachadh agus bha e follaiseach gun do chòrd e ri daoine fàilte a chur air a’ Bhliadhn’ Ùr am measg chàirdean agus charaidean. Taing mhòr dhan a h-uile duine a thàinig chun a’ chèilidh agus taing shònraichte dhaibhsan a chuidich air an oidhche.
Abair gu robh là soirbheachail dha rìreabh aig a’ chomataidh aig bùth Tesco’s ann an Steòrnabhagh air Diciadain 22 Dùbhlachd 2010. Chaidh còrr air £1600 a chruinneachadh tro bhith a’ cuideachadh dhaoine le bhith a’ pacaigeadh bhagaichean! Ach a thuilleadh air sin, fhuair sinn taic bho Cluba Bhogsa agus Fidheall Leòdhas agus na Hearadh. Bha buill thàlantach a’ Chluba an làthair aig doras Tesco le ceòl fad an là agus abair gun robh daoine fialaidh len cuid airgid! Taing mhòr dhan a h-uile neach a chuidich air an là.
Bha Comataidh na Mnathan trang dha rìreabh tro mhìos an Dùbhlachd agus iad a’ reic thiogaidean airson hampair Nollaig. Agus abair gur e duais air leth a bha seo, làn dhèideagan àlainn! Chaidh còrr air £1300 a chruinneachadh agus aig a cheann thall ‘s e Màiri Faller a tha ag obair aig a’ Chomhairle a bha soirbheachail. Abair prèasant Nollaig thaitneach!
Bidh cèilidhean agus gu leòr eile a’ dol tro 2011 anns gach ceàrnaidh de na h-Eileanan, ann an oidhirp barrachd airgead a chruinneachadh agus cumaidh sinn fios ruibh mu na tachartasan sin. Cuideachd, tha a’ Chomataidh an-dràsta a’ coimhead ri càr ùr a cheannachd agus cluinnidh sibh barrachd mun sin anns na seachdainean a tha romhainn. Dhuibhse a tha dèidheil air ruith, thèid an dàrna Mòd nan Eilean Siar 5k a chumail anns a’ Ghearradh Chruaidh aig toiseach an Foghar – ùine gu leòr airson tòiseachadh air an trèanadh airson sin, mar sin chan eil leisgeil sam bith aig duine!
Ma tha beachdan sam bith agaibh fhèin air dòighean ùr ghnàthach agus inntinneach airson airgead a chruinneachadh, no ma tha sibh airson taic a thoirt dhuinn ann an dòigh sam bith; an dà chuid aig àm a’ Mhòid agus ann a bhith ag ullachadh mu choinneamh an tachartas iongantach seo, bhiodh sinn toilichte dha rìreabh cluinntinn bhuaibh. Cuir fios gu Rùnaire a’ chomataidh ionadail, Doileag NicLeòid air dnicleoid@cne-siar.gov.uk. No ma tha sibh ann am baile Steòrnabhaigh nach tadhail sibh air Oifis a’ Chomuinn ann an Ceàrnag Phearsabhail. Le ur taic nì sinn cinnteach gum bi Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 na thachartas air leth! www.modnaneileansiar.com
Published: 12th Jan 2011
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Changes to 2011 Prescribed Pieces
Please note the following amendments to the 2011 Prescribed Pieces:
Òrain na Cloinne:
Page 2 C23A Dh’ fhalbh a’ radan binneach
To be changed in List of prescribed songs: C23A is ‘Dh’ fhalbh a’ radan binneach’, C23 is ‘Ial Ial Ial Ial Ial Ial ars’ a’ chailleach’
Page 9 C27 Tha bò dhubh agam
4th verse should read;
‘Tha luch dhonn agam, tha luch dhonn bhuam
Tha luch dhonn agam, tha luch dhonn bhuam
Tha luch dhonn agam, tha luch dhonn bhuam
Tha dà luch dhonn ruith san t-sabhal gu luath.’
Còisirean Òigridh:
Page 13 C113 Togail curs air Leòdhas
Verse 4, line 4 should read: ‘S nì sinn tàmhachd san tìr sin gus an sìnear sinn ann’
Page 15 C114 Mo nìonag
Bar 11 (Soprano & Alto): ‘sin’ should be ‘sinn’
Page 10 C73 Hai-o na h-eireagan
Verse 1 The word ‘uigh-ean’ in bar 5 should show a dotted quaver and semi quaver and the words ‘bheir iad’ in bar 7 should show a semi quaver and dotted quaver (as opposed to the other way around)
Published: 22nd Nov 2010
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Tachartas na Bliadhna 2010?
Tha sinn toilichte a chluinntinn gun deach Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (2010) a mholadh mar Tachartas na Bliadhna airson Duaisean Traidiseanta MG ALBA 2010.
Ma tha sibh airson bhòtadh airson Mòd na bliadhna seo, thèidibh gu http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/tradmusicawards/voting2010.html.
Mòran taing!
Published: 03rd Nov 2010« Back to Mod News List
Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 Results now online.
The Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 results are now online as they happen.
Click on Results button in the Royal National Mod section of this website or just
click on the link below.
http://www.acgmod.org/nationalmod/results-2010/
Published: 09th Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
Dealbhan aig a' Mhòd Ghallaibh 2010
Graham Hood, the official photographer for Mòd 2010, has a collection of Mòd photographs available for viewing on his website:
Note:
Click on the Text below the Mod 2010 photo on the menu page to see the photographs by day.
http://grahamhoodphotography.com/?load=flash
Published: 09th Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
Oifis a' Mhoid
Tha oifis Inbhirnis agus oifis Steornabhagh a-nise air dunadh oir tha sinn shuas ann an Gallaibh airson Mod 2010.
Ma tha sibh airson greim fhaighinn oirnn, cuiribh post-d gu rena@ancomunn.co.uk.
Bho Diluain gheibhear fonadh gu Oifis a' Mhoid air 01847 893 822.
CHA BHI AN AIREAMH SEO AG OBAIR RO DILUAIN AN 11mh.
Published: 08th Oct 2010
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Farpaisean C44A & C70B
Madainn Dimàirt
Bidh farpaisean C44A (Caileagan 9-10) agus C70B (Balaich fo 13 Seinn san t-Seann Nòs) gan cumail ann am Bun sgoil Phennyland, agus CHAN ANN an Eaglais Naomh Pheadar agus Naomh Anndra.
A' Seinn Salm
'S dòcha gun toisich farpaisean Seinn Salm anmoch anns an Eaglais, feasgair Dimàirt.
Published: 08th Oct 2010
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Gaelic @ Caithness Horizons
Gaelic at Caithness Horizons.doc
Published: 08th Oct 2010
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Consairt nan Coisirean
Tòisichidh Consairt nan Còisirean Dùthchail aig 7.30f a-nise, ann an Talla Spòrs Inbhir Theòrsa - chan ann aig 8f mar a chaidh ainmeachadh an toiseach. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh thigibh gu Ionad Fiosrachaidh a' Mhòid, Àrd Sgoil Inbhir Theòrsa (seachdain a' Mhòid).
Published: 06th Oct 2010
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Northern Constabulary
NORTHERN CONSTABULARY SUPPORTING THE MÒD
Northern Constabulary are looking forward to a successful Mòd and to assist those visiting the area they have two fluent Gaelic speaking officers who will be on hand full time to provide advice and assistance.
Acting Inspector George Murray who is based in Wick and Constable Torquil Macleod who has been drafted across from Orkney are looking forward to the event and putting their native Gaelic language to good use.
Chief Inspector, Matthew Reiss said "The Northern Constabulary are delighted to be assisting with the first ever Mòd to be held in the unique county of Caithness. We look forward to an enjoyable week for everyone - both for the local population and all the visitors to the county.
“The emphasis will be on community policing given more than a Gaelic flavour by two fluent Gaelic speaking officers who have been assigned full time to the Mòd, namely Acting Inspector George Murray, based at Wick and Constable Torquil Macleod, based on Orkney.
“Officers will be particularly visible on the streets of Wick and Thurso and able to help with any queries, directions or unforeseen difficulties".
Raymond Bremner, Convenor of the local organising committee added “Northern Constabulary have been very supportive from the word go in helping to get the arrangements in place to ensure that the Mòd is not only successful but safe for locals and visitors alike. I’d like to personally thank Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss for his invaluable input and to the two Gaelic speaking officers who will obviously be very busy for the coming week.”
Northern Constabulary are providing support and assistance to the Local Organising Committee at the various public events including the massed pipe bands march at 6.30pm from the Market Square in Wick to the Assembly Rooms on Friday 8th October for the Opening Ceremony and the march of the Massed Choirs at 10.30am from Thurso High School to the Old Town Hall on Saturday 16th October.
Published: 06th Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
Music Memory Store
Janette Mackay was born and brought up in Strathy, Sutherland. Her parents belonged to Strathy and were fluent Gaelic speakers who were forced to speak English when they went to school. Janette spent her teaching career in North Sutherland (1966 – 2005) and was very much involved with Gaelic music and the Mod.
The picture shows Janette’s Junior choir and it’s worth noting that 25 % of the members of the choir have gone on to have a career that involves Gaelic.
My choice of Music Memory is “A’Mhàiri Bhòidheach” My father often recalled being belted in school for speaking Gaelic. Little wonder they did not encourage their family to speak this language which they were told would “hold us back”. Gaelic was spoken and sung and bagpipes played in our home throughout my childhood and I attribute my interest to my upbringing.
During my teaching career I had a small Gaelic choir which competed very successfully on many occasions at both local and National Mods. My most successful choir – The Farr Junior Gaelic Choir - had only eight members but they returned with the Trophy (sometimes two trophies) from National Mods in Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oban and Stornoway. This was during the 1980’s and what fun and enjoyment was had by both children and parents who supported and accompanied them.
I believed it was very important to make sure that the children learned our traditional local songs, like The Waters of Kylesku, Naver Bay and our best loved Gaelic song Gleann Gollaidh.
When I meet former pupils at a function or ceilidh they are happily singing these songs – even the boys or perhaps I should say especially the boys!
With the help of Feis Air An Oir , the Tongue Gaelic School and the Gaelic pupils from Farr High School, there is a noticeable uptake in the learning of Gaelic in our area and whereas it used to be spoken mainly by the older generation, very soon it will be spoken mainly or solely by our young folk. That is a very encouraging prospect and so I forsee a much more positive future for the Gaelic language and music in North Sutherland.
Is e an t-òran “A Mhàiri Bhòidheach” a thagh mi. Bhiodh m’ athair gu tric a’ cuimhneachadh air slaiseadh fhaighinn san sgoil airson a bhith bruidhinn na Gàidhlig. Is beag an t-iongnadh, ma ta, nach do bhrosnaich iad an cuid chloinne gu Gàidhlig a chleachdadh oir is ann “a chumadh an cànan air ais iad”. Bhiodh Gàidhlig ga bruidhinn is ga cleachdadh san dachaigh againn nuair a bha sinn ag èirigh suas. Is e sin as coireach gu bheil ùidh agam dhan chànan.
Fhad ’s a bha mi a’ teagasg bha còisir bheag Ghàidhlig agam a bhiodh a’ gabhail pàirt ‘s na Mòdan Ionadail is Nàiseanta. Cha robh ach ochdnar sa chòisir shoirbheachail seo – Còisir Òg Sgoil Fàr. Is iomadh duais a choisinn iad aig na Mòdan Nàiseanta - Sruighlea, Dùn Èideann, Glaschu, An t-Òban agus Steòrnabhagh. Bha seo sna 80an agus is mòr an toileachas a thug e don chloinn is dham pàrantan a bhiodh tric a’ tighinn nan cois.
Bha mi a’ creidsinn gun robh e cudromach gun ionnsaicheadh a’ chlann òrain thraidiseanta na sgìre mar: The Waters of Kylesku, Naver Bay agus an t-òran as caomh leinn uile, Gleanna Gollaidh.
Nuair a thachras mi ri seann sgoilearan aig tachartas no cèilidh bidh iad fhathast a’ seinn nan dearbh òran sin, eadhoin na gillean air neo na gillean a-mhain. Tha Gàidhlig air a brosnachadh san sgìre tro fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann am bun-sgoil Thunga agus a-rithist tha Gàidhlig mar chuspair an Àrd Sgoil Fàr. Tha Fèis air an Oir cuideachd air cùl Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh. Aig aon uair bhiodh Gàidhlig ga cleachdadh le seann daoine ach is ann aig an òigridh a tha a Ghàidhlig an-diugh. Tha seo gu math taitneach do cheann-a-tuath Chataibh gu bheil an cànan is an ceòl beò da-riribh.
This song was sung by our very own Philip Todd in his first year as a Gaelic singer and he won the Mairi Mhor section of the Royal National Mod at Fort William in 2007.
A’Mhàiri Bhòidheach was recorded by Dochas on An Dàrna Umhail Released by Macmeanmna records in 2005 Catalogue SKYECD34
Copies of the CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as Music Memory Store choices from the Wick and Thurso Libraries, as a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries. It can be heard on Caithness FM as a part of the Hughie Manson Show on Monday evenings and on Radio nan Gàidheal.
Copies of this CD are available to borrow, at no cost, from the collection of CD’s selected as MusicMemory Store, from Wick and Thurso Libraries. It can be heard on Mondays 7-8pm on Caithness FM as a part of the Scottish Show with Hughie Manson and on Radio nan Gàidheal.
MusicMemory Store is a partnership between the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe and the Highland Libraries – Caithness branches, Wick & Thurso.Contact The Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe: northtuath@yahoo.co.uk
Published: 06th Oct 2010
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Lighting Up The Sky
The Northern Night sky is beautiful and can be seen so plainly in Caithness on a clear night. If you have never experienced the clear dark blue skies sparkling with stars, comets and the Aurora Borealis then you now have an ideal chance to see this spectacular array of lights.
Genuine Images of the spacey lights will be projected against the white walls of T3/UK at Janetstown and will be accompanied by a text written by local astronomer, Jim Johnston and with a poetic response to the images by Catriona Lexy Campbell.
The projections will take place on Saturday 9th October and Wednesday 13th October starting at 10.30pm and is expected to last about an hour.
Warm clothes are recommended and those attending are encouraged to bring a torch. Parking is available on site, however numbers are limited and transport will be provided from provided departing from St Peters Church and St Andrews Church at 1030pm and returning after the event.
Published: 06th Oct 2010
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Taisbeanadh na Gaidhlig
Seo na buidhnean a bhios a' gabhail pàirt aig Taisbeanach na Gàidhlig am-bliadhna:
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean http://www.gaelicbooks.org/
Creations http://www.tartanbodices.co.uk
Mackay Country Community Trust Ltd http://www.mackaycountry.com/
Mey Selections http://www.mey-selections.com/
Sabhal Mor Ostaig http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Scottish National Heritage http://www.snh.gov.uk/
Shelagh Swanson, Artist http://shelaghswanson.co.uk
Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig http://www.storlann.co.uk/
Swelkie Felt http://www.craftscotland.org/makers_search_results_by_ID.html?MakerID=689
Comunn na Gàidhlig http://www.cnag.org.uk/
Tobar an Dualchais http://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/
Proiseact Nan Ealan http://www.en.gaelic-arts.com/
My Pinkie Promise http://www.mypinkiepromise.co.uk/
Graham Hood Photography http://www.grahamhoodphotography.com/
Mod Merchandise http://www.acgmod.org/merchandise
North Highland College http://www.northhighland.ac.uk/
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Mòd air BBC ALBA
THE ROYAL NATIONAL MOD LIVE FROM CAITHNESS ON BBC ALBA
BBC ALBA is delighted to announce that it will be broadcasting daily programmes live from this year’s Royal National Mod. The Mod, organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, is the Gaelic community’s most prestigious celebration of arts, music, culture and language and this year’s festival takes place in Caithness for the first time.
BBC Gàidhlig will be producing five live programmes showcasing daily highlights from the festival from Monday 11 to Friday 15 October. On Monday, prominence is given to young Gaelic learners and the keenly contested James C MacPhee Memorial Medals which are open to boys and girls aged 13-15. On Tuesday the spotlight moves to young fluent Gaelic speakers and will feature the winners of the coveted Silver Medals. Wednesday’s programme will feature a Mod Fringe Cèilidh with performances from some of the competition winners and local artists. Thursday is gold medal day and the winning soloists are set to be the highlight of the evening’s programme along with the successful rural choirs. The final concert from Caithness on Friday will feature the winners of the prestigious Lovat & Tullibardine choral prize as well as many other winning performances from the week.
Mod 2010 will broadcast for two hours from 8.30pm except on Wednesday when it will air at 9pm. A 45 minute highlights edition will also be available each evening after 2320 on BBC TWO Scotland with a repeat the following afternoon at 1415. The programmes will be presented by highly acclaimed singer and musician Mary-Ann Kennedy.
One of the most popular events at the Mod each year is the Mire ri Mòir cèilidh, which is broadcast live on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and BBC ALBA. Presented by Morag Dhòmhnallach, the show attracts capacity audiences. This year’s cèilidh will take place on Friday 15 October at the Thurso Royal British Legion starting at 10am.
Margaret Mary Murray, Head of Service for BBC ALBA, said: “Year on year, the Mod continues to gain international recognition drawing competitors and visitors not only from across the UK but also from Ireland, the USA, Canada and Australia. I am delighted that BBC ALBA and Radio nan Gàidheal are able to offer audiences the opportunity to enjoy the best of the Mod through our television and radio coverage, and to join in with the excitement of the event wherever they are”.
John Morrison, Chief Executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: “We are delighted that BBC ALBA is extending coverage of the Mod. I am sure that the coverage will showcase the Mod at its best, and will also present the beautiful scenery of Caithness at its Autumn finest. “The extended coverage, and the comprehensive nature of the coverage, across a range of platforms, is a powerful endorsement of the National Mod. We are grateful to the BBC for the continued, and valued, support that they give to An Comunn Gaidhealach and to the Royal National Mod.”
Mod 2010 programming on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal will also cater for the younger viewers and listeners as the Aileag and De a-nis? teams capture all the fun and excitement of the event.
Published: 05th Oct 2010
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Prògram a’ Mhòid
Tha Prògram a’ Mhòid a-nise ri fhaighinn (£4 / £5). Ma tha sibh airson leth-bhreac fhaighinn sa phost cuiribh fòn thugainn ro 5f Diciadain 6mh den Dàmhair.
Bidh iad cuideachd ri fhaighinn ann an Inbhir Theòrsa agus Inbhir Ùige thairis air seachdain a’ Mhòid.
Ma tha fiosrachadh sam bith a dhìth oirbh, cuiribh fios thugainn air 01851 703 487.
Published: 04th Oct 2010
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Call for Musicians
CALL FOR MUSICIANS TO TAKE TO THE STREETS
The local organising committee are calling on all musicians to take to the streets for sessions during the Royal National Mòd 2010. Sessions are an informal way of gathering musicians together to play traditional music. So whatever your preference - Jigs, reels, songs – anything goes.
It’s spontaneous and unscripted; you meet all sorts of interesting people, swap tunes, join in, have a laugh and go home happy. A great example of this is in the Commercial Bar, Thurso every Wednesday.
For the past 11 years, the informal gathering of musicians, attracts local listeners and tourists from all over the world. Visiting musicians have come from Scandinavia to Spain on one side of the Atlantic, the USA and Cape Breton on the other. Regular players bring fiddles, Scottish border and small pipes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, guitars and there have even been visits from hammered dulcimer and oboe.
While these sessions normally take place in licensed premises, the Mòd Ghallaibh Fringe Committee is keen that Caithness particularly welcomes young Mòd-goers. For the first time every at a Mòd, the idea is that local and visiting musicians of all ages go out and play in public on the streets, meet each other and enjoy the experience.
Since the weather can be so unpredictable in October back up plans have made with several local organisations who have offered their premises as child-friendly venues. The venues include:
· Wick Pipe Band Hall in the evenings of Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th October.
· The Ormlie Club, Thurso, in the evenings, on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th October.
· Thurso Episcopal Church, from 2-4pm from Monday 11th to Friday 15th October.
The Pipe Band Hall and the Ormlie Club are both licensed premises but children are welcome. Members of local bands, including Whiskey and Clapshot, will be out and about joining in the fun and Caithness duo, Iain & Anne Moncrieff will lead the Thursday evening session in the Wick Pipe Band Hall. Local youngsters Fèis Ghallaibh will also take part.
Published: 04th Oct 2010
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Iomall a' Mhòid
Tha fiosrachadh mu Iomall a’ Mhòid a-nise ri fhaighinn air loidhne aig www.caithnessmod2010.co.uk/fringe no gheibhear leth-bhreac den phrògram bhon Chomataidh Ionadail.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh curibh post-dealain gu Alex Patience, Neach-gairm Iomall a’ Mhòid - northtuath@yahoo.co.uk
Published: 02nd Oct 2010
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Royal Seal of Approval
HRH THE DUKE OF ROTHESAY TO VISIT 107th ROYAL NATIONAL Mòd
CAITHNESS EVENT RECEIVES ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL
Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mòd), Scotland’s premier festival celebrating Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, will this year play host to a very special visitor, HRH The Duke of Rothesay.
On Thursday 14th October, HRH The Duke of Rothesay will visit the nine day celebration of Gaelic music, dance, drama, arts and literature, meeting local Gaelic and Caithness organisations, listening to Gaelic music and presenting the prestigious Gold Medals.
The Royal National Mod, which runs from Friday 8th until Saturday 16th October, is set to attract thousands of spectators to the Caithness towns of Wick and Thurso.
John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach said: “HRH The Duke of Rothesay will have the opportunity to meet some of the competitors, staff and local community who have worked hard all year to make this year’s Royal National Mod a success.
“Fourteen years ago, HRH The Duke of Rothesay visited the 1996 Royal National Mod in Blairgowrie and we’re delighted to welcome His Royal Highness back to the Mod, this time to Caithness to help celebrate the first time the Mod has been here in its 118 year history.”
John McLeod, president of An Comunn Gàidhealach, will join The Duke as he meets a select set of businesses and local producers as part of the Gaelic and Caithness showcase which takes place in The Dome, North Highland College in Thurso. His Royal Highness will have the opportunity to chat to some of the local Caithness businesses including Mackay Country Project, Swelkie Felt and Mey Selections who will be exhibiting their products and services as part of the showcase.
The Duke will also view a selection of the finest local food and drink produce on show as part of ‘Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink’, which is supported by EventScotland. The initiative has been launched to encourage people in Scotland to experience great produce on their doorstep.
Members of Caithness based Mey Selections whose products and ingredients are sourced from within a 100 mile radius of the Castle of Mey, the Queen Mother’s home in Caithness, will meet His Royal Highness and offer a taster of a specially designed shortbread for the Mod.
The Duke of Rothesay will also present the two winners of the Mod Gold Medal competition with their prizes. The Gold Medal, which can only be won once in a lifetime by an individual, is awarded for solo singing in Gaelic, with one medal for men and one for women. The winners will then treat HRH to an exclusive performance of the Gold Medal winning song.
Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, which is the oldest and most respected Gaelic organisation, The Royal National Mòd is a competition based festival which attracts competitors from Gaelic communities throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Canada and the USA and is considered the biggest event of the Gaelic calendar.
The festival kicks off on Friday 8th October with a grand opening ceremony taking place in the early evening followed by a traditional energetic ceilidh to get visitors in the mood for the week long competitive festival.
Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer at EventScotland, the national events agency, said: “We’re delighted to see HRH The Duke of Rothesay visiting The Royal National Mòd - one of Scotland’s most unique events celebrating Gaelic culture and heritage. It’s particularly fitting that His Royal Highness, such a passionate believer in the values of organic produce, should pay a visit in 2010 -Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink.”
The Royal National Mòd is supported by The Highland Council, Caledonian MacBrayne, EventScotland, the national events agency, through its International Funding Programme, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Mail, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and BBC Alba.
For full festival programme and details, visit www.acgmod.org Published: 01st Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
Cultural Value of Creativity
Creativity, the Mòd and the economy in Caithness and Sutherland
On the eve of the Royal National Mòd's launch in Caithness, international figures from the world of design are to meet business people from the North to explore the economic and cultural value of creativity.
Highlands and Islands fashion designer Sandra Murray MBE and international Art director and designer Simon Costin, are part of a day of events at Caithness Horizons in Thurso on October 7 which has been organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
As well as meeting the designers, businesses are being invited to a range of presentations from bodies including Arts in Business; Cultural Enterprise Office; Hi-Arts; Creative Highland and Mackay Country. Topics covered will include the development of festivals and events, how to raise funding from the private sector, current developments in the arts in Highland, the role of heritage and provenance in creative product and how to go about turning creative ideas - music, art, design, events and festivals of all sorts into real products.
The event will provide an opportunity for networking as well as access to specialist advice and the chance to learn more about resources which may be available to support development. Attendance is free but places are limited and should be booked in advance.
"Caithness is delighted to welcome the Royal National Mòd. As well as directly supporting the fringe programme HIE, as the region's economic and community development agency, also wants to showcase the wonderful products and produce from the area to the many visitors the event will attract. Exploring the positive impact of events and festivals with businesses, and the role of the cultural and creative activity within this, helps us all recognise the valuable contribution they offer to economic development and the tourism sector," said Rachel Skene, HIE's Head of Tourism in Caithness and North Sutherland.
"We are thrilled that Simon, who has worked with so many of the top names in the fashion world including the late Alexander McQueen, has taken inspiration from the people, activities and history of the area and is capturing some of this as a unique display for the Mòd."
John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gaidhealach, said: "The Royal National Mòd is delighted to be associated with this prestigious event. We regard Sandra as a perfect Ambassador for our Language and Culture. In addition to being a world-renowned designer, Sandra is a fluent Gaelic speaker and a strong supporter of the Royal National Mòd. Her reputation and her connections in the world of design have allowed the Mòd to attract Simon Costin to Caithness. An Comunn Gaidhealach is indebted to Sandra, and to HIE, for bringing this innovative event to Caithness."
The day's events will culminate in a reception at Caithness Horizons, which is open to all and starts at 5.30pm, to unveil the HIE commissioned installation which will be on show for the duration of the Mòd in the window of Aurora, located at 5 Rotterdam Street, Thurso. Simon, who gave his own time for free, has worked extensively with world wide designers creating highly creative and imaginative art sets for photo shoots and catwalk shows. He has a personal interest in British heritage and folklore; his personal ambition is to create a Museum of British Folklore.
To guarantee your place at the event please contact Joan at Caithness Horizons by email or phone, JoanLawrie@caithnesshorizons.co.uk or 01847 896508.
Published: 01st Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
Food & Drink Line Up
ROYAL NATIONAL MOD ANNOUNCES EXCITINGFOOD AND DRINK LINE UP FOR OCTOBER EVENT -
WICK MARKET CALLS OUT FOR MORE CULINARY EXHIBITORS
Helping to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mòd), Scotland’s premier festival celebrating Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, which is taking place in Caithness in October 2010, has announced the details of its food and drink programme.The nine day celebration of Gaelic music, dance, drama, arts and literature, running from Friday 8th until Saturday 16th October, is set to attract thousands of spectators to the Caithness towns of Wick and Thurso, two of the most northerly points of mainland Scotland. This is the first time in its 118 year history that the event has taken place in Caithness.
A selection of the finest local food and drink companies will be showcasing their products including ‘Mey Selections’, ‘Highland Business College ‘,’Good Highland Food’...and a host of other local suppliers. ‘Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink’, which is supported by EventScotland, has been launched to encourage people in Scotland to experience great produce on their doorstep.
The food element of the Mod will run throughout the week-long festivities from the 11th to the 15th of October and will feature an array of free culinary experiences using locally sourced produce through. Highlights include a welcome breakfast on Monday the 11th and a lunch on Tuesday the 12th of October, which will be catered for, using local produce, by The Highland Business College and will take place at The Dome, North Highland College in Thurso.
The Literature Awards lunch on Wednesday the 13th of October will be catered for by Thurso’s The Pentland Hotel, again using wonderful, fresh local produce. Caithness based Mey Selections whose products and ingredients are sourced, wherever possible, from within a 100 mile radius of the Castle of Mey, will be creating a delicious three course meal using top local chefs and fresh Caithness produce – this will be served at the Highland Business College on Thursday the 14th of October from 1.30pm.
Mey Selections has also designed and produced a specially branded shortbread for the Mod, which will be available to buy throughout the event.A lunch to confirm the Royal Mod 2014 location will take place on Friday 15th of October at the North Highland College catered for by Good Highland Food (located near Inverness). These events are all free and open to the public, Mod competitors & visitors – places are subject to availability.
As part of the Royal Mod Fringe programme, there will be Ready Steady Cook style events taking place in the college on 14th October as well as the Captain's Galley event where Scrabster chef Jim Cowie will be carrying out food demonstrations on Friday 15th in the Captain’s Galley. Tickets for the Captain’s Galley event cost £10 and money will be split between two charities - RNLA and RNMDSF.
And if that’s not enough....there will also be a entertainment and culinary festival style event taking place in the Market Square, Wick on Saturday 9th October, running from 10am - 6pm. Entertainment will kick off at 11am on Stevens Stage and will feature an array of local and national artists including the renowned Skerryvore and Bodega – these daytime performances are free. Visitors will be able to browse, sample and purchase from various market stalls showcasing Northern & Gaelic traditions and wonderful local produce, ranging from everything from Old Pulteney malt whisky/liqueur and Berry Good flavoured vodka to goats' cheese, bakery products, smoked products, pig roast, eggs and jams.... with more to be announced. Crafts and activities for children and adults will be on offer throughout the day Organisers are calling out for more food and craft stalls to take part – for more information and to register interest please contact John Bogle on john.bogle333@btinternet.com.
John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach said: “Scotland’s larder is one to be proud of and we’re delighted with the food and drink line up which is planned for the event. There will be a wonderful array of culinary delights for visitors to sample, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a number of lunches and demonstrations taking place throughout the week.”
Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer, Event Scotland said: “The Royal National Mòd is an exciting event which we are delighted to be supporting through EventScotland’s International events programme and as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. The inclusion of some of the Highland’s finest local food producers in this year’s programme showcases the breadth and diversity of Scotland’s larder. Bringing together people from across the Highlands, it is a fantastic celebration of Gaelic language, culture and food and drink, one which contributes toward making Scotland the perfect stage for events.”
The Royal National Mod kicks off on Friday 8th October with a grand opening ceremony taking place in the early evening followed by a traditional energetic ceilidh to get visitors in the mood for the week long competitive festival. Competitions begin on Saturday 9th October and the main competitive element running from Monday 11th October, providing opportunities for people of all ages to perform in a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, sport and literature. The grand finale will take place on Saturday 16th October when the Massed Choirs will gather and parade in Thurso town centre, led by local Pipebands.
For more information please contact Alison Henderson on 07552 167801 or email alison@mypinkiepromise.co.uk For full programme details visit www.acgmod.org
Published: 01st Oct 2010« Back to Mod News List
