Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd

Motion text

That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, culture, and music in Scotland and beyond; celebrates competitor numbers raising for the third consecutive year to nearly 2,000 this year, highlighting the continued growth and strength of Gaelic; and thanks the local organising committee in Lochaber and An Commun Gàidhealach for bringing together such a successful Mòd.

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