Mod motion moved at Holyrood
WESTERN Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan has tabled a Motion in the Scottish Parliament backing the Royal National Mod as a showcase for Gaelic.
The terms of the Motion put to Holyrood was that the Parliament notes that "Friday 9 October 2009 was the start of the 106th Royal National Mod, held this year in Oban; commends this nine-day-long event as a showcase for Gaelic language, culture and heritage; notes that 170 competitions will be taking place that will include over 2,000 children under the age of 16; recognises that Dr Anne Lorne Gillies was announced as the recipient of the Scottish Government's Gaelic Ambassador of the Year award at the Mod due to her immense contribution to Gaelic language and culture; believes that events like this are important indicators of the strengthening health of the Gaelic language and culture, and wishes success to the many competitors from all parts of the world who will be competing in Oban."
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