| Comhairle Welcomes Appointment Of New Chair Of Mg Alba | 10 July 2008 |
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the appointment of Alasdair Morrison, formerly MSP for the Western Isles, as the new Chairman of MG Alba (formerly known as Gaelic Media Services). Commenting on Mr. Morrison’s appointment, Alex MacDonald Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said – “On behalf of the Comhairle I am pleased to welcome the appointment of Alasdair Morrison as Chairman of MG Alba. At this crucial and exciting time for Gaelic broadcasting, Alasdair’s skills and experience in the broadcasting field will be advantageous at this challenging time for the new Gaelic Digital Service which will be launched in early autumn. Alasdair has always championed the Gaelic language and culture at every opportunity and I am sure that his personal commitment and enthusiasm for Gaelic will be invaluable as MG Alba chart a new course in Gaelic broadcasting”.
Comhairle A’ Cur Failte Air Cathraiche Ùr Mg Alba Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar a’ cur fàilte air Cathraiche ùr MG Alba, Alasdair Moireasdan a bha roimhe na Bhall Pàrlamaid na h-Alba airson na h-Eileanan an Iar. A’ bruidhinn as leth na Comhairle, thuirt an Neach-gairm, Ailig Dòmhnallach “As leth na Comhairle, bu mhath leam meala-naidheachd a’ chur air Alasdair Moireasdan air dha a bhith suidhichte mar Chathraiche ùr air MG Alba. Aig an àm sònraichte seo ann an Craoladh Gàidhlig, bidh na sgilean agus an eòlas aig Alasdair ann an obair chraolaidh ion-mhiannaichte nuair a thòisicheas an Seanail ùr Digiteach Gàidhlig tràth san fhoghar. Tha Alasdair air a dhìlseachd do chùis na Gàidhlig a nochdadh aig a h-uile cothrom agus tha mi cinnteach gum bi e dealasach agus èasgaidh ann a bhith a’ choilionadh a dhleastanas mar Chathraiche air MG Alba.” Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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