Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Press Release
Stornoway Fiddlers
13th October 2009
Stornoway Primary Pupils Placed in First, Second and Third Place!
In Saturdays fiddle group competition for children under the age of thirteen, Stornoway primary pupils were placed in first, second and third place! Fonnmhor were placed in first position, with Mànranach in second place and Binneas in third place. The school are taking part in many competitions over the coming days and this was a great boost for them at the start of competitions.
John MacLeod, President of An Comunn Gàidhealach said he was extremely happy with the first day of competitions and that it was very encouraging with the increase in young competitors. He emphasised that An Comunn in future years would need to look at the way in which the competitions are held due to this increase in numbers, which he hopes would continue to rise due to the success of Gaelic Medium Education across Scotland.
Janet MacDonald, National Convenor of the Royal National Mod said: “Already the town has a great atmosphere and there really seems to be a buzz about the town which is full of people. The sun is also shining and I hope this continues throughout the week”.
Ghlèidh Bun-Sgoil Steòrnabhaigh a’ Chiad, an Dàrna agus an Treas Àite!
Ann am farpaisean na còmhlain fìdhle do sgoilearan fo aois trì bliadhna deug a ghabh àite Disathairne ghlèidh bun-sgoil Steòrnabhaigh a’ chiad àite, an dàrna àite agus cuideachd an treas àite. Ghlèidh Fonnmhor am phrìomh dhuais le Mànranach as an dàrna àite agus Binneas anns na treas àite. Tha a’ Bhun-sgoil a’ gabhail pàirt ann am mòran farpaisean an-diugh agus a-màireach agus bha seo na dheagh thoiseach tòiseachaidh dhaibh.
Aig coinneamh do na meadhanan mhìnich Iain MacLeòid, Ceann-suidhe a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich gu robh e air toilichte leis mar a bha àireamh na farpaisich air sìor èirigh agus gu robh na àireamhan de dh’òigridh a’ toirt misneachd mhòr dhà. Ach mhìnich e gu feumadh a’ Chomunn coimhead ri difear dhòighean air na farpaisean a chumail as na bliadhnaichean a bha air thoiseach orra. Aig an ìre a tha seo feumaidh deasbad gabhail àite air an dòigh as èifeachachdach seo a’ dhèanamh.
Thuirt Seònaid NicDhòmhnaill, Neach-gairm Nàiseanta a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail: Tha sinn air leth toilichte leis am faireachdainn a tha a’ cuairteachadh a’ bhaile agus an àireamh de dhaoine a tha rim faicinn mar tha. Cuideachd tha a’ ghrian a’ deàrrsadh agus tha sinn an dòchas gur ann mar sin a dh’fhuiricheas cùisean!”
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Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822622 (Work)
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email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk
Ruairidh Maciver
Communications Assistant
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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email: ruairidh.maciver@cne-siar.gov.uk
