Iarrtasan air fhosgladh airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Loch Abar 2025
Issued by An Comunn Gàidhealach
(Read in English below)
Tha luchd-eagrachaidh A’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail, an fhèis chultarail is ainmeil a thachras gach bliadhna, a’ sireadh iarrtasan airson Mòd na bliadhna ann an Loch Abar.
A’ tilleadh dhan Ghearasdain agus an sgìre mun cuairt 10 – 18 Dàmhair, an naoidheamh uair a bhios an tachartas 133 bliadhna a dh’aois sa sgìre. Bha a’ chiad Mhòd Nàiseanta Loch Abar ann an 1922 agus tha ochd bliadhna air a bhith ann bho chaidh a chumail mu dheireadh ann.
Bha còrr air 2,700 com-pàirtiche aig Mòd an Òbain 2024 ann an timcheall air 200 farpais, am Mòd a bu mhotha ann an còig bliadhna, agus tha An Comunn Gàidhealach an dòchas gum bi Mòd na bliadhna-sa a cheart cho soirbheachail.
Feumaidh iarrtasan aig farpaisich no buidhnean a bhith staigh aig meadhan-oidhche Disathairne 31 Cèitean. Tha iomadachd farpais ann, nam measg: seinn còisir, bogsa-ciùil, fidheall, dràma agus Cogadh nan Còmhlan.
Gheibhear liosta nam farpaisean aig ancomunn.co.uk/nationalmod/syllabus agus gabhaidh iarrtasan a chur a-steach aig https://enter.ancomunn.co.uk.
Thuirt Seumas Greumach, Àrd-oifigear a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich: Chunnaic sinn na mìltean aig farpaisean Mòd an-uiridh, a’ cur ri leasachadh na Gàidhlig an Alba agus a’ comharrachadh ar ceòl is ar cultar. Tha na farpaisean aig cridhe an tachartais agus tha e tlachdmhor fhaicinn an dàimh, pròis agus an coimhearsnachd am measg nam farpaiseach. Ged a bhiodh tu air a bhith an sàs aig iomadach Mòd no a’ tòiseachadh as ùr, mholainn gun dèan thu iarrtas agus a dhol an sàs san tachartas mòr Albannach seo. Tha fhios gum faigh sinn deagh aoigheachd ann an Loch Abar agus tha sinn air bhioran Am Mòd a thoirt air ais a-rithist san Dàmhair.
Thuirt Cathraiche Comataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd, an Comhairliche Calum Rothach: “Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd air leth toilichte gu bheil am Mòd a’ tilleadh a Loch Abar, far a bheil cliù aig a’ choimhearsnachd airson a dualchais Ghàidhlig is chultarach, gu h-àraid a thaobh ceòl traidiseanta. Tha a’ Chomhairle a’ toirt taic don dreuchd chudromaich a th’ aig a’ Mhòd ann a bhith a’ brosnachadh cleachdadh na Gàidhlig agus a’ togail deagh ìomhaigh airson a’ chànain tron chruinneachadh shuaicheanta am measg coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig. A bharrachd air na farpaisean, tha am Mòd a’ toirt cothrom cudromach do luchd-labhairt de dhiofar chomasan a’ Ghàidhlig a chleachdadh gu neo-fhoirmeil tron tachartas agus cuiridh seo gu mòr ri beòthalachd shòisealta, eaconamach is chultarach coimhearsnachd Loch Abar.”
Thèid Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chumail ann an àite eadar-dhealaichte air feadh na h-Alba san Dàmhair gach bliadhna. ’S e a’ phrìomh fhèis cànan, spòrs, ealain agus cultar na Gàidhlig. A bharrachd air na farpaisean tha prògram an iomaill anns am bi cuirmean-ciùil, bùthan-obrach, taisbeanaidhean agus seiseanan ann an tòrr àitean sa sgìre. Thadhail mu 9,000 neach air Mòd 2024 agus chruthaich e àrdachadh eaconamach £3.6 millean don Òban.
Tillidh Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 a Loch Abar 10 – 18 Dàmhair. Dùnaidh iarrtasan farpaisean Disathairne 31 Cèitean. Tadhlaibh air https://enter.ancomunn.co.uk.
The Royal National Mòd calls on entries for Lochaber 2025
Organisers of the Royal National Mòd, the prestigious annual Gaelic language and cultural celebration, are calling on competition entries for this year’s event in Lochaber.
Returning to Fort William and the surrounding areas from 10 - 18 October, this will be the ninth time the 133-year-old event has been held in the region. It first travelled to Lochaber in 1922 and 2025 marks eight years since its last visit.
The 2024 Mòd in Oban saw over 2,700 participants compete in over 200 competitions for what was the biggest Mòd in five years, and organisers An Comunn Gàidhealach hope to replicate that success this autumn.
Individuals and groups wishing to compete this year have until midnight on Saturday 31 May to submit their entries. Competitions span a huge range of categories including choral singing, accordion, fiddle, drama, Battle of the Bands, poetry and more.
The full list of competitions can be found at ancomunn.co.uk/nationalmod/syllabus and entries submitted at https://enter.ancomunn.co.uk.
James Graham, Chief Executive Officer of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: “We saw thousands of people competing at last year’s Mòd, contributing to the development of Gaelic in Scotland and showcasing the very best of our music and culture. The competitions are the backbone of this event and to see the camaraderie and community between those taking part, and their sense of pride and joy, is always fantastic. Whether you are a long-time competitor or someone brand new to Gaelic and looking to get involved, I would encourage anyone to apply and come be part of this significant Scottish event. We know Lochaber is always a fantastic host and we look forward to bringing the Mòd back there once again this October.”
Chair of The Highland Council’s Gaelic Committee, Cllr Calum Munro said: “Highland Council is delighted that the Mòd is returning to Lochaber where the community is renowned for its Gaelic and cultural heritage, especially in relation to traditional music. The Council supports the very important role the Mòd provides in promoting the use of Gaelic and the positive image for the language created by this flagship gathering of the Gaelic community. In addition to the competitions, the Mòd creates an important opportunity for speakers of all abilities to use Gaelic informally during the event and will contribute highly to the social, economic and cultural vibrancy of the Lochaber host community.”
The Royal National Mòd is held in a different Scottish town each year and is the country’s foremost festival for Gaelic language, sports, art and culture. Alongside the competitions, a burgeoning fringe programme sees concerts, workshops, talks and sessions take over venues across its host location. The 2024 edition welcomed around 9,000 attendees and generated a £3.6 million economic uplift for Oban.
The Royal National Mòd returns to Lochaber in 2025, from 10 - 18 October. Competition entries close Saturday 31 May. Visit https://enter.ancomunn.co.uk.