Còisir Gàidhlig an Òbain, Royal National Mod 2019

Early day motion 54, tabled 22 October 2019 by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party). Signed by 19 members.

That this House congratulates all the members of Còisir Gàidhlig an Òbain, the Oban Gaelic Choir, on their outstanding success at the 2019 Royal National Mod in Glasgow, winning the prestigious Lovat and Tullibardine Shield, and The Oban Times' Silver Salver; further commends conductor Sileas Sinclair on winning the Malcolm G. MacCallum Silver Baton prize for individual conductor; notes that their winning song, Crucán na bPáiste, the Burial Place of the Children was penned by the legendary Irish songwriter Brendan Graham and that Mr Graham was in the audience at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to hear his composition being performed; and repeats our sincere thanks to Còisir Gàidhlig an Òbain for the contribution they have made and continue to make in keeping the Gaelic language alive and relevant for this and future generations.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 17, DUP 1, Labour 1.