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it was announced today at the Mod in Oban, that Dunoon have been successful in their bid to host the 2012 Mod. The event has always been a success when held in Dunoon and it is great to hear it will be returning. Keep an eye on here or in the local newspaper for information on how to get involved as the work will be starting soon!

The 2009 Royal National Mod got under way in Oban on Friday night with the opening ceremony attended by various dignatries including Culture Secretary Mike Russell. The competitions began on Saturday with fiddlers, pipers and children; and I am pleased to report that 2 of Cowals youngsters where successful with Arlene Mackecknie from Strachur winning the Bronze Badge in the Fiddle Open under 13 playing a slow gaelic air and march, strathspey reel competition. While Iona Cairns from Dunoon Grammar School also won a Bronze Badge in the Sabhal Mor Ostaig Silver Medal Poetry Recitation for under 13 learners.

dha na seann charaidean, na caraidean ura agus a h-uile luch-leanntainn de Reidio Dun Omhainn.

Tha naidheachd uabhasach math ’s inntinneach againn innse dhiubh sa bhliadhna ur. ‘S mar sin, cum ur suil air an larach linn seo…

Moran Taing agus failte chridheil dhan a h-uile duine ’s tapadh leibh airson a bhith cho foighidneach.

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur nuair a thig i.