ROYAL NATIONAL MOD 2008 Thursday, October 9, 2008www.falkirkherald.co.uk 3
Mod convener promises Falkirk will host an event to remember
‘A vibrant
programme
of Gaelic
culture’
HE ROYALNational Mod the Gaelic language and culture. certain both young and old alike
comestoFalkirk forthe The official Mod programme will have an enjoyable time atT
very firsttime. of competitions and concerts will this year’s Mod and we hope
And as an area with asmall runintandem with the Mod you will be part of it.
Gaelic community we are 2008 Fringe. For moreinformation about
committed to making the Mod The local organising com- Mod Fringe events visit www.
accessible and desirable to mittee and the Fringe committee mod2008falkirk.org/events.
regular Mod attendees and the have worked extremely hardto Suas leis a’Gaidhlig ...
local community. create what we aresureisa
We arehonoured and proud to vibrant programme of Gaelic Councillor Angus MacDonald,
host the National Mod, and we cultureand music which will Convener Mod 2008
GAEL FORCE: Councillor Angus MacDonald has led the local effort to ensure this year’s arepleased to play our part in appeal to both traditional and
Royal National Mod is a huge success for the organisers and the community helping to ensurethe survival of contemporary tastes. We are Organising Committee
An honour for
town to host
Mod
IT is a tremendous honour for Falkirk to
host the Royal National Mod, the world’s
largest celebration of Gaelic culture and
music.
The Falkirk area already has a strong
link to the Mod and its traditions – in the
18th and 19th centuries, Highland drovers
would bring their livestock to sell, and
while visiting, enjoyed music and
hospitality with local people.
I am delighted to see this tradition
returning ‘home’ in 2008 and I am
confident that the 10,000 expected visitors,
families and competitors from across the
world will enjoy their stay and return
home with memories of Falkirk as a
friendly and enjoyable place.
Our local community will also have the
opportunity to participate and witness
some of the fabulous music, dancing and
cultural events taking place this year as
part of the official Mod Fringe programme.
We hope that the success of the Mod this
year will attract other events to Falkirk, as
well as leaving a lasting Gaelic legacy for
future generations to enjoy.
REKINDLING TRADITION: Provost recalls Falkirk’s historic links
Provost Pat Reid, Falkirk Council with the Gaelic tradition through the annual cattle sales
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