Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, has congratulated the 30 members of Dingwall Gaelic Choir on winning the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield at the Royal National Mod in Dunoon.

Commenting on this, Dave said: “The Lovat and Tullibardine Shield is considered to be the most coveted choral award at the Royal National Mod, and it is a testament to the talent and dedication of all 30 members of Dingwall Gaelic Choir that this marks the fourth time in five years that they have secured this prestigious award.

During this period of success the choir has been conducted by Kirsteen Menzies. Dave has submitted a parliamentary motion, in both English and Gaelic, congratulating the choir on their fantastic achievement.

Adding to this, Dave said: “Kirsteen Menzies and the Dingwall Gaelic Choir’s remarkable successes in this award are a fantastic boost for Gaelic culture.

This is not the first time the success of this choir has prompted me to submit a motion to the Scottish Parliament but it is right that their on-going achievements of being recognised as the best in Scotland is marked by the country’s Parliament.

Notes:

Text of Dave’s motion.

Date of Lodging: 23 October 2012

Short Title: Còisir a’ buannachadh a-rithist

S4M-04541 Dave Thompson (Scottish National Party): That the Parliament applauds the talent and dedication of the 30 members of Dingwall Gaelic Choir, which it considers led to its success in winning the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield, considered the most coveted choral award at the Royal National Mod in Dunoon; welcomes the commitment and stewardship of Kirsteen Menzies, under whom the choir has won this highest accolade in four out of the last five years since she took over as conductor, and looks forward to many more years of excellent performance at what it considers the highest level of Gaelic singing from this inspiring local choir.

The member has provided the following Gaelic translation:

Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air na 30 buill de Chòisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Pheofharain an comas agus an dìcheall le bhith a’ buannachadh Sgiath MhicShimidh is Thulaich Bhàrdainn, prìomh dhuais nan Còisirean aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Dùn Omhainn;  a’ cur meas air dealas agus stiùireadh Kirsteen Menzies, oir anns na c?ig bliadhnaichean on a ghabh i ri dreuchd  an t-stiùiriche tha a’ chòisir air an duais àrd seo a bhuannachadh ceithir tursan agus gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ coimhead air adhart gu mòran bhliadhnaichean eile de sheinn shàr-mhath air an àrd-ùrlar aig an ìre as àirde ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig bhon chòisir ionadail bhrosnachail seo.