11 - 19 Dàmhair October 2024
Dihaoine 11 Dàmhair
Friday 11 October
Caismeachd Lòchranach
Tha an t-Òban a’ cur fàilte air a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail le caismeachd Solais.
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
Ceàrnag an Stèisein Station Square
Oban welcomes the Royal National Mòd with a torchlight procession.
Dihaoine 11 Dàmhair
Friday 11 October
MÀNRAN
Tha Mànran air iomadh duais a chosnadh agus iad aig cridhe ceòl traidiseanta na h-Alba airson còrr is deich bliadhna. Aithnichte gu h-eadar nàiseanta am measg na còmhlain Albannach as cliùitiche san latha an-diugh, tha misneachd aig an t-seachdnar aca agus iad a’ putadh stoidhlean ciùil, a’ toirt togail dhan luchd- èisteachd gach uair a thèid iad air àrd-ùrlar air feadh an t-saoghail.
Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. Internationally recognised as one of the most iconic and respected Scottish bands on the road today, the seven-piece band show no signs of slowing down as they continue to push boundaries and explore new musical and geographical territory, bringing their uplifting and unique live performances to stages across the world.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain
Main Hall, Corran Halls
1930
£5/£8/£15
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Disathairne 12 Dàmhair
Saturday 12 October
MÒD SHINTY
Cupa Camanachd a’ Mhòid
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson geama òigridh aig 1030, geama nam bàn aig 1200 agus cuiridh sinn crìoch air an latha le geama nam fear aig 1400.
Join us for a youth competition at 1030, the women’s game at 1200 and we will finish the day with the men’s game at 1400.
Pàirc Mossfield
Mossfield Park
Disathairne 12 Dàmhair
Saturday 12 October
OUR LANGUAGE
OUR MUSIC
Ar Cànan ’s Ar Ceòl
Oidhche air leth de cheòl traidiseanta agus cultar Gàidhlig le tàlant gu leòr bho air feadh Earra-Ghàidheal. Thigibh còmhla rinn airson taisbeanadh de thàlant ionadail le Buidheann Traidiseanta Àrd-sgoil an Òbain còmhla ri Sunday Sessions Fèis Latharna. A bharrachd air a sin, bidh Còmhlanpìoba Àrd-sgoil an Òbain againn agus bidh an seinneadair ainmeil Alasdair MacIlleBhàin nar measg agus Còisir Ghàidhlig Makaton ‘Aon Ghuth’. Chan e sin ach cuibhreann dhe na bhios ri chluinntinn is ri fhaicinn, cha bhi sibh airson an oidhche chliùiteach seo de cheòl is òrain a chall!
A fantastic night of traditional music and Gaelic culture with talent from all over Argyll. Join us for a showcase of local talent that includes musicians from Oban High School Trad Group joining Fèis Latharna Sunday Sessions. Oban High School Pipe Band will be performing and we’ll also have the acclaimed singer Alasdair Whyte as well as Makaton Gaelic Choir ‘Aon Ghuth’. With that being only part of what you’ll get to hear and see, you won’t want to miss this high-quality night of music and song!
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
1930
£5/£8/£15
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Didòmhnaich 13 Dàmhair
Sunday 13 October
GAELIC LEGO CLUB
Club Gàidhlig Lego
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson uair no dhà no fiù ’s airson an latha. Bidh tòrr dhiofar stèiseanan lego againn, le stèisean cuideachd airson clann ro-sgoile. Tha cothrom ann Gàidhlig ionnsachadh agus a chleachdadh fhad ’s a tha sibh a’ cluich.
Come and join us for an hour or two or even for the day. We will have lots of Lego stations, including an area for pre-schoolers. You can build for fun or you can enter into the competitions we will be running on the day. There is an option to learn some Gaelic words as you play, although you definitely don’t need to speak Gaelic to play.
Seòmar-daraich, Ionad Achadh na Creige Oak Suite, Rockfield Centre
1000-1600
Didòmhnaich 13 Dàmhair
Sunday 13 October
Didòmhnaich 13 Dàmhair
Sunday 13 October
Seirbheis Eaglais a’ Mhòid
Leis gu bheil an t-seirbheis seo air a chraoladh beò air Radio nan Gàidheal, thathas ag iarraidh air a’ cho-thional a bhith an làthair aig 1430 airson an t-seirbheis a’ tòiseachadh aig 1500.
Eaglais Pharraist an Òbain
Oban Parish Church
As this event will be broadcast live on Radio nan Gàidheal, we ask the public to arrive at 1430 for the service starting at 1500.
Ceòl Soisgeulach Cheilteach
Cuireadh a thighinn gu feasgar neo-fhoirmeil de Cheòl Soisgeulach Cheilteach.
An invitation to come along and enjoy and informal evening of Celtic Praise.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain
Main Hall, Corran Halls
Diluain 14 - Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 October
Sradagan a’ Mhòid
‘S e club òigridh a th’ ann an Sradagan a’ Mhòid, le geamaichean, spòrs measgaichte, agus tòrr chur-seachadan eile son clann aois bun-sgoile. Fosgailte gu clas 1-7 ann am FMG (no a tha fileanta)
Sradagan at the Mòd is a children’s
Gaelic club with a range of fun activities including arts and crafts, parachute games, ball games and lots more for primary school children. Open to P1-7s in Gaelic Medium Education (or fluent speakers)
Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
Bookbug
Seisean òrain, rannan is sgeulachdan do chloinn eadar 0-5 agus am pàrantan.
Rockfield Art Space
Song, verse and story sessions for children aged 0-5 and their parents.
Diluain 14 & Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 October
Session
Clàr ro làimh:
shona@cnag.org
07710 707 928
The Guide Hall
Please book beforehand:
shona@cnag.org
07710 707 928
Fosgailte do chloinn aig gach ìre de dh’fhileantas. Trobhad agus gabh spòrs!
Rockfield Art Space
Open to all levels of Gaelic.
Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Tuesday 15 October
EARLY YEARS CÈILIDH
Early Years Cèilidh
Thigibh còmhla airson cothrom dannsa!
Join us for a wee cèilidh!
The Guide Hall
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Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
READ AND SING WITH LINDA
Leugh is Seinn le Linda
A bheil sibh deiseil airson stòiridh? Òrain agus sgeulachdan spòrsail còmhla ri Linda NicLeòid.
Bidh a’ chiad seisean ann aig 1030 agus an dàrna seisean aig 1330.
Rockfield Play Space
It’s time for a story! Join Linda MacLeod for lots of fun with songs and stories. The first session will begin at 1030 and the second at 1330.
Aois (Ages) 0-5 : 1030
Aois (Ages) 5-8 : 1315
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Diluain 14 Dàmhair Monday 14 October
ORIENTEERING CHALLENGE
Farpais Sligheadaireachd
Bheil sibh farpaiseach? An caomh leibh dùbhlan spòrsail? Thigibh dhan tachartas sligheadaireachd aig Spòrs Gàidhlig aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta san Òban. Cleachdaidh sinn mapaichean gus eòlas a chur air an làrach shònraichte, eachdraidheil seo, agus bidh co-fharpais againn far am bi agaibh ri bhith luath agus seòlta gus an gnothach a dhèanamh air a’ chùrsa sligheadaireachd a stèidhicheas sinn. Bidh duaisean rim buannachadh agus spòrs mòr aig a h-uile duine!
Clàr ro làimhe: 20 àite
Spòrs Gàidhlig’s orienteering challenge at the Royal National Mòd in Òban will be an exciting and fun challenge for young Gaelic speakers in P4-7. We will use maps to get to know this special and historical venue and then you can get stuck into the orienteering course we have set out. Fun for all, and prizes to be won!
Please book ahead : limited to 20 spaces
Taigh-tasgaidh, Caisteal & Gàraidhean Dhùn Ollaidh Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
1400-1600
£10
Dimàirt 15 - Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 October
Bòrd Seasaimh
PADDLE BOARDING
Trobhadaibh a-mach air an uisge còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig aig Mòd an Òbain 2024! Anns na seiseanan seo, thèid sinn air sgrìob air na bùird seasaimh againn san sgìre bhòidheach seo de dh’Earraghàidheal. Ionnsaichidh sinn sgilean, chì sinn seallaidhean àlainn agus bidh plòigh gu leòr againn cuideachd - uile tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig!
Coinneachadh @ Talla a’ Chorrain
Clàr ro làimhe: 10 àite
Get out on the water with Spòrs Gàidhlig at the Royal National Mòd 2024! In these sessions we will go for an exciting journey on our paddleboards in the beautiful area around Oban. We will learn new skills, enjoy amazing views and have lots of fun – all entirely through the medium of Gaelic!
Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Meeting @ Corran Halls
Please book ahead: limited to 10 spaces
Tuesday 15 Dàmhair P5-P7
Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October S1-S4
Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October Inbhich Adults
1330-1630
£20
1330-1630
£20
1030-1330
£25
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Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
LEARN TO FLY A
A’ Sgèith Dròn
Airson aoisean 10-16. A bheil thu airson a bhith nad phìleat air dròn?
Gabh pàirt anns an t-seisean anasgaidh seo le My World of Work Live agus ionnsaich mar a thathas a’ cleachdadh drònaichean ann an dòighean eadar-dhealaichte, ùrghnàthach ann an gnìomhachasan air feadh na h-Alba.
For ages 10-16. Want to be a drone pilot? Take part in this free session with My World of Work Live and learn how drones are being used in different, innovative ways in industries across Scotland. This is a practical session where you will learn how to fly a drone.
Tallaichean Cruinneachaidh Earra-Ghàidheil Argyllshire Gathering Halls
Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
BUILD A LEGO WIND TURBINE
Tog muileanngaoithe le LEGO
Airson aoisean 10-14. Cuir seachad d’ ùine air an aiseig le My World of Work Live gus muileann-gaoithe LEGO a dhealbhadh agus a thogail. Ionnsaichidh tu barrachd mu mar a tha lùth gaoithe air a chruthachadh agus gheibh thu a-mach dè na dreuchdan a tha rim faighinn ann an Alba sa ghnìomhachas seo.
For ages 10-14. Spend your ferry journey with My World of Work Live to design and build a LEGO wind turbine. You’ll learn more about how wind energy is created and discover what careers are available in Scotland in this industry.
Aiseag Chalmac an Òbain gu Crois Mhuile
Calmac Ferry Oban to Mull Crossing
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Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS
Cogadh nan Còmhlan
Farpais a tha a’ taisbeanadh an tàlant ùr ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig agus ceòl traidiseanta. Gheibh an còmhlan a bhuannaicheas cothrom clàradh còmhla aig stiùidio ionadail.
A competition showcasing the emerging talent on the Gaelic and traditional music scene. The winning band will receive a prize of studio time at a local studio.
Diluain 14 Dàmhair
Monday 14 October
Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Tuesday 15 October
Tallaichean Cruinneachaidh Earra-Ghàidheil
Argyllshire Gathering Halls
Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
Cèilidh Teaghlaich
Pailteas spòrs don chloinn, le ceòl, geamannan agus gu leòr dannsa. Air a lìbhrigeadh le taic bho Chomunn na Gàidhlig.
Fun for the children with music, games and plenty of dancing.
Supported and delivered by Comunn na Gàidhlig.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain
Main Hall, Corran Halls
Diluain 14 - Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 October
Care Home Cèilidh
Cèilidhean ann an dachaigheancùraim air an cur air dòigh le Ionad Gàidhlig Furan agus buidheann Link Club an Òbain. Fosgailte do dhaoine sa choimhearsnachd, agus neach sam bith a tha a’ frithealach a’ Mhòid.
Open to those in the care homes, people in the community, and anyone attending the Mòd.
Dachaigh-cùraim Taigh Èite Etive House
Dachaigh-cùraim Lynn Lynn Court
Dachaigh-cùraim Eadar Glinn
Eadar Glinn Residential House
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Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
Cruth - Na Meadhanan Sòisealta
Thigibh còmhla rinn gu Cruth, far am bi deugairean le Gàidhlig nan sgeulaichean didseatach! Tro na cùrsaichean goirid seo, bidh com-pàirtichean a’ togail eòlas air cruthachadh susbaint agus a’ clàradh bhidio. Bidh buidheann Cruth ag aithris aig a’ Mhòd, eadar agallamhan le luchd-frithealaidh agus a’ riochdachadh spiorad na seachdaine. Chan eil feum air eòlas sam bith ro làimh - cuiridh iad an cruth aca fhèin air an t-susbaint. Na caill a-mach! Clàribh airson àite a ghlèidheadh no feuch air an latha - tha Cruth a’ feitheamh ri na sradagan chruthachail agaibh.
Tha an tachartas seo air a lìbhrigeadh ann an compàirteachas le FilmG agus Astar Media.
Café Òigridh an Òbain
Oban Youth Cafe
Join us at Cruth, where Gaelicspeaking teens become digital storytellers! During this crash course, participants will dive into the world of content creation and video production. Our Cruth cohort will become the Mòd’s roving reporters, interviewing festival-goers and capturing the spirit of the event. No prior experience required - they’ll get to shape their own content. Don’t miss out! Register to save a space or drop in on the day if we have space available –Cruth awaits your creative spark.
This event is delivered in partnership with FilmG and Astar Media.
CRUTHSOCIAL MEDIA 1000
Diluain 14 - Dimàirt 15 Dàmhair
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 October
SRUTH 2024
Cothrom do dh’òigridh a thighinn a bhruidhinn ri cuid de na rionnagan as ainmeil air a’ Ghàidhealtachd. Thigibh ann is coinnichibh ri aghaidhean ainmeil, faighibh a-mach mun obair agus na curseachadan aca - bu toil leotha a bhith a’ cabadaich ribh sa Ghàidhlig!
An opportunity for young people to come and chat with some of Gaeldom’s best-known stars. Come along and meet some well-known faces, find out about their work, their hobbies and interests - they would love to have a blether with you in Gaelic!
Tallaichean Cruinneachaidh Earra-Ghàidheil
Argyllshire Gathering Halls
1000-1500
Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
Latha Litreachais
Bidh sinn a’ comharrachadh farpaisean litreachais a’ Mhòid le bhith a’ toirt seachad duaisean
airson earrainnean sgrìobhaidh, ealain agus meadhanan airson Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna seo.
Le taic bho SQA, The Learned Kindred of Currie & Comhairle nan Leabhraichean
Join us at this year’s Literature prize giving ceremony as we celebrate with some of the winning competitors in writing, art and media categories.
Seòmar-daraich, Ionad Achadh na Creige Oak Room, Rockfield Centre
LITERATURE PRIZEGIVING 1200-1300
Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
Bàrdachd ioma-chànanach le Anton Floyd
Cumaidh am bàrd le cliù eadarnàiseanta Anton Floyd earrannan is sgeulachdan bhon chochruinneachadh aibhseach aige Teisteanasan – Dàin nan Easbhaidheach.
Air a ghrinn dhealbhachadh, ’s cinnteach gun toir an t-eagran ùr Ceilteach seo cnuasachadh bannan domhain, a nì ar n-aonadh uile, air an leughadair, a’ brosnachadh tuigse de na tha am measg nan dùbhlain as motha romhainn, ri ar linn. Chìthear am bàrd, seinneadair is eadartheangair Marcas Mac an Tuairneir aig an tachartas Ghàidhlig is Bheurla seo cuideachd, a bheir a-staigh leughaidhean ann an Gàidhlig na h-Èireann, Cuimris agus Beurla Ghallta.
Join internationally acclaimed poet Anton Floyd as he shares excerpts from his new collection, Depositions: Poems of the Dispossessed. The collection of poetry explores themes of exile, love, and loss.
This event marks the publication of new special illustrated edition translated in the Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland: Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, and Scots. Featuring poet, singer, and translator Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, this event will be conducted in both English and Gaelic, with additional readings in Irish, Welsh, and Scots.
Seòmar-daraich, Ionad Achadh na Creige Oak Room, Rockfield Centre
ANTON FLOYD BOOK TOUR
Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
Bàrdachd le Rody Gorman, Sa Chnoc
Thogadh Rody Gorman ann am Baile Àtha Cliath ach tha e a-nis a’ fuireach san Eilean Sgitheanach. Tha e air leabhraichean bàrdachd a thoirt a-mach ann an Gàidhlig na h-Alba is na h-Èireann agus anns a’ Bheurla, agus ann an 2021 chaidh ainmeachadh mar Bhàrd a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich. Is iad na leabhraichean as ùire aige Sweeney: An Intertonguing (Francis Boulte Publishers, 2024) agus Sa Chnoc (CLÀR, 2023), an dà dhiubh air geàrrliosta Duais Ruaraidh MhicThòmais airson Leabhar Bàrdachd as Fheàrr 2024.
Thigibh còmhla ris airson leughaidhean agus còmhradh mu Sa Chnoc, cruinneachadh de dhàin eadar ùr is aosda le Rody Gorman.
Rody Gorman was raised in Dublin and now lives in the Isle of Skye. He has published books in Gaelic, Irish and English, and was awarded the bardic crown of An Comunn Gàidhealach in 2021. His latest books include Sweeney: An Intertonguing (Francis Boutle Publishers, 2024) and Sa Chnoc (CLÀR, 2023), which are on the shortlist for the Derick Thomson Prize for Best Poetry Book 2024.
Join him for readings and conversation about Sa Chnoc, a collection of old and new poetry by Rody Gorman.
Seòmar-daraich, Ionad Achadh na Creige Oak Room, Rockfield Centre
POETRY BY RODY GORMAN, SA CHNOC 1700-1800
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Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
Farpaisean Crìochnachaidh an Aigeallain Airgid
Òrain bho sheinneadairean fireann is boireann aig an ìre as àirde agus iad a’ farpais airson an Aigeallan Airgid.
Performances from top male and female singers as they compete for the Silver Pendant.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
Oidhche gu math beòthail le buidhnean-dràma nan coimhearsnachdan ionadail bho air feadh Alba is iad a’ feuchainn gu cruaidh airson raoin farsaing de dhuaisean.
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Diciadain 16 Dàmhair
Wednesday 16 October
AN COMUNN GÀIDHEALACH GOLD
Farpaisean
Crìochnachaidh
Buinn Òir a’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich
Òrain bho sheinneadairean aig an ìre as àirde agus iad a’ farpais airson Buinn Òir A’ Chomuinn Ghàidhealaich.
Performances from top singers as they compete for the An Comunn Gàidhealach Gold Medals.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
HEBRIDEAN BAKER BOOK LAUNCH
Hebridean Baker Cuir air Bhog
Bidh Coinneach MacLeòid, Hebridean Baker, a’ cur air bhog leabhar ùr aige aig tachartas
sònraichte aig a’ Mhòd. Thigibh
còmhla rinn airson cèilidh is craic cuide ri Hebridean Baker agus Hebridean Hutter, Padruig MacCuithean. Cluinnidh sibh sgeulachdan gu leòr le cothroman
ceistean fhaighneachd agus dh’fhaodadh òrain no dhà a chluinntinn! Bidh bar ann agus cothrom an leabhar ùr aig a Hebridean Baker a cheannach.
Coinneach Macleod, Hebridean Baker, will be launcing his new book at a special event during the Mòd.
Come and join the Hebridean Baker and Hebridean Hutter, Padruig MacQueen for a cèilidh and craic.
You will hear plenty of stories with opportunities to ask questions and even a chance to hear a song or two! There will be a bar and an opportunity to buy the new Hebridean Baker cookbook.
Ionad Achadh na Creige
The Rockfield Centre
1700
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Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
Farpais Latharna agus an t-Siorraim
Còisirean a’ farpais airson
Sgiath Latharna agus Cuach Cuimhneachaidh an t-Siorraim MacMhaighstir Caimbeul.
Choirs contest the Lorn Shield and Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich.
COMBINED RURAL CHOIRS COMPETITION 1330
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
£5/£8/£15
Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
NETWROKING LUNCH
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Cofaidh is Cabadaich air an Lèanag Cruinn Còmhla
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson còmhradh Gàidhlig neo-fhoirmeil, freagarrach airson gach ìre fileantais
Join us for informal Gaelic conversation, suitable for all levels.
Taigh-tasgaidh, Caisteal & Gàraidhean Dhùn Ollaidh Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
Tha Seòmar-malairt Loch Abair air leth toilichte cuireadh a thoirt dhuibh gu lòn lìonraidh. Tha an tachartas sònraichte seo air a dhealbh gus ceanglaichean a leasachadh agus cothroman gnìomhachais a bhrosnachadh air feadh Taobh Siar na Gàidhealtachd.
The View, Sràid Sheòrais
The View, George Street
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite you to a special networking lunch. This exclusive event is designed to foster connections and promote business opportunities across the West Highlands.
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Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
Farpais Crìochnachaidh An t-Seann Nòis
Na seinneadairean traidiseanta aig an ìre as àirde a’ farpais airson Buinn Òir Thraidiseanta Mhàiri NicLaomainn
The top traditional singers contest the coveted Mary Lamont Traditional Gold Medals.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
THE TRADITIONAL GOLD MEDAL FINAL 1930 £5/£8/£15
Diardaoin 17 Dàmhair
Thursday 17 October
MAKE A SCENE OPEN MIC
Let’s Make a Scene aig a’ Mhòd
‘S ann eadar ‘open mic’ agus taigh cèilidh a tha Let’s Make a Scene; àite far an tèid ceòl agus sgrìobhadh ùr a thaisbeanadh ann an suidheachadh càirdeil, neofhoirmeil. Tha fàilte ro dhuine sam bith le bàrdachd, sgeulachd no òran ùr ri ghabhail (ann an cànan sam bith). Am mìos seo, tha sinn a’ toirt brosnachadh bhon Mhòd agus cultur na Gàidhlig, is sinn a’ cur fàilte shònraichte air pìosan air cuspairean ceangailte ri cànan, dualchas, dùthchas agus fèinaithne, bho Alba agus thall thairis. Nochd air an oidhche agus cuir sìos d’ ainm gus pàirt a ghabhail ann, air neo thig gus èisteachd. Chì sinn ann sibh!
Ionad Achadh na Creige
The Rockfield Centre
Let’s Make a Scene is a cross between an open mic and a taigh cèilidh; somewhere to perform new music and writing in a friendly and informal setting. Anyone with a new poem, story or song to share (in any language) is warmly welcome. This month, we’re taking inspiration from the Mòd and Gaelic culture and particularly welcome pieces on subjects connected to language, heritage, place and identity, from Scotland and beyond. Just turn up on the night and put your name down to take part, or come along to listen. We’ll see you there!
1930
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Dihaoine 18 Dàmhair
Friday 18 October
COMBINED AREA CHOIRS COMPETITION
Farpais Thulaich Bhàrdainn & Mairead NicDhonnchaidh
Na còisirean sgìreil a’ farpais airson
Sgiath Mhic Shimidh is Thulaich
Bhàrdainn & Cuach Cuimhneachan
Mhairead NicDhonnchaidh.
The regional choirs contest the Lovat & Tullibardine & Margrat Duncan trophies.
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls
Disathairne 19 Dàmhair
Saturday 19 October
MASSED CHOIRS
Co-Chòisirean
Thigibh còmhla ri na còisirean gu lèir gus crìoch iomchaidh a chur air Mòd an Òbain.
Bidh na còisirean a’ coinneachadh
aig Tallaichean a’ Chorrain agus a’ caismeachd gu Ceàrnag an Stèisein.
Join the massed choirs for a fitting finale to the Oban Mòd.
The choirs will meet at the Corran Halls and march to Station Square.
Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Corran Halls
Ceàrnag an Stèisein Station Square
1030 1000
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Disathairne 19 Dàmhair
Prìomh Thalla, Tallaichean a’ Chorrain Main Hall, Corran Halls TIOCAIDEAN TICKETS
Saturday 19 October
Thigibh còmhla rinn airson crìoch cheart a chur air Mòd an Òbain 2024!
Oban Mòd 2024!
Dihaoine 11 - Dihaoine 18 Dàmhair
Friday 11 - Friday 18 October
JESSIE MACLACHLANSONGBIRD OF THE GAELS
Seonaid NicLachlainnSmeòrach nan
Gàidheal
Thig a’ chèilidh air taisbeanadh mu sheinneadair cliùtach, Seònaid NicLachlainn às an Òban, aig PortAiseig CalMac tron t-seachdain. Bidh an taisbeanadh, a chaidh a chur ri chèile le Màiri Anna NicUalraig agus Dr. Priscilla Scott, a’ coimhead aig a beatha agus an dìleab a dh’ fhàg i airson EarraGhàidheil agus Alba air fad.
Come and visit an exhibition about the acclaimed Gaelic Singer, Jessie MacLachlan from Oban, at the CalMac Terminal during the week. The exhibition, curated by Mary Ann Kennedy and Dr. Priscilla Scott, will look at her life and the legacy she left in Argyll and Scotland as a whole.
Port Aiseig CalMac, Cidhe a’ Deas CalMac Ferry Terminal, South Pier
Dihaoine 11 - Disathairne 19 Dàmhair Friday 11 - Saturday 19 October
Tha Taisbeanadh Duais Ealain na Gàidhealtachd a’ toirt còmhla barrachd air 60 obraichean ealain bho bhuidhnean ealain feadh na Gaidhealtachd agus nan Eilean.
Tha an taisbeanadh fosgailte don phoball aig Ionad Achadh na Creige, Rockfield Brae, Sràid Stevenson, an Òban, PA34 5DQ bho 10m-3f gach latha bho 11mh 19 Dàmhair 2024.
Bidh an fhosgladh oifigeil a’ taisbeanadh, agus foillseachadh Geàrr-liosta Duais Ealain na Gàidhealtachd 2024, bidh e a’ gabhail àite aig Ionadh Achadh na Creige air Disathairne 12 Dàmhair bho 5.30f - 7.00f. Tha fàilte romhaibh uile!
Thèid na duaisean a thoirt seachad aig Ionad Achadh na Creige air
Dihaoine 18mh Dàmhair bho 12:30f-1.00f, a-rithist fàilte romhaibh uile! Le taing bhon Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Ionad Achadh na Creige, Comunn Gaidhealach Lunnainn, Wasps agus Cass Art.
The Highland Art Prize exhibition brings together more than 60 artworks from art organisations across the Highlands and Islands, as a celebration of visual artists working in the region. The exhibition is open to the public at the Rockfield Centre, Rockfield Brae, Stevenson Street, Oban, PA34 5DQ from 10am-3pm every day from 11th19th October 2024.
The official opening of the exhibition, and unveiling of the 2024 Highland Art Prize shortlist, will take place at the Rockfield Centre on Saturday 12th October from 5.30pm-7.00pm, with free refreshments available. All welcome!
The prize-giving will take place at the Rockfield Centre on Friday 18th October from 12:30pm-1.00pm, again all welcome! With thanks to the Royal National Mòd, the Rockfield Centre, the Highland Society of London, Wasps and Cass Art.
https://highlandartprize.org.uk 1000-1500
Seòmar Ash, Ionad Achadh na Creige Ash Room, Rockfield Centre
Didòmhnaich 13 - Dihaoine 18 Dàmhair
Sunday 13 - Friday 18 October
EXPLORERS TRAIL
Slighe Rannsachairean
Tadhailibh air Taigh-tasgaidh, Caisteal agus Gàrraidhean Dhùn
Ollaidh agus feuchaibh an Slighe Rannsachairean, le cothrom duais a bhuannachadh aig an deireadh.
Gheibh sibh na tiocaidean agus duilleagan-obrach bhon oifisfhàilteachaidh. Gur math a thèid leibh!
Visit Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds and try the Explorer Trail with a chance of winning a prize at the end. You can collect the tickets and your worksheets from the reception booth. Good luck!
Taigh-tasgaidh, Caisteal & Gàraidhean Dhùn Ollaidh
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
1000-1600
Dihaoine 11 - Disathairne 19 Dàmhair
Friday 11 - Saturday 19 October
Taisbeanadh Còisirean
EarraGhàidhealach
ARGYLL CHOIRS EXHIBITION
Leis a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a’ tilleadh don Òban uair eile san Dàmhair, tha sinn a’ comharrachadh nan Còisirean Earra-Ghàidhealach a tha air nochdadh air àrdùrlar nam farpaisean thar nam bliadhnaichean.
As we welcome the Royal National Mòd to Oban once again in October let us celebrate the Argyll Choirs that have graced the stage in Mod competitions over the years.
Ionad Achadh na Creige
The Rockfield Centre
1000-1500
