The North Carolina Gaelic Mòd will be held on Saturday of the Games in Linville, North Carolina in association with the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. The Mòd will start at 3:00 pm on Stage Number Three behind Donald's Gaelic Ceilidh Tent. Registration forms may be picked up at Donald's Gaelic Cèilidh Tent at any time during the Games until 1:00 pm on Saturday.

What is a Mòd? A Mòd is a Gaelic song competition for anyone who feels like they want to try their hand (or voice!) at singing a Scottish Gaelic song. We try to keep the competition low key and make it fun for everyone - competitors as well as spectators.

The rules are simple:

1. Sing one Scottish Gaelic song, preferably a slow one like a waulking song, rowing song, lullaby, òran mòr, or lament.

2. The competitors must supply the judge with two copies of the Gaelic words to their songs. They should also supply an English translation.

3. It is preferred that songs be learned by heart prior to the competition without the need to resort to written text.

4. Please keep the songs to a reasonable length.

This year's judge is Margaret MacLeod. Click for Picture and Bio.

For more information, you can call Libit Woodington at 803-695-0307 or e-mail at libitw@aol.com.

You may also contact Dr. Jamie MacDonald at (902)-386-2505 (Canada) or e-mail at gaelteach@gmail.com.