''Rapal'' is a

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music television programme and radio show on

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recorded at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay HQ. ''Rapal'' broadcast its first programme on the radio on 28 May 2001, presented by Niall Iain McDonald. It expanded to TV in 2007, and added Anndra Robasdan and Michelle NicDhomhnaill to the presenting team. In 2007, ''Rapal'' launched a contest for the best new

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song, and in 2008 the show was added to the roster of programmes to be broadcast on the new Gaelic Digital TV channel,

. The ''Rapal'' TV show featured a strong selection of Scotland's up-and-coming acts, with presenter

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showcasing a section featuring his favourites. Acts featured on ''Rapal'' included The Amazing Snakeheads, The Moon Kids and

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. As of 2021, The BBC Radio show is presented by Emma NicAonghais (now NicLaomainn) and Coinneach Mac a' Ghobhainn.

Winners of the ''Rapal'' Gaelic song contest

*2007:

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– "Rockonica Bhearonica" *2008: Na Gathan – "Ruigidh Sinn Màrs" *2009: Niteworks – "Nam aonar 's a Fonn" *2010: Dòl Eoin – "An Gairm" ''(The Calling)'' *2012: The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse – "Seas Air Do Chorra-bhiod"

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