The draw for the Semi-Finals of the 2021 Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup took place this morning at Dunollie Museum Castle & Grounds, Oban.
Mossfield Park, Oban will be the venue for the final on September 18th and as such the draw took place at an historic site within the town.
Conducting the draw was, Roddy McCuish, CA Board member and Depute Provost of Argyll & Bute Council; Cllr Elaine Robertson Chair of Oban Lorn and the Isle’s Area Committee and Common Good Fund and Andrew Spence CEO Bid 4 Oban.
The draw was as follows:
Kinlochshiel vs Kyles Athletic
Kingussie/Kilmallie vs Oban Camanachd/Lovat
The semi-finals will take place on the 28th of August and the 4th September at netural venues which will be decided by the Camanachd Association Competition Committee in due course.
Tulloch Homes CEO
George Fraser:
“For all shinty followers, it is great news we are within touching distance of another Camanachd Cup final in Oban. Semi-finals are always competitive, and this year will be no different. Good luck to all the teams in today's draw.”
CA Communications Director (South)
Roddy McCuish:
“It is fantastic that such a historic competition like the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup is once again culminating in Oban. Mossfield Stadium is steeped in shinty history and the town will be buzzing come cup final day. It was fantastic to be able to visit Dunollie Castle to conduct today’s draw and connect Scotland’s most historic sport with the heritage that surrounds us in Argyll & Bute.”
Camanachd Association President
Steven MacKenzie:
“It is an exciting day in the shinty world as the remaining teams now can see a clear path to the final. The confirmed semi-final is undoubtedly a mouth watering prospect with Kyles looking to return to the final for the first time since 2013 and Kinlochshiel eager to make the first final in their history. In the other tie there is still a lot to play for but whatever the makeup of the semi-final it is sure to be a fantastic match. I wish the best of luck to all teams involved.”
