The Oban Times

Annual Ardnamurch­an Mòd hits the high notes

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MORE than 300 people – the largest number of entries for many years – competed in the annual Mòd Aird nam Murchan last Friday.

The Mòd was once again held in Ardnamurch­an High School, with competitor­s coming from the peninsula’s five primary schools.

Convener Fiona MacLean said: ‘We had a good number of choirs and five action songs, which was fantastic.

‘That is a lot for us. Having more than 300 people competing is more than usual for us.

‘Having the national Mòd coming to Fort William this year has given us an edge and we hope first prize-winners will go on to compete in the Mòd. The Mòd supports our five primary schools and gives the four non- Gaelic-medium schools a chance to take part in Gaelic competitiv­ely.

‘The high school has been so generous in having us because we turn the place upside down.

‘We can’t thank them enough.’

?? F25 Mod 02 JP ?? Four pupils from Mallaig Primary School who took part in the Ardnamurch­an Mòd.
F25 Mod 02 JP Four pupils from Mallaig Primary School who took part in the Ardnamurch­an Mòd.
?? F25 Mod 01 JP ?? Ardgour Primary School children at the Mòd.
F25 Mod 01 JP Ardgour Primary School children at the Mòd.
?? ?? Kilchoan Primary School at Ardnamurch­an Mòd.
Kilchoan Primary School at Ardnamurch­an Mòd.
?? F25 Mod 22 JP ?? Laura Robertson got three first place prizes and had 100 per cent in her poetry.
F25 Mod 22 JP Laura Robertson got three first place prizes and had 100 per cent in her poetry.
?? F25 Mod 08 JP ?? Eilidh MacInnes with her firsts for solo singing and poetry.
F25 Mod 08 JP Eilidh MacInnes with her firsts for solo singing and poetry.
?? F25 Mod 14 JP ?? Francis MacDonald from Ardnamurch­an High School won first in violin solo.
F25 Mod 14 JP Francis MacDonald from Ardnamurch­an High School won first in violin solo.
?? F25 23 ?? Maggie Griffin, six, with her first place pin.
F25 23 Maggie Griffin, six, with her first place pin.
?? F25 Mod 07 JP ?? Donnie Macaskill got second place in chanter.
F25 Mod 07 JP Donnie Macaskill got second place in chanter.
?? F25 Mod 11JP ?? Erin MacKintosh won first place for solo singing.
F25 Mod 11JP Erin MacKintosh won first place for solo singing.
?? F25 Mod 03 JP ?? Aaran MacLennan got a first for keyboard.
F25 Mod 03 JP Aaran MacLennan got a first for keyboard.
?? F25 Mod 24 JP ?? Roscoe Doors with big brother Parker both had first places at the Mòd.
F25 Mod 24 JP Roscoe Doors with big brother Parker both had first places at the Mòd.
?? F25 Mod 18 JP ?? Kenny Murdo MacLennan was first in the accordion.
F25 Mod 18 JP Kenny Murdo MacLennan was first in the accordion.
?? F25 Mod 16 JP ?? Jamie Rowantree, 10, from Acharacle.
F25 Mod 16 JP Jamie Rowantree, 10, from Acharacle.
?? F25 Mod 25 JP ?? Sean MacLellan won first place for poetry.
F25 Mod 25 JP Sean MacLellan won first place for poetry.
?? F25 Mod 23 JP ?? Michael Doherty won first prize in chanter.
F25 Mod 23 JP Michael Doherty won first prize in chanter.
?? F25 Mod 05 JP ?? Alexander Pervan with two first place medals.
F25 Mod 05 JP Alexander Pervan with two first place medals.
?? F25 Mod 10 JP ?? Ellie Richardson took part in this year’s Mòd.
F25 Mod 10 JP Ellie Richardson took part in this year’s Mòd.
?? F25 Mod 26 JP ?? Alan MacInnes with his accordion.
F25 Mod 26 JP Alan MacInnes with his accordion.
?? F25 Mod 06 JP ?? Catriona Cameron competed at the Mòd.
F25 Mod 06 JP Catriona Cameron competed at the Mòd.
?? F25 Mod 21 JP ?? Layla MacIntyre and Verity Lawrence both took second place in solo singing.
F25 Mod 21 JP Layla MacIntyre and Verity Lawrence both took second place in solo singing.
?? F25 Mod 09 JP ?? Eilidh Morrison from Acharacle Primary School with her first place pin.
F25 Mod 09 JP Eilidh Morrison from Acharacle Primary School with her first place pin.

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