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Wednesday October 18 Solo singing, ladies fluent Gold Medal qualifier: 1 Isabel Nicleòid, Càrlabhagh, Mary C MacNiven Memorial Salver and James Grant Memorial prize, 2 Ceitidh Campbell, Inbhir Nis, 3 Rachel Walker, Drochaid an Aonachain, 4 Claire Nicamhlaig­h, Leòdhas. Òran Mòr, ladies fluent, Gold Medal qualifier: 1 Rachel Walker, Drochaid an Aonachain, Joyce Murray Trophy to the competitor gaining the highest Gaelic mark in Competitio­n A222, Mr and Mrs Archibald Macdonald Memorial Trophy, Jessie M MacLachlan Memorial Prize, 2 Isabel Nicleòid, Càrlabhagh, 3 = Ceitidh Campbell, Inbhir Nis and Shannon NicIllEath­ain, Tobar Mhoire. Solo singing learners, traditiona­l: 1 Hannah MacRae, An Gearasdan, George Clavey Memorial Quaich, 2 Mairi Mcgillivra­y, Ìle, 3 Calum MacColla, An Gearasdan. Silver pendant final, ladies: 1 Ishbel Campbell, Tiriodh, Catherine Gemmell Memorial Trophy for the female gaining highest marks in SS254, Silver Pendant (Ladies), Clì Gàidhlig (Ladies), 2 Eileen Duncan, Tunga, Clì Gàidhlig (Ladies), 3 Julie-Anne MacFadyen, Dùn Èideann, Clì Gàidhlig (Ladies). Silver pendant final, men: 1 Coinneach MacLeod, Glasgow, Alasdair MacInnes Memorial Trophy for the male gaining highest marks in SS254, Silver Pendant (Men), The Congregati­on of St. Columba’s Gaelic Church, Glasgow, in memory of Cameron MacKichan,

Clì Gàidhlig (Men), 2 Tim Dawson, Srath Pheofhair, Clì Gàidhlig (Men), 3 Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabha­gh, Clì Gàidhlig (Men). Gold Medal final, ladies: 1 Rachel Walker, Drochaid an Aonachain, Innis MacLeod Trophy for the highest aggregate marks in A220, A221, A222, A223 and GS224, Islander Shield (Ladies), Gold Medal (Ladies), 2 Isabel Nicleòid, Càrlabhagh, 3 Ceitidh Campbell, Inbhir Nis, 4 Claire Nicamhlaig­h, Leòdhas. Gold Medal final, men: 1 Alasdair MacMhuiric­h, Ìle Islander Shield (Men), Gold Medal (Men), 2 Fergus Munro, An Gearasdan, 3 Ruairidh Cormack, Port Rìgh, 4 John Joe MacNeil, Barraigh. Solo singing, men fluent, Gold Medal qualifier: 1 Alasdair MacMhuiric­h, Ìle, Caledonian MacBrayne Trophy, 2 John Joe MacNeil, Barraigh, 3 Fergus Munro, An Gearasdan. Òran Mòr, men fluent, Gold Medal qualifier: 1 Alasdair MacMhuiric­h, Ìle, F S Cameron-Head Memorial Trophy, 2 Fergus Munro, An Gearasdan, 3 Ruairidh Cormack, Port Rìgh, 4= John Boa, Dùn Èideann and Iain Gordon, Inbhir Narann. Solo singing, Mull or Iona song: 1 Emma A C Deans, Comar nan Allt, Sarah Weir Memorial Trophy, Mull & Iona Associatio­n, 2 Janet H Campbell, Tobar Mhoire, Mull & Iona Associatio­n, 3 Shona Keith, Loch Geàrr. Solo singing, Skye or Sutherland song: 1 Anne Bennett, Dùn Dè, John D Gillies Memorial Tophy, 2 Janet H Campbell, Tobar Mhoire, 3 Fiona Nic an Aba, An t-Eilean Sgitheanac­h. Solo singing, Songs of the Hebrides: 1 Donna Dugdale, Tobar Mhoire, Johanna Fortune Memorial Trophy, Kennedy-Fraser Cup, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize. 2 Janet H Campbell, Tobar Mhoire, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, 3 Clare Campbell, Arasgain. Recital class: 1 Anna Tait Westwell, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain, Sir Philip Christison Trophy, 2 Meredith Kiemer, Sgoil Chiùil Naomh Màiri. Clàrsach elementary: 1 Anna Pearson, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Florence Wilson Trophy, 2 Lucy Robertson, Bun-sgoil Dhòrnach, 3 = Esther MacLeod, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce and Frances Macdonald, Àrd-sgoil Àird nam Murchan. Clàrsach Duets, under 13: 1 Esther MacLeod and Issy Sutherland, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Lord Birsay Trophy, 2 Anna Pearson and Rosaidh Mackintosh, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 3 Finlay James Penman and Matthew Wright, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Solo singing ladies learners: 1 Ishbel Campbell, Tiriodh, Margot Campbell Trophy, 2 Rena Gertz, Prestonpan­s, 3 Julie-Anne MacFadyen, Dùn Èideann, 4 Sandie Kennedy, Obar Pheallaidh. Solo singing, ladies, silver pendant qualifier: 1 Eileen Duncan, Tunga, Catherine M B Dunlop Quaich, 2 Ishbel Campbell, Tiriodh, 3 Julie-Anne MacFadyen, Dùn Èideann. Solo singing, men, silver pendant qualifier: 1 Coinneach MacLeod, Glasgow, Katie Stewart Memorial Trophy, 2 Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabha­gh, 3 Tim Dawson, Srath Pheofhair. Solo singing, men, silver pendant qualifier: 1 Coinneach MacLeod, Glasgow, Bank of Scotland Cup, 2 Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabha­gh, 3 Tim Dawson, Srath Pheofhair. Duet singing: 1 Joy Dunlop and Nicola Pearson, Glaschu, The Neil MacLean & Jenny M B Currie Trophy, Mull Local Mòd Prize, 2 Steven MacÌomhair & Kirsteen Menzies, Am Blàr Dubh, Mull Local Mòd Prize, 3 Emma A C & Raonaid M J Deans, Comar nan Allt, Mull Local Mòd Prize. Precenting a psalm: 1 Iain Macleòid, Dùn Èideann, Dr Alasdair Pàdruig Barden Memorial Salver, Gaelic Society of the Episcopal Church. Clàrsach duets: 1 Anne Stephen and Morag Philips, Sruighlea, Drumelzier Quaich. Clàrsach intermedia­te

2: 1 Erin Nic'Illiosa, Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh, Lawrence MacDuff Cup, 2 Lili McShea, Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbu­ig, 3 Jessica Noble, Acadamaidh Hermitage. Clàrsach introducto­ry: 1 Ardal Slorach, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Helmsdale Trophy, 2 Charlotte Dougan, Bun-sgoil Hermitage, 3 Naiara Killen Quinan, Bun Sgoil Taobh na Pairce. Clàrsach advanced: 1 Abigail Cavanagh, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Duncan Chisholm Trophy, 2 Meredith Kiemer, Sgoil Chiùil Naomh Màiri, 3 Chiara Robertson, Sgoil Laomainn. Clàrsach duets, 13-18: 1 Bronwen Stahl and Lili McShea, Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbu­ig, Comunn na Clarsaich Cup, 2 Chiara Robertson and Jessica Noble, Sgoil Laomainn and Acadamaidh Hermitage. Clàrsach compositio­n: 1 Seòna NicDhòmhna­ill, Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbu­ig, Margaret Balfour Trophy, 2 Anna Tait Westwell, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain, 3 = Esther MacLeod, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce and Anna Pearson, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Clàrsach intermedia­te/advanced: 1 Morag Philips, Sruighlea, 2 Anne Stephen, Aberfoyle, 3 Leah Murray, Sruighlea. Clàrsach self accompanim­ent: 1 Màiri Callan, Sgoil Chiùil Acadamaidh Dhùghlais, Glendale Quaich, 2

Lili McShea, Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbu­ig, 3 = Anna Tait Westwell, Àrdsgoil an Òbain and Isabella Sommervill­e, Rionnagan Rois. Clàrsach intermedia­te 1: 1 Isabella Sommervill­e, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, K Barry Milner Trophy, 2 Leila Osmond, Bun-sgoil Shawlands, 3 Ealasaid Faye NicFhiongh­uin, Ard-sgoil Loch Abar. New Gaelic song: 1 Rev Ross Stewart James Crichton, Isle of Eriskay, Alan Forrester (Carloway) Trophy, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean. Play:

1 Mgr Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Dùn Èideann, Stornoway Gazette Trophy, SQA, 2 F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr. Writing, article: 1 Mrs Cairistion­a Stone, Castletown, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean, Duais Bòrd Oifis Phuist na h-Alba, 2 Miss Diane Bruce, Inverness, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean, 3

F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean. Poetry, three pieces: 1 Mrs Mòrag Anna NicNèill, Isle of Barra, Ailsa Quaich, Glasgow Lewis and Harris Gold Medal, 2 Rev. Ross Stewart James Crichton, Isle of Eriskay, SQA, 3 Cairistion­a Stone, Castletown, SQA. Writing, short story: 1 Mr Graham Cooper, Aberdeen, Duais Chuihneach­aidh Dhòmhnaill Iain Mhicìomhai­r, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean, 2

F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean, 3 Mrs Mòrag Anna NicNèill, Isle of Barra, Comhairle nan Leabhraich­ean. Choral arrangemen­t: 1 Sandaidh NicDhòmhna­ill Jones, Uibhist a Deas, The Anne MacDearmid Trophy, 2 Raonall Mac an t-Saoir, Edinburgh, 3 John James Galbraith, Isle of Barra. Writing, non-fiction: 1 Mrs Cairistion­a Stone, Castletown, John Angus Macleod Quaich, 2 F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr, 3 Ms Seonag Anderson, Inverness. Writer’s award, children: An Triùir agus Lùbag le Maoilios Caimbeul, Duais Clan Currie. Thursday October 19 Rural choirs, puirt-a-beul: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig nan Loch, Aline MacKenzie Memorial Trophy, Royal Mail Prize, 2 Còisir Sgir’ a’ Bhac, Liberty British Aluminium Prize, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, Liberty British Aluminium Prize; Conductor of the winning choir: Còisir Ghàidhlig nan Loch, John Young Memorial Baton for the Conductor of the winning choir; Highest marks in Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig nan Loch, Calum Robertson Memorial Trophy; Highest marks in Gaelic in A300, A305 and A306: Còisir Sgir’ a’ Bhac, Hamish Graham (Strath); Highest marks in Gaelic in A303, A305 and A306: Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, John Lockie Trophy; Highest marks in music: Còisir Ghàidhlig nan Loch, Evelyn Huckbody Memorial Trophy; Highest aggregate marks in music in competitio­ns A300, A305 and A306: Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaic­h, Sandy Heron Memorial Cup. Rural choirs, Lorn Shield: 1 Còisir Sgir’ A’ Bhac, Lorn Shield, Liberty British Aluminium Prize, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaic­h, Liberty British Aluminium Prize, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig nan Loch, Liberty British Aluminium Prize; Conductor of the winning choir: Còisir Sgir’ A’ Bhac, Mrs C MacDonald Silver Baton; Highest marks in Gaelic: Còisir Sgir’ A’ Bhac, Dalriada Cup; Highest marks in music: Còisir Sgir’ A’ Bhac, Capt Angus Stewart Trophy. Rural choirs, Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial: 1 Bùrach, Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich, Royal Mail Prize, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, Liberty British Aluminium Prize, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle, Liberty British Aluminium Prize; Conductor of the choir with highest marks in music: Arlene McKerrell, Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle, Grace Robertson Memorial Baton; Highest marks in Gaelic: Bùrach, Selma Shield. Mary Lamont Gold Medal Traditiona­l final, ladies: 1 Hannah Knight, Càrlabhagh, Islander Shield (Ladies), Mary Lamont Gold Medal (Ladies)

Wright Johnston & MacKenzie (Ladies), 2 Carolyn Groat, An Gearasdan, Wright Johnston and MacKenzie (Ladies), 3 Mary Bauld, Dòrnach, Anna and Seonaidh MacPhee (Ladies).

Mary Lamont Gold Medal Traditiona­l final, men: 1 John Joe MacNeil, Barraigh, Mary Lamont Gold Medal (Men), Islander Shield (Men), Wright Johnston & MacKenzie (Men), 2 Martainn Mac an t-Saoir, Dun Eideann, Wright Johnston and MacKenzie (Men), 3 Donald Barker, Inbhir Nis, Anna and Seonaidh MacPhee (Men). Rural choirs ladies: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, Grampian TV Trophy, Royal Mail Prize, 2 Còisir Bhan Na Hearadh, Liberty British Aluminium Prize, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle, Liberty British Aluminium Prize; Conductor of the winning choir: Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, Rod Mackenzie, Sgìr a’ Bhac Memorial Baton; Highest marks in Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig An Eilein Mhuilich, Angus MacTavish Memorial Trophy; Highest marks in Music: Còisir Bhan Na Hearadh, Rotary Club of Blairgowri­e Trophy. Solo instrument­al: 1Alan McLeod, Brùra, Largs Branch Trophy. Cèilidh group: 1 Buidheann Cèilidh Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, Marshall Stormonth Memorial Trophy, Silver Medals. Waulking: 1 Mnathan Lacasdail, Harris Tweed Authority Trophy, 2 Clò Nan Nighean, 3, Còmhlan Luadh Bhàideanac­h. Recitation, poem: 1 Margaret Macdonald Bell, Pàislig, Ali Abbasi Memorial Cup, 2 Barbara Brandt, Dùn Èideann, 3 Pierre Fuentes, Dùn Èideann. Reading: 1 F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, 2 Rachel Urquhart, Inbhir Nis. Highest marks in A204, A205 and A206: F Ann MacLean, Lios Mòr, Glasgow Skye Associatio­n Gold Medal, Cardonald Highlander­s’ Associatio­n Cup. Solo singing, ladies fluent: 1 Carolyn Groat, An Gearasdan, Moray Trophy, 2 = Clare Jordan, A’ Choingheal agus Ìle and Hannah Knight, Càrlabhagh, 4= Mary Bauld, Dòrnach and Libby Morris, Bogh Mòr; Highest mark in competitio­ns A230 and A231: Carolyn Groat, An Gearasdan, Donnie Murray Trophy. Solo singing, men fluent: 1 Steven MacÌomhair, Am Blàr Dubh, Lochaber Rotary Club Trophy, 2 Martainn Mac an t-Saoir, Dun Eideann, 3 John Joe MacNeil, Barraigh. Solo singing, Lorn Bard: 1 Sandy NicDhòmhna­ill Jones, Uibhist a Deas, Oban Times Gold Medal, 2 Linn Phipps, An Rubha, 3 Eilidh Davies, Inbhir Nis. Solo singing, first prize winners provincial mods: 1 Donna Dugdale, Tobar Mhoire, Lochewe Branch Cup, 2 Sandy NicDhòmhna­ill Jones, Uibhist a Deas, 3 Anne Bennett, Dùn Dè. Solo singing, puirt-a-beul: 1 Saffron Hanvidge, Inbhir Nis, Duncan Johnston Memorial Trophy, 2 Donna Dugdale, Tobar Mhoire, 3 Mairi Mcgillivra­y, Ìle. Friday October 20 Open men: 1 Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Mull and Iona Shield, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, Martin MacKay Memorial Prize, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Pheofharai­n, 3 Còisir Ceann an Tuirc; Highest marks for music: Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Cor Meibion Bro Glyndwr Trophy; Highest marks in Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Pheofharai­n Glen Ballachuli­sh Trophy. Open, puirt-a-beul: 1 Ceòlradh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Greenock Gaelic Choir Cup, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Lodainn. Area choirs, Lovat and Tullibardi­ne: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Pheofharai­n, Lovat and Tullibardi­ne Trophy, Donald J MacAskill Memorial Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic, Oban Times Silver Salver for highest marks in music, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain, 3 Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu. Area choirs, Magrat Duncan: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy, An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Shruighlea, 3Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Pheallaidh;

Highest marks for music: Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Pheallaidh, Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, Còisir Ghàidhlig Shruighlea, Staffinder­s Quaich. Area choirs ladies: 1 Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Esme Smythe Trophy, Angus Johnston Memorial Quaich for the highest marks in music, 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Pheofharai­n; Highest marks in Gaelic, Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis and Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Donald U Johnston Memorial Quaich. Quartet: 1 Largs Gaelic Choir Quartet, Stornoway Gaelic Choir Cup. An Comunn Gàidhealac­h Prize, 2 Ceòl na Dreòlluinn, 3 Arpafeelie; Highest marks in music: Largs Gaelic Choir Quartet, Marshall Stormonth Memorial Trophy; Highest marks in Gaelic: Arpafeelie, Ian Crighton Memorial Trophy.

 ?? JP_MOD43jp01 ?? Jackie Cotter, President of AGC conducts the Massed Choirs in a final singalong to mark the end of the 2017 Mòd in Lochaber.
JP_MOD43jp01 Jackie Cotter, President of AGC conducts the Massed Choirs in a final singalong to mark the end of the 2017 Mòd in Lochaber.
 ??  ?? Lily Davies, from next year's Mòd venue Dunoon, won a fantastic four medals at the Highland Dancing competitio­ns.
Lily Davies, from next year's Mòd venue Dunoon, won a fantastic four medals at the Highland Dancing competitio­ns.

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