GLASGOW has been picked to host the Royal National Mod in 2019, 29 years since the festival was last held in the city John Morrison, chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach, made the announcement as this year’s event in Oban began to wind down.
He said it was fitting that Scotland’s largest city had been picked to host the Mod in four years’ time, as this year’s Gold Medal winners Catriona NicNèill and Dòmhnall Iain MacIlleDhuinn were both natives.
Preparations are already under way for 2016’s Royal National Mod, which will take place in the Western Isles.
Mr Morrison, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that Glasgow will host The Royal National Mod in 2019 and look forward to bringing our celebrations to Scotland’s biggest city.
“Oban has been an incredibly welcoming town and the calibre of talent competing this year has been incredible. We are excited to start our planning for The Mod Western Isles 2016 and look forward to seeing many familiar faces there next year.”
Councillor Archie Graham, depute leader of Glasgow City Council and chairman of Glasgow Life, added: “The links between Glasgow and the Gaelic language stretch back to the first settlements of people from the Highlands and Islands on the banks of the River Clyde.
“The city’s commitment to developing Gaelic culture remains as strong as ever.”
The culmination of the Mod takes place today with a procession of massed choirs making its way through Oban.
MOD RESULTS
CHORAL
A301 Lovat and Tullibardine Shield: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain; 2 Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir; 3 Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
“Weekly Scotsman” Quaich for Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain.
Donald J MacAskill Trophy for Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain.
“Oban Times” Silver Salver for music: Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain.
Malcolm G. MacCallum Silver Baton for conductor of winning choir: Sileas Sinclair.
Donald Thomson Memorial Quaich for Gaelic tutor of choir with highest marks in Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain.
A304 Women’s Choirs (Esme Smyth Trophy): 1 Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir; 2 Dingwall Gaelic Choir; 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis.
Donald U. Johnston Trophy for Gaelic: Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir.
Angus Johnston Trophy for Music: Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
A307 Men’s Choirs (Mull and Iona Shield): 1 Còisir Ceann an Tuirc; 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain; 3 Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
Glen Ballachulish Trophy for Gaelic: Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association.
Cor Meibion Bro Glyndwr Trophy for music: Còisir Ceann an Tuirc.
Hector Russell Dirk for conductor of winning choir: Joy Dunlop.
A308 Puirt-a-Beul (Greenock Gaelic Choir Cup): 1 Lothian Gaelic Choir; 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain; 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis; 4 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association; 5 Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
A302 Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abair; 2 Aberfeldy and District Gaelic Choir; 3 Nairn Gaelic Choir.
An Comunn Silver Baton for conductor of winning choir: May Brown.
John McNicol Trophy for Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abair.
Stafffinders Quaich for Music: Còisir Ghàidhlig Loch Abair.
J. Norman McConochie Trophy for music (A301, A304, A307 and A 308): Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
Rev William MacDonald Memorial Quaich for Gaelic (A301, A304, A307 and A308): (equal) Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir and Dingwall Gaelic Choir.
Hugh MacCowan Trophy (best Argyll choir): Còisir Ghàidhlig an Òbain.
A278 Waulking Song (Harris Tweed Authority Trophy): 1 Clò nan Nighean; 2 Banail Thròndairnis; 3 Còmhlan Luadh Bhàideanach.
VOCAL SOLOS
TS232 Traditional Final (Mary Lamont Gold Medal): Women: 1 Katy Graham, Am Bac; 2 Lisa NicNill, Barraigh; 3 Isabelle Bain, Am Bac.
Men: 1 Tormod Macleòid, Càrlabhagh; 2 Raghnall Dòmhnallach, Dùn Èideann; 3 (equal) Ciaran Iòsaph MacAonghais, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, and Neil MacRitchie, Càrlabhagh.
Scotia Trophy: Katy Graham, Am Bac.
RURAL CHOIRS
A300 Lorn Shield: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich; 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig hàrlabhaigh;3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Bharraigh.
Dalriada Cup for Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich.
Captain Angus Stewart Trophy for Music: Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich.
Mrs Catherine C. MacDonald Silver Baton: Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich.
A303 Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich: 1 Còisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich; 2 Còisir Ghàidhlig Tairbeart Loch Fìn; 3 Còisir Ghàidhlig Ìle.
Selma Shield for Gaelic: Còisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich.
Grace Robertson Memorial Baton for Music: Elizabeth Jack.
Hamish Graham, Strath, Trophy for Gaelic (A300, A305 and A306): Còisir nan Loch.
Sandy Heron Cup for Music (A300, A305 and A306): Còisir Sgir’ a’ Bhac.
DRAMA
“West Highland Free Press” Quaich (premier award): Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Susan B. MacDonald Trophy (best producer): Magaidh Ros, Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Strathspey Highland Malt Whisky Trophy (best stage presentation): Sgioba Dràma Uibhist.
Dr Lynn Hagman Memorial Trophy (best actress): Magaidh Ros, Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Dr Lynn Hagman Memorial Trophy (best actor): Iain Dòmhnallach, Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Badenoch Shield (best original Gaelic play of the year): Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Art MacLeod Memorial Trophy (best acted play): Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Peggy Darroch Memorial Trophy (best comedy performance): Domhnall Peutan agus Alasdair Dòmhnallach, Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
Màire MacPhail Trophy (group most fluent in Gaelic): Buidheann Dràma Chille Mhoire.
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