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Royal National Mod: Wednesday results

By Chris Cromar

October 19 2022, 9:17 pm

Gaelic Learner of the Year, Sheena Amos of Skye with newly crowned Gaelic Bard, Peter Mackay (right) originally from Lewis and president of An Comunn Gaidhealach, Allan Campbell. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

Participants showcased their Gaelic talents in singing and poetry at the Royal National Mod in Perth today.

After the success of this year’s event so far, which started on Friday, male and female performers of various ages took to stages across the Fair City for the fourth day of competitions on Wednesday.

Today also saw Lewis-born poet, journalist and lecturer Peter Mackay named as Bard of An Comunn Gaidhealach

Over the course of the festival, which is organised by An Comunn Gaidhealach, musicians and participants of all ages will compete for some of the Mod’s most coveted awards.

Full list of Wednesday’s winners

Solo Singing Ladies Gold Medal Qualifier
1. Saffron Hanvidge, Inbhir Nis
2. Kirsty Watt, Steòrnabhagh
3. Catriona Bain, Griais

Saffron Hanvidge of Inverness with the Mary C. MacNiven Memorial Salver in solo singing. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

Òran Mòr Ladies Gold Medal Qualifier
1. Kirsty Watt, Steòrnabhagh
2. Annie Catriona MacDonald, Lunnain
3. Raonaid Deans, Comar nan Allt

Solo Singing Ladies Learner Silver Pendant Final
1. Rena Gertz, Sliabh a’ Chlamhain
2. Sandie Kennedy, Obar Pheallaidh
3. Lynn NicDhòmhnaill, Ìle
4. Lesley Buchanan-Enfield, Galashiels

Solo Singing Mens Learner Silver Pendant Final
1. Jonathan Fairgrieve, Leòdhas
2. Colin West, Lunnainn
3. Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabhagh

Kirsty Watt of Stornoway with the Mr and Mrs Archibald Macdonald Memorial Trophy and the Joyce Murray Trophy for the Oran Mor. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed 11-12
1. Finlay Montgomery, Sgoil MhicNeacail
2. Calum Alasdair Rothach, Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh
3. Hannah Robertson, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Bhaile Dhubhthaich

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed 13 – 15
1. Maeve Anne Dhòmhnallach, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
2. Muireann Dalton, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
3. Zoe Drysdale, Acadamaidh Dhùghlais

Winner of the An Comunn Gaidhealach Pendant, Maeve Dhomhnallach of Glasgow. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

Solo Singing Mens Gold Medal Qualifier
1. Ruairidh Gray, Uibhist a Deas
2. Iain MacCarmaig, Port Rìgh
3. Seumas Mac an t-Sagairt, Eilean Leòdhais

Òran Mòr Mens Gold Medal Qualifier
1. Ruairidh Gray, Uibhist a Deas
2. Iain MacCarmaig, Port Rìgh
3. Seumas Mac an t-Sagairt, Eilean Leòdhais

Solo – Mens Learner Silver Pendant Qualifier “Teaghlach”
1. Colin West, Lunnainn
2. Jonathan Fairgrieve, Leòdhas
3. Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabhagh

Solo – Mens Learner Silver Pendant Qualifier
1. Jonathan Fairgrieve, Leòdhas
2. Colin West, Lunnainn
3. Campbell McKenzie, Steòrnabhagh

Silver Pendant winners, Jonathan Fairgrieve of Lewis, who won the men’s event with Rena Gertz of Prestonpans who won the ladies event in the Perth Concert Hall. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

Solo – Ladies Learner Silver Pendant Qualifier “Teaghlach”
1. Rena Gertz, Sliabh a’ Chlamhain
2. Lynn NicDhòmhnaill, Ìle
3. Sandie Kennedy, Obar Pheallaidh

Solo Singing Ladies Learner Silver Pendant Qualifier
1. Rena Gertz, Sliabh a’ Chlamhain
2. Lynn NicDhòmhnaill, Ìle
3. Sandie Kennedy, Obar Pheallaidh

Solo Singing Mull & Iona Open Mixed
1. Shona Keith, Loch Geàrr
2. Natalie Livingstone, Tobar Mhoire
3. Janet H Campbell, Tobar Mhoire

Solo Singing Skye & Sutherland Open Mixed
1. Shona Keith, Loch Geàrr
2. Ruth Lunny, Dùn Èideann
3. Anne Bennett, Dùn Dè, Janet H Campbell, Tobar Mhoire

Clàrsach Elementary Grade 1
1. Shreya Saul, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
2. Eilidh Smartt, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
3. Hunter Williams, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, Alexandra Emma Brandt, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce

Clàrsach Advanced Grade 5
1. Cara Conway, Sgoil Chiùil Acadamaidh Dhùghlais
2. Maria Monk, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
3. Maeve Anne Dhòmhnallach, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu

Clàrsach Recital Class Grade 6 and Above
1. Shionka Kamikaji-Inkster, St Mary’s Music School

Clàrsach Self-accompaniment Mixed Ablility
1. Maria Monk, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
2. Eilidh Smartt, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce

Clàrsach Intermediate/Advanced Grade 2-5
1. Barbara Brandt, Dùn Èideann

Clàrsach Duets Mixed Ability 13-18
1. Cara Conway & Zoe Drysdale, Sgoil Chiùil Acadamaidh Dhùghlais

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P5
1. Aibhlin Mairi McGregor, Sgoil a’ Bhac
2. Seòras Murdaidh Fionnlagh MacLean, Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas
3. Magnus Montgomery, Sgoil a’ Bhac

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P2
1. Fraser Livings, Bun-sgoil Chnoc na Creige
2. Eubh Martin-Lemons, Bun-sgoil Mhalaig
3. Emily Wood, Comunn Gàidhealach Mhuile

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P7
1. Calum Michael Morrison, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
2. Seamus Alasdair Fletcher, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
3. Layla Melville, Bun-sgoil nan Cnoc Geala

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P4
1. Sam Mackinnon, Bun-sgoil an Àth Leathainn
2. Mara Hughes, Bun-sgoil Chondobhrait
3. Cara Bezuidenhout, Bun-sgoil Achadh na Creige

Clàrsach Introductory Up to Grade 1
1. Sorcha Spencer, BunVisit Site

Gold Medal winners Ruairidh Gray of South Uist and Annie Catriona MacDonald of Staffin, Skye with their medals and associated trophies from the competition. Image: Sandy McCook / DC Thomson.

-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
2. Cara Thompson, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce
3. Jocelyn Earl, ESMS

Clàrsach Composition Open Mixed Abilities
1. Hazel Brandt, Dùn Èideann

Clàrsach Intermediate 2 Grade 3-4
1. Hazel Maria Brandt, Sgoil Chiùil Baile Dhùn Èideann
2. Fiona Langley, Sgoil Sir E Scott

Clàrsach Duets Mixed Ability Under 13
1. Hazel Brandt & Zorka Mitrovic, City of Edinburgh Music School & Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig
2. Jocelyn Earl & Cecilia Brown, ESMS

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P6
1. Jonathan Dòmhnallach, Sgoil Stafainn
2. Alasdair MacLeòid, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis
3. Elise MacDonald, Sgoil a’ Bhac, Maisie Neil, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar

Poetry Recitation Fluent Mixed P3
1. Ruaraidh MacLeòid, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis
2. Rachel Veale, Bun-sgoil Baile a Ghobhainn
3. Alyth Nicmhaoilein, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis

Solo Singing CalMac Competition
1. Donna Dugdale, Tobar Mhoire
2. Anne Bennett, Dùn Dè
3. Rachel Bolton, An t-Òban

Duet Singing – Mixed
1. Rhona Morrison & Rhona McMillan, Glaschu
2. Julie-Anne MacFadyen & Ruth Lunny, An t-Òban
3. Riona Whyte & Ronald Murray, Muile/Leòdhas