
An Comunn Gàidhealach
Meur Mhuile agus Idhe
MOD IONADACH NA DREOLLUINN
TOBERMORY
Di-haoine 12mh latha de’n t-Sultain
Di-Sathairne 13mh latha de’n
t-Sultain
2008
Friday 12th September
Saturday 13th September
Chairman – Iain MacKinnon,
Achadhbeag, Tobermory
Tel: 01688 302408 E-mail: imk@achadhbeag.fsnet.co.uk
Secretary – R Whyte,
Rockville, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull
Tel: 01680 300551 E-mail: riona.whyte@btconnect.com
Treasurer – J MacDonald, Cnoc
na sgillinn, Tobermory
Tel: 01688 302351 E-mail: janet@macdonald2351.freeserve.co.uk
ENTRIES MUST BE RECIVED NO
LATER THAN 31ST JULY 2008
EARRANN NAN OIGRIDH
– JUNIOR SECTION
BEUL AITHRIS – ORAL
FLUENT
1a. Storytelling – own choice (5 – 6) Own Choice
1b. Storytelling – own choice (7 - 8) Own Choice
2a. Storytelling – own choice (9 – 10) Own Choice
2b. Storytelling – own choice (11 – 12) Own Choice
3a. Storytelling – own choice (13 – 15) Own Choice
3b. Storytelling – own choice (16 – 18) Own Choice
4a. Recitation of a
prescribed poem (5 – 6) The Mise Mòr
4b. Recitation of a
prescribed poem (7 – 8) Airgead Poca
5a. Recitation of a
prescribed poem (9 – 10) An Còmhlan-Ciùil
5b. Recitation of a
prescribed poem (11 -12) Seanfhacail
6a. Recitation of a prescribed poem (13 – 15) Taigh
mo Sheanair
6b. Recitation of a prescribed poem (16 – 18) Bronsnachadh
na Gàidhlig
7a. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (5
– 6)
7b. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (7
– 8)
8a. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (9
– 10)
8b. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (11
– 12)
9a. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (13
– 15)
9b. Conversation in Gaelic
with the adjudicator (16
– 18)
Angus Henderson Memorial Trophy - Highest
aggregate in Competitions 1 & 4
Mary Morrison Trophy - Highest aggregate in
Competitions 2 & 5
The MacGilp Trophy - Best Local in Competition
7
LEARNERS
10a. Recitation of a prescribed
poem (5 – 6) Nach ann againn bhios an spòrs
10b. Recitation of a prescribed
poem (7 – 8) Na Ràithean
11a. Recitation of a prescribed
poem (9 – 10) Digear Dhòmhnaill Ruaidh
11b. Recitation of a prescribed
poem (11 -12) Uamh an Òir
12a. Recitation of a prescribed poem (13
– 15) Clann-Nighean an
sgadain
12b. Recitation of a prescribed poem (16
– 18) Na Sean Òrain
Gallacher Prize Highest mark by learner in Oral
Competitions
FLUENT &
LEARNERS
13. Playlet (Under 13)
14. Playlet (13 – 18)
GUTH CEOL – VOCAL
FLUENT
15a. Solo singing (5 – 6) Own Choice
15b. Solo singing (7 – 8) Own Choice
16a. Solo singing Girls (9 - 10) Own
Choice
16b. Solo singing Boys (9 - 10) Own
Choice
17a. Solo singing Girls (11
– 12) Own Choice
17b. Solo singing Boys (11
– 12) Own Choice
18a. Solo singing Girls (13
- 15) Own Choice
18b. Solo singing Boys (13 – 15) Own Choice
LEARNERS
19a. Solo singing (5 – 6) Own Choice
19b. Solo singing (7 – 8) Own Choice
20a. Solo singing Girls (9 - 10) Own
Choice
20b. Solo singing Boys (9 - 10) Own
Choice
21a. Solo singing Girls (11
– 12) Own Choice
21b. Solo singing Boys (11
– 12) Own Choice
22a. Solo singing Girls (13
- 15) Own Choice
22b. Solo singing Boys (13 – 15) Own Choice
Mrs C M Beaton Memorial Cup - Highest Overall mark in Competition 15 or
19
Quinish Cup - Highest Overall mark in Competition 16,17,20 or 21
Goldie Plate -
Highest Music mark in Competitions 15,16,17,19,20 or 21
by Local Competitor
Ishbel Lloyd
Memorial Trophy - Highest Gaelic mark in Competitions 15,16,17,19,20 or 21
by Local Competitor
FLUENT & LEARNERS
23a. Solo Singing - Traditional Under 13 Own Choice
23b. Solo Singing - Traditional (13 – 18) Own Choice
24. Solo singing Primary Leanabh an Aigh
25. Solo singing Girls (13 – 16) Mull song
26. Solo singing Girls (16 – 18) Own Choice
27. Solo singing Boys (16 – 18) Own Choice
28. Duet singing Under 13 Own Choice
29. Duet singing (13 – 18) Own Choice
30a. Action Song Under 13 Own Choice
30b. Action Song Under 18 Own Choice
31a. Folk Group (3 – 6 members)
Under 13 Own Choice – 2 songs
31b. Folk Group (3 – 6 members)
(13 – 18) Own Choice – 2 songs
Donald Morrison Cup
- Winner of Competition 24
Livingstone
Memorial Prize - Winner of Competition 25
Mòd Ionadach na Dreòlluinn
Cup - Highest Overall mark in Competition 18a, 22a or 26
Cattanach Trophy -
Highest Overall mark in Competition 18b, 22b or 27
Mrs A M MacKenzie
Shield - Highest Overall mark in Competition 30a or b
Fealla-dha Trophy -
Winner of Competition 31a
Sound of Mull
Trophy - Winner of Competition 31b
CEOL CHOISIREAN – CHORAL
FLUENT & LEARNERS
32. Unison singing Under
13 Own Choice
33. Singing in Harmony Under 13 Own Choice
34. Singing a Port a Beul Under 13 Own Choice
35. Unison singing Under
18 Own Choice
36. Singing in Harmony Under 18 Own Choice
37. Singing a Port a Beul Under 18 Own Choice
Harper Nelson
Trophy - Winner of Competition 32
Salen Shield -
Winner of Competition 35
Isle of Mull Silver
Trophy - Highest Overall mark in Competition 34 or 37
INNEALAN CIUIL – INSTRUMENTAL
38a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Fiddle Under 13 Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
38b. Playing a Gaelic Air &
Reel on the Fiddle Under 13 Own Choice
39a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Fiddle (13 – 18) Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
39b. Playing a Gaelic Air &
Reel on the Fiddle (13 – 18) Own Choice
40a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Piano Under 13 Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
40b. Playing a Gaelic Air &
March on the Piano Under 13 Own Choice
41a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Piano (13 – 18) Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
41b. Playing a Gaelic Air &
March on the Piano Under 13 Own Choice
42a. Playing a March on the
Chanter Under 13 Own Choice
42b. Playing a March on the
Chanter (13 – 18) Own Choice
43a. Playing a March on the
Bagpipes Under 13 Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
43b. Playing a Strathspey &
Reel
on the Bagpipes Under
13 Own Choice
44a. Playing a March on the
Bagpipes (13 – 18) Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
44b. Playing a Strathspey &
Reel
on the Bagpipes (13
– 18) Own Choice
45a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Clarsach Under 13 Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
45b. Playing a Gaelic Air on the
Clarsach Under 13 Own Choice
46a. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Clarsach (13 – 18) Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
46b. Playing a Gaelic Air on
the Clarsach (13 – 18) Own Choice
47a. Playing a March on the
Accordion Under 13 Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
47b. Playing a March,
Strathspey & Reel
on the Accordion Under
13 Own Choice
48a. Playing a March on the
Accordion (13 – 18) Own Choice
BEGINNERS*
48b. Playing a March,
Strathspey & Reel
on the Accordion (13
– 18) Own Choice
49a. Instrumental Group
(3-6 members) – 1 piece Under 13 Own Choice
49b. Instrumental Group
(3-6 members) – 1 piece Under 18 Own Choice
50a. Self Accompaniment of a
Gaelic song Under 13 Own Choice
on Clarsach, Guitar or Piano
50b. Self Accompaniment of a
Gaelic song (13 – 18) Own Choice
on Clarsach, Guitar or Piano
John Simpson Shield
- Best Local Fiddler in Competitions 38 or 39
John Darroch
Memorial Shield - Best Chanter player in Competition 42
Alan Beaton
Challenge Shield - Best Local Piper in Competitions 43 or 44
Calum MacPherson
Memorial Trophy - Highest Overall mark in Competitions 43 or 44
YMM Trophy - Best
Local Group in Competition 49
LITREACHAS & EALAIN – LITERATURE & ART
(Entries for this section MUST be received by 31st July)
51a. Writing in Gaelic a Short
story, Newspaper article or Poem Primary
51b. Writing in Gaelic a Short
story, Newspaper article or Poem Secondary
52a. Poster in Gaelic
advertising an aspect of the Mòd Primary
52b. Poster in Gaelic
advertising an aspect of the Mòd Secondary

PLEASE
NOTE
ALL
GAELIC MEDIUM UNIT PUPILS WILL COMPETE IN FLUENT COMPETITIONS. NO CHILD IN GAELIC MEDIUM EDUCATION WILL
COMPETE IN LEARNERS COMPETITIONS.
*IN THE
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION BEGINNERS ARE COMPETITORS WITH LESS THAN TWO YEARS PLAYING
EXPERIENCE.
Entries along with entry fees and own choice
music should be sent to
Iain MacKinnon, Competition Secretary
Achadhbeg, Western Road
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
ENTRY FEES RELATE TO SENIOR COMPETITION S ONLY
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 31ST JULY
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED