Fàilte gu duilleag dachaidh Còisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich.........
Còisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich, the Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir, was founded in the spring of 1978, solely to compete at that year's mod when it was realised that Mull needed more representation at the National Mod.
Duncan MacGilp was persuaded to be conductor, 'just for that year', because there was no thought of continuing in existence in future years!
It was thought appropriate that Mull be represented by a mixed choir, and so a motley band gathered in Salen Hall in April to commence rehearsals for the Mod in October.
At that Oban Mòd, the Choir achieved a commendable third place in the Sheriff MacMaster - Campbell competition, and won the Selma Shield for the highest marks in Gaelic, a Trophy which has returned to Mull on 5 occasions since 1978. Needless to say, it was agreed at the first Annual General Meeting that the Choir should remain in existence, and it has gone from strength to strength, now under the baton of Elizabeth Jack, and the Gaelic tuition of Janet MacDonald.
Mull Gaelic Choir, Tobermory, September 2008
Photos are by kind permission of Hannah Morris Photography
Click here to see what you missed on the 16th May aboard the Reaper
Oban Local Mod, we won first place in the Puirt and the Ladies and a third place in the Mixed choirs competition. The atmosphere was electric on the boat on the way back ! Many thanks to Allan and Elizabeth for the drinks.
2nd July - Mishnish
11th July - Aros Hall provisionally booked for a fundraiser with Donnie Large as mentioned by Janet MacDonald last year.
17 th July - Iona ceilidh
22nd July - Craignure 7.30pm Family Ceilidh booked
13th August - Mishnish
26th August - Fundraising Ceildih Aros Hall 7.30
3rd September - Mishnish
11-12 September - Local Mod Tobermory
9th - 17th October - National Mod Oban
The 2010 Mod is in Thurso
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Local Mod, Tobermory, September 2007 National Mod 2007 Ladies and Mixed Choir 1997 1990 1984 Celebratory Ceilidh 1984 at Torosay Oban Mod 1978 |
Testimonials
I have just returned from a cruise around the British Isles aboard the Marco Polo. We visited Mull on our travels, and took a coach trip down to Iona. Our guide (Reay Whyte) told us about the Mull Gaelic Choir and that his wife sang with them. I am emailing to say that I found a CD of the Choir in a shop in Tobermory and have thoroughly enjoyed playing it - what a talented group you are!
I wish that I knew the name of our guide, so that I could tell him that the one place people on board the ship wanted to visit again, was Mull! He and the coach driver are wonderful representatives of your community.
With many good wishes to the choir for more successes in the future
Annette Leech ~ Worcester
