Success at the Mòd for Clann Thròndairnis from Skye.

Clann Thròndairnis from Skye won top prize in the Folk Group Competition for Under 13 year olds at the Royal National Mòd in Dunoon which was formally opened last Friday.

The delighted young attend schools in the Tròndairnis area and were one of the folk groups from across Scotland in the competition. Each group performed two songs of their own choice, with accompaniment of musical instruments.

Clann Thròndairnis also won other significant competitions in the children’s categories’ at the Mòd.

For the 10th year running The Highland Council has supported this competition, and this year, the winning group received £500 prize from Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process Services Company.

Councillor Alister Mackinnon, Chair of the Highland Council’s Gaelic Strategy and Implementation Group, said: “This is an excellent competition, as the young people are able to select their own choice, which can be accompanied by musical instruments if they desire. The young people do perform to such a high standard. Congratulations to everyone who took part.”

Srini Pallia, President – Consumer Business Unit, Wipro Limited said, “We are delighted to support this event as we truly believe that cultural programmes and competitions offer a chance for students to gain experience, showcase skills, discover  personal aptitude and adopt innovative techniques. Participation in such activities not only evokes cultural awareness among children and young people, but it also gives them a chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self-discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams.”