The final weekend
On Saturday, the Massed Choirs performance saw choirs who have competed across the week to gather and sing in joyful unison as they paraded from the flagship venue, the Corran Halls to Oban’s Station Square, accompanied by Oban High School Pipe Band.
Following the tradition, the Mòd flag was proudly passed to Lochaber, which will host the 2025 edition of the cherished festival, with Councillor Raymond Bremner receiving the flag on behalf of Highland Council.
Friday saw an impressive round of Area Choir Competitions take place in the Oban town centre. The incredibly talented Oban Gaelic Choir, conducted by Sileas Sinclair, took home the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield for their fourth consecutive Mòd, making history at their hometown event and the birthplace of the Mòd as the first choir to win the title four years running.
The outstanding Govan Gaelic Choir lifted the Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy, led by their talented conductor Kathryn Callender, who also hails from Oban. This was their first time competing in the Margrat Duncan, taking the title on their first attempt.
Royal National Mòd stalwart Kenny Thomson was also honoured by An Comunn Gàdlealach with a special token of appreciation to mark his last Mòd as a conductor. The long-standing conductor of Glasgow Gaelic Choir (fondly known as the GGs) was recognised for his outstanding 41-year contribution to the choir.
The event culminated in a grand finale with a stellar sell-out performance by West Coast favourites Trail West, who closed the festival in spectacular fashion at the Corran Halls. Support came from the 2022 double Mòd medallist Ruairidh Gray.
