Paisley Gaelic Choir bring home top prize after Royal National Mòd success

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Youngsters from Paisley Gaelic Choir fought off stiff competition to bag first prize at a national event.The Royal National Mòd – Scotland’s celebration of Gaelic language, culture and heritage – has been taking place in Oban, Argyll this week.Thousands of competitors and attendees have taken part in over 200 planned competitions and a diverse fringe programme of concerts, exhibitions, children’s activities and talks.

On Monday, a host of activities and competitions primarily for young people and learners were staged.Youngsters compteted in a number of events, including the junior choirs competitions while the coveted junior solo singing titles were up for grabs.In the Choral Unison Learner Under-13s competition, Còisir Ghàidhlig Fèis Phàislig won overall, taking home the Donald and Mamie MacPhail Trophy, as well as the Darlington Society Silver Jubilee Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic.

And the local choir’s success has put Paisley and Renfrewshire back on the Gaelic map once again. Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial A choir spokesperson said: “We are so proud of our Gaelic choir who won