Choir Members - Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir

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 Oban Mòd in October 1978.

The choir went from strength to strength, most recently under the baton of Elizabeth Jack, who successfully conducted for 20 years until her retirement in 2021 after the National Mòd in Inverness. Donna Dugdale then took up the baton as conductor, with Janet MacDonald, one of the founding members of the choir, continuing her long service as our Gaelic reader.

We compete in local mòds and the National Mòd, and we love performing regularly on cruise ships in Tobermory bay and in venues around Mull and Iona, especially Duart Castle and Iona Abbey.