CLÀR-OBRACH // SYLLABUS

Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath

North Lanarkshire Local Mòd 2026

18 Dihaoine agus 19 Disathairne  an t-Sultain 2026 

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 2026 

Entries Open:         23rd April 2026

Entries Close:         31st May 2026

Àrd-sgoil Greenfaulds – Greenfaulds High School
Auchenkilns Road
Cumbernauld, G67 4AQ

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Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath/North Lanarkshire Local Mòd 2026

We are delighted to be able to tell you that entries for the North Lanarkshire Local Mòd 2026 are now open! The junior and senior competitions will take place in Greenfaulds High School on Friday and Saturday the 18th and 19th of September 2026.

We also hope that competing at the local mòd inspires competitors to compete at the Royal National Mòd which takes place in Glasgow this year from 9-17 October.

All entries should be made through our online entry system.  Payment for competitions must be made at time of entry in order for entries to be processed. If you require any support with online entries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath would not happen without the time and efforts of our committee and supporters who give their time voluntarily. You can support the local mòd in many ways through stewarding, chairing competitions, helping in the office. 

However, you can always help through sponsorship - we are looking for sponsors for individual competitions or a series of competitions. In addition to this there is always space for sponsors of new trophies/prizes. If you feel you, your family, or organisation would like to do, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

On behalf of the committee, we are all looking forward to welcoming you to Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath.

Le gach dhùrachd, 

Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath

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All prescribed poems and songs listed are available to purchase online from the

An Comunn Gàidhealach store: 

http://www.ancomunn.co.uk/store/ 

If you have any issues accessing the prescribed pieces, please contact the

An Comunn Gàidhealach office on (01463) 709705 or info@ancomunn.co.uk.

Ionnsramaidean Aon-Neach                         Solo instruments at the Mòd

*Piping & Chanter competitions will take place on the Friday evening*

Feadan // Chanter

Pìorbaireachd // Bagpipes - Junior

*If there is a high number of chanter or piping entries, these may need to be capped.  In such cases, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early entry is strongly encouraged.*

Co-fharpaisean Òigridh                                                 Junior Competitions 

Aithris Bàrdachd – Fileanta // Poetry Recitation – Fluent

Recitation of a piece of prescribed poetry. No Actions. 

Aithris Bàrdachd – Luchd-Ionnsachdaidh // Poetry Recitation – Learner

Recitation of a piece of prescribed poetry. No Actions. 

Innse Sgeulachdan – Fosgailte // Story Telling – Fluent & Learner

Tell a story of your own choice. 

Seinn aon-neach - Fileanta // Solo Singing – Fluent 

Singing of a prescribed song. 

Seinn aon-neach – Luchd-Ionnsachaidh // Solo Singing – Learners

Singing of a prescribed song. 

Seinn aon-neach - Solo Singing - Open - Learner & Fluent Participants

Singing of one song. Own Choice.

Seinn Traidiseanta – Fosgailte // Traditional Singing – Open (Fluent/Learner)

One song sung in a traditional style. 

Còisirean | Choral  - Open (Fluent & Learners)

Singing 2 songs ,1 Prescribed, 1 Own Choice

Òran Gnìomh | Action Song 

Perform a song or a medley of songs as a group with actions and/or props. 

Seinn Càraid – Fosgailte // Duet Singing – Open

One song sung in harmony. 

Art // Ealain - North Lanarkshire Mòd Poster

Open

Co-fharpaisean Inbheach                                         Adult Competitions

Seinn Aon-Neach // Vocal Solos - Open- Fluent & Learners

Solo Singing. 

Còisirean - Choral - Open  

RIAGHAILTEAN | RULES 

1.  All spoken and sung matter must be in Gaelic. 
2. Competitors in all sections of the syllabus must submit their entry using our online entry system no later than 31st May 2026.
3. If entering a competition which requires a file upload, e.g. own choice music, this must be uploaded by the 31st June 2026, or the entry will not be valid. 
4. A competitor must not sing the same song in more than one competition.
5. A competitor may compete in either fluent or learner competitions but not in both categories at the same Mòd. Open competitions are open to both fluent and learner competitors. 
6. Solo singers’ own choices are limited to 28 lines (except traditional songs).
7. The minimum and maximum times stated for specific competitions must be adhered to. 
8. Competitors in vocal music competitions must sing without musical accompaniment, unless specified. 
9. Prescribed songs for solo competitions may be sung in any key. 
10. Instrumental - ​​This is a competition open to Junior players aged 18yrs and under who have not competed in any adult Bagpipe competition.
11. Instrumental - ​​Competitors must be within the prescribed age group on the first day of October of the year in which the Mòd is held.

12. Instrumental - ​​Competitors may only enter events in their own age group.

13. Instrumental - ​​Competitors must be prepared to present themselves in the order of play as specified in the programme, or as directed by the Stewards. Failure to do so may mean disqualification.  

14. Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.
15. Senior Choirs must consist of at least 10 and not more than 35 voices.
16. Junior competitors must be within the prescribed age group or class on 1 October 2026. 
17. Conductors may NOT sing with their choirs. 
18. The decision of the Adjudicators shall be final.
19. Art - all work should be submitted in PDF and JPEG format.
20. Protests against the eligibility of a competitor must be made to the Local Mòd Secretary before the judgements are announced, or where possible, before the competition has been entered upon. They must be in writing and must contain a clear statement of the condition infringed and/or the alleged disqualification. Protests can only be entered by those interested as competitors in the particular competition in connection with which the protest is raised. 
21. All prescribed pieces listed are from the Royal National Mòd syllabus and can be purchased online at https://www.ancomunn.co.uk/store/index.php 
22. First prize winners in appropriate competitions may be asked to appear at any relevant concert/ceilidh. Please confirm attendance with the Local Mòd Secretary/Mòd Information Desk immediately after results are announced. 
23. Competitors should register for each competition with the steward at the venue where the competition is due to take place. Registration with the steward does not  ensure that competitions will be held for late competitors. It is the competitors’ responsibility to arrive at the relevant competition in time to compete.
24. All junior entrants are the responsibility of the adult in charge (i.e. parent/teacher). The Local Mòd committee and stewards will not be responsible for any child.
25. NO audio or video recording is permitted at any competition. 
26. NO photography/flash photography is permitted at any competition.
27. Trophies presented at the North Lanarkshire Local Mòd 2026 must be returned, engraved and polished to 92 New Road, Glenboig, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2QD             by Friday 13th August 2027.
28. The Local Mòd committee will not accept responsibility for the loss of or damage to people’s property. 
29. Unless covered specifically by the rules above, all other circumstances will be covered by the rules of the Royal National Mòd as appropriate.