LOCAL NEWS JULY 17 2023
Written by MartyM on 17 July 2023
Skye Camanachd captain speaks out after Kingussie call-off
Skye Camanachd captain John Gillies has called for the rules to be upheld properly after the islanders’ match against Kingussie was called off at short notice on Saturday
The Camanachd Association reported on Saturday morning that Kingussie, who were due to host Skye in the Mowi Premiership at 3pm, had not contacted the referee regarding the postponement.
Kingussie could face a two point deduction.
Generations come together at the Lochcarron Highland Games
Four generations of the MacPherson family lead the Isle of Skye Pipe Band as they opened up the Lochcarron Highland Games on Saturday at Attadale Gardens
The Games Chieftain, 90-year-old Ewen MacPherson (pictured) helped to kick-off the festivities by entering the area on his lawn tractor to mark the occasion.
The Games once again offered a wide range of music, entertainment and sporting event for those in attendance to enjoy. However, the tug of water competition fell foul of the weather and had to be cancelled due to a deluge of rain on the day.
Photo credit: Isle of Skye Pipe Band
Skye and Lochalsh club claim eighth place at Ullapool regatta
The South Skye and Lochalsh Coastal Rowing Club earned an eighth place finish from a field of 27 teams in their boat Saucy Mary (pictured) at the Ullapool Coasting Rowing Regatta at the weekend.
Club chairperson Claire Dorman told Radio Skye: “This is our first full year of competing with our boat and we have made great progress.
“Last year we joined in with other teams in ‘the rest of the world’ boat coming in last most of the time. But this year we are in the middle of the field, and competing in finals! The weekend was a real step forward for us.”
She added: The conditions were truly awful!
“We had scorching sun then torrential rain and thunder and lightening. But it didn’t dampen our spirits.”
If anyone, over 16, would like to join the club and participate in coastal rowing, you can the club through its Facebook page or email: southskyeandlochalshrowing@gmail.com
Kinlochshiel ladies eleven the dream at league summit
Kinlochshiel ladies extended their winning run to 11 matches with a whopping 8-1 over Inverness B at Reraig on Sunday.
Lexie MacKenzie hit a hat-trick, Isabelle MacKenzie scored a brace, while Katie MacRae, Lorna MacRae, and Poppy Glasgow were also on target for Shiel.
The Lochalsh side have won all of their matches to date in the WCA North Division 2, and now hold an eight-point lead over Inverness B.
Shiel have fired in 70 goals across those matches, and out with the league they also have the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup to look forward to – a competition that they are looking to defend having won it in 2022.
Lexie MacKenzie and Lorna MacRae have been in red hot scoring form this season, contributing 44 goals between them for Shiel
Cup glory for Glengarry
Glengarry celebrated a historic success as they lifted the Camanachd Association Single Team Cup with a 3-0 win over Kilmory
Captain Nick Dalgety lifted the trophy for Glengarry after a brace from Raymond Robertson and a Shaun Nicolson goal earned them the win over Kilmory at An Aird in Fort William.
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