FOLLOWING a weekend of competition, Bangor University were victorious at the Inter-Collegiate Eisteddfod 2018, winning for a third time in a row.

The Eisteddfod is a highlight for Welsh students in Wales, and this year it was held at Lampeter by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David for the first time.

Osian Owen, a student of the School of Welsh at Bangor University was the winner of both the Chair and the Crown.

Commenting on his achievement, he said: "Winning came as a shock, but it was a privilege to receive both awards in the company of my closest friends.

"It was also a privilege to be judged by the experienced poet, Tudur Dylan."

A student from the School of Music, Alistair Mahoney won the Musicians' Medal and Nia Hâf from the School of Welsh won the Drama Medal, with both winning prizes for the second year in a row.

Elen Hughes, a member of Cymric, one of the University's Welsh society's said: "It will be difficult to have another weekend as amazing as this one.

"We will look back on our time at University with very fond memories, and of our ability to win the intercollegiate hat trick."

The Inter-Collegiate Eisteddfod is considered as one of the main social and cultural events calendar for any student or Welsh learners in Wales and also for those of Welsh societies based beyond Wales’ border.

In addition to the Stage and Homework competitions, an inter-collegiate Sports Gala, which included Rugby, Football and a Netball 7-a-side competition was held.

The grand gig on Saturday night featured a number of Welsh bands, which included DJ Garmon, Gwilym, Fleur De Lys and Y Cledrau.

The Eisteddfod has, over the years, provided a platform to promote the talents of a large number of students.