AN NUACHT – 46
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Athbliain faoi mhaise. We can approach 2023 with increased confidence having had a very successful Comhaltas year in 2022. It was great to see our 1,500 classes up and running again with thousands of young people having the opportunity to embrace Irish cultural traditions at community level. Maith sibh go léir, tá an náisiún go mór faoi chomaoin agaibh. Well done, the nation owes you a debt of gratitude.
The big story of 2022 was the amazing Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. This was a truly significant morale boost, not just for Comhaltas but also for the nation and the Irish diaspora. The people of Westmeath did us proud, míle buíochas. It followed the exceptional feat by County Boards and Provincial Councils to get all 32 County Fleadhanna, 4 Provincial Fleadhanna in Ireland, together with all Fleadhanna abroad over the line.
Tarraingíonn scéal scéal eile. One story attracts another story. Comhaltas has hundreds of good news stories at home and abroad as we start to leave the covid- era somewhat behind. Many of these achievements are chronicled in our TREOIR magazine which now has many thousands of readers in Ireland and worldwide. An té ag a mbíonn an toil bíonn an tslí. Where there’s a will there’s a way might well have been the moto of thousands of volunteers who overcame adversity with activity!
THE VOLUNTEER
At the heart of Comhaltas is the volunteer. They are the ones who make it possible at grassroots level with sessions, concerts, classes and other events. They are the dreamers and the doers. Their monumental service is enhanced by the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Ní neart go teacht le chéile. There is no strength till getting it together.
FLEADH 2023
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann returns to Mullingar in 2023 on the 6th – 14th August. This will be a tumultuous encore of the 2022 performance when over 500,000 people assembled in this Midlands town for the cultural renaissance which is this great gathering of the Gael.The 2023 Fleadh will again be preceded by the long-running Scoil Éigse under the directorship of Kieran Hanrahan, with his top team of tutors who are household names in the world of Irish culture. See TREOIR for details. Contact eolas@comhaltas.ie.
FLEADH 2024
The venue for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 will be decided at the March meeting of the Ardchomhairle. There are two very impressive applicants – Belfast and Wexford. We thank them for their interest and wish them well in the future.
FLEADH NUA
This multifaceted gathering of the Gael, which has been entertaining thousands of fans for over 40 years, will again be en fete on the 27th May – 5th June. See TREOIR for details or contact frank@ceoltrad.com.
THE ‘WREN’ SOARS HIGH
TEARS AND LAUGHTER AS THE ‘WREN’ SOARS HIGH. Over 40 branches of Comhaltas throughout Ireland – and abroad! – resuscitated the ‘wren’ in 2022. On St. Stephen’s Day, hundreds of musicians, singers and dancers took to the highways and byeways bringing joy and traditional entertainment to thousands of people in their homes, pubs, nursing homes and on the streets.
As they travelled through the community, dressed in their colourful and varied outfits wearing an assortment of ‘aghaidh fidils’, they were welcomed with open doors and hearts. The older people wept with joy as they recounted their ‘wren’ experiences in days gone bye – shades of Jimín Mháire Thaidhg in our school days! Those in nursing homes had tales of nostalgia while those in pubs shared in the fun and there were many impromptu sessions.
The reports from the wren boys and girls reaching the Cultúrlann are a testimony as to how the ancient customs of the past – like ‘Hunting the Wren’ on St. Stephen’s Day – still find favour in the modern fast-moving world. See TREOIR for full details.
Philadelphia and South Wales who also resuscitated the ‘Wren’ deserve honourable mention. Needless to say, the wren is alive and well! All particiaptns have vowed that, le cúnamh Dé, they will be back bigger and better in 2023. Molann an gníomh é féin. The deed praises itself.
TTCT 2023
The TTCT Teachers Diploma Course will be held at Cultúrlann na hÉireann on the 23rd – 29th July. Over 850 teachers have qualified to date. The new Director of the course Majella Bartley and her excellent team were delighted with the 2022 course following the covid disruption. You can contact Majella at majella@comhaltas.ie
THE DRAW
The national Comhaltas Draw is a good way to top up the branch fund with no outlay or risk involved. The branch retains 100% of income. It is totally underwritten by the Ardchomhairle. Why not contact siobhan@comhaltas.ie
A VISIT TO THE CULTÚRLANN?
Did your branch consider an outing to the Cultúrlann? It can be a day or overnight visit. Local musicians will join your musicians for an unforgettable experience. Picture a rousing music session at a big open fire. Is leath den fhéile fáilte chaoin. Half of hospitality is a warm welcome! Contact bernard@comhaltas.ie
TIONÓL LEO ROWSOME
Each year at TIONÓL LEO ROWSOME we remember and salute the ‘King of the Pipers’ Leo Rowsome, a founding member of Comhaltas. It is held at Cultúrlann na hÉireann and the dates this year are the 1st and 2nd September. The annual GRADAM AN CHOMHALTAIS will be awarded to Ena Doocey who for over 40 years has been the volunteer photographer of Comhaltas.
Is buaine bladh ná beatha. Fame is more enduring than life.
COMHDHÁIL
The Annual Congress of Comhaltas will be held at Cultúrlann na hÉireann on the 6th/7th May, 2023. Delegates from Ireland and abroad will assemble to assess progress and plan for the future.
GRADAM NA hÉIGSE
This is a new special award – certificate and medallion – for those who have made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the nation. It can be a teacher, writer, composer, or some such person. For more information contact eolas@comhaltas.ie. Branches are welcome to nominate an appropriate recipient/s.
CULTURAL CENTRES
Our 7 Regional Resource Centres and 11 outreach centres provide essential services of a varied nature to the organisation and community in their areas. These amenities cover the whole island of Ireland. They will play a significant role in the new ATHNUACHAN AR AN RÓD SEO ROMHAINN programme of Comhaltas.
MEITHEAL
This is an unique concept of Comhaltas which covers the whole island of Ireland. There are 7 Meitheal Teams mirroring the 7 Regional Resource Centres. It is project driven.
SEANAD 100
The centenary of Seanad Éireann was commemorated in the Dáil Chamber on the 12th December 2022. All current and surviving former Senators were in attendance. The assembly was addressed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD.
Comhaltas was asked to provide a harpist and uilleann piper for the historic occasion, Mary Kelly and Eamonn Walsh were selected.
The event was presided over by the Cathaoirleach Mark Daly who paid tribute to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann on the contribution they had made to the cultural life of the nation over the last 70 years. He said that history was also made at the Seanad 100 on the 12th December as it was the first time that music had been played at a session of the Oireachtas.
AWARDS
Tom Doorley has been selected as Ard-Ollamh for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar. Tom is a much- acclaimed musician, music teacher and conductor/composer of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland.
Bardic Awards will be presented to Joe Connaire, Fleadh Cathaoirleach and music teacher; Pamella Schweblin, uilleann piper, Argentina; Dr. Daithí Kearney, musician and lecturer; Martin Gaffney, music teacher and graphic designer; Tommy Doherty, Scoil Éigse tutor; and harpist Gráinne Hambly.
THE DIASPORA
The Irish Diaspora will be feted at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next August. It will provide an opportunity to acknowledge and salute those of Irish extraction who have been to the fore in promoting Ireland’s cultural identity globally.
Comhaltas now has operations in 18 countries worldwide. For more information, contact our Diaspora Officer at brendan@dunuladh.ie.
Sin an scéal go dtí seo. This is an ongoing story and we will keep you up to date with any new developments. We will let you know when the 6 RTÉ television programmes from Fleadh 22 will be screened. In the meantime, keep up the good work. Tá beocht sa dóchas. Hope gives life.
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The SCT system is now open for registrations for the 2023 exams.
The closing date for registrations is Jan 31st 2023. The closing date for payments is Feb 20th 2023. Entries and payments received after these closing dates will not be accepted. The closing date for research projects is 5pm on Mar 1st 2023. The exams take place Mon-Sun from approximately 09:30am-05:30pm between the end of March and early June including the Easter holidays.
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Invitation to attend the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media to discuss; A safe and respectful working environment in the arts.
Opening statement:
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann welcomes the ‘Speak Up; A Call for Change’ initiative by Minster Catherine Martin T.D. and congratulates The Minister, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, the Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and all involved in its development. It is a timely report, fostering a safer and more respectful environment for the arts.
During the past year Comhaltas re-stated and widely distributed, internally and externally, its long-standing mission and ethos statement: Who We Are; Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Vision, Values, Mission and Ethos are guided by many principles:
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The essence of our movement as we interpret it, is that it is all embracing and inclusive of everyone regardless of race, religion or ability.
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The core values of our services have always been underpinned by honesty, openness, fairness, the dignity of each person, free from harassment, anti-sectarian and anti-racist.
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We believe in the intrinsic value of every person and we aim to further the dignity of all
associated with our movement.
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We want each individual to avail of opportunities for self-expression in the pursuit of
Irish traditional music, song, dance and language.
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We promote inclusivity, equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, marital status,
sexual orientation, age, disability, religious belief, or lack thereof, race, ethnicity or nationality.
As a community, participation-based intergenerational movement Comhaltas supports the advancement of these values across the overall culture and arts sector and the elimination of any damaging behaviour.
Comhaltas is a voluntary organisation with 430 Branches in Ireland and 18 countries dedicated to the preservation, promotion and development of the Irish cultural traditions delivering services throughout the island of Ireland, the Irish diaspora and across the globe. Comhaltas’s 18 cultural centres support its voluntary structures which collectively provide services to 3 million people annually. As a multi-faceted organisation Comhaltas is widely acknowledged for its unparalleled contribution to the vibrancy of Irish traditional music today, especially amongst young people, throughout Ireland and among the Irish Diaspora; this has largely been achieved through its holistic educational programme. The various strands of its education programme are facilitated and delivered through its democratic structures as are all Comhaltas events, at every level up to and including Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which consistently attracts c. 500,000 people.
COTHROMAÍOCHT: Respect; Equality; Opportunity, offers an insight into the scale and scope of CCÉ’s activities and projects. It details statistically Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s status in relation to gender balance throughout the organisation and outlines our intended delivery of a range of training and mentoring supports and resources at all levels, designed to further advance a positive and lasting culture of respect and dignity throughout Comhaltas and the overall Irish cultural sector. Throughout its 70 years in existence Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has remained committed to the ideals of providing appropriate opportunities for young people and all those who engage with the Irish cultural traditions, providing opportunities for self-expression and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Comhaltas looks forward to working with the Minister and the Department in the advancement of COTHROMAÍOCHT: Respect; Equality; Opportunity.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann: eolas@comhaltas.ie (01) 2800295
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022
An Muileann gCearr
1A Fidil / Fiddle (Faoi 12)
1st April Macaulay, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK 2nd Andrea Carroll, CCÉ, Clarecastle/Ballyea, An Clár 3rd Faolan Rogers, Madison, Wisconsin, US
1B Fidil / Fiddle (12-15)
1st Laoise NÍ Chinnéide, CCÉ, Ormond, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Róisín O’Connor, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath 3rd Hayley Holly, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Ciarraí
1C Fidil / Fiddle (15-18)
1st Maebh McGlinchey, CCÉ, Fintona, Tír Eoghain
2nd Cillian Ó Cathasaigh, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh Baile ‘n Chollaigh, Corcaigh 3rd Freeja Nolan, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK
1D Fidil / Fiddle (O18)
1st Sarah O’Gorman, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 2nd Sinéad McKenna, CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Tír Eoghain 3rd Jason McGuinness, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2A Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 12)
1st Seán Angland, CCÉ, Glenflesk, Ciarraí
2nd Aodhán O’Donnell, CCÉ, Ros Liath, Fear Manach 3rd Eoin Foley, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí
2B Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (12-15)
1st Michael Healy, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí 2nd Fionn Connolly, CCÉ, Portarlington, Laois 3rd Eimear Clancy, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár
2C Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (15-18)
1st Aoibhinn Ni Loinsigh, CCÉ, John Dungan, Longford
2nd Jack Condon, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Port Láirge 3rd Daithi Waters, CCÉ, Cavan Town, An Chabhán
2D Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (O18)
1st Keelan Mac Craith, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Aaron Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Noel Stapleton, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Ryan, Cill Chabháin, Laois
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3A Feadóg Mhór / Flute (Faoi 12)
1st Oisín Ó Conchúir, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh 2nd Sophie Ní Áinle, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach 3rd Méabh Dunne, CCÉ, Spink, Laois
3B Feadóg Mhór / Flute (12-15)
1st Anna Ní Chathmhaoil, CCÉ, Aughnamullen, Muineachán 2nd Cadhla Tohill, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha
3rd Colleen Angland, CCÉ, Glenflesk, Ciarraí
3C Feadóg Mhór / Flute (15-18)
1st Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 2nd Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach 3rd Megan Teague, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain
3D Feadóg Mhór / Flute (O18)
1st Barry Conaty, CCÉ, NYAH, An Chabhán 2nd Tommaso Torniell, Italy, IT
3rd Emily Ní Chatháin, CCÉ, Ail Finn, Ros Comáin
4A Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 12)
1st Muireann Ní Aoláin, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo 2nd Maria Ni Mhaidin, CCÉ, Ros Cré, Tiobraid Árann 3rd Ciarán MacDonncha, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí
4B Feadóg / Whistle (12-15)
1st Sarah Murphy, CCÉ, Leac Snámha, Ciarraí
2nd Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 3rd Kate Roche, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
4C Feadóg / Whistle (15-18)
1st Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 2nd Iarla McMahon, CCÉ, An Bonnan Buí, Ard Mhacha 3rd Síofra Ní Mhóráin, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Treacy, Átha Cliath
4D Feadóg / Whistle (O18)
1st Máire Ní Bhraonáin, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí 2nd Aindréas Ó Broin, CCÉ, Ballinamore, Liatroma
3rd Evan Gloeckner, CCÉ, Cathair Phort Láirge, Port Láirge
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5A Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (Faoi 12)
1st Clara Ní Choileáin, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 2nd Shia Mcguire, CCÉ, St Wilfrids, Northern Region, UK
3rd Eilís Seymour, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
5B Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (12-15)
1st Myles Macaulay, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK 2nd Orla Bruce, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK
3rd Ciarán Mac an Bháird, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
5C Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (15-18)
1st Cormac McColgan, CCÉ, Seamus Mac Giolla Bhríde, Dún na nGall 2nd Áine Ní Shíocháin, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 3rd Odhrán Keown, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún
5D Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (O18)
1st Shauneen Maguire, CCÉ, Derrylin, Fear Manach
2nd Alex Morgan, CCÉ, East London, London & Southern, UK 3rd Gareth Dempsey, CCÉ, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
6A Consairtín / Concertina (Faoi 12)
1st Sophie Ní Áinle, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Déithin Ní Ghealbháin, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 3rd Mary Walsh, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Ciarraí
6B Consairtín / Concertina (12-15)
1st Aisling Ní Mhiacháin, CCÉ, Cill Dhéagláin, An Mhí
2nd Máire Ní Fhloinn, CCÉ, Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Luimneach 3rd Conall D’Arcy, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
6C Consairtín / Concertina (15-18)
1st Rachel Mahony, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár
2nd Éimhear Ní Fhlannabhra, CCÉ, Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Luimnigh 3rd Erin Whitley, CCÉ, Irvinestown, Tír Eoghain
6D Consairtín / Concertina (O18)
1st Aidan Quigney, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár
2nd Donagh McElligott, CCÉ, The Boathouse, Wicklow 3rd Chloe McGrath, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
7A Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (Faoi 12)
1st Páidí Ó Blacúil, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 2nd Seamus McClean, CCÉ, Ards, An Dún
3rd Eoghan McGovern, CCÉ, Cavan Town, An Chabhán
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7B Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (12-15)
1st Muireannn Meade, CCÉ, Loughmore, Tiobraid Árann
2nd Tove Byers, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 3rd Niamh Landale, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath
7C Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (15-18)
1st Sorcha Ní Scolaí, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath 2nd Iarla McMahon, CCÉ, An Bonnan Buí, Ard Mhacha 3rd Fearghus Walsh, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
7D Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (O18)
1st Peter McKenna, CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Tír Eoghain
2nd Micheál Mac Giobúin, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 3rd Méabh Ní Dhómhnaill, CCÉ, Dún Geanainn, Tír Eoghain
8A Cruit / Irish Harp (Faoi 12)
1st Ryan Martin, CCÉ, Dhún Dealgan, Louth
2nd Ava Egan, CCÉ, Belclare, Gaillimh
3rd Blaithín Ní Choileáin, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
8B Cruit / Irish Harp (12-15)
1st Nell Kettle, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
2nd Ríoghnach McKinney, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha 3rd Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
8C Cruit / Irish Harp (15-18)
1st Hannah Lyons, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 2nd Caitríona Seoighe, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 3rd Aoibhe Kettle, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Ryan, Cill Chabháin, Laois
8D Cruit / Irish Harp (O18)
1st Emma Benson, CCÉ, An Céideadh, Ros Comáin 2nd Éilís Ní Néadáin, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach 3rd Naoise Ní Bharóid, CCÉ, Cill Shléibhe, Tiobraid Árann
9A Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (Faoi 12)
1st Naoise MacSiúrtán, CCÉ, Garrai Eóin,, Luimneach 2nd DJ Mac Gerailt, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 3rd Caitlin Bishop, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US
9B Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (12-15)
1st Lia Ní Shúirtáin, CCÉ, Garrai Eóin, Luimneach 2nd Oran Lennon, CCÉ, Lios Breac-Longfort, Longford 3rd Orla Fogarty, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US
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9C Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (15-18)
1st Sadhbh Ní Shúirtáin, CCÉ, Garraí Eóin, Luimneach 2nd Brianna Brown, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US 3rd Aodhán O’Coileáin, CCÉ, Dr. Galligan, An Chabhán
9D Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (O18)
1st Liam Mac Thomais, CCÉ, Ros Cré, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Kevin McCarthy, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí
3rd John Horkan, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
10A Bainseó / Banjo (Faoi 12)
1st Oisín McGrath, CCÉ, Phil Rooney, Dún na nGall 2nd Colm Dullea, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
3rd Conor O’Miacháin, CCÉ, Cill Dhéagláin, An Mhí
10B Bainseó / Banjo (12-15)
1st Rían Mac Cárthaigh, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Clodagh Crowley, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
3rd Niamh Ní Sheasnáin, CCÉ, Cluain Chreadhail, Luimneach
10C Bainseó / Banjo (15-18)
1st Bobby Mac Cathmhaoil, CCÉ, Aughnamullen, Muineachán 2nd Sinéad Johnston, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
3rd Eoin Ó Tornóir, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh
10D Bainseó / Banjo (O18)
1st Thomas Aherne, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Port Láirge 2nd Jack Fitzpatrick, CCÉ, Craobh Naomh Choca, Cill Dara
3rd Emmet Greaney, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
11A Maindilín / Mandolin (Faoi 12)
1st Colm Dullea, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Alex Donnellan, CCÉ, Tuam, Gaillimh
3rd Cormac Ó Loinsigh, CCÉ, John Dungan, Longford
11B Maindilín / Mandolin (12-15)
1st Martin Woods, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo 2nd Billy Cunningham, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman 3rd Darragh Ó Mathúna, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
11C Maindilín / Mandolin (15-18)
1st Bobby Mac Cathmhaoil, CCÉ, Aughnamullen, Muineachán 2nd Enda Dooley, CCÉ, Dhún Dealgan, Louth
3rd Cathal Joyce, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
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11D Maindilín / Mandolin (O18)
1st Tiarnan O’Connell, CCÉ, Craobh Phiarais Ui Ghreagain, Átha Cliath 2nd Paul Mullane, CCÉ, Cr. Na Coradh, An Clár
3rd Thomas Aherne, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Port Láirge
12A Pianó / Piano (Faoi 12)
1st Shia Mcguire, CCÉ, St Wilfrids, Northern Region, UK 2nd Seán Angland, CCÉ, Glenflesk, Ciarraí
3rd Shea Magee, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún
12B Pianó / Piano (12-15)
1st Gracie Cunningham, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
2nd Eimear Lernihan, CCÉ, Inisdíomáin, An Clár
3rd Clodagh Ní Chathaláin, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann
12C Pianó / Piano (15-18)
1st Grace Angland, CCÉ, Glenflesk, Ciarraí 2nd Éabha McInerney, CCÉ, An Tulach, An Clar 3rd Aine Nic Ruaírí, CCÉ, An Ómaigh, Tír Eoghain
12D Pianó / Piano (O18)
1st Barry Conaty, CCÉ, NYAH, An Chabhán
2nd Calum McGregor, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK 3rd Min Allen, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
13A Mileoidean / Melodeon (Faoi 12)
1st Niall Fitzgerald, CCÉ, Caiseal Mumhan, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Fiadhhna Leamy, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Jack Higgins, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
13B Mileoidean / Melodeon (12-15)
1st Michael Healy, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí
2nd Jack Purcell, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Ciarraí 3rd John Elwood, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
13C Mileoidean / Melodeon (15-18)
1st Aron Moore, CCÉ, Cn na bPíobairí Uilleann, Átha Cliath
2nd Amhlaoibh Ó Síocháin Ó Beoláin, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Port Lairge 3rd Joseph Mannion, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge
13D Mileoidean / Melodeon (O18)
1st Liam Browne, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
2nd Iona Ritchie, CCÉ, Cathair Phort Láirge, Port Láirge 3rd John Larkin, CCÉ, Loughrea, Gaillimh
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14A Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (Faoi 12)
1st Ciarán MacDonncha, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí
2nd Ben O’Gorman, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 3rd Niall Fitzgerald, CCÉ, Caiseal Mumhan, Tiobraid Árann
14B Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (12-15)
1st Jack Mac Craith, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Sean Kinsella, CCÉ, Biorra, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Kate Roche, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
14C Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (15-18)
1st Emma Nic Gearailt, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Diarmuid Mac an Bháird, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh 3rd Catriona Lagan, CCÉ, Newbridge, Doire
14D Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (O18)
1st Sarah O’Gorman, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 2nd Fionn Ó hAnluain, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh
3rd Jack Fitzpatrick, CCÉ, Craobh Naomh Choca, Cill Dara
15A Tionlacan / Accompaniment (Faoi 12)
1st Rachel Treacy, CCÉ, Belclare, Gaillimh
2nd Shea Magee, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún 3rd Anna Dunleavy, CCÉ, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
15B Tionlacan / Accompaniment (12-15)
1st Gracie Cunningham, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
2nd Jack Mac Craith, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 3rd Clodagh Ní Chathaláin, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann
15C Tionlacan / Accompaniment (15-18)
1st Eabha McInerney, CCÉ, An Tulach, An Clár
2nd Bláithin Ní Mhaonaile, CCÉ, Ros Liath, Fear Manach 3rd Breandán O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha
15D Tionlacan / Accompaniment (O18)
1st Ryan Ward, CCÉ, Killoran-Clancy-Whelan, NY, US 2nd Kevin Elam, CCÉ, O’Neill-Malcolm, MD, US 3rd Aidan Quigney, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár
16A Bodhrán (Faoi 12)
1st Conor Ó Miacháin, CCÉ, Cill Dhéagláin, An Mhí 2nd Sean Mac Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach 3rd Eoghan Óg Galvin, CCÉ, Leac Snámha, Ciarraí
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16B Bodhrán (12-15)
1st Taidhg Ó Daltúin, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
2nd Darragh Keown, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún 3rd Thomas Wrafter, CCÉ, Castletown Geoghegan, Westmeath
16C Bodhrán (15-18)
1st Seán Ó Deiseach, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Nadine Ní Ghabhann, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford 3rd Joseph Mannion, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge
16D Bodhrán (O18)
1st Dáire Smith, CCÉ, Cavan Town, An Chabhán 2nd Mark Bracken, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí 3rd Matthew Hurrell O’Connor, CCÉ, Bray, Átha Cliath
17A Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (Faoi 12)
1st Colm Dullea, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Conor Ó Miacháin, CCÉ, Cill Dhéagláin, An Mhí 3rd Charlie McGinley, CCÉ, Fintona, Tír Eoghain
17B Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (12-15)
1st Rían Mac Cárthaigh, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh 2nd Eimear McCabe, CCÉ, Cavan Town, An Chabhán 3rd Noel de Faoite, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
17C Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (15-18)
1st Oisín Reilly, CCÉ, Baile Mhuineacháin, Muineachán 2nd Nadine Ní Ghabhann, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford 3rd Seán Ó Deiseach, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
17D Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (O18)
1st Mark Vesey, CCÉ, Spink, Laois
2nd Clíodhna O’Keeffe, CCÉ, Doora-Barefield, An Clár 3rd Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
18A Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Aoife Farren, CCÉ, Clarecastle/Ballyea, An Clár
2nd April Macaulay, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK 3rd Blaithín Ní Choileáin, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
18B Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Eimear McGeary, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha
2nd Claire Vanorny, St. Paul, Minnesota, US
3rd Laoise Ní Chinnéide, CCÉ, Ormond, Tiobraid Árann
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18C Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Lucia Ní Mhurchú, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 2nd Margaret Kepler, CCÉ, Pittsburgh, PA, US
3rd Eve Donohoe, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
18D Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (O18)
1st Una McGlinchey, CCÉ, Fintona, Tír Eoghain
2nd Leah Ní Mhurchú, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh 3rd Dúlra Ní Áinle, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
19A Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Páidí Ó Blacúil, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 2nd Eoghan Mc Govern, CCÉ, Cavan Town, An Chabhán
3rd Anam Khan, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
19B Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Daniel Aylward, CCÉ, Spink, Laois
2nd Tove Byers, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 3rd Seán Micheál Ó Roideacháin, CCÉ, Craobh Thrá Lí, Ciarraí
19C Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Tess McDonnell, CCÉ, Dún Geanainn, Tír Eoghain 2nd Mark Ó Dúnshléibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach 3rd Sorcha Ní Scolaí, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath
19D Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (O18)
1st Alain Ó Cearúil, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
2nd Ryan Behnke, St. Paul, Minnesota, US
3rd Micheál Mac Giobúin, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach
20A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Oisín Ó Conchúir, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh 2nd Evelyn Gilbane, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman 3rd Polly Nolan, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
20B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Eilís Ní Ghoílín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach 2nd Cadhla Tohill, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha
3rd Eve Crotty, CCÉ, Cathair Phort Láirge, Port Láirge
20C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Brendan O’Reilly, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán 2nd Ruairí Griffin, CCÉ, Dr. Galligan, An Chabhán
3rd Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
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20D Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (O18)
1st Donnchadh Mac Aodha, CCÉ, Dhún Dealgan, Louth 2nd Luke Maher, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Patrick Egan, CCÉ, Belclare, Gaillimh
21A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Liam Óg Ó Deagh, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge
2nd Páidí Ó Blacúil, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 3rd Lauren Kelly, CCÉ, Brosna, Uíbh Fhailí
21B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st James Lambert, CCÉ, Wicklow Miners, Wicklow
2nd Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 3rd Liam Ryan, CCÉ, Coleman-O’Grady, NY, US
21C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Ruairí Griffin, CCÉ, Dr. Galligan, An Chabhán
2nd Meadhbh Ní Chathasaigh, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh Baile ‘n Chollaigh, Corcaigh 3rd Eve Donohoe, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
21D Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (O18)
1st Grainne Ní Mhuineog, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí 2nd Saoirse Ní Chéileachair, CCÉ, Ballinamore, Liatroma 3rd Anthony Cahill, Dallas, TX, Texas, US
22A Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Ryan Martin, CCÉ, Dhún Dealgan, Louth
2nd Raighnaid Ní Ghríofa, CCÉ, Clarecastle/Ballyea, An Clár 3rd Kayla Martin, CCÉ, Dhún Dealgan, Louth
22B Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Ríoghnach McKinney, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha 2nd Nell Kettle, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
3rd Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
22C Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Larissa Fleck, CCÉ, Baile an Chaistil, Aontroim 2nd Hannah Lyons, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 3rd Lucy Teape, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
22D Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (O18)
1st Éilís Ní Néadáin, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach 2nd Hannah Nic Eindrí, CCÉ, Dún Dealgan, Muineachán 3rd Cáit Ní Ghabháin, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
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23A Ceol Beirte / Duets (Faoi 12)
1st Aishling White, Ríanagh Murphy, CCÉ, An Tulach, An Clar
2nd Hannah Meegan, Liam Óg Murray, CCÉ, Fintona, Tír Eoghain
3rd Caoilinn Morrow, Eabha Morrow, CCÉ, Cn na bPíobairí Uilleann, Átha Cliath
23B Ceol Beirte / Duets (12-15)
1st Niamh Landale, Róisín O’Connor, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath
2nd Edel Conway, Nell Kettle, CCÉ, Port Laoise/Clonaslee, Laois
3rd Cáit Ní Rúfáin, Tove Byers, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach
23C Ceol Beirte / Duets (15-18)
1st John Munday, Rian McCarthy, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Aoife Johnston, Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Art Ó Mearáin, Cillian Ó Cathasaigh, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh Baile ‘n Chollaigh, Corcaigh
23D Ceol Beirte / Duets (O18)
1st Ellen O’Gorman, Joseph Mannion, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 2nd Mairéad Ní Mhistéil, Maria Ní Mhistéil, CCÉ, Loup, Doire
3rd Naoise Kettle, Senan Shorthall, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Ryan /Cam Ros, Laois
24A Ceol Trír / Trios (Faoi 12)
1st Clodagh Ní Dhrisceoil, Colm Ó Duinnshléibhe, Concobhar Ó Murchú, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh 2nd Emma Sinéad Ní Choileáin, Orlaith Ní hInse, Páidí Ó Blacúil, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach
3rd Emily Feery Quinn, Erin Finnerty, Rachel Kelly, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
24B Ceol Trír / Trios (12-15)
1st Conor Mac an Bháird, Marcus Ó Murchú, Tove Byers, CCÉ, Caisleán Uí Chonaill/Athán/B.Ior., Luimneach 2nd Cadhla Tohill, Eimear McGeary, Ríoghnach McKinney, CCÉ, Céide, Ard Mhacha
3rd Billy Cunningham, Florence Donohoe, Gracie Cunningham, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
24C Ceol Trír / Trios (15-18)
1st Caoilfhionn Ní Scolaí, James Landale, Sorcha Ní Scolaí, CCÉ, Beaumont, Átha Cliath
2nd Áine Fox, Aodhán Hughes, Cathal Walsh, CCÉ, Caislean a’ Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd Cillian Ó Cathasaigh, Meadhbh Ní Chathasaigh, Róisín Ní Mhurchú, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh Baile ‘n Chollaigh, Corcaigh
24D Ceol Trír / Trios (O18)
1st Aoibhin Morgan, Lucia Morgan, Oisin Bradley, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún
2nd Conchobhor Mac Donnacha, Rían Ó Síoradáin, Sinead Níc Eoin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach 3rd David Scott, Ellen Scott, Maeve Scott, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
25A Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (Faoi 12)
1st Baile Núis, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Crossfield Ceili Band, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh 3rd Drumconnis Céili Band, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain
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25B Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (12-15)
1st Baile Núis, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Lackagh Ceilí Band, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh 3rd Glengeen Céili Band, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain
25C Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (15-18)
1st The Forge Céili Band, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain 2nd Baile Núis, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
3rd Teach Solais, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh
25D Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (O18)
1st Taobh Na Mara, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge 2nd The Grange, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
3rd Glor na dTonn Ceilí Band, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
26A Grúpaí Ceoil (Faoi 12)
1st Cnoc Dua Grúpa Cheoil, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh 2nd Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean a’Bharraigh, Maigh Eo 3rd Ceoltóirí Chronáin, CCÉ, Chronáin, Corcaigh
26B Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15)
1st Carraig Mór Grúpa Cheoil, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh 2nd Burren, CCÉ, Cora Finne, An Clár
3rd Ceoltoiri Corradinna, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain
26C Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18)
1st Cois Trá Bán, CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Corcaigh 2nd Shannaragh, CCÉ, Dromore, Tír Eoghain
3rd Carraig Mór Grúpa Cheoil, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
26D Grúpaí Ceoil (O18)
1st Tigh na Coille, CCÉ, Cr na Coradh, An Clár 2nd Ceoltóirí Rinn na Mara, Dublin, Átha Cliath 3rd Lios Árd Grúpa Cheoil, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
27F Bannaí Máirseála, Cairdín / Accordion Marching Bands (Faoi 18)
1st K & S Accordion Band, Balrath, An Mhí
27D Bannaí Máirseála, Cairdín / Accordion Marching Bands (O18)
1st __________________________________________ 2nd __________________________________________ 3rd __________________________________________
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28F Bannaí Máirseála, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Marching Bands (Faoi 18)
1st __________________________________________ 2nd __________________________________________ 3rd __________________________________________
28D Bannaí Máirseála, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Marching Bands (O18)
1st Maghery Fife & Drum, , Dún na nGall
29F Bannaí Máirseála, Rogha Ghléas / Miscellaneous Marching Bands (Faoi 18)
1st __________________________________________ 2nd __________________________________________ 3rd __________________________________________
29D Bannaí Máirseála, Rogha Ghléas / Miscellaneous Marching Bands (O18)
1st Mullingar Town Band, CCÉ, Mullingar, Westmeath
30E Bannaí Máirseála, Píb / Pipe Marching Bands (Aon Aois/Any Age)
1st __________________________________________ 2nd __________________________________________ 3rd __________________________________________
31A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (Faoi 12)
1st Sara Ní Chonaill, CCÉ, Trim CCE, An Mhí
2nd Labhraín Ní Thofa, CCÉ, Coleman-O’Grady, NY, US 3rd Aoife Shannon, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
31B Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (12-15)
1st Clíona Ní Dhuarchain, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí
2nd Grace Ní hIfearnáin, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Ciarraí 3rd Catherine Hodes, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US
31C Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (15-18)
1st Damhnait Ní Fhátharta, CCÉ, Moycullen, Gaillimh 2nd Ellen De Búrca, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh 3rd Sadhbh Ní Shúirtáin, CCÉ, Garraí Eóin, Luimneach
31D Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (O18)
1st Clíona Ní Ghallachóir, CCÉ, Chloich Ceannfhaola, Dún na nGall 2nd Caitriona Ní Thiarnáin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
3rd Caoimhe Craddock, CCÉ, Caiseal Mumhan, Tiobraid Árann
32A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (Faoi 12)
1st Conal Mac Duarcáin, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí
2nd Tommy Ó Deargáin, CCÉ, Craobh an Ághasaigh, Ciarraí 3rd Liam Óg Ó Deagh, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge
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32B Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (12-15)
1st Fionn Mac Duarcáin, CCÉ, Tlachtga, An Mhí 2nd Seán Ó Suilleabáin, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh 3rd Liam O Ceallaigh, An Cheathru Rua, Gaillimh
32C Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (15-18)
1st Amhlaoibh Ó Síocháin Ó Beoláin, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Port Lairge 2nd Dubhalta Mac Murchadha, CCÉ, Craobh Na gComarach, Port Láirge
32D Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (O18)
1st Piaras O’Lorcain, Crossmaglen, Armagh, Ard Mhacha 2nd Ryan Mac Craith, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Tiobraid Árann 3rd Joseph Twomey, London, UK
33A English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (Faoi 12)
1st Éabha Ní Dhraighneáin, CCÉ, Sráid a’ Mhuilinn, Corcaigh 2nd Milah Reilly, CCÉ, Baile Mhuineacháin, Muineachán 3rd Sáerlaith Ní Aoláin, CCÉ, Cill Aichidh, Uíbh Fhailí
33B English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (12-15)
1st Laura Scott, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
2nd Cáit Ní Chonchúir, CCÉ, Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Luimneach 3rd Roisin Wall, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman
33C English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (15-18)
1st Cathleen Garland, CCÉ, Caisléan Nua, An Dún
2nd Eire Ni Fhaolain, CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Loch Garman 3rd Caitlin Ní Mhuineog, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
33D English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (O18)
1st Cáit Ní Bhaoghill, CCÉ, Corcaghan, Muineachán 2nd Sorcha Ní Chorcoráin, CCÉ, Doora-Barefield, An Clár 3rd Lily Keaney, CCÉ, Belleek, Fear Manach
34A English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (Faoi 12)
1st Cormac Cotter, CCÉ, Leamington Spa, Midland Region, UK 2nd Dara Ó Cinnéide, CCÉ, Leac Snámha, Ciarraí
3rd Rory Magee, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, An Dún
34B English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (12-15)
1st Chulainn Ó Faolain, CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Loch Garman 2nd Mairtin Ó Ceilleachair, CCÉ, Cill Aichidh, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Pádraig Ó Maoláin, CCÉ, Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Luimneach
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34C English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (15-18)
1st Cormac Byrne, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár 2nd Cillian Cullen, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman 3rd Liam Clancy, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár
34D English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (O18)
1st Vincent Crowley, Glenbanoo Lower, Bantry, Co Cork, Corcaigh 2nd Luke Maher, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Niall Wall, CCÉ, Enniscorthy, Loch Garman
35A Feadaíl / Whistling (Faoi 12)
1st Lucy Twomey, CCÉ, Cr na Coradh, An Clár
2nd Lucy Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Grace Walsh, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Ciarraí
35B Feadaíl / Whistling (12-15)
1st Eimear Clancy, CCÉ, Croisín, An Clár 2nd Fintan Kelly, CCÉ, Rafferty-Madden, NJ, US 3rd Clodagh Crowley, CCÉ, Lackagh, Gaillimh
35C Feadaíl / Whistling (15-18)
1st Kellianne Ní Frinnseach, CCÉ, An Sciobairín, Corcaigh
2nd Iarlaith MacArtáin, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Treacy, Átha Cliath 3rd Sean Ó Donnchadha, CCÉ, Craobh Loch Garman, Loch Garman
35D Feadaíl / Whistling (O18)
1st Liam Jones, CCÉ, Clochliath, Clár
2nd Grainne Ní Mhuineog, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí 3rd Phil Westwell, CCÉ, Johnny Doherty, Scotland, UK
36A Portaireacht / Lilting (Faoi 12)
1st Ava Egan, CCÉ, Belclare, Gaillimh
2nd Tim Howard, CCÉ, Cr na Coradh, An Clár
3rd Eliana Harkey, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US
36B Portaireacht / Lilting (12-15)
1st Caoimhe Shannon, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár 2nd Eimear Clancy, CCÉ, Cr na hInse, An Clár
3rd Gwen Harkey, CCÉ, St. Louis Irish Arts, Missouri, US
36C Portaireacht / Lilting (15-18)
1st Cillian Cullen, CCÉ, Bannow, Loch Garman 2nd Rόise Ni Mhurchú, CCÉ, Baile na gCailleach, Doire 3rd Catherine Cullen, CCÉ, Drumsna, Liatroma
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36D Portaireacht / Lilting (O18)
1st Liam Jones, CCÉ, Clochliath, An Clár
2nd Patrick Egan, CCÉ, Belclare, Gaillimh
3rd Marianne McAleer, CCÉ, Amairgin the Gael, Midland Region, UK
37E Amhráin Nuacheaptha, Gaeilge / Newly Composed Songs in Irish (Aon Aois/Any
Age)
1st Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh
2nd Eire Ni Fhaolain, CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Loch Garman
3rd Diarmaid Ó hEachthigheirn, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh Baile an Chollaigh, Corcaigh
38E Newly Composed Songs in English / Amhráin Nuacheaptha, Béarla (Aon Aois/Any
Age)
1st Terry Cowan, CCÉ, Caisléan Nua, An Dún
2nd Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh 3rd Jim McElhone, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK
39E Píosaí Ceoil Nuacheaptha / Newly Composed Tunes (Aon Aois/Any Age)
1st Laoise Ní Chinnéide T, CCÉ, Ormond, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Polly Nolan, CCÉ, Camross, Laois
3rd Darren Culliney, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford
40A Rince Céilí Ochtair, Mná / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (Faoi 12)
1st Cailiní Cora Droma Ruisc, CCÉ, Drumsna, Liatroma 2nd Mullahoran, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán 3rd Cúl na Carraig, CCÉ, Ráithín an Uisce, Laois
40B Rince Céilí Ochtair, Mná / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (12-15)
1st Aisling Kiernan, Emily Traynor, Emma Stapleton, Isabel Delaney, Kate Sheridan, Keira Gorman, Niamh Keogh, Roisin White, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
2nd Ava Galvin, Eliza O’Sullivan, Ella Clifford, Grace Murphy, Katy Galvin, Laragh Egan, Maeve Courtney, Sally Ann O’Connell, CCÉ, Barr na Sráide,, Ciarraí
3rd Anna Enlgish, Avril Langton, Caoimhe Leahy, Cara Cullinan, Jennifer Langton, Kate Walsh, Mia Keague, Sarah Brophy, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua (Caoimhes Team), Tiobraid Árann-
40C Rince Céilí Ochtair, Mná / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (15-18)
1st Amy O’Dwyer, Caoimhe Leahy, Ellie McNamara, Jessica Davis, Clara English, Megan Davis, Niamh O’Connor, Orlaith Dalton, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua, Tiobraid Árann
2nd Foireann Elaine, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
3rd Aisling Mills, Alison Dalton, Aoife Gorman, Emma Killeen, Hannah Guinan, Emma Stapleton, Kate Sheridan Subs. Kirsten White, Jane Foley, Keira Gorman, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
40D Rince Céilí Ochtair, Mná / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (O18)
1st Fioreann Sarah, Birr, Uíbh Fhailí
2nd Amy O’Dwyer, Caelainn McGrath, Chloe Hennebry, Eimear O’Connor, Emma Wyse, Meabh Houlihan, Megan Davis, Veronica McNamara, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua, Tiobraid Árann
3rd Ailbhe Gallagher, Áine Brosnan, Aislinn O’Donovan, Ciara Moynihan, Erin Holland, Kate Lawlor, Orla Spillane, Shola Koschan, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa,, Ciarraí
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41A Rince Céilí Ochtair, Measctha / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (Faoi 12)
1st Eabha Sleator, Ella O’Neill, Emma Barrett, Jack Twomey, Niall Barrett, Brian Crowley, Sarah Barrett, Sinead Allen, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh
2nd Rinceoirí Cú Chulainn, CCÉ, Cú Chulainn, Louth
41B Rince Céilí Ochtair, Measctha / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15)
1st Aoibhe Burke, Eimear Ní hAllacháin, Jack Commins, Lucy McCabe, Noah Commins, Riain Hallahan, Saoirse Dalton, Stephen Coffey, Sliabh gCua, Port Láirge
41C Rince Céilí Ochtair, Measctha / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18)
1st Admiral Brown, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
41D Rince Céilí Ochtair, Measctha / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (O18)
1st Áine Ní Nualláin, Aoife de Búrca, Ellie Nic Gabhann, Labhrás Ó Tuathaigh, Niamh de Búrca, Seamus Ó Chongaile, Seamus Ó Súilleabháin, Seán Ó Droichead, CCÉ, Ardacha/Carraigchiarraí, Luimneach
2nd Rinceoirí Cú Chulainn, CCÉ, Cú Chulainn, Louth
3rd St Joseph’s Dancers, Omagh, Tír Eoghain
42A Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Mná / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (Faoi 12)
1st Anna Keating, Anna Walsh, Emma Cullinan, Lauren Treahy, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua (Annas Team), Tiobraid Árann
2nd Foirne Rince Mhuineacháin, Emyvale, Muineachán
3rd Foireann Fiadhna, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
42B Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Mná / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (12-15)
1st Grace Carrigann Smyth, Lucy Condon, Sarah Brophy, Sarah Foley, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua (Hannahs Team), Tiobraid Árann
2nd Ní Bhoghaibh, CCÉ, Port Laoise, Laois
3rd Cailiní Cora Droma Ruisc Dancers, CCÉ, Drumsna, Liatroma
42C Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Mná / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (15-18)
1st Foireann Ciara, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Uíbh Fhailí
2nd Amy O’Dwyer, Caoimhe Leahy, Ellie McNamara, Orlaith Dalton, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua (Amy’s Team), Tiobraid Árann
3rd Grace Walsh, Ava Houlihan, Nicole Sheridan, Sally Houlihan, Villerstown, Port Láirge
42D Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Mná / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (O18)
1st Mullingar, CCÉ, Mullingar, Westmeath
2nd Áine Ní Nualláin, Mya Bridgeman, Ella Nic an Bhaird, Niamh de Búrca, CCÉ, Ardacha/Carraigchiarraí, Luimneach
3rd Amy O’Dwyer, Caelainn McGrath, Aoife Leahy, Meabh Houlihan, CCÉ, Caisleán Nua, Tiobraid Árann
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43A Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Measctha / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (Faoi 12)
1st Evan Corpez, Moya Grey, Rachel Delahunty, Sean Giles, Clonmore, Tiobraid Árann 2nd Eila O’Neill, Emma Barrett, Brian Crowley, Niall Barrett, CCÉ, Baile Núis, Corcaigh 3rd Mullahoran, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán
43B Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Measctha / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15)
1st Mullahoran, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán
2nd Carol Noonan, JR Corpez, Orflaith Bergin, VJ Corpez, Clonmore, Tiobraid Árann 3rd Admiral Brown, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
43C Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Measctha / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18)
1st Aoife de Búrca, Jake Ó Bhroin, Mya Nic an Droichead, Séamus Ó Súilleabháin, CCÉ, Ardacha/Carraigchiarraí, Luimneach
2nd Foirne Rince Mhuineacháin, Emyvale, Muineachán
3rd Admiral Brown, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
43D Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Measctha / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (O18)
1st Áine Ní Nualláin, Labhrás Ó Tuathaigh, Niamh de Búrca, Seán Ó Droichead, CCÉ, Ardacha/Carraigchiarraí, Luimneach
2nd Rinceoirí Cú Chulainn, CCÉ, Cú Chulainn, Louth
3rd St Joseph’s Dancers Team A, Omagh, Tír Eoghain
44A Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (Faoi 12)
1st Aisling Gallagher, Aoife Coffey, Éabha McCarthy, Jennifer Rae, Laura O’Sullivan, Maedbh O’Brien, Regan O’Shea, Sophie O’Shea, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa, Sophie, Ciarraí
2nd Ailbhe O’ Callaghan, Aoife Doolan, Caragh O’Donoghue, Kayleigh O’Sullivan, Laoise McCarthy, Leagh O’Connor, Shona O’Brien, Sofia Browne, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Aoife, Ciarraí
3rd Ballynacargy, CCÉ, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
44B Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (12-15)
1st Abbie McGuire, Alison Pigott, Andrea Counihan, Aoibhe O’Sullivan, Ciara Foley, Cliona Doolan, Rebecca O’Leary, Sadbh O’Halloran, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí
2nd Ballynacargy, CCÉ, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
3rd Ailish Marrinan, Aoife Ferguson, Cora Griffin, Ella Nagle, Emma Hassett, Emma Linnane, Grace Fennell, Roisin Dunphy, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh – St Mary’s HFL, An Clár
44C Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (15-18)
1st St Joseph’s, Streamstown, Westmeath
2nd Aoife O’Donoghue, Ciara O’Donoghue, Grace O’Connor, Isabel Waters, Laura Fleming, Lauren Carey, Róisín O’Sullivan, Tegan O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa, Ciarraí
3rd Ballynacargy, CCÉ, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
44D Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (O18)
1st Áine Brosnan, Anna O’Connor, Clodagh Murphy, Erin Holland, Òrlaith Spillane, Shola Koschan, Shona Murphy, Siona Moynihan, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa, Ciarraí
2nd Amy Flavin, Amy Sexton, Ciara O’Sullivan, Emma Fennell, Lauren Haugh, Maggie Smith, Nadine Pender, Tara Malone, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh – St Mary’s HFL, An Clár
3rd Cuilmore, CCÉ, Cuilmore, Maigh Eo
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45A Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (Faoi 12)
1st Ciara Callinan, Darragh O’Gorman, Diarmuid Garry, Grace Fennell, James Downes, Odhran Crowley, Rachel Townsend, Simone Considine, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh – St John’s HFL, An Clár
2nd Aidan Hickey, Aisling Gallagher, Éabha McCarthy, Eoin Brosnan, Laura O’Sullivan, Maedbh O’Brien, Oran Lynch, Sophie O’Shea, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa,, Ciarraí
3rd Abbeyknockmoy, Abbeyknockmoy, Gaillimh
45B Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (12-15)
1st Áine O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Donoghue, Colm O’Connor, Dara Lisa McCarthy, Darragh Brosnan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Lauren Carey, Oisín O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa, Ciarraí
2nd Aisling Kelly, Aoibhe Murphy, Cian Moroney, Cillian Nagle, Jayden Murray, Jimmy Kelly, Niamh Collins, Olivia Cizmarova, Rithim an Chláir – Ceim Óir, An Clár
3rd Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, CCÉ, Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn. Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo
45C Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (15-18)
1st Aoife O’Donoghue, Cian Lynch, Darragh Brosnan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Isabel Waters, Laura Fleming, Pádraic Moynihan, Tegan O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Cill Áirne, Spa, Ciarraí
2nd Éabha O’Malley, Eoin O’Leary, Evan Roberts, Isabelle Vaughan, James Downes, Jennifer Collins, Lucy Shaughnessy, Nathan Downes, Rithim an Chláir, An Clár
3rd Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, CCÉ, Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn. Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo
45D Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (O18)
1st Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, CCÉ, Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn. Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo
2nd Amy Sexton, Cathal Killeen, Conor Fennell, Emma Fennell, Eoin Killeen, Fergal Guinnane, Lauren Haugh, Maggie Smith, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh – St John’s HFL, An Clár
3rd Aisling Moroney, Barry O’Gorman, Christopher Hanrahan, Éabha O’Malley, Eugene Donnellan, Isabelle Vaughan, Orlaith Reidy, Shane Reidy, Rithim an Chláir, An Clár
46F Rince Leathsheit Measctha / Half Set, Mixed (Faoi 18)
1st Cian Moroney, Éabha O’Malley, Isabelle Vaughan, Nathan Downes, Rithim an Chláir – Realt na Mara, An Clár
2nd Aaron Buckley, Gavin Cronin, Maeve O’Connor, Sarah Pigott, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí
3rd Cadhlagh De Brun, Cathal O Raghallaigh, Saidbh O Floinn, Sean O’Raghallaigh, Ardscoil Phádraig, John Dungan, Longford
46D Rince Leathsheit Measctha / Half Set, Mixed (O18)
1st Aisling O’Connor, Conor Coffey, Niamh McSweeney, Patrick O’Callaghan, CCÉ, Kilcummin, Ciarraí 2nd Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh”A”, CCÉ, Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn. Uí Cheallaigh “A”, Maigh Eo
3rd Aisling Moroney, Christopher Hanrahan, Orlaith Reidy, Shane Reidy, Rithim an Chláir, Ar Clár
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47L Rince Seit, Measctha, Os cionn 35 / Full Set, Mixed, O35 (O35)
1st Bunbrosna, Bunbrosna, Westmeath
2nd Ann Marie Hickey, David O’Riordan, Margaret Twomey, Marie O’Callaghan, Marie O’Donovan, Philip O’Connor, Seamus McMahon, Timmy O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Kilcummin,, Ciarraí
3rd Ailish Lorrigan, Brian Cooney, Francie Daly, Joe Keane, Marie Kellegher, Mary Cooney, Maura Falsey, Tom Cuddihy, Lissycasey – Rincóirí an Chláir, An Clár
48A Rince ar an Sean-Nós (Faoi 12)
1st Jayden Murray, Mullagh, An Clár
2nd Tom Cullen, CCÉ, Drumsna, Liatroma
3rd Sarah Gleeson, CCÉ, Loughmore, Tiobraid Árann
48B Rince ar an Sean-Nós (12-15)
1st Gavin Browne, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
2nd Dean Ó Tuathail, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
3rd Ceara NicDhiarmada Nic Oireachtaigh, Glenamaddy, Gaillimh
48C Rince ar an Sean-Nós (15-18)
1st Conor Fennell, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár 2nd Catherine Cullen, CCÉ, Drumsna, Liatroma 3rd Kai O’Sullivan, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
48D Rince ar an Sean-Nós (O18)
1st Eoin Killeen, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár 2nd Seán Browne, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár 3rd Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
49G Comhrá Gaeilge (Faoi 9)
1st Fiachra Willoughby, CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Loch Garman 2nd Sally Duggan, CCÉ, Ormond, Tiobraid Árann
3rd Fianna McShane, CCÉ, Coalisland Clonoe, Tír Eoghain
49H Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)
1st Cíanna Ní Cormaic, CCÉ, Corcaghan, Muineachán
2nd Áine Déiseach, CCÉ, Cloch na gCoillte, Corcaigh 3rd Aileen Ní Riain, CCÉ, Dhúiche Sheoigheach, Gaillimh
49I Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13)
1st Luisne Déiseach, CCÉ, Cloch na gCoillte, Corcaigh
2nd Dáithí Ó Laoire, CCÉ, Cora Finne, An Clár
3rd Cara Ní Cheallaigh, Old Omagh Road, Ballygawley, Tír Eoghain
49J Comhrá Gaeilge (13-15)
1st Aoife Ní Chonaill, CCÉ, Trim, An Mhí
2nd Tadhg Ó Laoire, CCÉ, Cora Finne, An Clár 3rd Finín Ó Conaill, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh
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49K Comhrá Gaeilge (15-18)
1st Aodhagán Ó Ríordáin, CCÉ, Lachtaín Naofa, Corcaigh 2nd Sinéad Ni Dhúlaing, CCÉ, Cr na hInse, An Clár 3rd Sadhbh Ní Shúirtáin, CCÉ, Garraí Eóin, Luimneach
50A Storytelling (Faoi 12)
1st Rian Gleeson, CCÉ, Glenflesk, Ciarraí
2nd Ódhran O’Raghallaigh, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán 3rd Diarmuid Pléimeann, CCÉ, Baile Ros Comáin, Ros Comáin
50B Storytelling (12-15)
1st Cara Hilley, CCÉ, Coalisland Clonoe, Tír Eoghain
2nd Aoife Ní Chonghaile, CCÉ, Baile Ros Comáin, Ros Comáin 3rd Dylan Corry, CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, An Clár
50C Storytelling (15-18)
1st Saidbhb Ní Raghallaigh, CCÉ, Mullahoran, An Chabhán 2nd Muiris Ó Buitiméir, CCÉ, Dúnmaonmhuí, Corcaigh 3rd Patrick Mullooley, CCÉ, Átha Luain, Ros Comáin
50D Storytelling (O18)
1st Sonny Egan, CCÉ, Leac Snámha, Ciarraí 2nd Colin Urwin, CCÉ, Glinnte Aontroma, Aontroim 3rd Andrias Stack, Ennistymon, An Clár
51A Scéalaíocht (Faoi 12)
1st Tommy Ó Deargáin, CCÉ, Craobh an Ághasaigh, Ciarraí 2nd Áine Ní Dhubhlainn, CCÉ, Craobh Thrá Lí, Ciarraí 3rd Katelyn Hunt, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
51B Scéalaíocht (12-15)
1st Saorlaith Nic Cionna, CCÉ, Baile Mhuineacháin, Muineachán 2nd Aoife Ní Chonghaile, CCÉ, Baile Ros Comáin, Ros Comáin 3rd Shaúna Ní Mhainín, CCÉ, Lios Breac-Longfort, Longford
51C Scéalaíocht (15-18)
1st Laoise Ní hÁinle, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford
51D Scéalaíocht (O18)
1st Ristéard Béimis, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Baile an Chollaigh, Corcaigh 2nd Michael O Grianna, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK
3rd Evin Ó Dunaigh, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK
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An International Conversation on Online Teaching and Learning of Irish Traditional Music
https://education.comhaltas.ie/
The Covid-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented shift in the way we teach and learn Irish traditional music. As a forward-thinking organisation, Comhaltas invites teachers, students, parents and branches to reflect on the ways we have adapted to incorporate technology into the transmission of traditional Irish music in the past eighteen months. This survey takes 15 mins (approx.) to complete. The results will be used to identify what aspects of online classes (if any) were effective and to establish the current needs of teachers and students. This research can help us to meet the opportunities and challenges facing us in the coming years. All ideas are welcome. Your input will inspire new projects and inform future approaches to building resources for online and in-person classes.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirı́ Éireann, from its foundation in 1951, recognises that a focus on providing a comprehensive teaching and structured transmission framework is key to the effective development and promotion of our traditional Irish arts. Today, we have approximately 40,000 members in more than four hundred branches around the world. Comhaltas educational programmes aim to educate, develop and inspire students to achieve their full musical potential and provide them with the skills for enjoyment of music, song, dance and language. The mission of Comhaltas is to continue to enhance music education and to provide a pathway for further lifelong learning while developing a sense of preservation and promoting cultural identity.
Before Covid-19 Comhaltas held over 1,500 music classes for children and adults each week across every county in Ireland and in eighteen countries internationally. These classes offer instruction on all instruments within the tradition. Our branch network provides the focal point for community action. The Comhaltas branch class is more than simply the local music school: We provide a community environment that enhances learning while perfecting skills and developing an attachment and commitment to our rich cultural heritage that will stay with members throughout their lives. This project is co-ordinated by Comhaltas Facilitator for Education Structures Majella Bartley, and Dr. Robert Harvey.
To join the conversation and contribute your reflections and ideas for the future of online music learning, visit education.comhaltas.ie, or click the link below.
Link for Teachers Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QYWW7B9
Link for Students Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZV8LJLM
Link for Parents Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QYP3TJW
Link for Comhaltas Branches Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDH5RY3
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Press Release
Callout for entries for Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition
Metal Reed instruments: Concertina, Box, Melodeon, Mouth Organ
The competition for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal 2021 is now open for entries, and this year’s competition is for metal-reed instruments – accordion, melodeon, concertina and mouth organ. The closing date for entries is 15 October 2021.
Competition organiser Peadar Ó Riada said:
“This is a very special year for the competition, as we commemorate fifty years since Seán’s death in 1971. The winner of the 2021 competition will have the honour of having their name engraved on the medal in this very significant year.”
15 finalists will be chosen from all the entries, and invited to compete in the final early in the new year. The winner will be presented with the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal and €2500.
To enter the competition, musicians must:
Record 5 sets of tunes
(They can be recorded on computer or phone, studio quality is not required)
Upload them to www.cuireadhchuneoil.ie
Friday 15 October 2021 is final date for entries
Young Tipperary box player Keelan McGrath was the winner of the 2017 medal, the last time the competition was focused on this group of instruments. The competition rotates each year over a four-year cycle – fiddle, flute and whistle, pipes & harp and metal-reed instruments.
The finalists will be announced on the Cuireadh chun Ceoil programme live from the Éigse Dhiarmuidín festival on Friday 3 December at 7 pm, and after that Peadar Ó Riada will be playing some of the entries each week on the programme on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
The competition is sponsored by RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Iontaobhas Fódhla, Gael Linn, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, IMRO and the Rochestown Park Hotel.
–ENDS–
Seán Ó Riada: Comórtas do Bhonn Óir 2021 oscailte
Consairtín, bosca ceoil, mileoidean, orgán béil …
Tá an comórtas do Bhonn Óir Seán Ó Riada 2021 oscailte anois, agus beidh comórtas na bliana seo dírithe ar na huirlisí giolcaigh miotail, is iad sin an bosca ceoil, an mileoidean, an consairtín agus an t-orgán béil. Tá go dtí 15 Deireadh Fómhair ag ceoltóirí le cur isteach air.
Deir Peadar Ó Riada, riarthóir an chomórtais:
“Seo bliain thar a bheith speisialta don chomórtas, agus muid ag comóradh caoga bliain i mbliana ó cailleadh Seán. Onóir faoi leith a bheas ann don cheoltóir a mbeidh a n-ainm greanta ar bhonn 2021 gan dabht.”
Roghnófar 15 iomaitheoir ó na hiarrthóirí uilig le bheith san iomaíocht sa chraobh i dtús na bliana seo chugainn, agus bronnfar Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada agus €2500 ar an mbuaiteoir.
Le cur isteach ar an gcomórtas, ba cheart do cheoltóirí:
5 phíosa/seit ceoil a thaifead
(is leor iad a thaifeadadh ar an ríomhaire/fón, ní caighdeán stiúideo atá i gceist)
Iad a uaslódáil go dtí an suíomh idirlín www.cuireadhchuneoil.ie
Dáta deiridh d’iarratais 15 Deireadh Fómhair 2021
Ba é an boscadóir óg as Tiobraid Árann Keelan McGrath a bhuaigh an comórtas seo an uair dheireanach go raibh an grúpa uirlisí seo i gceist, ceithre bliana ó shin.
Fógrófar na hiomaitheoirí a bheas sa chraobh ar an gclár Cuireadh chun Ceoil beo ó Éigse Dhiarmuidín, Dé hAoine 3 Nollaig ag 7 pm, agus ina dhiaidh sin beidh Peadar Ó Riada ag casadh cuid de na hiarrachtaí atá istigh ar an gcomórtas gach Aoine ar an gclár.
Is iad RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Iontaobhas Fódhla, Gael Linn, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, IMRO agus Ostán Pháirc Bhaile an Róistigh na hurraitheoirí ar an gcomórtas.
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RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
24 Meán Fómhair 2021
Tuilleadh Eolais:
Caitríona Ní Bhaoill, Oifigeach Poiblíochta RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Caitriona.nibhaoill@rte.ie 086 8769585
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