FleadhFest Online Competition 2021
Entry system now open at http://competitions.fleadhfest.ie
Qualifiers for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 have from now to March 31st to enter.
Any further questions email competitions@comhaltas.ie
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Drogheda , 2019
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann was held in Drogheda this year in 2019. The weeklong festival attracted thousands of visitors and competitors from all parts of Ireland and overseas to experience the treasures, heritage and archeology of the Boyne Valley region.
Connacht Fleadh, Swinford, Mayo – 2019
The Connacht Fleadh competitions took place in Swinford on the weekend of 6th to 7th July 2019.
The great event was organised by the Michael Davitt Branch of Comhaltas. The town this year is celebrating 250 years of its status. Swinford also held the All Ireland Fleadh in 1961.
Download the Fleadh rules here.
Download the 2019 Fleadh entry form here.
Sligo Co. Fleadh Results – Fleadh Cheoil Sligeach – Riverstown ( Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn) 1st & 2nd June 2019
1 Fidil / Fiddle (Faoi 10)
1st Edel Devenney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Lucy Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Emma Ní Nuallaín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Roisín Kelly CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2 Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 10)
1st Danny Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Tara Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3 Feadóg Mhór / Flute (Faoi 10)
1st Caitlín Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Gervase Carty, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
4 Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 8)
1st Michael Hanley, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Tara Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Ella Nic an Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
4 Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 10)
1st Lucy Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Emily McGuire, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
3rd Sophie Hanley, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Carla Scott, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
6 Consairtín / Concertina (Faoi 10)
1st Sophie Hanley, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Emma Ní Nuallaín, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Bláithin Lenehan, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
8 Cruit / Irish Harp (Faoi 10)
1st Carla Scott, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Cillian Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Ella Nic a Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
10 Bainseó / Banjo (Faoi 10)
1st Sinead Ní Dunshleibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
16 Bodhrán (Faoi 10)
1st Seán Mac Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
2nd Colm Ó Lúdhóg, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
3rd Caimhan Mac a Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn Sligeach
19 Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Fiddle Slow Airs (Faoi 10)
1st Katelyn Hunt, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Rachel Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Emma Ní Nualláin, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
21 Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (Faoi 10)
1st Sophie Hanley, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Nic Amhlaidh, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
3rd Maireád de Faoite, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
3rd Ellen Mac Giolla Mháirtin, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
23 Ceol Beirte / Duets (Faoi 10)
1st Sophie Hanley, Aoife Fodian CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Lucy Carroll, Caitlin Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Ella Nic an Bháird, Emma Nolan, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Danny Feeney, Katie McMahon, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
24 Ceol Trír / Trios (Faoi 10)
1st Ella Nic an Bhaird, Emma Nolan, Cillian Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Ellen Mac Giolla Mhartain, Kate McMahon, Daniel Feeney,
CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Clodagh Giblin, Cormac Lee, Katelyn Hunt, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
31 Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (U10)
1st Mairead De Faoite, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Laoise Ní Chionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Niamh Ní Chionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
32 Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fír) / Irish Singing (Men) (Faoi 10)
1st Ruadhán Ó Cionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Liam Ó Cionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
33 Amhráin Bgéarla (Mná) / English Singing (Ladies) (Faoi 10)
1st Niamh Ní Cinnéide, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Rachel Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Emma Ní Nuallain, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
34A English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (Faoi 10)
1st Ruadhán Ó Cionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Cillian Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Liam Ó Cionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
34D English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (Faoi 10)
1st Adam Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Reuben McCann, CCÉ, Tireragh, Eoghan Rooney, CCÉ Fred Finn
3rd Cillian Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
48A Rince ar an Sean-Nós (Faoi 10)
1st Gráinne McDermott, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
2nd Shauna Nic Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
3rd Ciara Walsh, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
48A Rince ar an Sean-Nós (Faoi 8)
Jessica Ní Shirideain, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
Rachel Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
Ella Mac a Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
Fleadh Cheoil Sligeach, Results – 2019 Riverstown (Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn ) (Age 12 to 0-18)
1A Fidil / Fiddle (Faoi 12)
1st Emma Carroll, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Lauren Hunt, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Mary Kate Ní Nualláin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
1B Fidil / Fiddle (12-15)
1st Michael Gorman, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Ní Laoi, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Amy Nic Áirt, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
1C Fidil / Fiddle (15-18)
1st Ava Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
rec Aoife Ní Giollalaoire, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
1D Fidil / Fiddle (O18)
1st Jason MacAonghusa, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Dúlra Ní Áinle, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2A Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 12)
1st Darragh Brennan, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2B Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (12-15)
1st Diarmuid Dunleavy, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
2nd Michael Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2C Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (15-18)
1st Aaron Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
rec Eilís Ní Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
3A Feadóg Mhór / Flute (Faoi 12)
1st Eilís Ní Ghóilín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Laura Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
3rd Emma Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3B Feadóg Mhór / Flute (12-15)
1st Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Conor Johnston, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Alanna Dorey, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3C Feadóg Mhór / Flute (15-18)
1st Lorna McGuinness, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Ní Aoidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
3rd Ellen Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
3D Feadóg Mhór / Flute (O18)
1st Liam Ó Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
2nd Elisha Ní Líonaird, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
4A Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 12)
1st Eilís Ní Ghóilín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Laura Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Niamh Nic Áirt, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
4B Feadóg / Whistle (12-15)
1st Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Mark Ó Dúnshléibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
rec Lorraine Dunleavy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
4C Feadóg / Whistle (15-18)
1st Ciara Ní Aoidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Ellen Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Holly Browne, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
4D Feadóg / Whistle (O18)
1st Rachael Nic Ghiolla Rua, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Elisha Ní Líonaird, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
5A Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (Faoi 12)
1st Lauren Hunt, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
6A Consairtín / Concertina (Faoi 12)
1st Megan Walsh, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
2nd Niamh Nic Áirt, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Bláithín Lenehan, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
6B Consairtín / Concertina (12-15)
1st Lauren Scott, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Aoife Johnston, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Hannah Ní Laoi, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
6C Consairtín / Concertina (15-18)
1st Clár Ní Dhuinn, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Hannah Ní Giolla Coillín, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
7A Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (Faoi 12)
1st Trevor Ó hOdhráin, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
7B Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (12-15)
1st Mark Ó Dúnshléibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
8A Cruit / Irish Harp (Faoi 12)
1st Eoghan Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
8B Cruit / Irish Harp (12-15)
1st Chloe McCann, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
2nd Amber Jade McDonald, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Niamh Ní Cheallaigh, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
8C Cruit / Irish Harp (15-18)
1st Eilís Ní Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
2nd Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
10A Bainseó / Banjo (Faoi 12)
1st Mary Kate Ní Nualláin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Faustina Carty, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Sinéad Dunleavy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
10B Bainseó / Banjo (12-15)
1st Sinead Johnston, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Michael Gorman, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Ava Griffin, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
10C Bainseó / Banjo (15-18)
1st Aveen Dunleavy, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
10D Bainseó / Banjo (O18)
1st Ciarán Ó Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
11A Maindilín / Mandolin (Faoi 12)
1st Éabha Ní Cinneíde, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
11B Maindilín / Mandolin (12-15)
1st Michael Gorman, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Devon Foley, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
11C Maindilín / Mandolin (15-18)
1st Aveen Dunleavy, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
13C Mileoidean / Melodeon (15-18)
1st Síomón Mac Giolla Phádraig, CCÉ, Benbulben, Sligeach
15B Tionlacan / Accompaniment (12-15)
1st Hannah Ní Laoi, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
15C Tionlacan / Accompaniment (15-18)
1st Eilís Ní Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
16A Bodhrán (Faoi 12)
1st Sean Mac Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
2nd Heather Culkin, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Liam McDermott, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
16B Bodhrán (12-15)
1st Teddy Kilgallen, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Amber Jade McDonald, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
16C Bodhrán (15-18)
1st Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Amy Cullen, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
rec Rebecca Ní Mhuirí, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
17B Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (12-15)
1st Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Amy Ní Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
17C Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (15-18)
1st Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Amy Cullen, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
18A Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Mary Kate Ní Nualláin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Hannah Crossan, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
rec Éabha Ní Cinneíde, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
18B Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Michael Gorman, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Ní Laoi, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
3rd Amy Nic Áirt, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
18C Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Aoife Ní Giollalaoire, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
19B Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Mark Ó Dúnshléibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
20A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Eilís Ní Ghóilín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
20B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Alanna Dorey, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Lorraine Dunleavy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
3rd Aoife Roache, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
21A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st Eilís Ní Ghóilín, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Eoghan Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
3rd Darragh Brennan, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
21B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Mark Ó Dúnshléibhe, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Alanna Dorey, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
rec Lorraine Dunleavy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
21D Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (O18)
1st Liam Ó Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
22B Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Chloe McCann, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
22C Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Eilís Ní Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
2nd Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
23A Ceol Beirte / Duets (Faoi 12)
1st Eilís Ní Ghóilín, Mary Kate Ní Nualláin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Niamh Harte, Laura Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Darragh Brennan, Eoghan Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
23B Ceol Beirte / Duets (12-15)
1st Aoife Johnston, Conor McDonagh, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Ní Laoi, Hannah Ní Laoi, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Lauren Scott, Elisha Scott, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
23C Ceol Beirte / Duets (15-18)
1st Aaron Glancy, Ava Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Rían Ó Síoradáin, Sinead Nic Eoin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran/South Sligo, Sligeach
rec Clar Ní Dhuinn, Lorna Nic Aonghusa, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
23D Ceol Beirte / Duets (O18)
1st Tomas Ó Gabhaín, Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Jason MacAonghusa, Damien Mal Aonghusa, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
rec Dúlra Ní Áinle, Síofra Ní Áinle, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
24A Ceol Trír / Trios (Faoi 12)
1st Darragh Brennan, Eoghan Rooney, Ava Kennedy, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Emma Carroll, Aoife Kerrigan, Daniel Oates, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
rec Mary Kate Ní Nualláin, Eilís Ní Ghoílím, Hannah Crossan, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
24B Ceol Trír / Trios (12-15)
1st Aoife Johnston, Sinead Johnston, Conor Johnston, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
2nd Lauren Scott, Elisha Scott, Amy Harte, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
3rd Amber Jade McDonald, Ellie Cowley, Trevor Horan, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
24C Ceol Trír / Trios (15-18)
1st Clár Ní Dhuinn, Lorna Nic Aonghusa, Seamus Mac Airt, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
25A Bannaí Céilí / Céili Band (Faoi 12)
1st South Sligo Céilí Band, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Ceoltóirí Tireragh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
25B Bannaí Céilí / Céili Band (12-15)
1st South Sligo Céilí Band, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Ceoltóirí Tireragh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
25C Bannaí Céilí / Céili Band (15-18)
1st Fred Finn, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Ceoltóirí Tireragh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
25D Bannaí Céilí / Céili Band (O18)
1st Knocknashee Céilí Band, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
26A Grúpaí Ceoil (Faoi 12)
1st South Sligo, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Fred Finn, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
26B Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15)
1st Fred Finn, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Ceoltóirí Tireragh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
26C Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18)
1st Fred Finn, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
26D Grúpaí Ceoil (O18)
1st Ceoltóirí Tireragh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
31A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (Faoi 12)
1st Laura Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Eabha Ní Cinneide, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
31C Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (15-18)
1st Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
33A English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (Faoi 12)
1st Shauna Nic Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
2nd Éabha Ní Cinneíde, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
rec Laura Nic Uidhir, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
33B English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (12-15)
1st Anna Nic Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
33C English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (15-18)
1st Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
34A English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (Faoi 12)
1st Eoghan Rooney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
2nd Adam Feeney, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
rec Trevor Ó hOdhráin, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
34B English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (12-15)
1st Oliver Wall, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
35A Feadaíl / Whistling (Faoi 12)
1st Lucy Carroll, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
37E Amhráin Nuacheaptha, Gaeilge / Newly Composed Songs in Irish (Aon Aois/AnyAge)
1st Amber Jade McDonald, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
38E Newly Composed Songs in English / Amhráin Nuacheaptha, Béarla (AonAois/Any Age)
1st Eugene McGrath, Easkey, Sligeach
39E Píosaí Ceoil Nuacheaptha / Newly Composed Tunes (Aon Aois/Any Age)
1st Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Eilís Ní Neadán, CCÉ, Baile Sligeach, Sligeach
rec Rachel Davey, CCÉ, South Sligo, Sligeach
48A Rince ar an Sean-Nós (Faoi 12)
1st Megan Walsh, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
2nd Amy Bagnall, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
rec Gráinne McDermott, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
48B Rince ar an Sean-Nós (12-15)
1st Anna Bagnall, CCÉ, Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn, Sligeach
2nd Anna Nic Craith, CCÉ, Coleman, Sligeach
rec Alanna Dorey, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
48C Rince ar an Sean-Nós (15-18)
1st Rían Ó Síoradáin, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
2nd Aaron Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
rec Ava Glancy, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
48D Rince ar an Sean-Nós (O18)
1st Grainne Langton, Ballymote, Sligeach
49G Comhrá Gaeilge (Faoi 9)
Q Ruairí Ó Seibhlinn, Cnoc na Riabh, Sligeach
Q Ella Nic an Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
Q Tiarnán Ó hAoláin Ó Conchúir, CCÉ, , Sligeach
49H Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)
Q Ruadhán Ó Cionnaith, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
Q Ciara Nic Amhlaidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
Q Caomháin Mac a’Bháird, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
49I Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13)
Q Trevor Ó hOdhráin, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
Q Eibhlín Nic Amhlaidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
49K Comhrá Gaeilge (15-18)
Q Seán Ó Coill, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
Q Caít Ní Ghabhaín, CCÉ, Fred Finn, Sligeach
51A Scéalaíocht (Faoi 12)
1st Eibhlín Nic Amhlaidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
2nd Ciara Nic Amhlaidh, CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligeach
51C Scéalaíocht (15-18)
1st Seán Ó Coill, CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligeach
Comhaltas scéalaíocht / storytelling competitions
Scéalaíocht: Comórtas 51, Treoirlínte Treoirlínte do chomórtas scéalaíochta
Cuspóir: Suim a mhúscailt i sean ealaín na scéalaíochta sa Ghaeilge agus caighdeán maith a chothú maidir le teanga, cur i láthair agus roghnú scéil.
Scéalta a roghnú: Tá réimse leathan i dtraidisiún na scéalaíochta sa Ghaeilge agus ba cheart scéalta a roghnú de réir aois na n-iomaitheoirí. Tá scéalta beaga grinn ann mar a bhíodh le fáil ins na leabhair scoile, scéalta Aesop, scéalta i dtaobh taibhsí agus púcaí, scéalta i dtaobh carachtair áitiúla agus a lán eile a bheadh oiriúnach don aos óg. Is féidir dul ar aghaidh as san go dtí scéalta ón stair, scéalta faoi laochra agus gaiscígh agus suas go dtí na sean scéalta Fiannaíochta ina bhfuil saibhreas iontach Gaeilge agus caint fhileata. Pé saghas scéil a bheadh i gceist, ón scéilín is simplí go dtí an scéal Fiannaíochta is casta, ba cheart dúinn a bheith ag súil le cruinneas gramadaí agus foghraíochta agus ba cheart go dtabharfaí aird ar seo sa chóras moltóireachta.
Moltóireacht:
(a) Cur i láthair agus dáiríreacht an scéalaí 20%
(b) Soiléire urlabhra agus cruinneas teanga 40%
(c) Éifeacht iomlán an scéil 40%
Fad an scéil don chomórtas: Le aghaidh ar sceidealú comórtais tuigtear do nglacfar le fad ama idir 4 agus 8 nóiméad chun an scéal a insint
GUIDELINES: STORYTELLING COMPETITION (Comp. 50)
Storytelling: Storytelling is an oral, not a visual art. The telling depends on the use of the human voice with all its variations, nuances, modulations, turns of phrase, timing and punch lines. There is no place in storytelling for theatrical movements or costume. Preferably the storyteller should assume a sitting or standing position and movement should be minimal, confined to hand gestures and facial expression.
A story should not be confused with a recitation, a monologue or verse speaking. The idea of the old storyteller sitting by the fire, entertaining his or her neighbours, should be a good guideline as to what storytelling is.
Purpose of the competition: To encourage, among the emerging young population of Comhaltas members, the preservation of the tradition of storytelling & scéalaíocht in our culture and to help in producing a number of storytellers of a standard up to public performance level to complement the excellent standards that have been achieved in the musical, vocal and dancing traditions.
The story: Must be Irish in character, told in a local accent and local style. Competitors who speak with an accent that is not Irish are welcome provided their story is ‘Irish in character’. The theme can be humorous, serious, (or a mixture of both), historic or contemporary.
Duration: For the purposes of scheduling, tellers are required to keep their stories to between 4 and 8 minutes (note change for 2017 guidelines) in duration in competitions. Judges may deduct points if competitors run over.
Storytelling Adjudication Criteria
Story: Clear narrative is put across. Characters, places and events are well developed and described with a creative use of language. Recitations, monologues or verse speaking are from a different genre and should therefore be discouraged.
Telling: There is a sense of character and personal style in the telling. Audience interest is kept throughout with natural flow and ‘fireside’ ease and with humour or emotion where appropriate.
Interpretation and/or originality. New stories and old stories are welcome and can be on any topic or theme and above all, Irish in character.
Key considerations should be:
- Has an original story been well conveyed?
- Has an old story been re-imagined and/or delivered creatively?
- Has a new story been created and told in the traditional Irish style to a good standard?
Length – a minimum of 4 minutes and maximum of 8 minutes
Suggested marking system:
(a) Confidence / sincerity of storyteller 20%
(b) Accuracy and fluency of speech 40%
(c) Overall impact of story 40%
Sligo County Fleadh – Riverstown 2019
The Sligo County Fleadh was held, for the 9th time in Riverstown, was a great success with a very high standard in all competitions. The county fleadh was last held in Riverstown 2013 and 2014. This year’s competitions were held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June. Competitors from the county took part in over 40 competitions ranging from solo to group music, including- wind, string, reed, percussion, singing, comhra, dancing , story, duets, trios and concluding with grupai ceoil and ceili bands. Riverstown CCE & Sligo Co Board wish to thank the Boards of Management and Committees of The Community Hall, Ardkeeran N. S., Taunagh School, Sligo Folk Park and The Cooper Hall for the provision of the ten competition venues. The newly extended Morrison Teach Ceoil hosted its first Ceilí. The qualifiers from the fleadh will take part in Fleadh Cheoil Chonnacht which will be held in Swinford on the weekend of 6th and 7th July.
The fleadh programme commenced in March with a quiz night in the Corner House. A fleadh dinner party was held in the Club House restaurant, Dromahair and the fleadh was launched at a rambling house in the Morrison Teach Ceoil on Saturday 11th May. Fundraising included a flag day in Sligo town on Saturday 18th May. On Saturday 25th May the official opening & concert was performed during a concert with entertainment provided by performers from Comhaltas branches in County Sligo.
A very interesting souvenir Fleadh book was published for the event. The book contains many very interesting articles from the locality and from the county. There are a limited number still available from the committee. The contents of the book can be enjoyed by visitors at home and abroad.
The many visitors and musicians to the town throughout the weekend experienced and enjoyed the sessions, the Ceili on Saturday night with music by the ever popular Swallow’s Tail Ceili band and the outdoor music on Sunday afternoon.