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Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Over 1,500 gardaí preparing for crowds of 750,000 at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 in Wexford
Among the big winners from last year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann were An Garda Síochána. Policing such a massive event, with so many people on the streets, is not without it's challenges. And yet, the public seemed almost unanimous in its praise for gardaí.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Full list of Wexford qualifiers for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 revealed
First and foremost the Fleadh is a competition. A celebration of the very best traditional Irish musicians, singers and dancers from around Ireland, and indeed the globe. With the standard always incredibly high, just making it to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann can be a difficult enough prospect, but with just a couple of weeks to go, it's been confirmed that Wexford will have one of its biggest representations at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ever as the event returns to the Model County from Sunday, August 3. Groups like Tuaisceart Loch Garman in Gorey, Craobh Loch Garman in Wexford and CCÉ Bannow will have sizeable delegations competing, with Wexford competitors faring particularly well across multiple age categories in the Céilí Band and Grupaí Ceoil competitions at the qualifying Leinster Fleadh. This year's Fleadh will even see some siblings competing side by side to bring home some silverware – Mia and Ava Redmond winning in their age categories in piano and Seosamh and Sean Ó Caomhánaigh both winning their categories in men's singing. There were some incredible performances at the Leinster Fleadh and it certainly showcased the passion and dedication of a whole host of talented musicians across Wexford. With competitors placed first or second qualifying for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, here's the complete list of who will be flying the purple and gold come August 3. Álainn Kearney of Carrig Bán CCÉ and her teacher Michelle Ní Ghráda of CCÉ Bannow, both of whom qualified for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann after the Leinster Fleadh. Fiddle (over 18) 2nd Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Button Accordion (15-18) 2nd Sean Redmond, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Flute (under 12) 2nd Medbh Dowling, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Piano Accordion (under 12) 2nd Sadie Browne, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Uillean Pipes (over 18) 2nd Pádraic O'Donoghue, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Mouth Organ (under 12) 1st JP Harper CCE Bannow, Wexford Banjo (under 12) 1st Darragh Houlihan CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Banjo (15-18) 2nd Billy Cunningham, CCE Bannow, Wexford Piano (12-15) 1st Mia Redmond, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Piano (15-18) 1st Ava Redmond, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grupai ceoil members from CCE Bannow. Accompaniment (over 18) 2nd Michele Ní Ghráda, CCE Bannow, Wexford Céilí Drums (under 12) 1st Fiachra Willoughby, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford 2nd Cathal Ó Diomsaigh, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15) 1st Maria Gilbane, CCE Bannow, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18) 2nd Clíodhna Ní Chuilinn, CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (over 18) 1st Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (over 18) 2nd Padraic O'Donoghue, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (12-15) 1st Evelyn Gilbane, CCE Bannow, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (15-18) 2nd Chulainn Ó Faoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhin Naofa, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (over 18) 1st Malachy Cathcart, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford Medbh Dowling, Tuaisceart Loch Garman. Whistle Slow Airs (under 12) 1st Medbh Dowling, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman Harp Slow Airs (under 12) 2nd Álainn Kearney, CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Harp Slow Airs (over 18) 2nd Michelle Ní Ghráda, CCE Bannow, Wexford Duets (over 18) 2nd Billy Cunningham, Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Trios (12-15) 2nd, Maria Gilbane, Evelyn Gilbane, Cormac Cunningham, CCE Bannow, Wexford Trios (over 18) 2nd Alex Farrell, Mollie Carroll, Leah O'Mahoney, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford Céilí Band (under 12) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Céilí Band (12-15) 1st Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford Céilí Band (15-18) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Céilí Band (over 18) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (under 12) 1st Craanhill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15) 1st Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd The Mill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18) 2nd Craanhill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (over 18) 2nd Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford St Kevin's Marching Band, CCÉ Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford, who won first place in the Miscellaneous Marching Bands (U18) at the Leinster Fleadh. Miscellaneous Marching Bands (under 18) 1st St Kevin's Marching Band, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Irish Singing, Ladies (over 18) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (under 12) 1st Seosamh Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (15-18) 1st Seán Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (over 18) 2nd Bill Breathnach, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, wexford English Singing, Ladies (under 12) 2nd Lainey Rossiter, CCE Bannow, Wexford English Singing, Ladies (12-15) 1st Aoife White Banville, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Aoife Banvillle of CCÉ Craobh Loch Garman, who came first in English Singing, Ladies 12-15, at the Leinster Fleadh. English Singing, Ladies (over 18) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford English Singing, Men (under 12) 2nd Seosamh Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford English Singing, Men (12-15) 2nd Adam Ryan, CCE Bannow, Wexford English Singing, Men (15-18) 1st Seán Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford English Singing, Men (over 18) 1st Niall Wall, CCE Inis Corthaidh, Wexford Whistling (under 12) 1st Lainey Rossiter, CCE Bannow, Wexford Whistling (12-15) 1st Odhran Mac Philib, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Tara Redmond, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (12-15) 2nd Áine Ni Bhraoin, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (15-18) 1st Róisín de Bhál, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Aoibhe Reville, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (over 18) 1st Aoife Ní Choilféir, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Cillian Cullen, CCE Bannow, Wexford Newly composed songs in Irish (Any Age) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 2nd Bill Breathnach, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (12-15) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (under 12) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4 -Hand Céile Dancing, Ladies (12-15) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céili Dancing, Ladies (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilié Dancing, Ladies (over 18) 2nd Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (under 12 ) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 4-Hand Céili Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Ladies (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Ladies (over 18) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Half Set, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford, Cian's Team Wexford Full Set, Mixed, (over 35) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Comhrá Gaeilge (13-15) Qualified: Síofra Willoughby, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford; Fionn Kirwan, CCE Kilmuckridge/Monamolin, Wexford Comhrá Gaeilge (15-18) Qualified: Chulainn Ó Faoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford; Ríona Nic Eochaidh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford; Aoife Nic Eochaidh, CCE Bannow, Wexford Storytelling (15-18) 1st Mary O'Donoghoe, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Scéalaíocht (over 18) 2nd Helena Ní Fhloinn de Róiste, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Revealed: Full list of Wexford qualifiers for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025
First and foremost the Fleadh is a competition. A celebration of the very best traditional Irish musicians, singers and dancers from around Ireland, and indeed the globe. With the standard always incredibly high, just making it to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann can be a difficult enough prospect, but with just a couple of weeks to go, it's been confirmed that Wexford will have one of its biggest representations at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ever as the event returns to the Model County from Sunday, August 3. Groups like Tuaisceart Loch Garman in Gorey, Craobh Loch Garman in Wexford and CCÉ Bannow will have sizeable delegations competing, with Wexford competitors faring particularly well across multiple age categories in the Céilí Band and Grupaí Ceoil competitions at the qualifying Leinster Fleadh. This year's Fleadh will even see some siblings competing side by side to bring home some silverware – Mia and Ava Redmond winning in their age categories in piano and Seosamh and Sean Ó Caomhánaigh both winning their categories in men's singing. There were some incredible performances at the Leinster Fleadh and it certainly showcased the passion and dedication of a whole host of talented musicians across Wexford. With competitors placed first or second qualifying for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, here's the complete list of who will be flying the purple and gold come August 3. Fiddle (over 18) 2nd Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Button Accordion (15-18) 2nd Sean Redmond, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Flute (under 12) 2nd Medbh Dowling, Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Piano Accordion (under 12) 2nd Sadie Browne, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Uillean Pipes (over 18) 2nd Pádraic O'Donoghue, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Mouth Organ (under 12) 1st JP Harper CCE Bannow, Wexford Banjo (under 12) 1st Darragh Houlihan CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Banjo (15-18) 2nd Billy Cunningham, CCE Bannow, Wexford Piano (12-15) 1st Mia Redmond, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Piano (15-18) 1st Ava Redmond, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Accompaniment (over 18) 2nd Michele Ní Ghráda, CCE Bannow, Wexford Céilí Drums (under 12) 1st Fiachra Willoughby, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford 2nd Cathal Ó Diomsaigh, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15) 1st Maria Gilbane, CCE Bannow, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18) 2nd Clíodhna Ní Chuilinn, CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Fiddle Slow Airs (over 18) 1st Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (over 18) 2nd Padraic O'Donoghue, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (12-15) 1st Evelyn Gilbane, CCE Bannow, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (15-18) 2nd Chulainn Ó Faoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhin Naofa, Wexford Flute Slow Airs (over 18) 1st Malachy Cathcart, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford Whistle Slow Airs (under 12) 1st Medbh Dowling, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman Harp Slow Airs (under 12) 2nd Álainn Kearney, CCE Carraig Bán, Wexford Harp Slow Airs (over 18) 2nd Michelle Ní Ghráda, CCE Bannow, Wexford Duets (over 18) 2nd Billy Cunningham, Eve Donohoe, CCE Bannow, Wexford Trios (12-15) 2nd, Maria Gilbane, Evelyn Gilbane, Cormac Cunningham, CCE Bannow, Wexford Trios (over 18) 2nd Alex Farrell, Mollie Carroll, Leah O'Mahoney, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford Céilí Band (under 12) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Céilí Band (12-15) 1st Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford Céilí Band (15-18) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Céilí Band (over 18) 1st Craanhill Céilí Band, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (under 12) 1st Craanhill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15) 1st Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd The Mill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18) 2nd Craanhill Grúpa Ceoil, CCE Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Grúpaí Ceoil (over 18) 2nd Bannow, CCE Bannow, Wexford Miscellaneous Marching Bands (under 18) 1st St Kevin's Marching Band, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Irish Singing, Ladies (over 18) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (under 12) 1st Seosamh Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (15-18) 1st Seán Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Irish Singing, Men (over 18) 2nd Bill Breathnach, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, wexford English Singing, Ladies (under 12) 2nd Lainey Rossiter, CCE Bannow, Wexford English Singing, Ladies (12-15) 1st Aoife White Banville, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford English Singing, Ladies (over 18) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford English Singing, Men (under 12) 2nd Seosamh Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford English Singing, Men (12-15) 2nd Adam Ryan, CCE Bannow, Wexford English Singing, Men (15-18) 1st Seán Ó Caomhánaigh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford English Singing, Men (over 18) 1st Niall Wall, CCE Inis Corthaidh, Wexford Whistling (under 12) 1st Lainey Rossiter, CCE Bannow, Wexford Whistling (12-15) 1st Odhran Mac Philib, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Tara Redmond, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (12-15) 2nd Áine Ni Bhraoin, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (15-18) 1st Róisín de Bhál, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Aoibhe Reville, CCE Bannow, Wexford Lilting (over 18) 1st Aoife Ní Choilféir, CCE Bannow, Wexford 2nd Cillian Cullen, CCE Bannow, Wexford Newly composed songs in Irish (Any Age) 1st Éire Ní Fhaoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 2nd Bill Breathnach, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (12-15) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (under 12) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céile Dancing, Ladies (12-15) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céili Dancing, Ladies (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilié Dancing, Ladies (over 18) 2nd Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (under 12 ) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 2nd CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford 4-Hand Céili Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Ladies (15-18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Ladies (over 18) 2nd CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Full Set, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Half Set, Mixed (over 18) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford, Cian's Team Wexford Full Set, Mixed, (over 35) 1st CCE Inis Córthaidh, Wexford Comhrá Gaeilge (13-15) Qualified: Síofra Willoughby, CCE Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford; Fionn Kirwan, CCE Kilmuckridge/Monamolin, Wexford Comhrá Gaeilge (15-18) Qualified: Chulainn Ó Faoláin, CCE Craobh Chaoimhín Naofa, Wexford; Ríona Nic Eochaidh, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford; Aoife Nic Eochaidh, CCE Bannow, Wexford Storytelling (15-18) 1st Mary O'Donoghoe, CCE Craobh Loch Garman, Wexford Scéalaíocht (over 18)
Irish Independent
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Another major title for Louis with New Ross Pipe Band
'Louis has been consistently winning prizes in the juvenile grades and has won every major title on numerous occasions, including twice World Champion. This is Louis' first year competing in the adult grade, which is a fantastic achievement to have reached third place in the All Ireland Championships on his first year amongst the adult drum majors,' said Brian Mac Mahon, director with the band. 'We are so proud of Louis,' he added. It doesn't stop there for the talented Louis as he travels to the UK Championships in Edinburgh next Saturday, and after that, he's off to South Africa for an exhibition with the wonderfully talented Armagh Drum Majors under the tutelage of the maestro Brian Wilson. Louis will be leading the massed pipe band parade of the Irish Pipe Band Association on the first day of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford on Sunday, August 3 at 3 p.m. and he'll also be performing with the New Ross and District Pipe Band in the Library Park on Saturday, August 23 at 7.30 p.m.. Admission for the Library Park concert is free of charge.
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Wexford taxi drivers accused of being missing in action as Fleadh issues raised ahead of 2025 event
Wexford People Today at 01:00 Despite the potential windfall of last year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Wexford taxi drivers have been accused of being missing in action as the huge festival enveloped the town last August. In the build-up to the Fleadh, local taxi drivers threatened a protest the relocation of the town's taxi rank from Redmond Square, 300 metres down the road to 1798 Street. In the early days of the Fleadh, a couple of civilians were shocked to find their cars had been lifted and taken away after they had parked in the re-designated taxi rank.
