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Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- 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
19-07-2025
- 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
10-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth tourists need extra beds this summer
Drogheda is going to need extra beds for tourists this summer between the Leinster Fleadh and St Oliver's Festival of Light being held in the town.
Irish Independent
04-06-2025
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- Irish Independent
Louth Volunteer Centre seeks 300 volunteers for Leinster Fleadh
The fleadh will take place over three days from Wednesday, July, 11 to Friday, July, 13, where Drogheda will welcome thousands of Irish traditional musicians and Irish music enthusiasts from across the province. The Leinster Fleadh is expected to attract over 6,000 visitors, including over 2,000 musicians and competitors for a weekend of concerts, dancing, Fleadh competitions and street entertainment. There will be concerts, competitions, céilís, lively sessions, and Irish language events. Volunteers will play a role in helping to roll out the red carpet for musicians and visitors, both from across Ireland and internationally. The Volunteer Centre has invited seasoned volunteers and those new to the scene to join: 'It is with great pride that we welcome the Leinster Fleadh to Drogheda. This prestigious event celebrates Ireland's rich musical heritage and brings together communities from across the province. 'We can expect unforgettable performances, camaraderie, and the true spirit of traditional Irish music.' Roles will include stewarding and stage support, along with welcoming or directing visitors and helping with family-friendly events. Training will be provided for all volunteers, with no experience needed. Opportunities will include locations in Drogheda town centre and the Ballymakenny Road area of Drogheda. Volunteers will also be given the chance to soak up the atmosphere, with celebrated acts headlining at a gig-rig at Scotch Hall, including: All Folk'd Up; Beartla O Flatharta Ceili Band; and Goitse and Rapscallion. Those interesting in registering can scan the advertised QR codes, call in person to the Louth Volunteer Centre Drogheda Office, or phone the office on: 041 980 9008. Early sign-up is encouraged, as this is set to be a popular event and to allow time for scheduling.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
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- Irish Independent
Wicklow Fleadh celebrates all the people and places that keep the music alive
Family and friends from Comhaltas branches from across Wicklow and from around the country were present to celebrate not just the music, but all the people and places that keep it alive in the community. The Fleadh followed a hugely successful series of warm-ups, which took place in libraries around Wicklow in the lead-in to the big day. The 'Road to The Fleadh Music Series', which were all free to the public, were performed by Comhaltas Bhré musicians of all ages who showcased their talents. For those who were successful on Saturday, the next big event is the Leinster Fleadh, which will take place in July. Bray Comhaltas Chairman Gabe Moynagh said the event this year was 'the largest Wicklow Fleadh to date' and remarked on the venue, in particular, which lent itself so superbly to the occasion. "The school was a great venue, it's actually a brilliant venue for it,' he said. 'And the feedback from all the parents and competitors, tutors, adjudicators was really positive, so we're obviously very grateful for them. And, I think there were a lot of kids who were there for their first time, which was really great. 'I think there was a great energy off the day, and a lot of positive advice for anyone that is going on to Leinster from the adjudicators.' The good news for the Bray Comhaltas is that both of the groups made it through to Leinster. The bad news, as Gabe added (and more so for the parents as much as the young musicians) is that 'there'll be lots more practice now to do'.
