Fleadh
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- Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013
- 28 Eanáir 2012
Is cúis áthais do Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann a fhógairt go bhfuil Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 ag dul chuig Derry.
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- Céilí House
- 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
RTÉ Radio 1 Céili House will be broadcasting a three part series of the Senior Céilí Band Competition held at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011, in Cavan. It starts this coming Saturday night (22nd October) at 9pm and will run until the 5th November.
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- Connacht Fleadh Results 2011
- 26 Iúil 2011
Download The Connacht Fleadh Results 2011 from the Press Room and navigating to Downloads
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- Ballincollig prepares to host Munster Fleadh Cheoil
- 12 Iúil 2011
There’s great entertainment on offer this week as Munster’s finest traditional Irish musicians convene in Ballincollig to compete at the 51st Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan.
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- Scoil Éigse 2011
- 11 Iúil 2011
The 39th Annual Scoil Éigse organised by Comhaltas takes place in Cavan Town, August 14th to 19th, the week preceding Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. At Scoil Éigse – CCÉ’s annual international Summer School students of all ages register for the various instrumental music, singing, dancing and Irish language classes… Download an Application Form.
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- Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2011
- 11 Iúil 2011
The Munster Fleadh 2011 will be held in Ballincollig, Co. Cork from July 11th to July 19th. The local organising committee have compiled an exciting programme of events including concerts, sessions, céilithe, music, song and dance. We look forward to seeing you Ballincollig next weekend!
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- Fleadh Uladh presents: ‘Songs of the People’
- 16 Meitheamh 2011
The Dungiven Fleadh Uladh committee are delighted this year to honour Sam Henry’s famous traditional singing anthology Songs of the People in a unique concert as part of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann’s 51st Ulster Fleadh.
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- Fleadh Cheoil - Comórtas Rince Ar An Sean Nós
- 3 Meitheamh 2011
An open Sean Nós dancing competition will be held at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan town on Sunday 21st August 2011, venue The Crystal Hotel. The competitions are open to all. Download an Entry form.
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- Fleadh Nua 2011 (Post Press Release)
- 2 Meitheamh 2011
May 2011 will live long in our memories as a special time. For our step was a little lighter and our spirits a little brighter thanks to the visits of Queen Elizabeth II and President Barak Obama and the exploits of our Rugby heroes from Leinster and Munster. A further source of satisfaction for the people of Ennis was the outstanding success of Fleadh Nua 2011 which drew to a close on Monday night after 9 hectic days of top class traditional entertainment. More »
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- Fleadh Cheoil – Six part series starts on Friday, 20th May at 7.30pm RTE 1
- 16 Bealtaine 2011
From humble beginnings Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has grown to become one of the biggest and longest running free music festivals in the world…
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- Treoirlíntí Nua do Fleadhanna Ceoil
- 1 Aibreán 2011
Note: New documentation & guidelines available with regard to Fleadhanna Ceoil
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- Fleadh Cheoil na Gaillimhe Entry Form
- 20 Márta 2011
Fleadh Cheoil Na Gaillimhe will take place on the weekend of the 13th May 2011 in Clifden, Co. Galway, run by the Clifden Comhaltas Branch of Comhaltas.
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- West London Branch Annual Report 2009/10
- 3 Feabhra 2011
Seisiún + All Britain Fleadh in Scotland 2010 + Marian Gill’s Port Mor Armagh exchange + Sharon Kelly’s students and Tír na nÓg Céilí Band
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- Rialacha Fleadhanna Cheoil
- 1 Feabhra 2011
- We've updated the official competition rules for Fleadhanna to incorporate the latest changes from Congress - you can download the current copy from our website.
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- Féile Freany Traditional Music Festival
- 31 Lúnasa 2010
FEILE FREANEY Traditional Music Festival GRAIGUENAMANAGH, CO. KILKENNY 17th - 19th September 2010
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- Fleadh na Mumhan - Na Torthaí
- 22 Iúil 2010
Congratulations to Tuosist/Kenmare Branch CCÉ and to everyone who contributed to the organisation of an outstanding 50th Fleadh na Mumhan this weekend.
To view competition results click here
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- Fleadh Cheoil – six part series starts on Friday 9th April at 7.30pm RTÉ 1
- 7 Aibreán 2010
Last summer, many thousands from all over the world were back in the midlands, this time in Tullamore for the third year in a row, and this series of six half hours programmes captures the fun, excitement and good music that happens each year at this truly international music event. The Fleadh Cheoil series is presented by John Creedon and Breda Smyth and the six part series starts on RTE 1 on Friday 9th April at 7.30pm.
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- Fleadh Cheoil 2010 Dates
- 18 Feabhra 2010
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, song and language called Fleadh Cheoil. These events attract thousands of competitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors, from local right up to All-Ireland level.
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- Monaghan winners at Fleadh
- 28 Lúnasa 2009
The sun was out at last Saturday’s All-Ireland Fleadh Ceoil in Tullamore as the county’s young traditional musicians shone brightly themselves in the prestigious traditional music competitions. Monaghan secured four All-Ireland titles and many placings at the traditional music festival with wins in the harp, mandolin, piano and bodhrán competitions.
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- Results of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009
- 24 Lúnasa 2009
What a weekend! With the weather occasionally co-operative, the thousands gathered in Tullamore this weekend witnessed some incredible music, song and dance. Download the 2009 Results.
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- Sligo Take Senior Céilí Band Honours in Tullamore 2009
- 23 Lúnasa 2009
Yes it’s Sligo for a second year running. The Innisfree didn’t participate this year but the Dartry, who were second in 2008, came first before a capacity audience in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore.
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- Would you like to become a Fleadh Patron?
- 16 Lúnasa 2009
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 has put together a new and exciting Patron Package which offers you the opportunity to become part of one of the most exciting cultural and musical events of the year in a very special way. Branches / Units of Comhaltas may like to consider purchasing the Patron Pack as an appropriate gift for honoured members.
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- Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2010
- 12 Iúil 2009
After a great week of entertainment which started last Sunday, the Munster Fleadh now enters its final two days of ceol agus craic so don’t delay - get down to Kenmare, Co. Kerry now!. For full information on the event, visit Munster Fleadh.
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- Welcome to Kilfenora for the Clare County Fleadh!!
- 14 Meitheamh 2009
Come and join musicians from all over Clare in what will be a very memorable Fleadh in the North Clare town of Kilfenora. In 2009 the town celebrates not only the re-establishment of a very vibrant Branch of Comhaltas but also the centenary of the founding of the world renowned Kilfenora Céilí Band in 1909! See members of this legendary céilí band on Wednesday night in Linnane’s Bar and also again on Saturday night where they will provide music for dancers in the Community Hall.
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- Fleadh Nua Concerts nearly booked out
- 30 Márta 2009
Book your tickets now for the Chieftan’s and Kilfenora Céilí Band concerts at this year’s Fleadh Nua in order to avoid disappointment!
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- Ennis Under Siege for Fleadh Nua
- 18 Feabhra 2009
Fleadh Nua kicks off with a record breaking Siege of Ennis on Sunday, 17th May. Cork set a world record In September, 2005 when 8,371 dancers danced the Siege of Ennis for 5 minutes continuously. Fleadh Nua (appropriately in Ennis), in conjunction with the Special Olympics, expects to break this record.
To motivate the dancers (if this were necessary in the Banner County) music will be provided by Clare’s own Kilfenora Céilí Band.
Visit the Fleadh Nua website for more information on this great traditional music festival.
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- Fleadh Cheoil Dhoire
- 19 Meán Fómhair 2008
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- It’s Official: Tullamore 2009
- 15 Meán Fómhair 2008
The town of Tullamore, Co. Offaly has been officially selected as the site of the 2009 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. I think everyone who joined us at the Fleadh this year will join in thanking our hosts for such a lovely event, and join us in wishing them well for the coming year’s festival. The Scoil Éigse summer school will take place in Tullamore from 16 - 21 August, 2009, and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 will take place on the weekend of 21 - 23 August, 2009.
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- Fleadh Cheoil 2008 Results
- 25 Lúnasa 2008
The Results for the 2008 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Tullamore have been released. A hearty “well-done” to all of the many excellent competitors.
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- And the Winners Are …
- 24 Lúnasa 2008
The Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is always one of the most watched and anticipated annual events on the Irish music calendar. We’re here down in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, the host city for this year’s Fleadh Cheoil, and I’ve just watched the last band leave the stage. The standard was fantastic. A special thank-you goes to our hosts in Tullamore for making the Fleadh, once again, a special, exciting and safe event for so many thousands of visitors.
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- More Fleadh Fun
- 24 Lúnasa 2008
A bit of a rainy day yesterday in Tullamore at the Fleadh. But every pub and hotel in town seemed to be bursting with music nonetheless. Some parades in the street, and plenty of casual sessions around the place. If you’re in the area, come on down today for some more of the same!
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- Wish you were here
- 22 Lúnasa 2008
We’re having a great time down here in Tullamore — the Fleadh Cheoil is in full swing, after a week of Scoil Éigse. Anyone in the area should definitely come down - great sessions, great concerts, and (if you’re into such things), a chance to watch some excellent competitions.
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- World’s Largest Session Ever !!
- 20 Lúnasa 2008
If you feel like making history, well here’s your chance to be part of the largest session ever. Last year’s event was fantastic with over 2,700 musicians taking part but this year they aim to go one better and break this record. The event takes place on Friday, 22 August in O’Connor Square, Tullamore starting at 8.00pm.
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- Connacht Fleadh Results 2008
- 17 Iúil 2008
Download The Connacht Fleadh Results 2008 from the Press Room and navigating to Downloads
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- Leinster Fleadh Starts Today
- 7 Iúil 2008
It’s that time at last so let the festivities begin!! Yes the Leinster Fleadh has arrived and a great weekend of ceol, rince, amhrain agus craic is just about to begin
The Official Opening of Fleadh Laighean 2008 will be held in Amharclann Naithí - Ballinteer, Dublin at 8.00pm tonight (Friday 11th July). Music will be by Craobh Naithí and Ceoltóirí Óga Laighean.
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- Dundrum Traditional Concert
- 3 Iúil 2008
A great concert of music, song and dance takes place in the Mill Theatre, Dundrum on Thursday night, 10th July. The concert is presented by Dublin’s Craobh Chualann branch of Comhaltas and stars Bruce Scott (Liverpools renowned singer/songwriter) and Niamh Parsons. A large contingent of talented musicians and dancers from the Chualann Branch will also provide top class entertainment on the night.
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- Fleadh Nua in Full Swing!
- 19 Bealtaine 2008
A very special concert takes place in Cois na hAbhna on Wednesday night featuring Seán Ó Sé and the Turloughmore Céilí Band.
The band is from Clare and the name is inspired by the landscape and geology of the northern part of the County. The music reflects the styles of County Clare. Together with the legend that is Seán Ó Sé the night will consist of the presentation of a series of songs in both Irish and English drawn from their new recording.
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- Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comain 2008
- 24 Márta 2008
The Roscommon County Fleadh - first Fleadh of the season took place over the Easter week-end in Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Photographs from the Fleadh can be viewed on the Connacht page of this website.
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- 2009 Fleadh Schedule
- 17 Eanáir 2008
- Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. These events attract thousands of competitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors, from the local level right up to the All-Ireland. This page presents a summary of the Fleadh schedule for events which take place during 2009.
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- Barefield Traditional Concert
- 25 Samhain 2007
This concert which took place on Friday night (30 Nov) in Cois na hAbhna featured some of the best young traditional musicians, groups and ceilí bands from the Ennis, Barefield area including All-Ireland winners from this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore. The concert was be followed by a lively traditional session in the bar.
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- Barefield Traditional Concert
- 25 Samhain 2007
This concert features some of the best young traditional musicians, groups and ceilí bands from the Ennis, Barefield area including All-Ireland winners from this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore. The concert will be followed by a traditional session in the bar.
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- All-Ireland Fleadh Results 2007
- 27 Lúnasa 2007
After a fantastic weekend down in Tullamore, I’m delighted to post the results of the competitions held at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2007.
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- Live from the Fleadh
- 25 Lúnasa 2007
Here’s a webcam view of the main square in Tullamore, where we’re here at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann:
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- World’s Largest Session
- 24 Lúnasa 2007
Straight from Tullamore at the Fleadh, we’re hoping to set a record for the “world’s largest session” later today in the Square. Join us!
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- Connacht Results Posted
- 25 Iúil 2007
We are pleased to report the results of the 2007 Connacht Fleadh Cheoil.
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- Leinster Fleadh Results posted
- 20 Iúil 2007
We have posted the results of the Leinster Fleadh, held 14/15 July in Athboy, Co. Meath. Well done to all who took part.
Download Leinster Fleadh 2007 Results
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- Limerick Fleadh Results
- 15 Meitheamh 2007
The results from the Limerick Fleadh are now available. You can download them here Many thanks to all who took part!
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- Fridays on RTÉ: Fleadh Cheoil 2006
- 21 Márta 2007
RTÉ will begin to broadcast programmes from the 2006 Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann on Friday, March 23rd at 7.30pm.