Comhaltas

 Pléaracha agus Scoraíocht

The objective of Pléaracha & Scoraíocht competitions is to provide activity, for as wide as possible a range of branch members, and to encourage initiative in the presentation of Irish Traditional Music, song, dance, Irish language, storytelling and recitation.

The Scoraíocht competition was particularly intended for those with a flair for inventive presentation and depends very much on the skill of a producer with knowledge of all principles of stage presentation.

Competition Dates and Qualification Procedure

• All Ireland Pléaracha & Scoraíocht Competitions are generally held annually in January/February.
• 1st and 2nd Place from each Province will go forward to compete at the All-Ireland Competitions,
  where all minimum specified standards are met.
• No ties are permitted for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.
• There are no recalls in either Pléaracha or Scoraíocht competitions. A collective decision for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will be made by the adjudicators.

Entry Procedure

• Entries, i nGaeilge if possible shall be submitted to the CCÉ Provincial Secretary not later than five weeks prior to the first day of Pléaracha & Scoraíocht Regional Competitions. Late entries shall not be accepted after the closing date. 
• Participants, confined to registered members of Comhaltas in Pléaracha & Scoraíocht 
• All-Ireland Champions in Pléaracha & Scoraíocht have the right of entry to the successive Pléaracha & Scoraíocht All-Ireland Competition. 
• In both cases, a group may be drawn from a maximum of three branches within the same county 
• Names and Membership number to be submitted on the entry forms.

Age Groups 

Pléaracha competitions are divided into two categories: 

1. Pléaracha na nÓg: this is for competitors under 18. Anyone whose 18th birthday or earlier occurs on or before the 1st January of the year of competition. 
2. Pléaracha: This competition is for any age however at least four or more members of this group must be over the age of 18. 
3. The Scoraíocht competition is open to any age.