Kilkenny bring home silver from Mullingar at the annual Fleadh Cheoil last weekend

Competitions, concerts, céilithe, sessions and more at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023

 6B Consairtín / Concertina (12-15), 2nd place, Leah O' Donovan, CCÉ, Spink, Kilkenny.

Monday August 14 saw over 5000 competitors from Ireland and overseas playing, singing or dancing for Comhaltas All Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar County West Meath.

From storytelling to concertina, sets to lilting, victors of regional competitions travelled far and wide to compete in one or more of the 230 competitions. The competitions play a central role in the Fleadh and title holders are highly regarded in the traditional Irish music community.

Joe Connaire, Chairperson of the Fleadh Executive Committee said, “It has been a pleasure to witness so many people enjoy traditional Irish music, song and dance in Mullingar once again. I am grateful that the town’s beauty and character was the backdrop to the Fleadh and I hope all enjoyed our home as much as we do.”

He continued, “It takes a lot of people to make such a wonderful event and create the beautiful moments we will remember from 2023. I would like to thank everyone who helped to make the past two years so successful.”

The 51st Annual Scoil Éigse, the official summer school organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, ran throughout the week with over 500 Irish and international students of all ages taking part in various music, singing, dancing and Irish language classes.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 will take place in Wexford town August 4 to 11 next year.

For all the results and further details on the Fleadh and competitions, visit : www.fleadhcheoil.ie.