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Results 2025 Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo
Béal an Átha/Ballina

1A Fidil / Fiddle (Faoi 12)
1st. Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Reuben Mac Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

1B Fidil / Fiddle (12-15)
1st. Róisín Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Eve Ruane, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Diarmuid Jennings, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

1C Fidil / Fiddle (15-18)
1st. Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd. Laila O'Malley, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

1D Fidil / Fiddle (O18)
1st. Méabh Dunlop, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Caoimhe Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Áine Fox, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

2A Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 12)
1st. Oilibhia Staunton, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Oisín Ruddy, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
3rd. Jack McGing Scott, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

2B Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (12-15)
1st. Seamie Langan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
2nd. Maya Hellberg, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Laura Greavy, CCÉ, Gort na mBó, Maigh Eo

2C Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (15-18)
1st. Séamus Ó Fíochra, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Cillian Gallagher, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
rec. Fiachra Kilkenny Hopkins, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

2D Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (O18)
1st. Cathal Walsh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Marty Hughes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Diarmúid Swift, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

3A Feadóg Mhór / Flute (Faoi 12)
1st. Mícheál Mac Éil, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Luke Madigan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Conor Ruddy, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

3B Feadóg Mhór / Flute (12-15)
1st. John Greene, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Nathan Thompson, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

3C Feadóg Mhór / Flute (15-18)
1st. William Hoban, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Cian Mongan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

3D Feadóg Mhór / Flute (O18)
1st. Peadar Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Cian Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

4A Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 12)
1st. Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Mícheál Mac Éil, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Luke Madigan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

4B Feadóg / Whistle (12-15)
1st. Muirenn Ní Aoláin, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. John Greene, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
rec. Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

4C Feadóg / Whistle (15-18)
1st. Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Kellie Moran, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Roisín Yates, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

4D Feadóg / Whistle (O18)
1st. Iarla Dunford, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

5B Cairdín Pianó / Piano Accordion (12-15)
1st. Eabha healy, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo

6A Consairtín / Concertina (Faoi 12)
1st. Tríona Ní Shé, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

2nd. Kate Gothard, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
rec. Emily Joyce, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

6B Consairtín / Concertina (12-15)
1st. Anna Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Roise Corrigan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Niamh Rodgers, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

6C Consairtín / Concertina (15-18)
1st. Katie Yates, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Shóna Ní Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Laoise Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

6D Consairtín / Concertina (O18)
1st. Orla Mulloy, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

7A Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (Faoi 12)
1st. James Gallagher, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
2nd. Padraig Maonghaile O'Caoimh, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

7B Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (12-15)
1st. Anam Ó Loingseacháin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
2nd. Nathan Thompson, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

8A Cruit / Irish Harp (Faoi 12)
1st. Oilibhia Staunton, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Lucy Canny, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
3rd. Oonagh Kelly, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

8B Cruit / Irish Harp (12-15)
1st. Freya Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Keira Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Anna Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

8C Cruit / Irish Harp (15-18)
1st. Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Aoife Sherry, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Nicole Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

8D Cruit / Irish Harp (O18)
1st. John Devanney, CCÉ, Sheosamh Mhic Ghabhann
2nd. Catherine Joyce, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Sal Heneghan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

9B Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (12-15)
1st. Seán Holmes, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

9D Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ (O18)
1st. John Horkan, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo

10A Bainseó / Banjo (Faoi 12)
1st. Luke Nolan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Ellie Corrigan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Shay Coggeran, CCÉ, Sheosamh Mhic Ghabhann, Maigh Eo

10B Bainseó / Banjo (12-15)
1st. Harry Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Tadhg Kilkenny Hopkins, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Brian Ruane, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

10C Bainseó / Banjo (15-18)
1st. Martin Woods, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. Tiarnán O'Toole Walsh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Conor Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

10D Bainseó / Banjo (O18)
1st. Aodhán Hughes, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Darragh Mac Dúnsléibhe, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

11A Maindilín / Mandolin (Faoi 12)
1st. Luke Nolan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Reuben Mac Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Jennifer McGuire, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

11B Maindilín / Mandolin (12-15)
1st. Tadhg Kilkenny Hopkins, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Michael Durcan, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

11C Maindilín / Mandolin (15-18)
1st. Martin Woods, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. Tiarnán O'Toole Walsh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Feidhlim Ó Sé, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

11D Maindilín / Mandolin (O18)
1st. Darragh Mac Dúnsléibhe, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

12A Pianó / Piano (Faoi 12)
1st. John Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

12B Pianó / Piano (12-15)
1st. Eilidh Jackson, CCÉ, Ballindine, Maigh Eo
2nd. Niamh Ní Rónáin, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
3rd. Maryellen Ruane, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

12C Pianó / Piano (15-18)
1st. Aoife Sherry, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

13B Mileoidean / Melodeon (12-15)
1st. Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Maya Hellberg, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Tomás O'Dochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

13C Mileoidean / Melodeon (15-18)
1st. Cillian Gallagher, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Séamus Ó Fíochra, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

13D Mileoidean / Melodeon (O18)
1st. Chloe Feeney, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Peadar Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Holly Groake, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

14B Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (12-15)
1st. Seamie Langan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

14C Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (15-18)
1st. Conor Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Feidhlim Ó Sé, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Tiarnán O'Toole Walsh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

14D Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (O18)
1st. Darragh Mac Dúnsléibhe, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

15A Tionlacan / Accompaniment (Faoi 12)
1st. John Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Aran Cawley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
3rd. Aideen Ni Chionnaith, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

15B Tionlacan / Accompaniment (12-15)
1st. Seamie Langan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
2nd. Anna Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Eilidh Jackson, CCÉ, Ballindine, Maigh Eo

15C Tionlacan / Accompaniment (15-18)
1st. Nicole Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Tara Ni Chadhartaigh, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

16A Bodhrán (Faoi 12)
1st. Aran Cawley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
2nd. Tríona Ní Shé, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. John Clarke, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

16B Bodhrán (12-15)
1st. Naoise Roche, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Noah Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Seán Cassidy, CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

16C Bodhrán (15-18)
1st. Alex Dunlop, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Tiarnán O'Toole Walsh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Mathew Carroll, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

16D Bodhrán (O18)
1st. Iarla Dunford, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

17A Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (Faoi 12)
1st. James Gallagher, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Natan Vladov, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Aoife Ni Chionnaith, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

17B Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (12-15)
1st. Abby Gallagher, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Willow O'Malley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Millie Murphy, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

17C Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (15-18)
1st. Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

18A Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Reuben Mac Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

18B Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st. Sarah Mc Grath, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Róisín Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Freya Renton, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

18C Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st. Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Daniella Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

19A Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st. Padraig Maonghaile O'Caoimh, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. James Gallagher, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo

19B Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (12-15)
1st. Anam Ó Loingseacháin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo

20A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st. Mícheál Mac Éil, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Conor Ruddy, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

20B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (12-15)
1st. John Greene, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Gráinne Nestor, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

20C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (15-18)
1st. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Aine McHale, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Niamh Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

20D Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (O18)
1st. Cian Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Peadar Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

21A Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st. Mícheál Mac Éil, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Aran Cawley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

21B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st. John Greene, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. Gráinne Nestor, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Eva Hynes, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

21C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Edel Sherry, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

22A Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (Faoi 12)
1st. Lucy Canny, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Oonagh kelly, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
3rd. Muireann Nic Aodhgáin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

22B Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (12-15)
1st. Freya Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Róisín Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Bríonna Kelly, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

22C Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (15-18)
1st. Saoirse Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Aoife Sherry, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Laoise Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

22D Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs (O18)
1st. John Devanney, CCÉ, Sheosamh Mhic Ghabhann, Maigh Eo
2nd. Katie Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

23A Ceol Beirte / Duets (Faoi 12)
1st. CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Oilibhia Staunton, Feidhlim Staunton
2nd. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Admiral Brown
rec. CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Tríona Ní Shé, Muireann Nic Aodhgáin

23B Ceol Beirte / Duets (12-15)
1st. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Muirenn Ní Aoláin, Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh
2nd. CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo - Willow O'Malley, Cliona Ni Chionnaith
rec. CCÉ, Admiral Brown / Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Anna Clarke, Roisín Moran

23C Ceol Beirte / Duets (15-18)
1st. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, Laoise Ní Dhochartaigh
2nd. CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo - Kellie Moran, Aoife Sherry
rec. CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Saoirse Moran, Niamh Moran

23D Ceol Beirte / Duets (O18)
1st. CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Hannah Lyons, Aodhán Hughes
2nd. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Méabh Ní Aoláin, Peadar Ó Sionnaigh
rec. CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Catherine Joyce, Áine Fox

24A Ceol Trír / Trios (Faoi 12)
1st. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Cara Ní Ghrádaigh, Michéal Mac Éil, Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill
2nd. CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Tríona Ní Shé, Muireann Nic Aodhgáin, Líadan Siggins
rec. CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo Cora Ni Neachtain, Barry O'Boyle, Padraig Maonghaile O'Caoimh 

24B Ceol Trír / Trios (12-15)
1st. CCÉ, Admiral Brown / Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Anna Clarke, Roisín Moran, Saoirse
Siggins
2nd. CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo - Maya Hellberg, Roise Corrigan, Ellie Corrigan
rec. CCÉ, Admiral Brown / Ballindine, Maigh Eo - Muirenn Ní Aoláin, Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh, Eilidh
Jackson

24C Ceol Trír / Trios (15-18)
1st. CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo - Kellie Moran, Aoife Sherry, Edel Sherry
2nd. CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo - Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, Laoise Ní Dhochartaigh, Shóna Ní
Sionnaigh
rec. CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo - Mathew Carroll, Gavin Brennan, Daniella Holmes

24D Ceol Trír / Trios (O18)
1st. CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo - Áine Fox, Aodhán Hughes, Cathal Walsh

25A Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (Faoi 12)
1st. Glór na Sí, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Banna Cheoil Na Cruaiche, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

25B Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (12-15)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Ceol Cois Cuan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Gort na mBó, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

25C Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (15-18)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Glór na Sí, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Gort na mBó, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

25D Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band (O18)
1st. Glór na dTonn Céilí Band, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
2nd. The Bofield Céilí Band, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

26A Grúpaí Ceoil (Faoi 12)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Ceol na Cruaiche, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
3rd. Gort na mBó - Suantraí, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

26B Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Gort na mBó - Geantraí, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Caisleán, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

26C Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Gort na mBó, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Glór na Sí, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

26D Grúpaí Ceoil (O18)
1st. Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Ceoltoirí Humbert, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

31A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (Faoi 12)
1st. Nell Ní Mhongáin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eó
2nd. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Nora Ní Mhongain, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo

31B Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (12-15)
1st. Aoibhinn Ní Mhonacháin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
2nd. Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd. Freya Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

31C Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (15-18)
1st. Lucia Ní Chlochartaigh, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Emily Ní Pholáin, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
rec. Beth Ní Scolaí, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

31D Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies) (O18)
1st. Caitríona Ní Thiarnáin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
2nd. Cáit Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo

32A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (Faoi 12)
1st. Liam Ó Cuinn, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
2nd. Seamus Ó Mongáin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo

32B Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men) (12-15)
1st. Paddy Ó hIarbháin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
2nd. Fionn Ó hIarbháin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
rec. Cathal Ó Clochartaigh, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

33A English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (Faoi 12)
1st. Nell Ní Mhongáin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
2nd. Emily O'Brien, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
3rd. Ceola Quinn, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo

33B English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (12-15)
1st. Mary Ellen Ruane, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Keira Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
3rd. Aoibhinn Ní Mhonacháin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo

33C English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (15-18)
1st. Daniella Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Emily Ní Pholáin, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

33D English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (O18)
1st. Emma Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Emily Rooney, CCÉ, Sheosamh Mhic Ghabhann, Maigh Eo
rec. Orla Connolly, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo

34A English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (Faoi 12)
1st. Liam Jones, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Barry O'Boyle, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
rec. Cathal Horan, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

34B English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (12-15)
1st. Brandon Newman, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

34C English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir) (15-18)
1st. Conor Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Mathew Carroll, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

35A Feadaíl / Whistling (Faoi 12)
1st. Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd. Eóin Hennigan, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

35B Feadaíl / Whistling (12-15)
1st. Cáit Ní Míolóid, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
35C Feadaíl / Whistling (15-18)
1st. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

36A Portaireacht / Lilting (Faoi 12)
1st. Oilibhia Staunton, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Michael Corrigan, CCÉ, Cathair Na Mart, Maigh Eo
rec. Liam Jones, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

36C Portaireacht / Lilting (15-18)
1st. Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

36D Portaireacht / Lilting (O18)
1st. Emma Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

38E Newly Composed Songs in English / Amhráin Nuacheaptha, Béarla (Aon
Aois/Any Age)
1st. Patrick Fox, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

39E Píosaí Ceoil Nuacheaptha / Newly Composed Tunes (Aon Aois/Any Age)
1st. Martin Woods, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd. John Greene, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
rec. Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

44A Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (Faoi 12)
1st. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh_Black, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Cuilmore Newport, Maigh Eo
3rd. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh_Blue, Maigh Eo

44B Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (12-15)
1st. CCÉ, Cuilmore Newport, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo

44C Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies (15-18)
1st. CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Cuilmore Newport, Maigh Eo
rec. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

45A Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (Faoi 12)
1st. Cuilmore Newport, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo
rec. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

45B Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (12-15)
1st. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

45C Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (15-18)
1st. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo

45D Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed (O18)
1st. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

46F Rince Leathsheit Measctha / Half Set, Mixed (Faoi 18)
1st. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo
2nd. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo
rec. CCÉ, Granuaile, Maigh Eo

46D Rince Leathsheit Measctha / Half Set, Mixed (O18)
1st. CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

48A Rince ar an Sean-Nós (Faoi 12)
1st. Kate Gothard, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Ida Ní hEidhneacháin, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Alanna Gallagher, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

48B Rince ar an Sean-Nós (12-15)
1st. Roisín Greaney, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Enya Mc Garry, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

48C Rince ar an Sean-Nós (15-18)
1st. Rachel Gallagher, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
2nd. Roisín Yates, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
rec. Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

48D Rince ar an Sean-Nós (O18)
1st. Seamus de Freine, CCÉ, Cr An Choisdellibhe/Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo
2nd. Peadar Ó Sionnaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Nathy Gilligan, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

49G Comhrá Gaeilge (Faoi 9)
Q. Conn Ó hIomhar, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Ailbhe De Róiste, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Muireann Nic Caba, CCÉ, Dhúiche Sheoigheach, Maigh Eo
Q. Mae Ní h Iomhar, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Síomha Ní Chillín, Gealscoil Uileog de Búrca, Maigh Eo

49H Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)
Q. Nora Ní Mhongáin, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Mai Ní Fhlannabhra, Gealscoil Uileog de Búrca, Maigh Eo
Q. Ava Ní Fhathaigh, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Beth Ní Neachtáin, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo
Q. Micheal Corrigan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

49I Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13)
Q. Muireann Nic Aodhgáin, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
Q. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
Q. Eva Ní Flannabhra, Gealscoil Uileog de Búrca, Maigh Eo
Q. Sadhbh Áine Ní Fhithcheallaigh, CCÉ, Ballindine, Maigh Eo

49J Comhrá Gaeilge (13-15)
Q. Eabha Healy, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo
Q. Saoirse Boyle, Ballindine, Maigh Eo
Q. Grace Clancy, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

50A Storytelling (Faoi 12)
1st. Cora Ni Neachtain, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd. Liam Jones, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
rec. Julian Hopkins, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

51A Scéalaíocht (Faoi 12)
1st. Emer de Róiste, CCÉ, Craobh Iorrais, Maigh Eo

51B Scéalaíocht (12-15)
1st. Brandon Newman, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

52F Traditional Singing (English) with Self-Accompaniment on the Harp (Faoi 18)
1st. Keira Holmes, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

53D Amhránaíocht Traidisiúnta le Féin-Tionlacan ar an gCruit (O18)
1st. Catherine Joyce, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
U10 Results

Fiddle U10
1st Sheenagh Tighe, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
2nd Alex Brogan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd Grace Fox, CCÉ Caisleán an Bharraigh

Button Accordion U10
1st Alex Brogan, CCÉ Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd Micheál Corrigan, CCÉ Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
3rd Róisín Walsh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Flute U10
1st William Moore, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd Caitlin Houlihan, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo

Whistle U10
1st Ida Hennighan, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd William Moore, CCÉ Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
3rd Laura Deacy, CCÉ Gort na mBó, Maigh Eo

Concertina U10
1st Ava Grealish, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Maigh Eo
Miscellaneous U10
1st Kayla Broderick, CCÉ, Michael Davitt, Maigh Eo

Accompaniment U10
1st Philip Lynott, Ballina, Maigh Eo
Slow Airs U10
1st, Róisín Walsh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd , Ida Hennigan, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Fiddle Slow Airs U10
1. Sheenagh Tighe, Cathair na Mart
2. Emily Syron, Gort na mBó
3. Donnacha Tighe, Cathair na Mart.

Harp U10
1st Laura Deacy, CCÉ, Gort na mBó, Maigh Eo
2nd Caoimhe Nolan, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd Juliette Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

Banjo U10
1st Feidhlim Staunton, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd Fiadh Joyce, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo
3rd Emma Gothard, CCÉ Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

Irish Singing U10
1st Tim Kroener, CCÉ, Iorras, Maigh Eo
2nd Fintan Mac Caba, CCÉ, Dhuiche Sheoigheach, Maigh Eo
3rd Déaglan Ó Maolábhaill, CCÉ, Iorras, Maigh Eo

English Singing U10
1st Juliette Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caislean an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd Stacy Kelly, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
3rd Maddie Lynskey, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
3rd Millie Waters, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

Lilting U10
1st Séimí Staunton, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

Duets U10
1st Fintan Mac Caba, Muireann Mac Caba, CCÉ Dhúiche Sheogheach

Sean Nós U10
1st John Clarke, CCÉ Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd Siún Finnerty, CCÉ Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo
3rd Sarah McEvaddy, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

Full Set, Ladies U10
1st CCÉ, Cr An Choisdeillibhe/Róisín Bn Uí Cheallaigh, Maigh Eo

Cuimsiú Competition 

Whistle U12
1st Fiachra Caulfield, CCÉ, Ballindine, Maigh Eo
2nd Cillian Ní Mhaoiléidigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Whistle 15- 18
1st Conor Goldrick, CCÉ, Micheal Davitt, Maigh Eo
2nd Matilda Sweeney, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
3rd Hannah Dunford, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Concertina 12-15
1st Conor Murtagh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

Concertina 15-18
1st Hannah Dunford, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Bodhrán U12
1st Cillian McCarrick, CCÉ, Cuilmore, Maigh Eo

Bodhrán 15-18
1st Maya Bullard, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
2nd Hannah Dunford, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo
3rd Finn Donnelly, Claremorris, Maigh Eo

Bodhrán O-18
1st Darragh Forde, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd Martin Flynn CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

Miscellaneous 12-15
1st Carolyn Gorman, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo
2nd Davina O’Connell, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Maigh Eo

Ladies Singing U12
1st Elizabeth Donnellan, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne, Maigh Eo

Ladies Singing 12-15
1st Fiona Sweeney, Maigh Eo

Ladies Singing 15-18
1st Maya Bullard, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Ladies Singing O-18
1st Aileen Keegan, Maigh Eo
2nd Lisa Carroll, Maigh Eo
3rd Aileen O’Hara, CCÉ, Bofield

Men’s Singing U12
1st Cillian Ní Mhaoiléidigh, CCÉ Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Men’s Singing 15-18
1st Robbie McGeggor, Killala, Maigh Eo

Mens Singing O-18
1st Rory McNamara, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo
2nd Martin Flynn, CCÉ, Bofield, Maigh Eo

Rince ar an Sean Nós U12
1st Cillian Ní Mhaoiléidigh, CCÉ Admiral Brown, Maigh Eo

Rince ar an Sean Nós O-18
1st Noel Kelly, Kilmaine, Maigh Eo


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Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025 will take place in Ballina


Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025 – A Celebration of Music, Culture and Community
​
Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025 will take place in Ballina from May 3rd to 11th and is proudly hosted by the Gort na mBó/Bofield branch of Comhaltas. While the heart of the Fleadh is its competitions—beginning with dancing on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th in the Ballina Arts Centre, and continuing with all other competitions on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th in St. Mary’s Secondary School—the week is about so much more.
Running alongside the competitions is a vibrant Community Fleadh, a festival of traditional Irish music, song, dance and culture, designed to bring the town alive with ceol agus craic. The Community Fleadh will include a fantastic range of events:
Community Fleadh Highlights
  • Saturday, April 19th: Mayo Fleadh Concert at Ballina Arts Centre featuring Pipers Cross Céilí Band, Siobhán O'Donnell, Seoda, Stephen Doherty, David Doocey, Mayo Trad Ensemble, Fergal Ó Murchú and more.
  • From May 3rd: Launch of two specially curated exhibitions at the Jackie Clarke Collection:
    • North Mayo to Leeds Music Connection
    • Bofield to Battery
  • Sunday, May 4th: The Cheque in the Post, a new play by Alice Lynch at Ballina Arts Centre.
  • Monday, May 5th: Oíche Gaeilge in Rouse’s Bar – an informal, welcoming evening of Irish language, music and song.
  • Wednesday, May 7th: Rambling House in Ballina Stephenites GAA Club, hosted by renowned Fear a Tí Joe Neary – a night of stories, songs and tunes for all ages.
  • Thursday, May 8th:
    • 2pm: Inclusive Sessiún at the Jackie Clarke Collection, led by local musicians.
    • 5pm: Cuimsiú Inclusive Session, accompanied by musicians from Bofield CCÉ.
  • Friday, May 9th: Fleadh Concert featuring Tradwest, Billow Wood and Seoda, followed by a lively Session Trail across Ballina’s pubs and venues.
  • Saturday, May 10th:

    • Céilí Mór with Pipers Cross Céilí Band at Ballina Stephenites
    • Gig Rig live performances in Market Square
  • Sunday, May 11th:
    • Session Trail continues
    • Busking Competition through the town
    • Gig Rig entertainment for all ages

Official Fleadh Launch – Friday, April 11thThe official launch of Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025 took place on Friday, April 11th at the Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina. It was a special evening of music, storytelling and celebration.
Minister Dara Calleary TD officially launched the Fleadh, speaking with passion about the richness of Irish traditional music and Comhaltas' global role in preserving and promoting it.
The evening featured two engaging guest speakers:
  • Brendan McGowan, author of Taking the Boat: The Irish in Leeds 1931–81, who gave a fascinating talk on the musical and cultural connections between Mayo and Leeds.
  • Tommie Cooke, esteemed poet and playwright, who shared a moving tribute to the Mayo diaspora and its enduring cultural legacy.
The programme of Community Fleadh events was introduced by Conor Maheady, who outlined the dynamic mix of music, theatre, exhibitions, storytelling and street performance planned across the week.
A particularly heartwarming moment came when Fleadh Chairperson Michael O'Donnell acknowledged Hannah Dunford, whose touching question--“When can I play in the Fleadh?”—was the spark for the Cuimsiú Competition, a cornerstone of this year’s inclusive programme.
Michael also extended a warm welcome to John and Maureen Ferguson, recently returned to Mayo, and recognised John's significant contribution to traditional music during his years in Leeds.

Cuimsiú Competition – A Celebration of Inclusion
Returning in 2025 following last year’s hugely successful debut, the Cuimsiú Competition provides performance opportunities for musicians of all abilities and promotes accessibility and participation at the heart of the Fleadh.
This inspiring initiative has already received the Inclusive Award at the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach Awards and will feature prominently throughout Community Fleadh week.

Acknowledgements
The Mayo County Board of Comhaltas and the Fleadh Committee in Ballina wish to extend sincere thanks to all who have supported Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025.
Special thanks to:
  • Mayo County Council
  • Chairperson John O’Hara
  • Arts Officer Ann Marie McGing
  • Councillors Annie May Reape, Marie Therese Duffy, and Michael Loftus
  • Declan Turnbull, Head of Ballina Municipal District
  • Breege Gordon, Staff Officer, Ballina MD
Appreciation is also extended to:
  • Ann-Marie Forbes, Yvonne Corcoran, and the team at the Jackie Clarke Collection for hosting the launch event
  • Mairead Melody Carr, Mayo North Tourism, for her ongoing support
  • All Sponsors 
  • The Bofield musicians who provided entertainment on the night of the launch
  • All those working behind the scenes to deliver what promises to be one of the most memorable Fleadhanna in recent memory
Massive congratulations to the hardworking Fleadh Committee, chaired by Michael O'Donnell, and the hosting branch, Bofield CCÉ, for putting together a brilliant programme of events.


Fleadh Entry Rules, Guidelines & Timetables ​(Click here)

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Mayo Fleadh Concert to Kick Off Festivities at Ballina Arts Centre (Sold OUT)

​The excitement is building for the Mayo Fleadh Concert, which will take place on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 8:00pm in Ballina Arts Centre. This highly anticipated event will mark the official launch of this year’s Mayo Fleadh, running from May 8th to 11th, 2025, bringing a packed schedule of traditional music, song, and dance to Ballina.

A Spectacular Lineup of Irish Talent
The concert boasts an outstanding lineup of performers. Audiences can look forward to the O’Donnell Family, known for their soulful harmonies and rich musical heritage, alongside Stephen Doherty, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose talent continues to captivate trad enthusiasts. David Doocey, a master of the fiddle, will showcase his electrifying performances, while Fergal Ó Murchú brings his signature passion and energy to the stage. Adding to the magic of the night, the Mayo Teenage Trad Ensemble will highlight the next generation of musical talent, and the Piper’s Cross Céilí Band promises to get feet tapping with their lively and energetic sets. With many more special guests yet to be announced, this concert is set to be a night to remember.

A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Community
Speaking about the upcoming concert, Stephen Doherty said: “We’re thrilled to be performing at this year’s Mayo Fleadh Concert. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Mayo’s incredible tradition of music, song, and dance with audiences of all ages.”

Mairéad Melody Carr, Manager of Mayo North Tourism, added: “It’s fantastic to see this event take place in the Ballina Arts Centre. The venue is at the heart of the community, and it’s great to see so many talented musicians come together to launch what promises to be a brilliant night.”

Tickets are now available at www.ballinaartscentre.com or by calling 096 73593. General admission is priced at €20 per person, with special rates of €10 for OAPs and under-16s, and a family ticket available for €50. Tickets Link

This must-see event is the perfect way to launch the Fleadh festivities, offering audiences a chance to experience the very best of Mayo’s musical talent in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. A taster of what to expect in May for the Mayo Fleadh Cheoil, Ballina. 

For updates, visit follow us on social media at Mayo Fleadh - Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo

Special thanks to Mairéad at Mayo North Tourism for all her help over the last few months.

Míle buíochas to our sponsors below. 

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