Wexford in fine fiddle at Fleadh
TALENTED WEXFORD traditional Irish musicians got the chance to perform in front of crowds at the the 2018 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which was held for the first time in Drogheda.
It was an exciting and successful week of competitions, concerts, céilithe, sessions and more at 500,000 people thronged the streets of Drogheda over the eight days, while tens of thousands of people attended the special opening by President Michael D Higgins. The town pulsed with Irish rhythm and revelry as age-old traditions were celebrated by new generations and the vibrancy of the Fleadh emanated throughout the streets. WEXFORD PRIZEWINNERS: Tionlacan/Accompaniment
(12-15 years): 3rd place, Caitín Ní Chuinneagáin, CCÉ Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford
Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15 years): 3rd place, Gorey/Ballygarrett Gold, CCÉ Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford
Bosca Ceoil/Button Accordion
(12-15 years): 3rd place, James
Doyle, CCÉ Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford Feadaíl/Whistling (12-15 years):
3rd place, Diarmaid Murphy, CCÉ Bannow, Wexford
Orgán Béil/Mouth Organ (12-15
years): 3rd place, Jamie Walsh, CCÉ Bannow, Wexford
Newly Composed Songs in English/Amhráin Nuacheaptha Béarla, 3rd place: Michael Fortune, Ferns, Wexford
Tionlacan/Accompaniment (1518 years): 1st place, Hilda Browne, CCÉ Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford
Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (15-18
years): 1st place, Paddy Doyle, CCÉ Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford
Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums (Over 18 years): 1st place, Conor Moore, CCÉ Tuaisceart Loch Garman, Wexford
Foinn Mhalla Cruit/Harp Slow
Airs (Under 12 years): 2nd place, Niamh Byrne, CCÉ Gorey/ Ballygarrett, Wexford
Foinn Mhalla Cruit/Harp Slow Airs (15-18 years): 2nd place, Hilda Browne, CCÉ Gorey/Ballygarrett, Wexford
Foinn Mhalla Cruit/Harp Slow Airs (Over 18 years): 2nd place,
Michelle Ní Ghráda, CCÉ Bannow, Wexford Bannaí Céilí/Céili Band (Under
12 years): 3rd place, Craanhill, CCÉ Tuaiscart Loch Garman, Wexford
Feadaíl/Whistling (15-18 years):
2nd place, Conall Clancy, CCÉ Bannow, Wexford