There was a great party atmosphere in Rosslea over the weekend as crowds of Traditional music enthusiasts of all ages came out to support the Fermanagh Fleadh 2022, hosted by Roslea CCÉ.
Blue Orchard with Mickey Fearon, Sinead McKenna and Oisin Murphy.
The Fleadh weekend officially opened with a concert at the Community Centre on Friday, June 12 featuring Gary Lynch as MC and a great line up of local musical talent including Gary Curley from Boho who played alongside the McKee Brothers and Ronan Warnock, while Enniskillen singer and musician Aoife Cathcart was joined on stage by family and friends including her sister Eimear Cathcart.
Knockmore Ceili Band also performed at the opening concert.
"Knockmore Ceili Band got back together just for the concert for us, and they were absolutely phenomenal. It was great to see them back together," Fermanagh CCÉ county chair Fiona Crudden told The Impartial Reporter, adding that the band had a few new faces performing with them on the night.
John McCann from Cavanacarragh Pipe Band.
"It was great to see them come back up at the very end and invite anybody in the audience that had an instrument up with them. It was great for the young people, for all of them to come up onto stage, and all play together," she said, noting that for many of the young musicians it was their first time performing in front of a large audience: "The young musicians got to play in front of probably about 200 people which is a first for a lot of them and they got to play alongside amazing talent like Maggie Maguire. It was really, really great."
On Saturday, June 11, the first of the Fermanagh Fleadh competitions took place in St. Tierney's Primary School in the village.
"We actually had eight new trophies that were sponsored by local businesses this year," said Fiona.
Following the competitions, there was a youth session hosted by McCagues with a special guest appearance by Tommy McDermott.
The Knockmore Ceili Band.
"Tommy is going to be 90 this year. He sang and performed for probably about 60 to 70 young people in that room," explained Fiona, adding that the youth session was well supported by the young performers' families and friends.
Later that night there was a singing session in the Derrygannon Hall which had a great turnout, with a few visitors from abroad joining in the craic and enjoying the traditional Irish songs.
Throughout the weekend there were 'Seisún Trails' with Traditional music sessions in various venues across the village.
On Sunday morning (June 12) there were more Fleadh competitions and later in the afternoon, crowds gathered for the Fleadh Cultural Community Parade.
The parade started at St. Tierney's PS and travelled through the village to the community centre.
Fionn mac Cumhaill as part of the Irish Legends walks through the streets of Roslea.
"The local primary schools and football clubs, they all came out and supported the parade. Each local primary school had a theme to dress up with so it was brilliant to see all the young people there," said Fiona.
Following the parade there was a 'Jig at the Rig' where anybody who had an instrument with them were invited to play.
The Murray Sisters.
Live music continued all afternoon at the Gig Rig with performances from Blue Orchard, Sinéad McKenna, Oisín Murphy and Micky Fearon, and headliners, local band Tully.
Describing the Fermanagh Fleadh 2022 as a "fantastic weekend" with a "great party atmosphere", Fiona added: "It was a great festival. We were absolutely delighted that whenever everything had wound up, there was little to no rubbish left on the streets. We were greatly surprised as we were were ready for a big clean-up but everybody was was great and all took care of the community."
Fermanagh Fleadh competition results
Fiddle (U12)
1st Ruairí McManus, Derrylin CCÉ
Fiddle (12-15)
1st Olivia O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Fiddle (15-18)
1st Bella Nethercott, Both CCÉ
Fiddle (O18)
1st Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Button Accordion (U12)
1st Aodhán O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Button Accordion (12-15)
1st Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Button Accordion (15-18)
1st Calum McCabe, Dromore CCÉ
Flute (U12)
1st Cara Heaney, Roslea CCÉ
Flute (12-15)
1st Jack McMahon, Roslea CCÉ
Flute (15-18)
1st Orlaith Rice, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Whistle (U12)
1st Bláthnaid Rooney, Roslea CCÉ
Whistle (12-15)
1st Jack McMahon, Roslea CCÉ
Whistle (15-18)
1st Niamh Boyle, Derrylin CCÉ
Whistle (O18)
1st Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Whistle (U9)
1st Cara Heaney, Roslea CCÉ
Piano Accordion (O18)
1st Shauneen Maguire, Derrylin CCÉ
Concertina (U12)
1st Erin McPhillips, Roslea CCÉ
Concertina (12-15)
1st Naoise Harbinson, Botha CCÉ
Concertina (15-18)
1st Aoife McBarron, Derrylin CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes (U12)
1st Daithí Ó' Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes (15-18)
1st Mark Wallace, Irvinestown CCÉ
Irish Harp (U12)
1st Bláthnaid Rooney, Roslea CCÉ
Irish Harp (12-15)
1st Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Irish Harp (15-18)
1st Niamh Boyle, Derrylin CCÉ
Banjo (U12)
1st Conor McPhillips, Roslea CCÉ
Banjo (12-15)
1st Ciaran Rice, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Banjo (15-18)
1st Odhrán Harbinson, Botha CCÉ
Banjo (O18)
1st Patrick Treacy, Dromore CCÉ
Mandolin (U12)
1st Olivia Cassidy, Roslea CCÉ
Mandolin (12-15)
1st James Gilleece, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Piano (15-18)
1st Calum McCabe, Dromore CCÉ
Melodeon (12-15)
1st Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Accompaniment (12-15)
1st Saoirse Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Accompaniment (15-18)
1st Bláithin Ní Mhaonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Bodhrán (U12)
1st Conor Gilleece, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Bodhrán (12-15)
1st Daragh Rooney, Roslea CCÉ
Céilí Drums (12-15)
1st Molly Hughes, Roslea CCÉ
Céilí Drums (O18)
1st Ryan Maguire, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (U12)
1st Cahir Ó'Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Cathy Britton, Irvinestown CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Mark Wallace, Irvinestown CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (O18)
1st Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (U12)
1st Daithí Ó'Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (15-18)
1st Mark Wallace, Irvinestown CCÉ
Whistle Slow Airs (U12)
1st Daithí Ó'Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Harp Slow Airs (U12)
1st Bláthnaid Rooney, Roslea CCÉ
Harp Slow Airs (12-15)
1st Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Duets (U12)
1st Cahir Ó'Maonaile, Daithí Ó'Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Duets (12-15)
1st Olivia O'Donnell, Ciara O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Duets (15-18)
1st Odhrán Harbinson, Naoise Harbinson, Botha CCÉ
Trios (U12)
1st Colleen Hoy, Emily Creevy, Sarah McKeever, Botha CCÉ
Trios (12-15)
1st Olivia O'Donnell, Ciara O'Donnell, Aodhán O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Trios (15-18)
1st Conall McDonagh, Aoife McDonagh, Clodagh McDonagh, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Céilí Band (12-15)
1st Banna Céilí na Finne, Roslea CCÉ
Grúpaí Ceoil (12-15)
1st Grúpa Ceoil na Finne, Roslea CCÉ
Grúpaí Ceoil (15-18)
1st Grúpa Ceoil na Finne, Roslea CCÉ
English Singing (Ladies) (U12)
1st Fianna Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
English Singing (Ladies) (12-15)
1st Keri Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
English Singing (Ladies) (O18)
1st Lily Keaney, Belleek CCÉ
English Singing (Men) (U12)
1st Sebastian McGorman, Roslea CCÉ
Lilting (15-18)
1st Niamh Boyle, Derrylin CCÉ
Newly Composed Songs in English (Any Age)
1st Julie Ann McCaffrey, Botha CCÉ
Newly Composed Tunes (Any Age)
1st Óisin Ó'Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge (U9)
1st Caoise Ní Giolla Phádraig, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)
1st Ordhrán Mac Giolla Phádraig, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13)
1st Tiarnán Mac Giolla Phádraig, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Whistle Slow Airs (O18)
1st Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
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