There was great success for Fermanagh Comhaltas over the weekend as a number of members who participated in Ulster Fleadh competitions were placed highly, with many taking the top spot in their respective musical fields.
Ulster Champions brothers Seán and Conor McAleer, Irvinestown CCÉ. Seán came 1st in 12-15 Lilting and 3rd 12-15 Accompaniment. Conor came 1st in U12 Melodeon, 2nd U12 Accompaniment, 2nd U12 Whistling and 2nd U12 Lilting at the Ulster
Following the Ulster Fleadh – that took place in Dromore, Co. Tyrone from July 17 to 24 – a spokesperson for Fermanagh Comhaltas said: "Fermanagh Comhaltas are delighted to congratulate our members who took part in the Ulster Fleadh competitions this year.
"Following on from the fantastic success of Fermanagh Fleadh in June, all eight Comhaltas branches were represented over the weekend, showcasing all the hard work and dedication of our musicians and singers."
Ciara and Olivia O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ.
The spokesperson went on to praise all those who took part in the competitions and congratulated all those who were successful in their competitions.
The successful competitors will now go on to represent their CCÉ branch, county and province at the All Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar from July 31 to August 7.
Ulster Champion Erin Whitley Irvinestown CCÉ 1st 15-18 Concertina and 1st 15-18 Melodeon at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore held at the weekend. Erin goes forward to compete at the All Ireland Fleadh held in Mullingar in August.
"We wish them the very best of luck – go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go léir!" added the spokesperson.
Thanks were given to Dromore CCÉ and Ulster Comhaltas for putting on a "spectacular" Ulster Fleadh, described as "filled with activities and events for everyone to enjoy, and re-connect with those we've missed over the last two years".
Rosie Stewart, Lily Keaney and Bernie McNulty.
The Fermanagh Comhaltas spokesperson added that the fleadh "was a great way to highlight the breadth of traditional Irish music and culture".
Ulster Fleadh Fermanagh results
Fiddle (U-12)
2nd, Ruairí McManus, Derrylin CCÉ
Button Accordion (U-12)
1st, Aodhán O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Button Accordion (12-15)
2nd, Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Piano Accordion (O-18)
1st, Shauneen Maguire, Derrylin CCÉ
Concertina (12-15)
3rd, Naoise Harbinson, Bótha CCÉ
Concertina (15-18)
1st, Erin Whitley, Irvinestown CCÉ
Melodeon (U-12)
1st, Conor McAleer
Melodeon (12-15)
2nd, Kiera Crudden, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Melodeon (15-18)
1st, Erin Whitley, Irvinestown CCÉ
Miscellaneous (O-18)
2nd, Patrick Treacy, Dromore CCÉ
Accompaniment (U-12)
2nd, Conor McAleer, Irvinestown CCÉ
Accompaniment (12-15)
3rd, Seán McAleer, Irvinestown CCÉ
Accompaniment (15-18)
2nd, Bláithin Ní Mhaonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Céilí drums (O-18)
1st, Conor Maguire, Lisnaskea CCÉ
2nd, Ryan Maguire, Lisnaskea CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (U-12)
3rd, Ruairí McManus, Derrylin CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (O-18)
2nd, Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Whistle Slow Airs (O-18)
2nd, Kerry McCabe, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Harp Slow Airs (U-12)
2nd, Bláthnaid Rooney, Roslea CCÉ
Duets (U-12)
3rd, Cahir Ó Maonaile, Daithí Ó Maonaile, Roslea CCÉ
Duets (12-15)
1st, Ciara O'Donnell, Olivia O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
Trios (12-15)
2nd, Aodhán O'Donnell, Ciara O'Donnell, Olivia O'Donnell, Roslea CCÉ
English Singing (Ladies)
2nd, Lily Keaney, Belleek CCÉ
Lilting (U-12)
2nd, Conor McAleer, Irvinestown CCÉ
Lilting (12-15)
1st, Seán McAleer, Irvinestown CCÉ
Lilting (15-18)
2nd, Niamh Boyle, Derrylin CCÉ
Newly Composed Songs
2nd, Julie Ann McCaffrey, Bótha CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge (U-9)
Q – Caoise Nic Giolla Phádraig, Newtownbutler CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)
Q – Odhrán Mac Giolla Phádraig, Newtownbutler CCÉ
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