Cavan medals at Mullingar Fleadh
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Andrea Smith of CCÉ, Cavan Town, Co Cavan, 1st, Lilting (U12) and claiming the ‘Bill McEvoy Perpetual Cup” at the 2023 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar. Anna Allen PhotographyImage 2 of 5
Áine McGibney, Cavan Town CCÉ, who won storytelling (12-15).Image 3 of 5
U12 Eight hand champions. Back (from left): Molly Brady, Séana Galligan, Aoibh Smith and Aoife O’Reilly; front, Tommy Nannery, Rian Higgins, Cillian Leddy and Lorcan Flynn.Image 4 of 5
Mullahoran CCÉ were 12-15 Mixed Eight-Hand winners. They were: Back (from left) Cathal O’Hara, Lorcan Flynn, Rían Higgins and Liam O’Hara; front, Kara Gibney Columb, Orna and Etain Higgins and Saidbh Flynn.Image 5 of 5
Eimear McCabe claimed the ‘Cambridge CCE Trophy’ (12 – 15 years) at the 2023 All-Ireland Fleadh. PHOTOS: Anna Allen Photography Anna Allen PhotographyAfter the dust had settled on the All-Ireland Fleadh Cavan emerged with a three newly crowned All-Ireland Champions in the individual competitions and a host of further champions in the groups courtesy of Mullahoran’s céilí dancers but there were medals galore for other competitors across a wide variety of disciplines.
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.”
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 will take place in Wexford town from August 4-11, 2024.
CHAMPIONS
Lilting (U12), 1st, Andrea Smith, Cavan Town CCÉ
Storytelling (12-15) 1st, Aine McGibney, Cavan Town CCÉ
Bodhrán (12-15) 1st, Eimear McCabe, Cavan Town CCÉ
Eight-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (U12), 1st, Mullahoran CCÉ
Eight Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 1st, CCÉ, Mullahoran CCÉ
SILVER MEDALS
Four-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 2nd, Mullahoran CCÉ
Four-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18) 2nd, Mullahoran CCÉ
Four -Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (12-15) 2nd, Mullahoran CCÉ
Four-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (15-18) 2nd, Mullahoran CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes (U12), 2nd, Eoghan McGovern, CCÉ, Cavan Town CCÉ
Piano (12-15), 2nd, Keenan Smith, Cavan Town CCÉ
Miscellaneous (12-15), 2nd, Eoghan Gunn, Mullahoran CCÉ
Accompaniment (12-15), 2nd, Etain Ní Uiginn, Mullahoran CCÉ
Céilí Drums (12-15), 2nd, Eimear McCabe, Cavan Town CCÉ
Trios (U12), 2nd, Eoghan McGovern, Mark Edwards, Seamus Edwards, Cavan Town CCÉ
English Singing (Ladies) (15-18), 2nd, Hannah O'Reilly, NYAH CCÉ
BRONZE MEDALS
Four-Hand Céilí Dancing, Mixed (U12), 3rd, Mullahoran CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs (U12), 3rd, Lorcan Lynch, Belturbet CCÉ
Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (U12), 3rd, Eoghan McGovern, Cavan Town CCÉ