Longford Fleadh so music lovers descending upon the streets of Granard to watch some dancing and hear some tunes. The event had massive numbers of competitors show up both musicians and dancers alike, as well as viewers. There was busking competitions out on the street and some great sessions going on in the local bars. Pictures by Shelley Corcoran.

placeholder image — Longford Fleadh so music lovers descending upon the streets of Granard to watch some dancing and hear some tunes. The event had massive numbers of competitors show up both musicians and dancers alike, as well as viewers. There was busking competitions out on the street and some great sessions going on in the local bars. Pictures by Shelley Corcoran.

PICTURES: Longford Fleadh was music to local's ears last weekend

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 12th May 2025, 20:00 GMT

The event saw a whopping number of competitors as 460 people in total took part in the festivities

Alanah Helena O'Hara, 1st U8 Mandolin, 2nd Bodhrán, 2nd English Singer, Highly Commended Tin WhistlePicture: Shelley Corcoran

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Alanah Helena O'Hara, 1st U8 Mandolin, 2nd Bodhrán, 2nd English Singer, Highly Commended Tin WhistlePicture: Shelley Corcoran

Figure Dancing; Nessa Farrelly, Maebh Grant, Emily FlanaganPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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Figure Dancing; Nessa Farrelly, Maebh Grant, Emily FlanaganPicture: Shelley Corcoran

Teresa Grant, Erin Ross, Niamh LennonPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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Teresa Grant, Erin Ross, Niamh LennonPicture: Shelley Corcoran

Heidi Corcoran-Boylan, 2nd U8's MandolinPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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Heidi Corcoran-Boylan, 2nd U8's MandolinPicture: Shelley Corcoran

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