Members of all three Comhaltas branches in County Longford, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, John Dungan CCÉ and Lios Breac-Longfoirt CCÉ, competed at Leinster Fleadh held in TU Grangegorman from July 7 - 9. The Leinster Fleadh, or Fleadh Laighean, takes place annually, with competitors qualifying by competing in their county fleadhanna (of which there are twelve throughout the province). READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Far more than a music competition however, the Fleadh also serves as a celebration of traditional Irish culture and heritage. Longford County Board CCÉ are proud of each and every one of their members for representing their county to such a high standard. As well as solo competitors, Longford had a Grupai Cheoil entry, four Ceili Band entries and seven dance teams. The standard was extremely high but Longford competitors came out top taking home thirty-three gold medals, sixteen silver and eight bronze medals. All those who won 1st and 2nd place go on to represent their county and Leinster at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. For further information on classes and activities organised by your local branch of Comhaltas, please email longford@comhaltas.net The list of winners are, as follows 5A CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION FAOI 12:1st - Ava Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 5C CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION 15-18:1st - Maria Nic Cionnaith, Joe Callaghan, Longford 5D CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION O18:2nd - Cáit Ní Bheirne, Joe Callaghan, Longford 9B ORGÁN BÉIL / MOUTH ORGAN 12-151st. Oran Lennon, Lios Breac - An Longfort, Longford 10D BAINSEÓ / BANJO 15-18:3rd - Séanna Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 11A MAINDILÍN / MANDOLIN FAOI 12:2nd - Lucy McHale, John Dungan, Longford 12D PIANÓ / PIANO O18:1st - Aine Fitzpatrick, John Dungan, Longford 13D MILEOIDEAN / MELODEON O18:2nd - Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan, Longford 14D Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (O18)2nd - Cathal Culliney, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford 15D Tionlacan / Accompaniment (O18)1st - Cathal Culliney CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, — Members of all three Comhaltas branches in County Longford, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, John Dungan CCÉ and Lios Breac-Longfoirt CCÉ, competed at Leinster Fleadh held in TU Grangegorman from July 7 - 9. The Leinster Fleadh, or Fleadh Laighean, takes place annually, with competitors qualifying by competing in their county fleadhanna (of which there are twelve throughout the province). READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Far more than a music competition however, the Fleadh also serves as a celebration of traditional Irish culture and heritage. Longford County Board CCÉ are proud of each and every one of their members for representing their county to such a high standard. As well as solo competitors, Longford had a Grupai Cheoil entry, four Ceili Band entries and seven dance teams. The standard was extremely high but Longford competitors came out top taking home thirty-three gold medals, sixteen silver and eight bronze medals. All those who won 1st and 2nd place go on to represent their county and Leinster at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. For further information on classes and activities organised by your local branch of Comhaltas, please email [email protected] The list of winners are, as follows 5A CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION FAOI 12:1st - Ava Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 5C CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION 15-18:1st - Maria Nic Cionnaith, Joe Callaghan, Longford 5D CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION O18:2nd - Cáit Ní Bheirne, Joe Callaghan, Longford 9B ORGÁN BÉIL / MOUTH ORGAN 12-151st. Oran Lennon, Lios Breac - An Longfort, Longford 10D BAINSEÓ / BANJO 15-18:3rd - Séanna Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 11A MAINDILÍN / MANDOLIN FAOI 12:2nd - Lucy McHale, John Dungan, Longford 12D PIANÓ / PIANO O18:1st - Aine Fitzpatrick, John Dungan, Longford 13D MILEOIDEAN / MELODEON O18:2nd - Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan, Longford 14D Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (O18)2nd - Cathal Culliney, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford 15D Tionlacan / Accompaniment (O18)1st - Cathal Culliney CCÉ, Joe Callaghan,

placeholder image — Members of all three Comhaltas branches in County Longford, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, John Dungan CCÉ and Lios Breac-Longfoirt CCÉ, competed at Leinster Fleadh held in TU Grangegorman from July 7 - 9. The Leinster Fleadh, or Fleadh Laighean, takes place annually, with competitors qualifying by competing in their county fleadhanna (of which there are twelve throughout the province). READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Far more than a music competition however, the Fleadh also serves as a celebration of traditional Irish culture and heritage. Longford County Board CCÉ are proud of each and every one of their members for representing their county to such a high standard. As well as solo competitors, Longford had a Grupai Cheoil entry, four Ceili Band entries and seven dance teams. The standard was extremely high but Longford competitors came out top taking home thirty-three gold medals, sixteen silver and eight bronze medals. All those who won 1st and 2nd place go on to represent their county and Leinster at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. For further information on classes and activities organised by your local branch of Comhaltas, please email [email protected] The list of winners are, as follows 5A CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION FAOI 12:1st - Ava Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 5C CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION 15-18:1st - Maria Nic Cionnaith, Joe Callaghan, Longford 5D CAIRDÍN PIANÓ / PIANO ACCORDION O18:2nd - Cáit Ní Bheirne, Joe Callaghan, Longford 9B ORGÁN BÉIL / MOUTH ORGAN 12-151st. Oran Lennon, Lios Breac - An Longfort, Longford 10D BAINSEÓ / BANJO 15-18:3rd - Séanna Ni Donnchu, John Dungan, Longford 11A MAINDILÍN / MANDOLIN FAOI 12:2nd - Lucy McHale, John Dungan, Longford 12D PIANÓ / PIANO O18:1st - Aine Fitzpatrick, John Dungan, Longford 13D MILEOIDEAN / MELODEON O18:2nd - Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan, Longford 14D Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous (O18)2nd - Cathal Culliney, CCÉ, Joe Callaghan, Longford 15D Tionlacan / Accompaniment (O18)1st - Cathal Culliney CCÉ, Joe Callaghan,

PICTURES | Talented Longford Comhaltas competitors sparkle at Leinster Fleadh in Grangegorman

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 25th Jul 2023, 13:00 GMT

Caption: Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ, 3rd place, Banjo 15-18 yrs

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Caption: Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ, 3rd place, Banjo 15-18 yrs

Caption: Aine Fitzpatrick, John Dungan CCÉ, Leinster Champion, Piano O18

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Caption: Aine Fitzpatrick, John Dungan CCÉ, Leinster Champion, Piano O18

Caption: Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, Leinster Champion in both Bodhrán 15-18 and Céilí Drums 15-18 yrs

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Caption: Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, Leinster Champion in both Bodhrán 15-18 and Céilí Drums 15-18 yrs

Caption: Tomás Mulligan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, Leinster Champion, Fiddle Slow Airs 15-18 yrs

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Caption: Tomás Mulligan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ, Leinster Champion, Fiddle Slow Airs 15-18 yrs

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