Eimear McCabe claimed the ‘Cambridge CCE Trophy’ (12 – 15 years) at the 2023 All-Ireland Fleadh. PHOTOS: Anna Allen Photography

Cavan medals at Mullingar Fleadh

After 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