Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Dún Déalgan set out for the Fleadh
Following their success at the recent Leinster Fleadh in Dublin several members of the Dundalk branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (C.C.É. Dún Déalgan) will set out for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar with the aim of becoming All Ireland Champion on various instruments.
The Fleadh, one of the biggest cultural events in Europe, will run all this week in the midland town for the second year in succession.
The centerpiece of the event will be the many music song and dance competitions being held this coming weekend.
By winning or being placed at the Leinster Fleadh entitled competitors to compete for the national title.
The following branch members will represent Dundalk and Louth:
- Donnchadh Hughes, Blackrock in Senior Flute. Donnchadh is the reigning senior champion on Flute Slow Airs.
- Rachel Dooley Dromiskin in Harp and Harp Slow Airs 15-18.
- Her brother Enda will compete in Banjo and Mandolin 15-18.
- Jaymee Martin, Dromiskin in Harp Slow Airs 12-15.
- Her brother Ryan in Harp and Harp Slow Airs 12-15 while their sister Kayla will compete in Harp and Harp Slow Airs in the under 12 age group. Ryan is the reigning under 12 champion in both Harp and Harp Slow Airs.
All at the Dundalk branch wish them the best of luck in their various competitions.