Success for Roscrea Comhaltas at Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan

By Midland Tribune Reporter
Published 27th Jul 2022, 15:01 GMT
Teresa Maher won first place on the Bodhrán drum at the Munster Fleadhplaceholder image
Teresa Maher won first place on the Bodhrán drum at the Munster Fleadh

ROSCREA Comhaltas congratulates its members who were successful at Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan (Munster Fleadh) in Newcastlewest.

The medal winners were Teresa Maher (1st Bodhrán O18), William Holmes (1st Mouth Organ O18), Maria Madden (2nd Whistle U12 & 3rd Concertina U12) and Darragh Ryan (3rd English Singing).placeholder image
The medal winners were Teresa Maher (1st Bodhrán O18), William Holmes (1st Mouth Organ O18), Maria Madden (2nd Whistle U12 & 3rd Concertina U12) and Darragh Ryan (3rd English Singing).

Pictured above is Maria Madden with her music teachers Eimear and Áine Gleeson

Those who were placed 1stor 2nd qualify to compete in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar which takes place in Mullingar during 31 July - 7 Aug. Roscrea Comhaltas and the community wish them every success and an enjoyable experience in Mullingar at the event..

Comhaltas was founded in Mullingar in 1951 with the aim of reviving and promoting traditional music, song and dance.

As part of the extensive Fleadh programme, that event will be marked with a Commemorative Concert in St Paul's Church, Mullingar on 4 Aug at 5.30PM. There are many other concerts, performances and céilithe (céili) included in the Fleadh programme.placeholder image
As part of the extensive Fleadh programme, that event will be marked with a Commemorative Concert in St Paul's Church, Mullingar on 4 Aug at 5.30PM. There are many other concerts, performances and céilithe (céili) included in the Fleadh programme.

Pictured above is William Holmes and his medal

Details of other events taking place can be found at fleadhcheoil.iis is the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann since the Fleadh in Drogheda in 2019 due to Covid and everyone is delighted with the return to this great occasion.

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