Fleadh Cheoil Longfoirt

13/08/2026

Everyone is just about recovered from an excellent week at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil! Well done to all the organisers and volunteers on their excellent work! 👏

Well done to everyone who represented Longford, their branch and Leinster in their competitions to such a high standard, we are so proud of you! ❤️

Massive congratulations to those who placed in their competitions, what an excellent achievement. Well done also to their parents and teachers for their support! 👏 Longford had great success overall at the All-Irelands! 🙌

Results are:
Gold
Oran O'Neill, Button Accordion U12 Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Oran O'Neill, Melodeon U12 Joe Callaghan CCÉ
John Dungan CCÉ Dancers 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed 15-18
John Dungan CCÉ Dancers 4 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed 15-18
Nadine Smith Céilí Drums O18 Joe Callaghan CCÉ

Silver
Catriona Ryan Banjo O18 Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Ella Masterson Piano Accordion 12-15 Newtownforbes - Longford CCÉ

Bronze
Seanna Donohoe Mandolin O18 John Dungan CCÉ
Ava Donohoe Lilting 12-15 John Dungan CCÉ
Ella Masterson Flute 12-15 Newtownforbes - Longford CCÉ
Nadine Smith Bodhrán O18 Joe Callaghan CCÉ
John Dungan CCÉ Dancers Full Set Dancing Mixed 15-18

Longford Leader / Longford Live Joe Callaghan CCÉ John Dungan CCÉ Newtownforbes Longford CCE Shannonside FM Mullahoran CCÉ Music Generation Longford

06/08/2026

We wish all of our members and friends and enjoyable weekend and Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast!

We especially wish the very best of luck to our members who are competing and representing their branch, county and province at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann this weekend! We are very proud of you all and we hope you enjoy the experience! 🥳

Scéalaíocht 12-15 Freya Lily O'Connor, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
8 Hand Mixed Céilí Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ Dancers
4 Hand Mixed Céilí Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Ladies Set Dancing U12 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Mixed Set Dancing 12-15 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Mixed Set Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Mandolin O18 Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Trios O18 Liam Doherty, Darren & Cathal Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Flute 12-15 Ella Masterson, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Piano Accordion 12-15 Ella Masterson, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Banjo O18 Catriona Ryan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Céilí Drums O18 Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Bodhrán O18 Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Button Accordion U12 Oran O'Neill, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Mouth Organ 15-18 Grainne McKenna, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Melodeon U12 Oran O'Neill, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Accompaniment O18 Catriona Ryan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Sean-Nós Dancing 12-15 Holly Kiernan, John Dungan CCÉ
Scéalaíocht O18 Shauna Manning, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Melodeon O18 Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Half Set Mixed Set Dancing U18 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Ladies Set Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Lilting 12-15 Ava Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Banjo O18 Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Piano Accordion O18 Kate Beirne, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Lilting U12 Aine Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ
Flute U12 Aine Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs 15-18 Saidbh Flynn, John Dungan CCÉ
Accompaniment O18 Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge 11-13 Mairéad Ní hÁinle, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge U9 Fia Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ

John Dungan CCÉ Joe Callaghan CCÉ Newtownforbes Longford CCE Shannonside FM Longford Leader / Longford Live

06/08/2026

The Banjo O18 competition will be streamed live, details below ⏬️

Please note that we have 2 competitors- Caitriona Ryan and Seanna Donohoe competing in this competition if anyone would like to tune in! 🥳

Fans of the competitors who can’t make it to Belfast can still enjoy a wide range of competitions streamed live on YouTube Trad TG4 and Comhaltas.ie,

The following competitions will be available to watch live online:

Friday 7th August
2:30pm – Uilleann Pipes (15-18)
5:00pm – Rogha Ghléas (O18)

Saturday 8th August
10:00am – Duets (O18)
1:30pm – Banjo (O18)
5:00pm – Harp (15-18)

Sunday 9th August
10:00am – Céilí Bands (U12)
5:30pm – Céilí Band (O18)

Is féidir le lucht leanúna na n-iomaitheoirí nach bhfuil ar a gcumas a bheith i mBéal Feirste taitneamh a bhaint as raon leathan comórtas a bheidh beo ar Trad TG4 - YouTube, agus is í Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin a chuirfidh an clúdach sin i láthair.
Dé hAoine an 7 Lúnasa
2.30pm Na Píoba Uilleann
5pm Uirlisí Éagsúla

Dé Sathairn an 8 Lúnasa
10am Dísréid
1.30pm An Bainseó
5pm An Chláirseach

Dé Domhnaigh an 9 Lúnasa
10am Bannaí Céilí (Faoi 12)
5.30pm-9.30pm Bannaí Céilí na Sinsear

01/07/2026

Here is a snippet from a set of our Senior Céilí Band - The Badgers from Joe Callaghan CCÉ who placed 3rd at Fleadh Laighean last weekend! 👏

01/07/2026

Some of our 2026 Leinster Fleadh Winners 🏆

01/07/2026

We are just recovered from a busy and fantastic weekend at the Leinster Fleadh in Portlaoise!

Everyone that represented the county did so excellently! Thank you to all our competitors, parents and teachers for their time and effort in preparing for the Leinster Fleadh and representing our County. 👏

Longford had some fantastic results last weekend and we came home with 42 medals! 👏

Some major highlights include our Senior Céilí Band placing 3rd in their extremely tough competition, the Over 18 Banjo competition with 1st and 2nd both from Longford and finally the Over 18 Accompaniment competition with 1st, 2nd and 3rd all from Longford and the Joe Callaghan CCÉ branch! 🙌🙌🙌

Below are the final list of medal winners of last weekend and we wish the 31 competitiors and groups all the best in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast! 🥳

1st Place
Scéalaíocht 12-15 Freya Lily O'Connor, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
8 Hand Mixed Céilí Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ Dancers
4 Hand Mixed Céilí Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Ladies Set Dancing U12 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Mixed Set Dancing 12-15 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Mixed Set Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Mandolin O18 Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Trios O18 Liam Doherty, Darren & Cathal Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Flute 12-15 Ella Masterson, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Piano Accordion 12-15 Ella Masterson, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Banjo O18 Catriona Ryan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Céilí Drums O18 Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Bodhrán O18 Nadine Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Button Accordion U12 Oran O'Neill, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Mouth Organ 15-18 Grainne McKenna, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Melodeon U12 Oran O'Neill, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Accompaniment O18 Catriona Ryan, Joe Callaghan CCÉ

2nd Place
Sean-Nós Dancing 12-15 Holly Kiernan, John Dungan CCÉ
Scéalaíocht O18 Shauna Manning, Lios Breac - An Longfort CCÉ
Melodeon O18 Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Half Set Mixed Set Dancing U18 John Dungan CCÉ
Full Set Ladies Set Dancing 15-18 John Dungan CCÉ
Lilting 12-15 Ava Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Banjo O18 Séanna Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Piano Accordion O18 Kate Beirne, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Lilting U12 Aine Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ
Flute U12 Aine Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ
Fiddle Slow Airs 15-18 Saidbh Flynn, John Dungan CCÉ
Accompaniment O18 Darren Culliney, Joe Callaghan CCÉ

3rd Place
Sean-Nós Dancing 12-15 Maisie Drake, John Dungan CCÉ
Scéalaíocht 12-15 Mairéad Ní hÁinle, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Storytelling 12-15 Freya Lily O'Connor, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Sean-Nós Dancing O18 Marie McKenna, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Newly Composed Tune Any Age Oran O'Neill, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
English Singing Ladies 12-15 Ava Donohoe, John Dungan CCÉ
Piano Accordion O18 Marie McKenna, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Button Accordion 15-18 Emily Fitzpatrick, John Dungan CCÉ
Bodhrán 12-15 Maisie Drake, John Dungan CCÉ
Céilí Band O18 The Badger's Céilí Band, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Accompaniment O18 Owen Smith, Joe Callaghan CCÉ

Qualified
Comhrá Gaeilge 11-13 Mairéad Ní hÁinle, Joe Callaghan CCÉ
Comhrá Gaeilge U9 Fia Mulfaul, Mullahoran CCÉ

John Dungan CCÉ Joe Callaghan Cce Newtownforbes Longford CCE Longford Leader / Longford Live Mullahoran CCÉ Shannonside FM

02/06/2026

Provisional Tumetable for the Leinster Fleadh has been released here ⏬️

If you can no longer compete in a competition you have Qualified for, please let your branch secretary know asap.

12/05/2026

A great opportunity for budding musicians this weekend 😊🎵

🎸🥁🎻 BUSKERS WANTED! 🎻🥁🎸

Calling all musicians, singers, trad groups, solo performers and street entertainers— we want to fill the streets of Lanesborough with music and atmosphere for Ree Fest 2026! 🌊🎶

Taking place on 16 May, Ree Fest returns in association with the exciting Gaelforce Great River Swim, promising a vibrant weekend of live entertainment, community spirit, food, fun and festival energy along the Shannon.

🌊 In association with the Gaelforce Great River Swim

Full details available at https://gaelforceevents.com/en/gaelforce-great-river-festival-2026

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