Dancing Competitions take place on Friday 4th of July while all other competitions take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of July 2025
The Connacht Fleadh will take place in Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Friday 4th of July 2025 - Dancing Timetable
Saturday 5th July 2025
Sunday 6th July 2025
2025 Connacht Fleadh Timetables
Rules:
Fleadh rules are available to view at the Fleadh Office and on-line on the Connacht Fleadh website.
Please note there are changes in performances requirements as the age categories progress.
Fleadh Office Registration:
Competitors must register in the Fleadh Office for each of their individual competitions. One representative to register for duet, trio, band or grúpai ceoil is sufficient.
Late Slips:
A late slip is required if a competitor has more than one competition on at the same time. These are available from the Fleadh Office and must be handed to the call steward at the competition for which the competitor will be late.
Withdrawal from Competition:
In an effort to have competitions run to time, it is very important that you notify the fleadh office or call steward at the competition venue, if you decide to withdraw from a competition.
Video Recording:
Permission slips to record a family member/group performance must be obtained from the Fleadh Office and handed to the call steward prior to the competition.
Adjudicators Reports:
Adjudicator’s reports are available to be posted out to the competitor. Forms which are available from the fleadh office, will require, name, address and category together with a fee of €3.00 for the first sheet and €1.00c for further sheets.
Cup/Trophies:
Contact details and signatures are required on collection of trophies. Trophies can be collected from the Fleadh office.
Designated Liaison Person (DLP):
The DLP can be contacted through the Fleadh Office throughout the Fleadh weekend. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their child/children at all times.
First Aid:
First Aid is available – please contact the Fleadh Office.
Fleadh Office Registration:
Competitors must register in the Fleadh Office for each of their individual competitions. One representative to register for duet, trio, band or grúpai ceoil is sufficient.
Late Slips:
A late slip is required if a competitor has more than one competition on at the same time. These are available from the Fleadh Office and must be handed to the call steward at the competition for which the competitor will be late.
Withdrawal from Competition:
In an effort to have competitions run to time, it is very important that you notify the fleadh office or call steward at the competition venue, if you decide to withdraw from a competition.
Video Recording:
Permission slips to record a family member/group performance must be obtained from the Fleadh Office and handed to the call steward prior to the competition.
Adjudicators Reports:
Adjudicator’s reports are available to be posted out to the competitor. Forms which are available from the fleadh office, will require, name, address and category together with a fee of €3.00 for the first sheet and €1.00 for further sheets.
Cup/Trophies:
Contact details and signatures are required on collection of trophies. Trophies can be collected from the fleadh office.
Rules:
Fleadh rules are available to view at the Fleadh Office and on-line on the Connacht Fleadh website. Please note there are changes in performances requirements as the age categories progress.
Designated Liaison Person (DLP):
The DLP can be contacted through the Fleadh Office throughout the Fleadh weekend. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their child/children at all times.
First Aid:
First Aid is available – please contact the Fleadh Office.
The winners will be posted once the event concludes.
Accompaniment
Amhran Nua Cheaptha
Banjo
Bodhrán
Button Accordion
Céilí Band
Comhrá Gaeilge
Concertina
Drums
Duets
English Singing Boys
English Singing Girls
Fiddle
Fiddle Slow Airs
Flute
Flute Slow Airs
Grupai Cheoil
Harp
Harp Slow Airs