Connacht Fleadh Competitions
Competitions will take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of July, in Ballina.
Fleadh Timetables
Saturday 1st July 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Dancing Timetables
TBC
Competitor Information
Venue for Competitions:
- All competitions except dancing, will take place in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 R928
- Dancing competitions take place in the old school hall adjacent to the secondary school.
Parking:
- Car parking available around the school. Please follow signs and advice from stewards.
Do you know? / An bhfuil fhios agat?
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 €2.00 for the first sheet and €0.50c 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.
Venue for Competitions:
All competitions except dancing, will take place in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 R928. Dancing competitions take place in the old school hall adjacent to the secondary school.
Parking:
Car parking available around the school. Please follow signs and advise from stewarts.
Do you know? / An bhfuil fhios agat?
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 €2.00 for the first sheet and €0.50c 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.
Click on competitions for further details.
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