Fleadh | Kilfenora, Co. Clare

Congratulations to all our competitors at the Fleadh na hEireann in Derry.

Clare achieved a number of firsts in which Kilfenora’s Jessica Nea, Aine Griffey, Eva and Ada Kenny featured.

Clare also achieved firsts in

Concertina – Lily O’Connor (U12)
Button accordion – Davan Livingstone (U12)
Piano – Catriona O’Gorman (U15)
Dancing – Rithim an Chlair U18 in both women’ and mixed set dancing
Miscellaneous instruments – Conor Arkins (U18) and Eimear Arkins (senior)
Singing in English – Eimear Arkins (also placed in senior lilting and composition)
Duets – Sorcha Costello, Aisling Hunt (U18)
Trios – Davan Livingstone, Letitia Browne, Tara O’Malley (U12)

Garry Shannon and the Meitheal Orchestra also provided a stunning performance during the Fleadh.

Don’t forget to listen to BBC Radio 4’s “The Fleadh goes North” on Friday 23 at 11 am (terrestial in UK, satellite/internet elsewhere). A description can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2013/34/r4-w34-fleadh-goes-north-fri.html

This features Jessica Nea – who also came second in U12 accompaniment (piano) and fiddle slow airs – and Fergal Breen, who came second in U18 flute.

Click on Fleadh na hEireann Results 2013 to download all the details.

Kilfenora, Co. Clare