Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh and Eilidh Jackson of CCÉ, Admiral Brown, winners of the Pat Judge Memorial Shield for first place in Duets (Consairtín, Cruit) (12-15 years) at the 2026 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast. Photo: Anna Allen Photography

Mayo celebrates success at Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann

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MAYO was celebrating as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 drew to a close in Belfast following an extraordinary week of traditional Irish music, song and dance, with more than one million people visiting the city over the duration of the Fleadh.

More than 5,000 competitors from 25 countries competed for coveted All-Ireland titles, bringing together some of the finest emerging and established traditional performers from Ireland and around the world.

Mayo's representatives returned with a number of All-Ireland titles and placings as the city transformed into a vibrant celebration of Irish culture, with competitions, concerts, céilithe, sessions, workshops and other events being enjoyed.

Cuilmore Newport, CCÉ, Cuilmore, Newport (Grace Holmes, Dawn Heraty Keane, Rachel Feehan, Caoimhe McGreevy, Caoife Moran, Sarah Chambers, Lucy Coyle, Melanie Moran Fernandas) 3rd Full Set (ladies 15-18 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography

The standard of performance throughout this year's competitions was exceptionally high, and the Mayo prize-winners were as follows:

Ceol Beirte / Duets, 12-15: 1st Croídhe Ní Dhochartaigh and Eilidh Jackson, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Feadaíl / Whistling, 12-15: 2nd Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Rince ar an Sean-Nós, Faoi 12: 2nd Ida Hennigan, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

English Singing (Men) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Fir), Faoi 12: 2nd, Liam Mac Seoin, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Storytelling, Faoi 12: 2nd Liam Mac Seoin, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Feadaíl / Whistling, 15-18: 2nd Niamh Ní Dhochartaigh, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ, 15-18: 3rd Seán Holmes, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Grúpaí Ceoil, 12-15: 1st Glor na Sí, CCÉ, Admiral Brown.

Ceol Trír / Trios, 12-15: 1st Anna Clarke, Gráinne Nestor and Róisín Moran, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Bainseó / Banjo, O18: 1st Aodhán Hughes, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies), 12-15: 1st Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Feadóg Mhór / Flute, 12-15: 1st, Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs, 12-15: 2nd Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Feadóg / Whistle, 12-15: 3rd Catherine Philbin, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Fir) / Irish Singing (Men), 12-15: 3rd Charlie Ó Clochartaigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs, 12-15: 1st Freya Nic Suibhne, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs, 15-18: 2nd Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Feadóg / Whistle, 15-18: 2nd Hannah Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Bodhrán, Faoi 12: 3rd John Clarke, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs, O18: 1st Katie Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs, O18: 1st Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Feadóg Mhór / Flute, O18: 1st Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Feadóg / Whistle, O18: 1st Molly Pittendrigh, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Bodhrán, 12-15: 3rd Noah Kilkenny, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Grúpaí Ceoil, 12-15: 2nd Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Grúpaí Ceoil, O18: 3rd Rolling Waves, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh.

Bodhrán, Faoi 12: 1st Aran Cawley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart.

Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs, Faoi 12: 2nd Lucy Canny, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne.

Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs, Faoi 12: 1st Oonagh Kelly, CCÉ, Cleary Coyne.

Rince Seit, Measctha / Full Set, Mixed, O18: 3rd CCÉ, Cr an Choisdellibhe Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh (Dani Bowe, James Frayne, Leona Bowe, Peter Fox, Rachel Lyons, Sadhbh Lyons, Sean Og Frayne, Thomas Doherty).

Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies, 12-15: 3rd CCÉ Cuilmore, Newport (Abby Doherty, Abi Connaughton, Darcy Moran Fernandas, Erin Holmes, Isobella Holmes, Isobel Murphy, Issey Dickson, Ruby Brady).

Rince Seit, Mná / Full Set, Ladies, 15-18: 3rd Cuilmore, Newport (Caoife Moran, Caoimhe McGreevy, Dawn Heraty Keane, Grace Holmes, Lucy Coyle, Melanie Moran Fernandas, Rachel Feehan, Sarah Chambers).

Comhrá Gaeilge, 11-13: 2nd Cora Ní Neachtain, CCÉ, Gort na mBó.

Portaireacht / Lilting, O18: 3rd Emma Holmes, CCÉ, Gort na mBó.

Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums, O18: 3rd Iarla Dunford, CCÉ, Gort na mBó.

Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs, 12-15: 2nd Keira Holmes, CCÉ, Gort na mBó.

Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs, O18: 2nd, Oisin O'Donnell, CCÉ, Gort na mBó.

Orgán Béil / Mouth Organ, O18: 1st John Horkan, CCÉ, Michael Davitt.

Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous, 15-18: 3rd Martin Woods, CCÉ, Michael Davitt.

Bannaí Máirseála, Píb / Pipe Marching Bands, Aon Aois/Any Age: 2nd Achill Pipe Band, CCÉ, Scoil Acla.

Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs, 12-15: 3rd Anam Ó Loingseacháin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla.

Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Mná) / Irish Singing (Ladies), O18: 1st Caitríona Ni Thiarnáin, CCÉ, Scoil Acla.

Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs, Faoi 12: 2nd James Gallagher, CCÉ, Scoil Acla.

Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes, Faoi 12: 2nd James Gallagher, CCÉ, Scoil Acla.

Rince Leathsheit Measctha / Half Set, Mixed, O18: 1st Team James, Cr an Choisdellibhe Roisin Bn Uí Cheallaigh (Dani Bowe, James Frayne, Leona Bowe, Peter Fox).

Catherine Philbin of CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, All-Ireland winner for the John Hynes Memorial Cup for Flute (12-15 years), 2nd Flute Slow Airs (12-15 years), and 3rd Whistle (12-15 years) at the 2026 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast. Photo by Anna Allen Photography
John Clarke, CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, 3rd Bodhrán (Under 12). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Aran Cawley, CCÉ, Cathair na Mart, winner for the Killeigh Comhaltas Cup for first place in the Bodhrán (Under 12 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
James Gallagher, CCÉ, Scoil Acla, 2nd Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (Under 12) and Uilleann Pipes (Under 12). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Keira Holmes, CCÉ, Gort na mBó, 2nd Harp Slow Airs (12-15 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Freya Nic Suibhne of CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, winner of the Leo Griffin Trophy for first place in Harp Slow Airs (12-15 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Catherine Philbin of CCÉ Caisleán an Bharraigh, winner for the Bheartla O’Flatharta Cup for first place in Irish Singing (ladies 12-15 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Gearóid Ó Dubhghaill, CCÉ, Admiral Brown, 2nd Whistling (12-15 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
Cora Ní Neachtain, CCÉ, Gort na mBó, 2nd Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13 years). Photo by Anna Allen Photography
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