This year’s Ulster Fleadh returned to the town of Dromore, County Tyrone for the third successive year to celebrate traditional music,song,stories and dance. Competitors gathered from all corners of the province to compete for the Ulster titles and the chance to represent themselves, their branch and county at the highest level – Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which this year returns to Sligo town.
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The over-18 Grupa Cheoil Ulster Champions about to take the stage in Dromore.[/caption]
Some stated that the standard at this years Ulster fleadh was at the highest it has ever been. It was a brilliant weekend of craic agus ceol and the organisers can be truly proud of work well done.
Once again Newcastle CCÉ branch was well represented with members competing in a range of competitions:
Photos Of The Winners on This Link
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Aodhan O’Fionnaghan who finished second in the 15-18 Bodhran competition at the Ulster Fleadh.[/caption]
The results are as follows:
*  Niamh Howell,Matthew McAstocker & Ciara Maguire 1st – Trio (15-18) *  Cathleen Garland 1st – Singing ( Under 12) *  Ruairi Howell 1st – Whistling (12-15) *  Conor McVeigh 1st – Storytelling (12-15) *  Grupa Cheoil 1st – (Over 18) *  Terry Cowan 2nd – Newly Composed Song *  Niamh Howell 2nd – Concertina (15-18) *  Aodhan O’Fionnaghan 2nd – Bodhran ( 15-18) *  Paul Rush 2nd – Ceili Drums (Over 18) *  Ruairi Howell 2nd – Pipes (12-15) *  Tara Howell 3rd – Whistling ( Under 12) *  Niamh & Ruairi Howell 3rd – Duet (15-18)
Well done to all who took part, they have done themselves, their teachers, parents and branch very proud.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be held in Sligo from 9th – 16th of August and we look forward to travelling there to support our members who will take part in various singing, storytelling and music competitions, a great array of talent no less.

Registration Dates: Interested in learning a new instrument, traditional song, set dance or Irish language? If so, registration for next term will take place on the following dates:
*  Saturday 5th September 10am – 12noon FOR CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY *  Thursday 10th September 7-9pm *  Saturday 12th September 10am – 12noon
For further informaion check out our website:
or find us on Facebook – Newcastle CCE
A number of classes are held in the Lodge Cultural Centre, Castlewellan, on Thursdays from 4.15-9.30pm and again on Saturdays from 9.30am-2pm.
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