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06 Sept 2025

Dozens of Laois winners at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024

Over 180 competitions took place, with Laois Comhaltas groups winning dozens of awards.

Dozens of Laois winners at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 has come to a close, and saw over 600,000 attendees and over 7,000 competitors in Wexford town.

Over 180 competitions took place, with Laois Comhaltas groups winning dozens of awards.

Camross Comhaltas have said that they were particularly proud of Aedin Lowry, who won her All Ireland on Saturday and had little time to celebrate as she prepared for her All Ireland camogie final on Sunday in Croke Park.

"While they were not successful on this occasion we salute Aedin on her commitment and dedication on all fronts," said the group.

The branch is proud of the the competitors who contested this years All Ireland and also salute their fellow Laois winners and contestants.

"While all the successes are cherished and applauded it was particularly sweet to win a third place with a young 12-15 age ceili band. The branch have not been successful with an underage band since our All Ireland win in Clonmel in 2003 with a 15-18 Ceili band and credit must be given to their inspirational tutor Patricia Clarke for this success," the group said.

Pictured: Camross Comhaltas 12-15 age ceili band. 

Here is a full list of Laois winners at this years Fleadh Cheoil:

11/08/2024 

23B, Ceol Beirte / Duets

3rd. CCÉ, Portlaoise/Camross, Laois - Fionnan O' Daltuin, Seaic O hUiginn

10/08/2024 

1A, Fidil / Fiddle

3rd. Leon Magennis - CCÉ, Portarlington, Laois


10/08/2024 

16C, Bodhrán

3rd. Taidhg O Daltuin - CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois

10/08/2024 

25B, Bannaí Céilí / Céilí Band

3rd. St Fergals - CCÉ, Camross, Laois

10/08/2024 

16D, Bodhrán

1st. Aedin Ni Labhrai - CCÉ, Camross, Laois

10/08/2024

22D, Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Harp Slow Airs

1st. Aoibhe Kettle - CCÉ, Craobh Seán Ryan, Cill Chabháin, Laois

10/08/2024 

33C, English Singing (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná)

3rd. Edel ní Conbhaí - CCÉ, Cluain na Slí, Laois

10/08/2024

18A, Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs

1st. Leon Magennis - CCÉ, Portarlington, Laois

10/08/2024 

21B, Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs

2nd. Ailíse Dowling McDonald - CCÉ, Spink, Laois

09/08/2024 

17B, Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums

2nd. Fionnan O' Daltuin - CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois

09/08/2024 

16A, Bodhrán

1st. Rian Nolan - CCÉ, Camross, Laois


09/08/2024 

14A, Rogha Gléas / Miscellaneous

3rd. Leon Magennis - CCÉ, Portarlington, Laois


09/08/2024 

20B, Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs

1st. Ailíse Dowling McDonald - CCÉ, Spink, Laois

09/08/2024 

17A, Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Drums

1st. Rian Nolan - CCÉ, Camross, Laois


09/08/2024 

40A, Rince Céilí Ochtair, Mná / 8-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies

2nd. CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois

09/08/2024 

42A, Rince Céilí Ceathrair, Mná / 4-Hand Céilí Dancing, Ladies

1st. CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois

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