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The Portlaoise Comhaltas group did extremely well at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024, with performances sweeping up several awards.
The comhaltas group have many all-Ireland winners, including first place for the 4-Hand Céilí Under 12 group, and second place for the 8-Hand Céilí Under 12 group.
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Portlaoise Comhaltas group proudly congratulated their members for their hard work and participation in this year's National competition in Wexford town.
"While the fleadh has become more commercialised in recent years, free street entertainment continues to be the main attraction for many, in addition to the 190 competitions held indoors," said Portlaoise Comhaltas Chairperson PJ Phelan.
This year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 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. Over 180 competitions took place, with Laois Comhaltas groups winning dozens of awards.
Camross, Spink and Portarlington Comhaltas groups also proudly represented Laois this year, pulling in many awards.
Here is a list of wins achieved by Portlaoise Comhaltas this year:
11/08/2024
3rd. CCÉ, Portlaoise/Camross, Laois - Fionnan O' Daltuin, Seaic O hUiginn
10/08/2024
3rd. Taidhg O Daltuin - CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois
09/08/2024
2nd. Fionnan O' Daltuin - CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois
2nd. CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois
09/08/2024
1st. CCÉ, Portlaoise, Laois
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