Terry’s delight with All-Ireland Flaeadh song

Terry’s delight with All-Ireland Flaeadh song

24 August 2016

A CASTLEWELLAN man is celebrating success in the All-Ireland Fleadh.

Terry Cowan came third in the Newly Composed Songs In English senior category.

The 2016 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil finished in Ennis, County Clare, at the weekend.

An estimated 400,000 people celebrated over the nine day festival, which included a special visit from President Michael D Higgins. 

At the core of the Fleadh are the competitions that see traditional musicians, dancers and singers of all ages and backgrounds competing at All-Ireland level, following victories at regional competitions. This year almost 6,000 competitors played, sang or danced for All-Ireland titles in 180 competitions. 

The Fleadh will return to Ennis in 2017, running from August 13 to 21. For further details visit: www.fleadhcheoil.ie