Success for Tipperary musician at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which was held in Wexford

Over 800,000 people thronged the streets of Wexford to attend the Fleadh Cheoil with a Cahir musician among the prizewinners.

Ethan Hanrahan of CCÉ, Cathair Dún Iascaigh, was the 3rd place All-Ireland Winner of the Tom Vesey Cup for Céilí Drums (12-15 years).

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Dr Labhrás Ó’Murchú, Ardstiúrthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann said: “When Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann commenced in 1951 it was obviously a very small event. In the intervening years the Fleadh has grown to be a festival of world proportions. It emphasises how our childhood traditions have prospered in the intervening years, and today plays a significant role in tourism with over 25% of the 800,000 attending, coming from out of this State.”

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At the core of the Fleadh are the competitions that see traditional musicians, dancers, singers and story tellers of all ages and backgroundscompeting at All-Ireland level, following victories at regional competitions.
Up to 20,000 performers played, sang and danced at the All-Ireland Fleadh with so many talented people representing Tipperary enjoying success.