Tipperary Comhaltas branches celebrate the achievements of talented musicians

It has been a successful Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for Kilcash and Powerstown/ Lisronagh branch members and tutors Darragh Egan, Hazel and Edmond O’Reilly and Jack Condon.

On the 1st day of the competitions, Darragh Egan performed in the Over 18 trio competition at the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford. Musicians from Ireland, America, Japan, and Isle of Man took part in the competition. Darragh was playing with Liam Mac Giobún from CCÉ Castleconnell, Ahane & Herbertstown branch in Limerick and Ríona Ní Éilí from CCÉ Tulla in Co. Clare.

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The trio were runners-up in the Over 18 Trios category.
The Over 18 Céilí band competition was an energetic competition and céilí bands from Dubai, America, Glasgow and Ireland took part in the competitions. Darragh and the rest of the members of the Crannhill Céilí Band did an excellent performance but it wasn’t their night.

The O’Reilly siblings of Edmond & Hazel O’Reilly represented the Kilcash branch and both siblings did well. Edmond came 2nd in the Under 12 melodeon. His older sister Hazel came third in the 15 to 18 Irish Language Singing (Seán Nós Singing). Jack Condon performed in the Over 18 melodeon representing CCÉ Ballyduff/Ballinvella/
Ballysaggart.

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Belfast will host the 2026 All Ireland Fleadh. As a branch, we would like to offer our “Comhghairdeas” to Darragh, Jack, Edmond and Hazel on their performances during the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford.
Registration for traditional music lessons will resume in September in Ss Peter’s and Paul’s primary school in Clonmel. It will be confirmed at a later date.