Roscrea Comhaltas at Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann

Well done to all branch members who competed in Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann recently.

Roscrea was very well represented and we are very proud of all our members. A special mention must go to Carol Thompson, Pat Flanagan, Suzanne Costello, Bríd Barry and Catherine Browne for all their dedication in preparing competitors for the Marching Band and Grúpa Cheoil. Thanks to Cill Shléibhe CCÉ for hosting a fantastic Fleadh in Templemore! Next stop... Munsters!

Congratulations to the following members who placed in competitions: Leah Byrne - 2nd U9 Whistle; Séan Murray - Qualified Comhrá; Rebekah Smith - 3rd U12 Flute Slow Airs; Cormac Murray - Qualified Comhrá; Tomas Holmes - 2nd U12 Singing; William Holmes - 1st 15-18  Uileann pipes, Uileann pipes Slow Airs, Mouth Organ and 3rd in Fiddle Slow Airs; Saoirse Flannery - 2nd U12 Storytelling and Qualified in Comhrá; Caoimhe Flannery - 2nd 12-15 Mandolin, 3rd Rec Whistle Slow Airs and Qualified in Comhrá; Jack Flannery - 2nd 15-18 Céilí Drums and 3rd Rec Bodhrán; Seána Grace - 1st 15-18 Piano; Darragh Carey Kennedy - 1st O18 Banjo and Rogha Ghleas; John Browne - 2nd newly composed song in English; Darren Larkin, William Holmes, Isabelle Conan - 3rd Trio 15-18, Grupaí Cheoil - 12-15 3rd place Marching Band - 1st place, eight-hand Ceilí Dancing - 1st place.