Below is a list of all our competitions for Fleadh Cheoil Dhún na nGall. Click the link to submit an application for a particular competition. If you wish to enter more than one event then enter your first competition now and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
1. Under 9's Section
A non-competitive section for children aged 9 and under. Only 1 tune is required and all participants will receive a certificate.
Under 9's Competition
A non-competitive and non-qualifying section for children aged 9 and under. Only 1 tune is required and all participants will receive a certificate. Sections for fiddle, whistle and miscellaneous instruments. You do not need to be a CCE Member to participate. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Under 9's Competition
A non-competitive and non-qualifying section for children aged 9 and under. Only 1 tune is required and all participants will receive a certificate. Sections for fiddle, whistle and miscellaneous instruments. You do not need to be a CCE Member to participate.
2. Under 12 Category Competitions
Below are the competitions for the Member and Non Member Under 12 competitions
Under 12 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the under 12 member competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Under 12 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the under 12 member competitions.
Under 12 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the under 12 non member competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Under 12 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the under 12 non member competitions.
3. Ages 12- 15 Category Competitions
Below are the competitions for the Member and Non Member Ages 12 -15 competitions
Ages 12 - 15 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the age 12 - 15 competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Ages 12 - 15 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the age 12 - 15 competitions.
Ages 12 - 15 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter ages 12 -15 non member competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Ages 12 - 15 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter ages 12 -15 non member competitions.
4. Ages 15 - 18 Category Competitions
Below are the competitions for the Member and Non Member Ages 15 - 18 competitions
Ages 15 - 18 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the age 15 - 18 competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Ages 15 - 18 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the age 15 - 18 competitions.
Ages 15 -18 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter ages 15 -18 non member competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Ages 15 -18 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter ages 15 -18 non member competitions.
5. Over 18 Category Competitions
Below are the competitions for the Member and Non Member Over 18 competitions
Over 18 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the over 18 competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Over 18 Competitions For Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter the over 18 competitions.
Over 18 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter over 18 non member competitions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Over 18 Competitions For Non Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter over 18 non member competitions.
6. Marching Band Competitions
Below are the competitions for marching band competitions
1. Under 18 - Marching bands
Please use the buttons on the right to enter under 18 marching bands competitions. These competitions are free to enter. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
1. Under 18 - Marching bands
Please use the buttons on the right to enter under 18 marching bands competitions. These competitions are free to enter.
2. Over 18 - Marching bands
Please use the buttons on the right to enter under 18 marching bands competitions. These competitions are free to enter. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
2. Over 18 - Marching bands
Please use the buttons on the right to enter under 18 marching bands competitions. These competitions are free to enter.
7. Dancing Competitions
Dancing Competitions for all ages
Group Dancing Competitions
Please use the buttons on the right to select your dancing age category. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Group Dancing Competitions
Please use the buttons on the right to select your dancing age category.
8. Comhrá Gaeilge - CCE Members Only
Comhrá Gaeilge for CCE Members. For non-CCE members, enter these competitions in the non-members sections 1-3
Comhrá Gaeilge
Comhrá Gaeilge competitions for all age categories. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Comhrá Gaeilge
Comhrá Gaeilge competitions for all age categories.
9. Newly Composed Pieces Competitions
Enter here for: 37. Amhráin Nua Cheaptha, Gaeilge – Newly Composed Songs in Irish 38. Newly Composed Songs in English ‐ Amhráin Nua Cheaptha, Béarla 39. Píosaí Cheoil Nua Chumtha – Newly composed Tunes
Newly Composed Pieces Competitions For CCE Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Newly Composed Pieces Competitions For CCE Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter.
Newly Composed Pieces Competitions For Non CCE Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Entries Closed 1/04/2026 at 23:59:00
Newly Composed Pieces Competitions For Non CCE Members
Please use the buttons on the right to enter.
About Us
Fleadh Dhún na nGall 2026 will bring together competitors and supporters from across the county to take part in traditional Irish music, song and dance competitions. The Fleadh provides an opportunity for participants of all ages to showcase their talents and celebrate our cultural traditions. We use ItsPlainSailing to streamline our competition entry process. The platform allows us to offer a simple, secure registration experience, including flexible payment options for our participants and families.
