At the 2025 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Wexford, competitors from Duhallow made a strong impression, bringing home several prestigious titles across various categories. These results highlight the exceptional talent and dedication of musicians and performers from Duhallow. Their achievements span across instrumental, vocal, and storytelling categories across all age groups.
Katie O’Sullivan All Ireland Senior English Singing Champion Millstreet Comhaltas
James Lehane U12 All Ireland Button Accordian Champion Craobh Chronáin C.C.É.
Donna Moynihan English Singing Ladies 15-18 All Ireland Champion Craobh Chronáin C.C.É.
Oisín O’Connor 12 -15 Flute All Ireland Champion and 3rd place miscellaneous Craobh Chronáin C.C.É.
Olivia Tarrant 3rd place u12 fiddle Craobh Chronáin C.C.É. Here she is pictured earlier this year with the Munster Title in the u11 Polka and Slide Competition held in Brú Ború, Cashel celebrating with her grandmother Maryanne Tarrant
CCÉ Sráid a' Mhuilinn
Cáit Ní Shúilleabháin - 1st place in English Singing (Ladies) (O18)
CCÉ Chronáin
Donna Ní Mhuíneachain – 3rd place in English
Singing (Ladies) (15-18).
Oisín Ó Conchubhair – 1st place in Flute (12-15) and 3rd place in Miscellaneous (12-15)
Seamus Ó Liatháin – 1st place in Button Accordion (Faoi 12).
Olivia Ní Thoráin – 3rd place in Fiddle (Faoi 12).
Storytelling
Seán Ó Cathasaigh - 1st in U15
Dónal Íosaf Ó Cathasaigh - 1st in U12
Congratulations to the Casey brothers; Jack and Danjoe, who took home big prizes at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025. L-R Seán Long, Seán Óg Long, Joanne Casey-Long, Eily Buckley, Catherine Buckley, Liam Casey, Jack Casey, Danjoe Casey, William Casey, Maryellen Casey, Maureen Casey, and John Casey. Jack Casey won the u15 storytellingand Danjoe Casey won the u12 storytelling. Two All Irelands went to the Casey house and three to the Ballincollig Comhaltas Branch with Dick Beamish winning the Senior Storytelling. Connecting it all to the boy’s mother; Catherine and her original home place of Kilcorney, Jack’s story was about The Bed and Breakfast penned by Kilcorney’s own John O Sullivan, Brookpark. Danjoe told a yarn about The Pucky Cow. Well done everyone!
