Forty years on from first County Fleadh, Carrig-on-Bannow is once again heartland of traditional music

A Wexford County Fleadh took place in Carrig-on-Bannow from Friday to Sunday, filling the hall and school with traditional music, song, and dance. Music echoed throughout the village, creating a strong atmosphere and drawing a large turnout. Eight of ten Wexford Comhaltas branches were represented in competition. Bannow C.C.É. welcomed musicians, singers, and dancers from across the county for Fleadh Charman, noting the area’s deep roots in traditional music and the 40th anniversary of the first County Fleadh held in the village. Volunteers and local committee members, supported by County Board officers, ensured the event’s success. Competitors placed in categories, with first and second, and in some cases third, qualifying for the Leinster Fleadh in Portlaoise in June. Bannow’s branch won the overall cup.

"From Friday through to Sunday, the hall and school were filled with music, song and dance, with traditional music echoing from every corner. Wexford Comhaltas county board said it was wonderful to see such a huge turnout and atmosphere across the weekend, with eight of our ten Wexford Comhaltas branches represented in competition."

"“A huge congratulations and sincere thanks must go to Bannow CCÉ for their hosting of the Fleadh, and also to the County Board and Fleadh Executive Committee and all volunteers, whose hard work and dedication ensured such a successful and enjoyable event for everyone involved,” said the county board's PRO Bríd O'Neill."

"Bannow C.C.É. say they were delighted to welcome musicians, singers and dancers from around the county to Carrig on Bannow for Fleadh Charman, where music was to be heard throughout the village. The area is steeped in traditional music is no stranger to hosting Fleadhanna and this year marks the 40th anniversary of the first County Fleadh held in the village."

"Branches from around the county competed over the weekend and those who took first and second place and in some circumstances third place qualified for the Leinster Fleadh which will be held in Portlaoise in June. The Bannow branch themselves had a very successful weekend on the medal front and were winners of the overall cup."

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