Roscrea alive with music for the County Fleadh
The Tipperary County Fleadh is underway in Roscrea
The Roscrea branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann are currently hosting the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil in Roscrea and under the chairmanship of Carol Thompson, has organised a week long programme of events.
The official opening of the Fleadh will take place in the Muintir na Tíre Hall on Friday, May 15th at 8pm
On the night, a small number of awards will be presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to Comhaltas and to the wider community.
Early that afternoon, local musicians will perform a selection of tunes in Roscrea town centre, helping to set the scene for the commencement of a busy weekend.
For anyone wishing to hear or speak a cúpla focal Gaeilge, a Pop-Up Gaeltacht will be held in Roscrea Town Centre (The Gantly Way) on Saturday.
Competition is a central part of the Fleadh Cheoil. Competitions will take place in Coláiste Phobal, Roscrea, on Saturday and Sunday, 16th–17th May. They extend to music, singing, and dancing, as well as competitions for newly composed songs and tunes.
A special “session trail” has been arranged for Saturday night, so be sure to come along and enjoy the music and atmosphere.
Mass on Sunday, 17th May, will see the Theresa Larkin School of Music joining the local church choir, marking the final day of the Fleadh.
The committee warmly welcomes competitors and visitors to the heritage town of Roscrea and hope they enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality on offer and wish all competitors the very best, regardless of the outcome, and to those who qualify for the next round in Munster (Lismore in July).
The committee wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank members of the local and business community in Roscrea who, through sponsorship or volunteering, have helped make this occasion such a success.
The organisers also extend gratitude to members of the County Board of Comhaltas for their continued support and guidance.
A number of additional events were organised as part of the Fleadh, including an art competition sponsored by the Keevey family, and a shop window competition kindly sponsored by the Fleadh’s main sponsor, the Premier Credit Union.
Roscrea Heritage Society made a significant contribution to the Fleadh and a number of articles in the fleadh programme attest to that contribution.
The Fleadh souvenir programme comprises over 130 pages, thanks to the efforts of Kathryn Browne.
It features details of competitors, articles, seanfhocail, stories, art competition winners, and more, creating a lasting and enjoyable record of the 2026 Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil in Roscrea.