All-Ireland Fleadh 2026: Results from Britain’s Competitors

What an incredible week in Belfast at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann! The city put on an amazing event filled with world-class music, sessions, and unforgettable memories.

An incredible amount of medals are coming back to the province, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who took part. Congratulations to all of our competitors who travelled across to Belfast to represent your branches, regions, and our province!

🏆 Fleadh Results 🏆

1st Place

• Beth McAlaney – Fiddle (Under 12) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Jessica McWilliams – Accompaniment (Under 12) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Seren Harris – Fiddle Slow Airs (12–15) – Amairgin The Gael CCÉ, Midland Region

• Tilly Hughes – Whistling (Under 12) – St James The Great CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Phil Westwell – Whistling (Over 18) – Johnny Doherty CCÉ, Scottish Region

  
  

2nd Place

• Jason Rouse – Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (Over 18) – Amairgin The Gael CCÉ, Midland Region

• Michael O'Grianna – Storytelling / Scéalaíocht (Over 18) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Orla Bruce – Piano Accordion (15–18) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Owen O’Connor – Uilleann Pipes (12–15) – St Patrick’s CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Owen O’Connor – Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (12–15) – St Patrick’s CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Patrick Condon – Flute (Under 12) – North London CCÉ, London & Southern Region

• Siobhan Rouse – Flute (Over 18) – Leeds CCÉ, Northern Region

• Siobhan Rouse – Whistle (Over 18) – Leeds CCÉ, Northern Region

  
  

3rd Place

• Ava Devine – Piano Accordion (Under 12) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Bronagh Daly – Banjo (Under 12) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Caitríona Nic Gabhann – Irish Singing (Ladies) / Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós (Over 18) – Edinburgh CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Isla Mulloy – Piano Accordion (12–15) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Jason Rouse – Uilleann Pipes (Over 18) – Amairgin The Gael CCÉ, Midland Region

• Jessica McWilliams – Piano (Under 12) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Oliver McCormack – Piano Accordion (15–18) – Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Owen O’Connor – Miscellaneous / Rogha Gléas (12–15) – St Patrick’s CCÉ, Scottish Region

• Patrick Condon – Whistle (Under 12) – North London CCÉ, London & Southern Region

  
  

Well done to all our fantastic competitors! Congratulations to our medal-winners, and to everyone who travelled to Belfast to represent your branches, regions, and our province. Your commitment, courage, and passion for the music shone through in every performance.

Thank you to the teachers who give their time and guidance, and to the parents, families, and friends who support our musicians at every stage of their journey. Your encouragement and dedication help keep our tradition alive for future generations.