Eimear wins All-Ireland gold at the Belfast Fleadh
While Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast has been hailed as a huge success, it was even more so for Warrenpoint Comhaltas who scooped three All-Ireland wins including Mayobridge singer Eimear Magee, who won the top prize at the senior Singer event, representing Warrenpoint.
More than 1.6 million people are estimated to have attended the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to have taken place in Belfast that took place from Sunday August 2 to Sunday August 9.
The city was buzzing in what has been called an ‘unforgettable week’ in the worlds biggest celebration of Irish culture and music.
Experience
Eimear is no stranger to singing in front of large crowds, as she has belted out the National Anthem before GAA games throughout the country for many years and has won a haul of medals over the years including winning gold at the Ulster Scór last year.
But this is the pinnacle for any Scór participant at the most celebrated Fleadh ever.
Also in the winners enclosure representing Warrenpoint Comhaltas were Odhran Keown who won the Over-18 Piano and Accordion event, while Ayman Morgan won the Under-12 miscellaneous for viola.
Beyond the Point there was further success from south Armagh, with Under-12 Singing winner Tess Donnelly from Crossmaglen.
Tradition
“Tradition in Newry and Mourne is so strong and so special,” said a member of the Warrenpoint Comhaltas.
“It will be bigger and better next year.
“It just makes the music, song and dance so much more alive and it can inspire the next generation and people want to get involved.
“The Warrenpoint Comhaltas received several emails enquiring on how to join the branch and this is before we had any winners.
“There is no doubt we will learn of more winners over the coming days, but as the competition is over, for many of those that competed, their Fleadh only started yesterday (Monday) and is expected to last for a few more celebratory days.”