Lecale Comhaltas

16/06/2026

Delighted to see so many people from across the Downpatrick area join us for the opening ceremony of Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin 2026 🙌💚

The Saint Patrick Centre provided the perfect backdrop for a fantastic evening of music, culture and dance, celebrating the very best of our rich traditions. Thank you to Tim and Donna for their valued support. 🙏

Comhghairdeas to St Joseph's Pipe Band Longstone on their well-deserved 🥇🏆 achievement at – an outstanding performance that had everyone talking! 🙌

A special thank you 🙏 also to Brennan/Miskelly/McCormick for their amazing exhibition and their commitment to support for the event 💚

Thank you to our funders Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ulster Comhaltas, and to everyone who came along to support, participate and help make the evening such a success. 🎵🎶🎻☘️🎉

15/06/2026

The pictures tell it all - an amazing celebration atmosphere at the opening ceremony this evening 🙌🎉💚

Comhghairdeas to St Joseph's Pipe Band Longstone on their 🥇🏆 achievement. Outstanding performance 🙌

Thank you also to Brennan/Miskelly/McCormick for their amazing exhibition and support for the event. 💚

Thank you to The Saint Patrick Centre for being a superb venue - amazing 🙌💚

Thank you to everyone who came to support and be involved 🎵🎶🎻☘️🎉🙌

15/06/2026

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Some familiar faces.. ☺️

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin is the annual County Down festival of Irish traditional music, song, dance, and culture, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí…

15/06/2026

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Fleadh Cheoil to make history in Downpatrick

Mark Higgins, the Lecale Comhaltas Chairperson has explained why this year An Duin is recording a special hat-trick of events.

https://thedownrecorder.co.uk/2026/06/14/fleadh-cheoil-to-make-history-in-downpatrick/

15/06/2026

Comhghairdeas libh uilig! 👏👏👏

15/06/2026

‼️SOLD OUT - AGAIN 🙌‼️

☺️Delighted to announce that the Music In The Glen gig in Down Arts Centre has SOLD OUT - AGAIN!!!

Thank you 🙏to everyone you secured a ticket.

See you at the show 🎉🎶💚

15/06/2026

Comhghairdeas libh uilig! 👏👏👏

15/06/2026

‼️ HAPPENING THIS EVENING ‼️

🎶 Join us for the Opening Ceremony of Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin! 🎶

🗓️ Monday 15th June
🕖 7pm
📍 Front Steps, The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick

To kick off this year's Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin there will be:
💃 A spectacular display of Irish dancing from Brennan Miskelly McCormick School of Irish Dance 🎻 Traditional Irish music 🎵 A world-class performance by St Joseph's Pipe Band Longstone

St Joseph's Pipe Band, Longstone have won the All-Ireland Pipe Band title twice, and are proudly celebrating their 125th anniversary this year – making this a performance not to be missed!

Should the weather not be on our side, all performances will move inside the Saint Patrick's Centre entrance 👍

Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate the start of Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin 🙌

Please share and help spread the word!

14/06/2026

👏 What a fantastic day at this year's Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin Comórtas Damhsa!

Here is just a glimpse of the amazing talented displayed throughout the day.

A huge congratulations to all of the dancing competitors who took part today. The venue was packed, and those in attendance were treated to an amazing display of talent, discipline, dedication and respect for our treasured dancing traditions. 💚

From the youngest dancers to the most experienced performers, every competitor showcased the very best of Céilí, Set and Sean-Nós Dancing, helping to keep these important traditions alive for future generations.

All performances continue to inspire and demonstrate the skill, enthusiasm and commitment that exist throughout .
A credit to everyone involved. 👏👏👏

A full list of the winners will be uploaded to the Comhaltas an Dúin page asap.

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