Comharchumann Ráth Chairn
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12–15 November · Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
Féile na Mí 2026
Music, sean-nós singing and dancing in the Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht. Everyone welcome!
Entries for the singing competitions must be in on or before 10 November. Dancing entries are accepted on the day.
Festival Programme
Thursday 12 November
- 20:00
Festival opening
Music session in An Bradán Feasa, Ráth Chairn, with agallamh beirte / lúibíní performances
Friday 13 November
- During the day
Sean-nós singing & dancing workshops in the schools
- 18:00
Young people's sean-nós singing competitions
- Under 9 · Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhaidhc Stiofáinín Seoighe
- Under 12 · Corn Chuimhneacháin Phádraig Uí Dhálaigh
- Under 15 · Corn Chuimhneacháin Dharach Uí Chatháin
- Under 18 · Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhaggie Tim
- 22:00
Bodhrán competition (over 16s)
Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhartin Kerrane
Saturday 14 November
- 11:00
Family events with Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta
- 14:00
Young people's sean-nós dancing competition
- Under 9
- Under 12
- Under 15 · Trophy sponsored by Tara Steel
- Under 18 · Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhicí Mhic Dhonncha
- 15:00
Adult sean-nós dancing competition
Corn Chuimhneacháin Stiofáin Seoighe
- 18:00
Music session in An Bradán Feasa
- 19:00
Adult sean-nós singing competition
Corn Chuimhneacháin Chóil Neaine Pháidín
- 22:00
Music with the Hot Toddies at Club na Féile
Sunday 15 November
- 11:00–14:00
Christmas Market at Coláiste Pobail, Ráth Chairn
Competitions
If you want to enter more than one competition, please fill in a separate form for each one.
Young People
Entry fee: €5Entry fees are paid on the day.
- A1
Singing under 9
Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhaidhc Stiofáinín Seoighe
- A2
Singing under 12
Corn Chuimhneacháin Phádraig Uí Dhálaigh
- A3
Singing under 15
Corn Chuimhneacháin Dharach Uí Chatháin
- A4
Singing under 18
Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhaggie Tim
- D1
Dancing under 9
- D2
Dancing under 12
- D3
Dancing under 15
Trophy sponsored by Tara Steel
- D4
Dancing under 18
Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhicí Mhic Dhonncha
Adults
Entry fee: €10Entry fees are paid on the day.
- A5
Adult singing
Corn Chuimhneacháin Chóil Neaine Pháidín
- D5
Adult dancing
Corn Chuimhneacháin Stiofáin Seoighe
- B1
Bodhrán (16 years and over)
Corn Chuimhneacháin Mhartin Kerrane
Competition Rules
- Sean-nós singing
- The under 9, under 12 and under 15 singing competitions are for Leinster only. The under 18 and adult competitions are open to everyone.
- Sean-nós dancing
- Dancing for young people and adults is open to everyone. You can register on the day.
- Entry fees
- Young people €5, adults €10. Entries for the singing competitions must be in on or before 10/11/26. Late entries will not be accepted.
Prizes for the adult competitions
Sean-nós singing
- First prize: Corn Chuimhneacháin Chóil Neaine Pháidín & €600
- Second prize: €300
- Third prize: €100
Sean-nós dancing
- First prize: Corn Chuimhneacháin Stiofáin Seoighe & €500
- Second prize: €150
- Third prize: €100
Other ways to enter
Post your name, address, phone number, email address and chosen competition to the address below, or give us a call.
Photos & recordings
Photos/recordings may be taken at the festival and used in publicity material, e.g. the website, Facebook, Instagram, posters and local papers. Please contact us if you do not give permission.