2026 Fiddle & Duet Competitions
EASTER SATURDAY 4th APRIL 2026
Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 12:30pm — 1:00pm
Competition Commences: 1:00pm
Categories: Under 9, Under 12, Under 15 & Under 21
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each category
Overall Winner of Fiddle Competition receives Perpetual Cup and performs at Festival Concert
Overall Winner of Duet Competition receives Perpetual Shield and performs at Festival Concert
Under 9's — 1 Sliabh Luachra Tune required
Under 12's — 2 Sliabh Luachra Tunes required
Under 15's & 21's — 2 Sliabh Luachra Tunes (1 Polka & 1 Slide compulsory) plus Hornpipe or Slow Air of choice
Date of Birth required at registration
€5 per child per competition entry
Further Enquiries
Contact Rachel: 087 795 6616
Email: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
Accordion Workshop — Easter Saturday 4th April 2026
Workshop with Joseph Mannion
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026 — 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am
Fee: €15
Joseph Mannion is an accordion player from Colligan, Co. Waterford. A multi-instrumentalist, he has won numerous All-Ireland Medals in accordion, melodeon, bodhrán and duet competitions. Joseph is the accordion player in the All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Taobh na Mara, crowned All-Ireland Champions at Mullingar Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Taobh na Mara have performed in theatres including Glór in Ennis and Tintean Theatre.
Joseph has been playing music from a very young age and is highly sought after as a teacher. He was awarded Foróige NFTE Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020.
Enquiries: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com