Enjoy live music sessions, a céilí and more as we celebrate Fleadh Cheoil Aontroma 2026
Friday 15th May – Sunday 24th May
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Dhún Lathaí are proud to host the 2026 County Antrim Fleadh and look forward to welcoming, friends, and visitors to celebrate our traditional music, song, dance, culture and community through Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ).
This year’s Fleadh is especially significant as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dunloy Comhaltas. Reaching a milestone of 5 decades is a tremendous achievement. It reflects the vision of those who handed down the rich traditions for us. Through their commitment CCÉ Dhún Lathaí has made an enormous contribution to traditional music and culture in County Antrim and beyond.
Visitors are also invited to call into the Pop–Up, Tob–Ghaeltacht throughout the Fleadh weekend to explore a display of local heritage sites and place-names. The story of Irish in Dunloy is comh sean leis na cnoic, as old as the hills, and the language has a wonderfully strong place here.
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the All Ireland Fleadh, will take place in Belfast for the first time, marking another milestone for Comhaltas. Throughout its 75 years in existence, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann continues to be based on volunteers and community, and has extended its Branch network to 26 countries worldwide.
The Fleadh is more than competitions. We bring people together through a shared love of music and culture. We hope that everyone soaks up the spirit and atmosphere of the weekend and enjoys the events and friendships that make occasions like this so special.
Ádh mór/ Good luck to all those attending the various Fleadhanna, competitions, summer schools and workshops throughout Ireland.
Fleadh Cheoil Aontroma 2026 @ Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Dhún Lathaí
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FRI 15th MAY
7.30PM : ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE, DUNLOY
- Dunloy 50th Anniversary Concert – A fantastic evening of music, song and dance featuring members of Dunloy Comhaltas past and present!
SUN 17th MAY
- Junior Session : 3PM : DUNLOY GAC CLUBROOMS All young musicians welcome!
- Traditional Music Session: 7PM: CORNER HOUSE BAR, CLOUGHMILLS;
All welcome to join for a lively evening of traditional music and song
TUE 19th MAY
- Intermediate Session into Open Session: 8PM : DUNLOY GAC CLUBROOMS
Led by Dunloy’s Traditional group. Light supper provided, donations welcome
THU 21st MAY
- Singing Session with Mairead Mc Mahon Walls: 7.30PM : DUNLOY GAC CLUBROOMS
An evening of traditional singing with the talented Mairead Mc Mahon Walls originally from Dunloy
- Traditional Music Session; : 8.30PM : THE BRIDGE BAR; Join us for a fun night of traditional tunes!
FRI 22nd MAY
- Céilí for All : 7.30PM : ST JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE: Music by our very own talented Killimorrie Céilí band
SAT 23rd MAY
- Fleadh Competitions : 10.30AM : ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
See musicians, dancers and storytellers compete in the Fleadh Cheoil Aontroma!
- Tob-Ghaeltacht, Pop up Gaeltacht : 11AM : ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Fun, games, crafts, as Gaeilge! Exhibitions on Placenames, local heritage sites and history of CCÉ Dhún Lathaí
- Traditional Music Session : 7PM : THE VILLAGE INN, DUNLOY
Another fantastic evening of traditional music and great craic after a busy day of competitions
SUN 24th MAY
- Fleadh Competitions: 12.30PM : ST. JOSEPHS PARISH CENTRE
Watch dancers, Céllí bands and Grúpaí Ceoil go head-to-head in our last day of competitions
- Gig Rig : 3.30PM : ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTRE: Performances from all Antrim CCÉ branches
- Closing Session : 7PM : THE VILLAGE INN, DUNLOY
Finish off an amazing week of music with our closing session in The Village Inn
