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CLARE competitors dominated the list of prizewinners at the Munster Fleadh Ceoil in Kenmare over the weekend with no less than 48 first places being taken by musicians from the Banner county.
It means that Clare will be well
represented at this year’s All-Ireland Fleadh which will be held in Tullam- ore from August 22 to 24 next.
Leading the Clare charge was young Fergal Breen from the Doora- Barefield CCE branch who took first place in five competitions and fin- ished third in two others.
Competing in the under-12 age cat- egory, his dominance began with the flute competition and continued with winning performances in the piano, uileann pipes (open and slow air) and trio competitions before adding to his tally with third places in the whistle and trio events.
There was another outstanding per- formance in the under 12 age cate- gory from Aisling Lyons of the Tulla CCE branch who took first place in the concertina, harp and musical ac- companiment competitions.