Rule 21: Entries through the entry portal on our website before Tuesday, 11th of March 2025. After this date entries may be accepted only at the discretion of The Executive Committee of Feis Shligigh.
I agree to be bound by the rules of the Feis Committee. Should I win a trophy or cup I agree to return it in good condition to the Committee on or before the closing date for entries for the following year.
Please refer to syllabus prior to using the official online “entry” portal.
The adjudicator will only hear competitors on the day and time specified in the Feis Programme.
Competitors may enter in own age group only. Age shall be reckoned as on the 1st January 2025.
Age
: In all competitions no competitor may enter in more than one age group.
Example one: 8-10 years means, aged 8 or 9 on 1st January 2025. Example two: 12-15 years means aged 12, 13 or 14 years on the 1st January 2025.
Official Accompanist: An official accompanist will be provided. If required copies of music must be sent by post to Ann O’Hara, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo. (Emailed Copies will NOT BE ACCEPTED) In Choral and Ensemble competitions competitors may provide their own accompanist.
Own Choice Music: Competitors must bring a copy to the adjudicator or marks can be deducted. All music must be clearly marked with the name of the competitor and class for which it is intended. Music must be claimed at the end of each session. The Committee will not be responsible for lost music.
Deadline for entries: Tuesday, 11th March 2025
1M. TINY TOTS PIANO (Under 8 Years)
Two contrasting pieces of own choice
Not to exceed 7 mins. Entrance Fee: €10.00
2M. THE BETTY McLYNN TROPHY
(Piano 8 - 10 years)
Two contrasting pieces of own choice
Not to exceed 7 mins. Entrance Fee: €10.00
3M. BENNY LYNCH CUP
Juvenile Piano (10 - 12 years)
Two contrasting pieces of own choice
Not to exceed 7 mins. Entrance Fee: €10.00
4M. The McCULLOUGH-PIGOTT CUP
Piano (12 - 15 years)
Two contrasting pieces of own choice
Not to exceed 7 mins.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
5M. THE SAUL CUP
Junior Piano Repertoire (Under 15 years)
(Presented by The Doris Family, Downpatrick, Co Down). Competitors to perform a programme of own choice not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
6M. THE LOUIS DOHERTY CUP Senior Piano Repertoire (Over 15 years)
(Presented by Louis Doherty, Sligo)
Competitors to perform a programme of own
Choice not to exceed 12 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
7M. VIOLIN (under 9 years)
Not to exceed 5 minutes.
8M. The DE REGGE CUP - VIOLIN (under 11 years) Not to exceed 5 mins.
9M. VIOLIN (under 13 years)
Not to exceed 7 minutes.
10M. VIOLIN (under 15 years)
Not to exceed 7 minutes.
(7M - 10M) Competitors to play two contrasting pieces of own choice, with piano accompaniment. Copies of music, required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
22M. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
Junior (Under 15 years)
Open to any combination of instruments.
Competitors up to and including Grade 4, to play a selection of contrasting pieces, not exceed 10 minutes.
Category A: Strings
Category B: Wind
Entrance Fee: €15.00
23M. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
Senior (Over 15 years)
Open to any combination of instruments.
Competitors Grade 5 and higher, to play a selection of contrasting pieces, not exceed 10 minutes.
Category A: Strings
Category B: Wind
Entrance Fee: €15.00
24M. CONCERTO COMPETITION
Junior (Under 15 years)
Open to any instrument. Competitors to play a movement of a concerto of own choice.
Not to exceed 8 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
25M. CONCERTO COMPETITION Senior (Over 15 years)
Open to any instrument. Competitors to play a movement of a concerto of own choice.
Not to exceed 8 minutes. Entrance Fee: €10.00
26M. GUITAR / HARP (Under 11 years)
Not to exceed 5 minutes.
27M. GUITAR / HARP (Under 13 years)
Not to exceed 7 minutes.
28M. GUITAR / HARP (Under 15 years)
Not to exceed 7 minutes.
(26M – 28M) Competitors to play two contrasting pieces of own choice, with piano accompaniment. Copies of music required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
29M. THE BUNTING PERPETUAL CUP
IRISH HARP OPEN
Over 15 years
Competitors to play two contrasting pieces of own choice. Entrance Fee: €10.00
11M. STRING REPERTOIRE (under 15 years)
Competitors to play a selection of contrasting pieces. Not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
12M. SENIOR STRINGS
(Open to Violin, Viola, Cello) Over 15 years
Competitors to play Two contrasting pieces of own choice. Copies of music, if required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist. Not to exceed 10 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
13M. CELLO (under 9 years)
Not to exceed 5 minutes.
14M. CELLO (under 11 years)
Not to exceed 5 minutes.
15M. CELLO (under 13 years)
Not to exceed 8 minutes.
16M. CELLO (under 15 years)
Not to exceed 8 minutes.
(13M – 16M) Competitors to play two contrasting pieces of own choice, with piano accompaniment. Copies of music required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
17M. THE HUGGARD-HENRY MEMORIAL CUP
Solo Woodwind/ Brass: Over 15 years.
Presented by Vivienne Henry
Competitors to play two Contrasting pieces of own choice with or without piano accompaniment.
Musical value of pieces selected will be taken into consideration.
Not exceeding 10 minutes.
Copies of music, if required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
18M. SOLO WOODWIND/BRASS (Under 9 years) Not to exceed 5 minutes.
19M. SOLO WOODWIND/BRASS (Under 11 years) Not to exceed 5 minutes.
20M. SOLO WOODWIND/BRASS (Under 13 years) Not to exceed 8 minutes.
21M. SOLO WOODWIND/BRASS (Under 15 years)
Not to exceed 8 minutes.
(18M — 21M) Competitors to play two contrasting pieces of own choice, with piano accompaniment. Copies of music required for the Adjudicator and Accompanist.
Entrance Fee: €10.00