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
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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
1V. POST PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIRS
Competitors to sing two contrasting songs of own choice. Entrance Fee: €15.00
2V. JUNIOR CHOIRS
(Under 15 Years)
Competitors to sing two contrasting songs of own choice
Entrance Fee: €15.00
3V. SLIGO INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL CUP
GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOLO
Senior (Over 15 years)
Competitors to sing a song or aria of own choice from any of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Costume optional.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
4V. ACTION CHOIR (Post Primary)
Group to perform an Action Song of own choice not exceeding 10 minutes.
Entrance Fee: €15.00
5V.VOCAL SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
(Under 8 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
6V.VOCAL SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
(8 – 10 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
7V.VOCAL SOLO
with Piano Accompaniment (10 – 12 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
8V. VOCAL SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
(12 – 15 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
9V.THE BRIDIE FERGUSON MEMORIAL CUP
VOCAL SOLO
presented by her daughter Valerie Somers.
with Piano Accompaniment - Senior (Over 15 Years)
Competitors to sing one song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
10V. SOLO SINGING IN IRISH
(Under 10 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
11V. SOLO SINGING IN IRISH
(10 to 12 years)
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
12V. BUAN THRÓFAÍ TOBAR AN AILT
(12 - 15 years)
Solo Singing in Irish.
One song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
13V. THE JOHN GANNON MEMORIAL CUP
SENIOR VOCAL SOLO (Over 15 years)
with Piano Accompaniment.
Competitors to sing one song of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
14V. MOORE’S MELODIES
(Over 15 years)
Competitors to sing one song from
Moore’s Melodies. With Piano Accompaniment
Entrance Fee: €10.00
15V. PERCY FRENCH SONG (Over 15 years)
One song of own choice.
With Piano Accompaniment
Entrance Fee: €10.00
16V. FOLK SONG (Over 15 years)
with Piano Accompaniment
Competitors to sing one song.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
17V. SOLO FROM LIGHT OPERA or MUSICAL
(Over 15 years) with piano accompaniment.
Competitors to sing with appropriate gestures, a solo item from a light opera or musical. Costume optional.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
1st Prize - THE SEAN McMANUS CUP
18V. D.A. MULCAHY MEM. CUP
SONG COMPETITION FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Competitors to sing, unaccompanied, a song from the following categories as outlined in the Primary Schools Music Curriculum.
Folk Songs from Ireland or other Countries.
Popular Songs. Songs from Musicals, Ballads, Hymns.
Entrance Fee: €5.00
19V. SOLO FROM A MUSICAL (Under 15 Years)
Competitors to sing a solo item from a musical
with Piano accompaniment.
Entrance Fee: €10.00
1st Prize - THE TONY McNIFFE MEMORIAL CUP
20V. ORATORIO OR SACRED SOLO
Senior (Over 15 years)
With piano accompaniment
One Aria or Sacred Solo of own choice.
Entrance Fee: €10.00