Feis Charn Tóchair 2026

Name: Feis Charn Tóchair 2026
Start: 2026-05-24
End: 2026-05-24
Location: An Carn

Feis Charn Tóchair – A celebration of culture and Irish language revival

Feis Charn Tóchair is one of the cultural highlights of the year here in Mid-Ulster. A wide range of competitions are organised to celebrate our culture and Irish language revival in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The best of music and singing will be heard on Feis day and parents and grandparents will hear their children and grandchildren using their Irish in a natural and confident manner.

Competitions include Poetry Recital, Conversation, Gaeltacht Scholarships, Fáinne exams, Art, Writing, Traditional Singing and Traditional Music competitions.

Feis Date: Sunday 24th May 2026

Closing date for Feis entries: Sunday 19th April 2026

Organised by: Conradh na Gaeilge Charn Tóchair and Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair

Please read rules and guidelines below:

Feis Charn Tóchair 2026 – English Language Handbook

Feis Charn Tóchair 2026 – Irish language handbook

Poetry Recital: Teachers usually practice the poems with the children in school on the lead up to Feis. We also have some recordings and videos of poems available on our You Tube channel – Feis Charn Tóchair – YouTube Please check with your child’s teacher which poem your child’s class will be learning.

Please click on the link below for the full list of poems for the required category.

Choice of poems for English Medium Primary Schools

Choice of Poems for Gaelscoileanna

Choice of Poems for Secondary Schools

Structure of Fáinne competition and list of questions FÁINNE COMPETITION .

(PLEASE NOTE FÁINNE ÓIR IS OPEN TO SECONDARY AGE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ONLY)

Art Competition

Please read the notes section of the Rules and Guidelines for art entry requirements:

Art Themes:

Open choice for all ages.

NOTE ON BOOKINGS:

Please ensure you enter your child’s name, school and class.

Select the required competition tickets they wish to enter.

This event is funded by Foras na Gaeilge and Mid-Ulster District Council.

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2Attendees
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Poetry Recital

Available Tickets: 196

Please book separate tickets / entries for each child.

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Conversation Competition

Conversation

Available Tickets: 198

Please book separate tickets / entries for each child.

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Art

Available Tickets: 248

Please book separate tickets / entries for each child Themes: Naíscoil – open choice Rang 1 /P1 – Rang 7 /P7 – Open choice Bliain 8 /Year 8 – Bliain 14 /Year 14 – Open choice Please ensure that if there is any writing on the pictures that the writing is in Irish. Please ensure that entries are on paper and no bigger than A3. Please ensure the following information is clearly marked on the back of each picture. Name School Class Contact phone number Please send Art entries to An Carn on or before Wednesday 22nd April

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Traditional Singing

Available Tickets: 75

Please book separate tickets / entries for each child Song must be in Irish

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Writing Competition

Writing open Competition

Available Tickets: 99

There is no charge to enter the writing competition A short story, a newspaper article or a diary in Irish ranging from 150 to 500 words. At primary level, the pieces can be handwritten. At secondary level the pieces must be printed with double spacing between the lines.

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Writing Competition

Poetry Writing Competition

Available Tickets: 100

Only one poem per pupil may be entered to this section. Theme: Open choice. It is essential all poems are in Irish. At primary level: Poems may be handwritten. Each poem must have at least three verses. At secondary level: The poems must be typed with double spacing between the lines. Poems must have at least four verses. Deadline for entries: Primary level: Wednesday 22nd April Secondary level: Wednesday 22nd April

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Gaeltacht scholarships

Scholarship Award

Available Tickets: 47

Part-scholarships are available in this competition*. An scrudú béil (conversation) is required to obtain a scholarship.

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Traditional Music - Flute

Flute

Available Tickets: 49

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Traditional Music - Accordion

Accordion

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music - Concertina

Concertina

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music - Banjo / Mandolin

Banjo / Mandolin

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music - Tin whistle

Tin Whistle

Available Tickets: 148

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Traditional Music - Bodhrán

Bodhrán

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music - Guitar

Guitar

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music - Harp

Harp

Available Tickets: 96

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Traditional Music - Fiddle

Fiddle

Available Tickets: 50

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Slow Air: Tin Whistle

Slow air: Tin Whistle

Available Tickets: 100

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Slow Air: Fiddle

Available Tickets: 50

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Slow Air: Harp

Available Tickets: 98

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Slow Air: Accordion

Available Tickets: 50

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Slow Air: Concertina

Available Tickets: 50

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Slow Air: Flute

Available Tickets: 50

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Traditional Music Group

Available Tickets: 20

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Cúpla Focal Competition for children

Cúpla Focal

Available Tickets: 25

Cúpla Focal (A few words) Not suitable for children attending Bunscoil or Gaelscoil. Suitable for children attending English Medium Primary and Secondary School.

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Silver Fáinne Competition for children

Silver Fáinne

Available Tickets: 39

Silver Fáinne Suitable for children Bunscoil / Gaelscoil in Rang 5+ Suitable for children attending English Medium Primary & Secondary School

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Gold Fáinne for secondary school pupils

Gold Fáinne

Available Tickets: 40

Gold Fáinne Suitable for secondary school pupils - Year 8+ and Adults

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Date

May 24 2026

Cost

£2.50

Location

An Carn

132A Tirkane Road, BT46 5NH

Website

https://www.ancarn.org

Organizer

An Carn

Phone

02879549978

Email

info@ancarn.org

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