Aoife Dunleavy with her teacher Joe Connaire.

WATCH: Talented young musician from Westmeath wins two All Ireland titles at the fleadh

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023
Westmeath
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Published: Sun 13 Aug 2023, 12:45 PM

Last updated: Sun 13 Aug 2023, 11:08 PM

A talented young musician from Westmeath is celebrating this weekend after being crowned a double All Ireland champion at the Fleadh Cheoil.

Aoife Dunleavy, a member of Ballynacargy CCE, won the U12 banjo and mandolin cups. Aoife's teacher is the Fleadh Executive Committee chair Joe Connaire.

On their Facebook page, Ballynacargy CCE congratulated Aoife on her wonderful achievement.

"What a proud day for the parish... our Double Champion - Aoife Dunleavy in U12 Banjo & U12 Mandolin Champion 2023. Congratulations to her mam and dad Hazel Dunleavy & Kenneth Dunleavy, to her dedicated teacher Joe Connaire Louise Connaire ... we are all so proud of u Aoife....

Hon Bal!! "