Published: Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11:08 AM

From left: Patrick Devane, adjudicator, Rian Dully, second, Aoibh Dully, first, Gerard Devane, adjudicator and Sharleen Doyle, teacher, Moate CCE.

Dully duo make recent Fleadh history

Published: Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11:08 AM

Aoibh and Rian Dully, siblings from Clonbonny, made recent Fleadh Cheoil history at the weekend.

Aoibh was chosen as winner of the senior All Ireland Sean Nós Dance competition at the Fleadh in Belfast, and her brother, Rian, took second place in the same event.

It's the first time in recent history a sister and brother have taken the top two prizes in such a prestigious event at the Fleadh.

Both are members of Moate CCE>

Published: Sun 9 Aug 2026, 11:08 AM

Dully duo make recent Fleadh history

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