The Fiddler of Oriel Finalists

The Mullan Fiddler of Oriel finals will take place:

Saturday May 3rd

12-15 finals: 11:00am

15-18 finals: 1:30pm

Sunday May 4th

Over-18 4pm Grand Final

St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Broad Rd, Monaghan H18VK77

Please note (all finalists)

Performance requirements: Two contrasting sets

(maximum total performance time NOT to exceed 6 mins)

Set One

A slow Air (once through only) into a contrasting tune.

Set Two

Two contrasting tunes

Finalists must attend in person on the day.

If you are unable to attend please advise before April 26th.

The Mullan Fiddler of Oriel

Féile Oriel is deeply honoured and delighted to announce that Mullan Lighting will continue to sponsor the Fiddler of Oriel competition in 2025. The trophies are such immense works of art.

This year, we have introduced a new category: Under-15.

A solid brass body front and back, sandwiched in between is reclaimed pitch pine from the old Mullan factory, over 150 years old. The brass has been antiqued to give it an aged effect. The brass strings create a natural colour contrast. The fiddles rest on a steel plinth in the shape of the map of Monaghan. Etched into the plinth are the words and music of Patrick Kavanagh's Raglan Road.