– Scholarships for 2026 –
Half-scholarships to Meitheal 2026 (value €410) are available to prizewinners in the following categories at 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. These are:
・1st, 2nd and 3rd in Harp 12-15 and 15-18
・1st & 2nd in Uilleann Pipes 15-18 only
・1st & 2nd in Flute 15-18 only
・1st & 2nd in Button accordion 15-18 only
・1st in Fiddle 15-18 only
・1st in concertina 15-18 only
・1st in banjo 15-18 only
– Composition Scholarships –
Bhuaigh roinnt ceoltóirí scoláireachtaí ag Meitheal 2025:
Comhghairdeas le Martin Woods agus Emily Murphy. Bronnadh scoláireachtaí go Meitheal 2026 orthu (luach €820) for excellence in Composition.
Comhghairdeas le Edith Ní Leathlobhair agus Oisín Pickrell. Bronnadh leath-scoláireachtaí go Meitheal 2026 orthu (luach €410) for excellence in Composition.
Bhuaigh Róisín Sabhaois agus Aisling Ní Dhroma dhá scoláireacht i gcomhair cúrsa Samhraidh i gColáiste Gaeltachta Ghael Linn i 2026 de dheasca líofacht a gcuid Ghaeilge.
N.B. We will continue with the composition scholarships this year, so get working on your tunes and have them ready in July. Remember a full scholarship to Meitheal 2026 is worth €820!
Various Co. Council Arts Offices, Comhaltas branches & Co. Boards support students to attend Meitheal by means of full or partial scholarships. Bursaries to summer schools such as Meitheal is a progressive initiative which is being adopted more frequently.
Interested candidates should contact their local Co. Council Arts Office, Comhaltas branch or Comhaltas Co. Board and make a pitch for a bursary.
