ACADEMY STUDENTS WIN BIG AT

SLIGO FEIS CEOIL COMPETITIONS

Katie Creggy – 1^st Junior Solo Singing U10 Lauren Finan – 3^rd place Junior Solo Singing u12

The Academy of Music Tullamore have once again triumphed at this year’s Sligo Feis Ceoil which was held over the recent Easter holidays.

In its 114 year illustrious history, Sligo Feis Ceoil has welcomed and rewarded the finest musicians, artists and thespians from the length and breadth of Ireland. Boasting a wide range of categories, often with 20-25 participants per competition, Sligo Feis Ceoil is a renowned platform for budding artists and established talent to compete against like- minded and gifted individuals.

For the past number of years The Academy of Music Tullamore has done remarkably well, with their hardworking students greatly impressing a team of vastly experienced adjudicators. This year was certainly no exception with the following students joining a long list of prominent winners.

1^st place Junior Vocal Solo Under 10 went to 9 year old Katie Creggy of Moate, Co. Westmeath.

3^rd place Junior Vocal Solo Under 12 went to 11 year old Lauren Finan of Castle Daly, Co. Westmeath.

HC (Highly Commended) in Junior Vocal Solo Under 12 went to 11 year old Eloise Judge of Tullamore, Co.Offaly.

FOUR 3^rd places out of Four Senior Singing Solo Competitions were won by Laura Slattery of Tullamore, Co.Offaly.

This is a marvellous achievement for each and every participant and a clear reflection of their dedication and hours of practicing. As The Academy of Music Tullamore approaches its end of year examinations this is already proving to be a hugely fruitful year for the Academy as it continues to nurture the ever growing talent of midland musicians