Congratulation to our 2010 champion

Senior Fiddler of Oriel - Niall Murphy, Armagh


The pedigree and romance associated with previous champions, insures that, the "Fiddler of Oriel" title remains one of the most prestigious and recognised accolades in Irish traditional music today.

Over the course of the festival's history many of Ireland's finest fiddlers have descended on this border town, in the hope of attaining the coveted "Fiddler of Oriel" title. Some of these were successful, many others were not, yet each brought with them a deep commitment to their art, to their musical accent and were celebrated for it.

Last year, 2009 saw the return of the "Fiddler of Oriel," after a twelve year absence with both a Senior and Junior competition. Mayo's David Doocey proving victorious in the senior competition, and Armagh's Niall Murphy in the Junior competition. This year the opportunities exist for a new champion with substanstial cash prizes in both grades, with €1500 in store for the senior winner. But greater opportunities than financial renumeration abound. This year, on the occasion of Féile Oriel's 41th aniversary, lies the opportunity for a new champion, the chance of joining the exalted ranks of previous winners and of being mentioned in the same breath as fiddle legends. It is this opportunity that is of most value, the possibility of being recognised and forever remembered, as the 'Fiddler of Oriel."

ONLINE APPLICATION

• Prizes - Senior 1st-€1500, 2nd - €500, 3rd - €250
  
  
• Prizes - Junior 1st-€200, 2nd - €100, 3rd - €50
  
  
• Táille  – Sinsear entry - €20, U-18 - €10
  
  
• Junior Competitors must be U-18 on Jan 1 2010
  
  
• Max numbers 16 per Competition
  
  
• Qualifying Round Saturday - Senior 10.00 -1400 in the Market House

• Junior Qualifying rounds for Fiddler are running 10.00-14.00 in YWCA
  
  
• Senior and Junior Finals on Sunday in Teach an Mhargaidh (Market House) 11.00 - 14.00. Admisson 10 euro
  
  
• There is €10 cover charge for the Senior and Junior Fiddler of Oriel Final in Teach an Mhargaidh. 11:00-14:00
  
  
• Presentation for the winners of Junior and Senior Fiddler of Oriel on Sunday, 17.30 on the Gig Rig

• Adjudicators for 2010 are Brid Harper, Martin Dowling, Thomas Smyth and Antoin Mac Gabhainn, who is also this year's Patrún na Féile.
  
  
• Thomas Smyth and Antoin Mac Gabhainn will adjudicate the preliminary Junior round on Saturday
  
  
• Brid Harper and Martin Dowling will adjudicate the preliminary Senior round on Saturday.


• All four adjudicators will cover the Junior and Senior Finals
  
  
• Adjudicators will be screened from competitors.
  
  
• Adjudicators will be screened from each other
  
  
• U-18 competitors must play 3 contrasting tunes eg Reel, jig, barndance, Highland, mazurka, March, slow-air etc One tune per set. Each tune played twice.
  
  
• Senior competitors must play 4 contrasting tunes eg Reel, jig, barndance, Highland, mazurka, March, slow-air etcOne tune per set. Each tune played twice.
  
  
• Closing Date for entries to Fiddler Of Oriel 30th April 2010 at 17.00
  
  
• Go n-éirí leat !
  
  NOTE: Prospective Fiddle of Oriel Competitors
  
  Would prospective entrants to the Fiddler of Oriel competition (Senior and Junior) please note that there is a maximum number of 16 competitors per competition. Upon the 16 slots being filled there will be no additional opportunities to compete.
  
  All entries received are being recorded with the date and time of registration being noted. If you are intending to compete therefore you are advised to apply on line as soon as possible.
  
  

  There is €10 cover charge for the Senior and Junior Fiddler of Oriel Final in Teach an Mhargaidh, De Domhnaigh 11:00-14:00
  
  However, as places are limited, admission is by ticket only to each event and are available now from Teach an Mhargaidh 047-38162.