The MTU campus in Cork was a hive of activity last week as the 2025 Munster Fleadh Cheoil took place from July 12 to 19.

Among the standout performers were the dancers and musicians of Kilcummin Comhaltas, who delivered a superb showing across all categories.
In the dancing competitions, Kilcummin had strong representation across every age group. The Under-12 Ladies Set Team Ella claimed the top spot and were crowned Munster Champions, earning their place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford this August. A second Under-12 Ladies team, Team Chloe, danced beautifully but were unlucky not to be placed.
The Under-12 Mixed Set Team Colm secured second place, also qualifying for the All-Ireland Fleadh. Team Donnacha also put in a proud performance in a highly competitive field.
In the Under-15 Mixed Set, Kilcummin placed 3rd, reflecting the high standard of competition. The club’s Under-18 Ladies Set and Over-18 Mixed Half Set Team Conor both took home 1st place titles and will also travel to Wexford. The Over-35 Mixed Set danced superbly to take 2nd place, while the Over-18 Ladies Set were crowned Munster Champions. The Over-18 Mixed Full Set placed 2nd, completing a phenomenal weekend for Kilcummin's dancers.
Music and singing competitions kicked off on Friday, and once again Kilcummin made their mark. Eoin Foley placed 2nd in the 12-15 Melodeon and went on to win the Button Accordion, while Michael Healy was crowned Munster Champion in the 15-18 Melodeon.
Colm Fleming was also in fine form, winning the U12 Melodeon, placing 2nd in the U12 Accordion, and helping his U12 Trio (with Aoibhinn O'Connor and Leagh Brosnan) place 3rd.
Brynn McCarthy placed 2nd in Irish Singing and 3rd in English Singing, while Sean Butler was 2nd in the 15-18 Mouth Organ competition.
With a long list of qualifiers heading to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford from August 3rd–10th, Kilcummin Comhaltas can be rightly proud.