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All correspondence and Irish competition entries should be forwarded to:
An Runai Oifig Féile Pan Cheilteach Ionad Seirbhisi Pobail Bóthar Niall T. Bhléanaigh Leitir Ceanainn Co. Dhún na nGall Fón: 074-9194275 Fiacs: 074-9194394 Riomhphost: panceltic@eircom.net Competitors from Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and Isle of Man should make contact with their relevent local committee. Competitions Whilst there are many formal and informal non-competitive events, such as Club Nights, street sessions, pub sessions, etc., Pan Celtic is primiarly a competitive festival. All competitors must send entries in the first instance through their National Committee, and must adhere to the competition rules, as well as the general rules of participation in the festival. General Rules 1. The venue for the Pan Celtic Festival is decided by the International Council. 2. The aim of Pan Celtic is to promote and strengthen Celtic languages, culture, music, song and sport, and to encourage inter-Celtic tourism, trade, commerce and exchange of information. 3. Pan Celtic activities shall incorporate the six Celtic nations: ALBA, BREIZH, CYMRU, ÉIRE, KERNOW, MANNIN. 4. Entries for all competitions and events can only be accepted through the National Pan Celtic Committee of the competitor’s own country. 5. All entries must be received by the Festival Office, not later than the nominated date. 6. All entries must be submitted on official entry forms, with the appropriate entry fee. 7. All recording and broadcasting rights are reserved by Pan Celtic International Council. Artistes participating in Pan Celtic automatically assign the benefits of rights of reproduction and broadcasting to Pan Celtic, in consideration of being allowed to participate in the Festival. 8. In all singing competitions, competitors must sing in the Celtic language of their native country. 9. The decision of adjudicators in all events is final. 10. Participants must be available to take part, if required, in non-competitive events. 11. Intention of participating in the Festival, or preliminary events, indicates acceptance of the rules. Competitions • International Song Contest • Traditional Singing Competition • Choral Competitions • Harp Competitions • Fiddle Competitions • Dance Copetitions • Piping & Drumming Competitions • Camogie Competitions Competition Rules Pan Celtic International Song Contest Rules/Comórtas amhrán Pan Cheilteach. a. This is a competition for a new song in a Celtic language. a. Amhrán nua I dteanga cheilteach atá I gceist. b. Adjudication is on the basis of music, lyrics and presentation. b. Measfar an t-amhrán ar fheabhas na bhfocal, an cheoil agus an chur-I-lathair. c. Each country must enter a song in its own Celtic language. c. Roghnóidh gach tír amhrán amháin ina dteanga gcheilteach fhéin, chun dul san iomaíocht. d. The song must first be chosen at a National Competition, organised by the National Committee, and ideally, through the medium of a television programme. d. Ba chóir don coiste Naisiúnta an t-amhrán a roghnú, agus más féidir tríd clár telefís. e. Each country is responsible for providing its own musical backing and arrangement at the competition. e. Is le gach tír atá an dúlgas an ceol cúlra agus an léiriú a chur ar fáil. f. The presentation must be a live performance. Recorded music or effects are not permitted as backing to the singer. f. Ní mór don Iomaitheoir a (h)amhrán a chanadh beó, ní ceadaithe ceol taifeadta, nó a leithéad, sa Léiriú poiblí. g. Words and music must be a new composition. g. Ní mór na focal agus an ceoil a bheith nua cumtha, h. Judging is as follows: Words - 30 points / Music - 30 points / Presentation - 40 points h. Modh Moltóireacht: Focail - 30 marc / Ceoil - 30 marc / Chuir I láthair - 40 marc. Féile Phan-Cheilteach Comórtas Rince Idir Cheilteach (Traidisiúnta) Traditional Inter-Celtic Dancing competition Ephost panceltic@eircom.net A) InterCeltic Group Competition 1st 200 euro. 2nd 100 euro. 3rd 50.00 euro. B) Solo InterCeltic Competition: Prizes: 1st 100 euro. 2nd 75 euro. 3rd 50 euro. C) New Invention Dance New Invention Dance - Refer to revised rules attached. Rince nua, Prizes / Duaiseanna: 1st 100 euro. 2nd 75 euro. 3rd 50 euro. Rule for New Invention Dance: 1. Teams should consist of at least six (6), but not exceeding twenty (20) members, and should perform a newly composted dance of a duration of not less than three (3) minutes and not more than six (6) minutes to native traditional music. 2. The dance must be continuous - with no breaks between movements. 3. It would be desirable if the dance were to be based on a cultural or folklore theme from the team’s native country. 4. Competing teams must provide their own live music for their performances, and also, if the dance is theme based, a short written description of the story to the dance, and of the dance itself. Note for Irish teams. Céilí dances from Ár Rincí Foirne, published by An Coimisiún Gaelacha, and figures of country set dances (e.g. Kerry sets Clare Sets) would not satisfy requirements for this competition. If there are more than three entries from Ireland for this competition, it will be run during the afternoon. Má tá níos mó ná trí iontrálaithe Eireannach le haghaidh an chomórtás seo, caitfear é a rith um thráthnona. The following is the marking system which will apply to all competitions: • Timing / Am : 20 • Carriage & Teamwork / Iompar agus Comhar: 20 • Steps of Figures / Céimeanna an Fhigiúir: 20 • General Effects / Eigeacht Ginerálta: 20 • Style / Stíl: 20 Rialacha / Rules • To constitute a valid competition, at least three entries will be required. • If more than three entries are received it will be necessary to run a preliminary competition to select the entries going forward to the final. • Competitors must be over 17 years of age / Is gá iomaitheoirí a bheith os cionn 17 mbliana. • Competitors must supply own music. / Is gá d’iomaitheoirí a gcuid ceoil féin a chur ar fáil. • Entry Fee / Táille Iontrála : 20 euro per group event / an grúpa. 5 euro per solo event / in aghaidh an iomaitheoira i gcomórtais aonair. • Entry Fee and S.A.E. to be enclosed with all entry forms. / Táille intrála agus C.L.S. le gach foirm. If a competitor is not present when called for in the competition he/she may be disqualified. • Competitors must not communicate with the adjudicator before or during competitions. Any communications for the adjudicator must be made through the Committee or it’s agents. • Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post or insufficiently stamped. • All entry forms will automatically become the property of the organising committee and will not be returned. • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to competitors’ property • The decision of the committee shall be final and binding in respect of all matters relating to the competitions and this shall be accepted by each competitor. • Each competitor on entering the competition acknowledges that they have read the rules and agree to abide and accept the rules as set out. • Entries should reach the Festival office by the 1st March / Dáta deireanach iontrála: 1ú Márta. Féile Phan-Cheilteach Comórtas Rince Idir Cheilteach (Traidisiúnta) Traditional Inter-Celtic Dancing competition Ephost panceltic@eircom.net Foirm Iontrála / Entry Form Bloclitreacha le do thoil / Block letters. Comórtais Rince / Dance Competitions. Comórtas / Competition: Ainm / Name: Seoladh / Address: Fón : Facs: Ainm an Ghrúpa / Name of Group: All corresepondence, entry forms and queries to: An Rúnaí, Oifig Féile Pan Cheilteach, Email: panceltic@eircom.net Website: www.panceltic.com Féile Idirnáisiúnta Pan -Cheilteach Comórtas na gCór / Choral Competitions Comórtas A Comórtas A: Mixed Choirs / Cóir Mheasctha (S.A.T.B) 1ú Duais: Buantrofaí & 250 euro. 1ST Prize Perpetual Trophy & 250 euro. 2ú Duais: Plaque & 200 euro. Two songs of choirs choice in their Celtic language. Dhá amhrán de rogha an chóir in a dteanga Cheilteach. Comórtas B Mixed Rural Choirs / Cóir Mheasctha Tuaithe (S.A.T.B Population under 15,000 / Daonra faoi 15,000 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 250 1st Prize: Perpetual Trophy & 250 euro. 2ú Duais: 200 euro. 2nd Prize 200 euro. Two songs of choirs choice in their Celtic language. Dhá amhrán de rogha an chóir in a dteanga Cheilteach Choirs from rural towns or Rural areas are not confined to competition B. It is possible to compete in Competition A, if desired. Níl cóir ó bhailte nó ceantracha tuaithe teoranta do comórtas B. Is Ceadaithe dóibh páirt a ghlacadh in gComórtas A. (One competition only, A or B. / Comórtas amháin A nó B) Comórtas C Female Choirs (3 or 4 parts) Cóir Ban (3 nó 4 páirteanna) 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 200 euro. 1st Prize Perpetual Trophy & 200 euro. 2ú Duais: 150 euro. 2nd Prize 150 euro. Two songs of choir’s choice in their Celtic language / Dhá amhrán de roght an chóir in a dteanga Cheilteach. Comórtas D Male Choirs (3 or 4 parts) Cóir Fear ( 3 nó 4 páirteanna) 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 200 euro. 1st Prize: Perpetual Trophy & 200 euro. 2ú Duais: 150 euro. 2ND Prize: 150 euro. Two songs of choir’s choice in their Celtic language. / Dhá amhrán de rogha an choir in a dteanga Cheilteach. Comórtas E Post-Primary School / Idirbhunscoileanna (3 or 4 part choirs) 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 150 euro. 1st Prize: Perpetual Trophy & 150 euro. 2ú Duais: 100 euro. 2nd Prize: 100 euro. Two songs of choir’s choice in their Celtic language. / Dhá amhrán de rogha an choir in a dteanga Cheilteach Comórtas F Confined to Choirs from Primary Schools (2 parts) Bunscoileanna amháin (2 pháirt) 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 150 euro. 1st Prize: Perpetual Trophy & 150 euro. 2ú Duais: 100 euro. 2nd Prize: 100 euro. Two songs of choir’s choice in their Celtic language. / Dhá amhrán de rogha an choir in a dteanga Cheilteach Comórtas G Post and Primary Schools / Scoileanna Bun & Dara Leibéal 1ú Duais: Buantrófaí & 150 euro. 1st Prize: Perpetual Trophy & 150 euro. Two songs of choir’s choice in their Celtic language. / Dhá amhrán de rogha an choir in a dteanga Cheilteach A unison song may be accompanied with piano and/or traditional instruments / Is ceadaithe amhrán aoncheoil thionlacan ar an bpiano agus/nó ghleasanna traidisiúnta. The Pan Celtic Trophy & 200 euro will be awarded for the best performance by any Choir, at the discretion of the Adjudicators. Bronnfar an Trófaí Idirnáisiúnta Pan-Cheilteach ar an léiriú cóir is fearr, ar comhairle na moltóirí. A trophy & 200 euro will be awarded for best song performed by a Non-prozewinning Choir. Rialacha / Competition Rules • Ní miste do chóir a gcuid iontrálacha ar an bhfoirm leis seo a chur go dtí Oifig na Féile, mar • aon le CLS. Choirs proposing to compete in the competition must submit Entry on attached form and SAE to Festival Office. • Táille iontrála / Entry Fee: Sinsir / Senior 20 euro; Scoileanna / Schools - 20 euro • Is gá dhá coip de gach amhrán a sheoladh inteach lein in bhfoirm iontrála. Two copies of each song to be submitted with entry form. • All part songs must be unaccompanied. In school competition G unison may be accompanied with piano, and/or traditional instuments. • For the purposes of Pan-Celtic Competition, Penillion Singing is not regarded as accompanied. • Is ionann iontrálaí nua agus cór nár ghlac páirt le dhá bhliain. To qualify as a new entrant, choirs must not have entered for previous two years. • In order that three prizes may be awarded, it will be necessary to have at least four competitors in any competition. • .If a competitor is not present when called for in the competition he/she may be disqualified. • Competitors must not communicate with the adjudicator before or during competitions. Any communications for the adjudicator must be made through the Committee or it’s agents. • Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post or insufficiently stamped. • All entry forms will automatically become the property of the organising committee and will not be returned. • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to competitors’ property • The decision of the committee shall be final and binding in respect of all matters relating to the competitions and this shall be accepted by each competitor. • Each competitor on entering the competition acknowledges that they have read the rules and agree to abide and accept the rules as set out. • Entry forms should reach the Festival office by 1st March. / Dáta deireanach iontrála: 1ú Márta . Féile Idirnáisiúnta Pan - Cheilteach Comórtas na gCór . Choral Competition Foirm Iontrála / Entry Form Bloclitreacha le do thoil / Block letters Cór / Choir: Rúnai / Secretary: Seoladh / Address: Stiurthóir / Conductor: Fón / Phone: Comórtas / Competition Iontráil Nua / New entrant: Sea/ Yes Ní hea / No: Líon so Chór / Number in Choir: Táille / Fee: euro Amhrán / Song 1: Noiméad / Minutes Amhrán / Song 2 Noiméad / Minutes: All correspondence, entry forms and queries to: An Rúnaí. Oifig Phan-Cheilteach, Email/E-Phost: panceltic@eircom.net Féile Idirnáisiúnta Pan-Cheilteach. Comórtas Amhránaíochta Traidisiúnta / Traditional Singing Competition Two categories / Dhá Rannóg (a) Solo / Aonar: (b) Group / Grúpa Not more that three competitors per country may compete in either category. Ní ceadaithe níos mó ná triúr iomaitheoirí ó aon tír in aon rannóg ar leith. Entry Fee / Táille iontrála: Solo / Aonar 10 euro. Group / Grúpa 20 euro. 1 Solo/ Aonair • For persons 16 years dor over / Do dhaoine 16 bliana nó níos sine • A competitor is required to sing two songs / Is gá don iomaitheoir dhá amhrán a chanadh • One song must be traditional / Is gá amhrán amháin a bheith traidisiúnta. • The other song may also be traditional or the competitor may chose to sing a newly composed song (music and lyrics) In this case, the entry must be in traditional mould. Is féidir leis an amhrán eile a bheith traidisiúnta, nó is ceadaithe don iomaitheoir amhrán nuachumtha (focail and ceol) a chanadh. Sa chas seo, is gá an iontráil a bheith de réir an traidisiún. • A singer in this category may provide own accompaniment or be accompanied by one musician. Is féider leis an amhránaí é féin a thionlacann, nó tionlacan ceoltóra amháin a bheith aige. • One song must be sung unaccompanied. Is gá amhrán amháin a chanadh gan tionlacan. • Prizes / Duaiseanna: 150 euro. 80 euro agus 60 euro 2 Group / Grúpa: • `Groups shall not exceed eight persons / Ochtar ar an méid sa ghrúpa • Two songs may be sung. Is féidir dhá amhrán a chanadh • One song must be traditional. Is gá amhrán amháin acu a bheith traidisiúnta. • The other song may also be traditional, or the competitor may choose to sing a newly composed song ( music and lyrics). If this is the case, the entry must be in a traditional mould. Is féidir leis an amhrán eile a bheith traidisiúnta, nó is ceadaithe don iomaitheoir amhrán nuachumtha (focail agus ceol) a chanadh. Sa chás seo, is gá an iontráil a bheith de réir an traidisiún. Prizes / Duaiseanna: 300 euro. 150 euro. agus 75 euro 3. New Song / Amhrán Nuachumtha 150 euro. (Móid Traidisiúnta - Traditional Mode) • The adjudicators, at their own discretion, may award a prize of 150 euro. to the composer of the adjudged best new song (music and lyrics) privided that they are satisfied that it reaches a satisfactory standard. Más é a dtuairim gur sroiseadh caighdeán cuí, d’fhéadfadh go mbronnfadh na moltóirí, ar a gcomhairle féin, duais 150 euro ar chumadóir an amhráin nua (ceol and focail) is fearr, dár leo. • To be considered for this prize, competitors must give advance notice of their intention to sing a new song, and should provide words and music with translation for the adjudicators, with their original entry. Chun to gcuirfí san aireamh iad le haghaidh na duaise seo, is gá d’iomaitheoirí a chur in iúl roimhré, go gcanfar amhrán nua, agus, na focail and an ceol agus aistriúchán , a chur le haghaidh na moltóirí in éineacht leis an bhfoirm iontrála.. Rialacha / Rules: • In order that three prizes may be awarded, it will be necessary to have at least four competitors in any competition. • If a competitor is not present when called for in the competition he/she may be disqualified. • Competitors must not communicate with the adjudicator before or during competitions. Any communications for the adjudicator must be made through the Committee or it’s agents. • Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post or insufficiently stamped. • All entry forms will automatically become the property of the organising committee and will not be returned. • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to competitors’ property • The decision of the committee shall be final and binding in respect of all matters relating to the competitions and this shall be accepted by each competitor. • Each competitor on entering the competition acknowledges that they have read the rules and agree to abide and accept the rules as set out. FOIRM IONTRÁLA / ENTRY FORM Comórtas Amhránaíochta Traidisiúnta / Traditional Singing Competition Bloclitreacha le do thoil / Block letters Ainm / Name Seoladh / Address Táille / Fee Fón / Phone Faics: / Fax: Solo /Aonair : Name of Songs (1) (2) Grúpa / Group Name of Songs (1) (2) Nuachumtha / Newly Composed Name of Song Entries & enquiries to: An Rúnaí, Oifig Phan Cheilteach, E-phost: panceltic@eircom.net www.panceltic.com Entry forms should reach the Festival Office by the 1st March. / Dáta deireannach iontrála 1ú Márta. Féile Phan Cheilteach Comórtais Fidil / Fiddle Competition A Fiddle Competition (16- 18 yrs) Comórtas Fidil (16 -18 mbl) Each competitor has to play. • three contrasting dance tunes in the traditional mould.of the competitor’s own country. Trí phort rince I gcodarsnacht ó gach iomaitheoir. Caithfidh na poirt rince a bheith de réir traidisiún tir an cheoltora. Prizes / Duaiseanna: 1st 100 euro. 2nd 75 euro. 3rd 50 euro. B Fiddle Competition (over 18 years) Comórtas Fidi (Sinsir - os cionn 18 mbl) Each competitor has to play: • three contrasting dance tunes and in addition, a slow air. All tunes must be in the traditional mould of the competitor’s own country. Trí phort rince I gcodarsnacht ó gach iomaitheoir comh maith le fonn moll ( ceithre phort go h-iomláin) Caithfidh na poirt a bheith do réir traidisiún tir an cheoltora. Prizes / Duaiseanna: 1st 150 euro. 2nd 100 euro. 3rd 75 euro. C. Duet competition - Open • three contrasting dance tunes and in addition, a slow air. All tunes must be in the traditional mould of the competitor’s own country. Trí phort rince I gcodarsnacht ó gach iomaitheoir comh maith le fonn moll ( ceithre phort go h-iomláin) Caithfidh na poirt a bheith do réir traidisiún tir an cheoltora. Prizes / Duaiseanna: 1st Trofaí. 2nd Bonn. Rules / Rialacha • Entry Fee / Táille iontrála 10 euro. per competition./ comórtas • Entry form with entry fee must reach the festival office by 1st March. Is gá d’iomaitheoirí • iontráil moide táille iontrála a bheith in oifig na féile acu faoin 1ú Márta. • Rialacha / Rules: • In order that three prizes may be awarded, it will be necessary to have at least four competitors in any competition. • If a competitor is not present when called for in the competition he/she may be disqualified. • Competitors must not communicate with the adjudicator before or during competitions. Any communications for the adjudicator must be made through the Committee or it’s agents. • Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post or insufficiently stamped. • All entry forms will automatically become the property of the organising committee and will not be returned. • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to competitors’ property • The decision of the committee shall be final and binding in respect of all matters relating to the competitions and this shall be accepted by each competitor. • Each competitor on entering the competition acknowledges that they have read the rules and agree to abide and accept the rules as set out. Fhéile Idirnaisiúnta Phan-Cheilteach Comórtais Fidil / Fiddle Competitions. Foirm Iontrála / Entry Form Bloclitreacha le do thoil / Block letters. Comórtas / Competition: Ainm / Name: Seoladh / Address Fón: Faics: Entry fee enclosed / Táille leis seo: Seol chuig / Send to: Entry Forms should reach the Festival office by the 1st March. An Rúnaí, An Fhéile Pan-Cheilteach, E-phost: panceltic@eircom.ie Féile Idirnáisiúnta Phan-Cheilteach Comórtas Cruite / Harp Competition Comórtas A Ceol Aonair do Chruit nó do Chláirseach (Printíseach) • Dréacht tradisiúnta amháin ó ghach iomaitheoir / Each competitor to play one traditional piece. • Rialacha/Rules: Níos luath ná bliain amháin traenala ar on 1ú Eanair roimhe. Playing less than One year on the previous 1st January. • Dauiseanna / Prizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. • Taille iontrála / Entry Fee 10 euro comórtas. Comórtas B Ceol Aonair do Chruit nó do Chláireach (12-15) Harp Solo (12-15 years) • Dhá dhréacht traidisiúnta ó ghach iomaitheoir / Each competitor to play two traditional pieces. Caithfidh dreacht amháin a bheith cumtha ag cruitire. One of the two pieces must be by a harper composer. • Luaigh d’aois le do thoil. Please state your age on the entry form. • Duaiseanna / Prizes Boinn / Trófaí 1st, 2nd 3rd. • Taille / Entry fee: 10 euro don comórtas. Comórtas C Ceol Aonair do Chruit nó do Chláireach (15 -18) Harp Solo (15-18 years) • Dhá dhréacht traidisiúnta ó ghach iomaitheoir / Each competitor to play two traditional pieces. Caithfidh dreacht amháin a bheith cumtha ag cruitire. One of the two pieces must be by a harper composer. • Luaigh d’aois le do thoil. Please state your age on the entry form. • Duaiseanna / Prizes Boinn / Trófaí 1st, 2nd 3rd. • Taille / Entry fee: 10 euro don comórtas. Comórtas D Amhráin le Cruit / Harp Accompaniment and Song • Is gá do gach iomaitheoir dhá amhráin éagsúil traidisiúnta a chanadh I dteanga Cheilteach amháin. Glacfar le h-amhrán amháin nuachumtha díobh sin. Tá sé ceadaithe don seinnteoir dréacht atá eagraithe nó cumtha aige/aici féin a sheinm. Each competitor must sing in a Celtic language two contrasting songs, which must be in a traditional mode. One may be newly composed. Player’s own arrangement or composition is acceptable. • Is gá cóip de na focail a chuir ar fáil chomh maith agus aistriúchan de réir mar is cuí. A copy of words should be provided with translation where appropriate. • 1ú Duais 250 euro. 2ú agus 3ú duais: Boinn. • Táille / Entry Fee: 10 euro don comórtas. Comórtas F Ceol Aonair don gCruit agus don gCláirseach (Oscailte). Solo Harp (Open) • Trí dréacht éagsúil traidisiúnta, mar seo leanas: i) Dréacht amháin de réir comadóir cruite ii) Fonn mall. iii) Port rince Each competitor to play three traditional pieces as follows: i) By a harper composer ii) Slow air iii) Dance tune. • Duaiseanna/ Prizes: 1ú 250 euro. 2ú 200 euro. iii) 120 euro. • Táille / Entry Fees: 10 euro don comórtas Rialacha Rules: • Is gá d’iomaitheoirí iontráil moide táille iontrála a bheith in oifig na féile acu faoin 1ú Aibreán, . • Competitors must give notification of their entry with entry fee, which must reach the festival office by 1st March. • Is gá scór ceoil a chur ar fáil don mholtóir, más féider I ngach comórtas agus I gcomórtas D is gá cóip de na focail a chur ar fáil chomh maith agus aistriucáin de réir is cuí. • In all competitions musical scores should be provided, where possible, for the adjudicator. In competition D a copy of words should also be provided with translations where appropriate. • In order that three prizes may be awarded, it will be necessary to have at least four competitors in any competition. • If a competitor is not present when called for in the competition he/she may be disqualified. • Competitors must not communicate with the adjudicator before or during competitions. Any communications for the adjudicator must be made through the Committee or it’s agents. • Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post or insufficiently stamped. • All entry forms will automatically become the property of the organising committee and will not be returned. • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to competitors’ property • The decision of the committee shall be final and binding in respect of all matters relating to the competitions and this shall be accepted by each competitor. • Each competitor on entering the competition acknowledges that they have read the rules and agree to abide and accept the rules as set out. Comórtas Cruite / Harp competition. Foirm Iontrála / Entry Form Comórtas / Competition Ainm / Name: Seoladh / Address: Fón / Phone: Facs: Táille leis seo / Entry fee enclosed herewith: Seol chuig / Send To: An Rúnaí, An Fhéile Pan Cheilteach, Eolas. E-phost: panceltic@eircom.net Website: www.panceltic.com Dáta deireanach / Entry Forms should reach the Festival Office by the 1st March. Piping and Drumming Competitions/Comórtais Píb agus Drummaí. These competitions are held under the rules of the Irish Pipe Bands Association. Other Events A number of frenge events usualy take place during the festival, and include: Aeríocht/Street entertainment, Language classes/Ranganna teangacha, Music sessions/ Séisiúin Cheoil, Poetry Readings/Éigse Filíochta, Dance Workshops/Ceardlanna Rince, Lectures/Léachtaí. Dancing: As well as the dance competitions, there are dance workshops, performances at the Club Nights, the parade and informal sessions on the streets during the festival. Music: Music is highly featured during the festival, and many sessions can be heard throughout the town outside the organised competitions. Parade: A colourful feature is the parade through the town, with Celts in national costume, carrying their national flags and banners, Piping ,marching bands and Interceltic dance groups taking part. Sport: The main sporting events of the festival are the Comogie blitz which can feature up to 80 teams from all over Ireland in battle for the panceltic title in this ladies hurling event, An Interceltic golf is a regular feature at the festival, Pan Celtic has also contributed to the ties between the Irish Hurling game and Scotish Shinty, played with compromise rules, and many a hard fought match has taken place over the years for the international Pan Celtic Title.
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This year's camogie blitz promises to be just as exciting as last year's when many camogie teams converged for the much sought after title of Pan Celtic champions.