Donegal competitors had a successful week at Oireachtas na Samhna 2026, with nineteen (19) winners in Killarney, Co.
The Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 Performing Arts Competitions took place from 28th October 2026 – 1st November 2026.
This year’s programme included 72 performing arts competitions for various age groups, for young people and adults, as well as music and singing sessions, exhibitions, seminars, plays, multi-thematic clubs and numerous discussion and discourse events at various fringe events.
An estimated 12,000 people attended Oireachtas na Samhna this year, travelling from all over the country to attend and take part in a variety of music, singing, social, entertainment and debate events throughout the festival.
A range of competitions and events were broadcast live on TG4 and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, with live shows and podcasts on Raidió Failte, Raidió Rí-Rá and Raidió na Life.
Local Winners List: Comórtas 3B: Aithriseoireacht (Comórtas B) (Daoine Óga) First Place: Corn an Oireachtais & Bonn Airgid Grace Ní Ghallachóir, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Cró an Chaorthainn, Ard an Rátha, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 7B: Lúibíní (Comórtas B) (Daoine Óga) Second Place: Boinn Chré-umha Annie Ní Churráin & Rosie Ní Churráin, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, An Charraig, Doirí Beaga, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 6B: Agallamh Beirte (Comórtas B) (Daoine Óga) First Place: Corn an Oireachtais & Boinn Airgid Emma Ní Fhearraigh & Anthony Ó Fearraigh, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Carraig an tSeascán, Doirí Beaga, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 5B: Scéalaíocht (Comórtas B) (Daoine Óga) Second Place: Bonn Cré-umha Rosa Ní Ghallachóir, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Cró an Chaorthainn, Ard an Rátha, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 3D: Aithriseoireacht (Comórtas D) (Daoine Óga) First Place: Corn an Oireachtais & Bonn Airgid Síne Nic Niallais, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, An Chloch Bhuí, Ard an Rátha, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 5C: Scéalaíocht (Comórtas C) (Daoine Óga) First Place: Corn Dhaithí Uí Ógáin & Bonn Airgid Jonathan Ó Gallachóir, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Min Tíne Dé, Ard an Rátha, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 3F: Aithriseoireacht (Comórtas F) (Daoine Óga) Second Place: Bonn Cré-umha Sebastian Ó Gallachóir, F/ch Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Mín Tine Dé, Ard an Rátha, Co.
Dhún na nGall Comórtas 5D: Scéalaíocht (Comórtas D) (Daoine Óga) Second....
