Derry winner at Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 Performing Arts Competitions
Róise Ní Mhurchú from Culmore in Derry has won prize at Oireachtas na Samhna 2026.
An tOireachtas is happy to announce a Derry competitor had a successful week at Oireachtas na Samhna 2026.
Róise Ní Mhurchú from Culmore in the city won the Buaiteoir Comórtas Cáilithe Amhránaíoch in the Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 Performing Arts Competitions in Killarney, Co. Kerry this week. An tOireachtas ran from October 28, 2026 until November 1, 2026.
Congratualting Róise, Máirín Nic Dhonnchadha, CEO of An tOireachtas said: “Oireachtas na Samhna is an expression of the best, most positive and most exciting parts of our culture, our language and our arts.
“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.
“The national arts & culture festival, Oireachtas na Samhna, is the annual showcase event organised by An tOireachtas featuring the best of sean-nós (traditional old style) performing arts. The festival programme includes junior and senior competitions, formal and informal music and singing sessions, exhibitions, seminars, drama and a host of fringe events.”
Oireachtas na Samhna 2027 will be held in Killarney, Co. Kerry from October 27, 2027 until October 31, 2027.