Saturday

Workshops in Banjo, Fiddle, Concertina, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Set Dancing and Sean Nós Dancing in Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Society Street at 11am – Registration at 10.30am.

The Musical Journey of Larry Reynolds – This library exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Larry Reynolds. Through photographs, instruments, recordings, and personal memorabilia, the display traces Larry’s journey from East Galway to the U.S., highlighting his role in preserving the lyrical East Galway style and his lifelong dedication to promoting Irish music and culture.

Explore crafts and demonstrations by local artisans on town streets

Join Máirín Fahy and Patsy Broderick, along with special guests, as they return to Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds to launch their latest CD, From Galway to Fiji, a powerful musical tribute to the brilliant compositions of Fr. P. J. Kelly. This special performance will bring the heart and soul of East Galway to life, celebrating Fr. Kelly’s timeless tunes through the passion and talent of these outstanding musicians. Woven between the music will be stories and memories of Fr. Kelly’s visits to East Galway, sharing the warmth, wit, and inspiration he brought with him.

All Ireland U18 Open Fiddle competition (Larry Reynolds Perpetual Cup & Monetary Prize.)

All Ireland U18 Comórtas Labhairt na Gaeilge (Cup and Monetary Prize)

Join Johnny Johnston, Declan Coyne & friends for an afternoon of song, story, and shared tradition where every voice has a place and every ballad tells a tale.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds 2025 Amateur Photography Competition. All you have to do to enter is send in an image that you think captures our 11th Anniversary Féile Weekend. Get snapping and be in with a chance to win. Two prizes of €50.00 up for grabs.

Closing date 15th September 2025. Email your entries to secfeilecheoillarryreynolds@gmail.com

• Only digital images will be accepted. They can be in colour or black & white.
• Submissions which include images of people will be accepted once permission has been obtained to reproduce said image.
• All photos must be submitted electronically in .jpeg format and must be a minimum of 1MB in size.
• Each entry must include the full name and address of the photographer.

Get dressed for success for Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds. Be part of our Féile Cheoil and get into the Féile Spirit. We are asking businesses to dress their shop windows to represent the theme of our festival. This competition is open to ALL the businesses in the town, so whether you are a shop, a hotel, a restaurant, an office, or a café – if you decorate it for the Féile you are in the competition and have the opportunity to win a prize. €100 for the winner and €50.00 for the runners up. Dressing windows and fronts for the weekend Féile really helps to create a wonderful atmosphere in the town and it gives businesses in the town an opportunity to display their creative talents.

Email photos of your window display to secfeilecheoillarryreynolds@gmail.com between 26th August – 08th September 2025. The best Féile window will be independently adjudicated, and the winners will be announced on Friday 15th September 2025. The adjudicator’s decision is final. Photos provided may be used on social media.

There are many sessions taking place in participating pubs all weekend. All musicians welcome.