The dates for applications for participation in the 2018 Festival (18th – 22nd April 2018) and beyond.     Fleischmann International Trophy Competition:  The closing date of the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition 2018 is 31st October 2017.   Non-Competitive Participation:  The closing date for Non-Competitive entries for the 2018 Festival is 30th November 2017.         National Choir Competition: Closing date for National Competition entries 2018 is Friday 19th January 2018. Ireland’s Choir of The Year, National Schools Competition, National Open Competitions.   National Non-Competitive Participation: Closing date for Non-Competitive entries for 2018 is Friday 16th February 2018.