The following are the COVID protocols for attending Feis Maitiú as of 26th January, 2023:

  1. The maximum number at any event (including performers, supporters, adjudicator and staff) will be restricted to 200 people in our 300 seat auditorium.
  2. Each solo performer can be accompanied by a maximum of five supporters only.
  3. There are NO AUDIENCE SEATS for the ADULT CHOIR SESSION on Sunday, 5th February at the Father Mathew Hall.
  4. If you are ill on your Feis day, have a cough or temperature, then we kindly request that you do not attend.
  5. Sanitizing stations will be available in the foyer, Green Room, stage, toilets and exit. The venue will be ventilated.
  6. All Patrons are requested to be mindful of Social Distancing.
  7. All those who are required to wear face masks, must do so.
  8. Performers are asked to arrive no sooner than 10 minutes before starting time to complete check-in and to observe social distance. Performers who require costume, should arrive in costume.  Changing facilities are not available.
  9. Performers will sit with their supporters in the audience.
  10. Performers will be brought backstage in small groups prior to performance.
  11. Due to limitation of space, please only come backstage if absolutely necessary.
  12. All pianists and accompanists must sanitise their hands immediately before and after performance.
  13. Performers will return directly from the stage to their seat immediately after their performance.
  14. In classes of own choice, please bring printed paper copies of music and/or script. Do not put into plastic sheets or folders.  Scripts will not be returned.  Please DO NOT bring original copies (for this year)
  15. The usual awards will be made, but will not be physically presented by the Adjudicator.  Awards will be collected by the performer from the awards table on stage.
  16. In Classes with Cups or Trophies, winners can take the Trophy away if they so wish, but must return within a month.  Please see separate notice on this matter.
  17. We respectfully ask performers and supporters to leave immediately after the session, so that the Auditorium can be prepared and made ready for the next session.
  18. There will be a one way system in operation, with the rule keep left.
  19. Please help us have a safe and happy Feis for all involved.
  20. Admission fee €4.00, concessions are available.

Copy of COVID Protocols available here.

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Feis Admin Team.