The Fleadh has been an outstanding success in advancing the vision and aspirations of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann nationally and locally. Record numbers of young people attended masterclasses at Scoil Éigse, concert audiences broke all records, numbers of competitors were up due to increased entries from overseas including two Japanese Céilí Bands and Fleadh TV broadcast 12 hours of ...

Is í Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann an ócáid is tabhachtaí i bhféilire an cheoil thraidisiúnta. Is mór an onóir ag Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann go bhfuil Micheál D. Ó hUigínn, Uachtarán na hÉireann, ag oscailt Fhleadh na bliana seo go hoifigiúil. Do go leor daoine, is toradh na míonna oibre dhéin agus cleachta é agus iad curtha i gcomórtas i gcoinne a gcomhghleacaithe ceoil, amhránaíoch...

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the most important event in the traditional music calendar. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is honoured that Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann is officially opening this year’s festival. For many, it is the culmination of months of hard work and practice as they compete against fellow musicians, singers and dancers to achieve the recognition of b...

Seachtain na hÉigse - Fleadh Lectures 

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has three very well-known elements: competitions, concerts and street sessions. However, the Fleadh also hosts a range of events focusing on Irish culture and learning. These include the Fleadh Summer School Scoil Éigse and a programme of lectures and related events featuring a range of distinguished...

At first sight, the competition schedule for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is bewildering. Up to 6,000 competitors will play, sing or dance for All -Ireland glory in 180 competitions. They will come from all over Ireland and abroad with a huge contingent from the United States. Teaching and handing on the tradition is central to the Comhaltas mission, so expect Ennis to be thronged ...

Dome Performances

THE 2,000 seater dome, which is to be placed in Tim Smyth Park for the upcoming All-Ireland Fleadh is the largest dome venue the Fleadh has ever seen, according to the venue committee chairperson.

The dome is being used to cater for the larger concerts and competitions taking place in the Fleadh such as the Senior Céilí Band competition, which this year will have 20 band...

Fleadh Casual Trading

In organising an event which is expected to attract 400,000 over nine days, the Fleadh Executive Committee recognises that in a modern festival environment, people expect to be able to buy food and refreshments on the street or in other outdoor spaces. Not only does casual trading provide a necessary service but the concept of outdoor eating and playing a few tunes ...

An important information evening on Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for Ennis residents and business owners will be held at Treacys West County Hotel on Thursday 7^th July from 7.30 – 9pm. Among those in attendance will be representatives of the Fleadh Executive Committee, An Garda Siochána, Clare County Council and various key agencies. The purpose of the meeting is to provide as much practi...

STEWARDING AT THE FLEADH 

Fleadh Stewards

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2106 will consist of competitions, workshops, concerts, lectures and “round the clock” musical entertainment in the pubs and on the streets of the Ennis. The Fleadh must appear to ‘flow seamlessly’ throughout the week and in order to ensure that this happens, stewarding of events and marshalling of crowds will be cr...

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2016 has assembled a feast of top performers for a series of concerts which will be staged in Ennis from the 14^th– 22^nd August.  Quality concerts and other events have developed over the years as a key element of the All Ireland Fleadh in addition to competitions and street sessions.

Among the leading names this year in Ennis are Martin Hayes, Maura O’Conn...

Ms. Ní Lamhna is a long-standing member of the panel of experts on RTÉ’s wildlife programme ‘Mooney goes Wild’, and one of the most instantly recognisable voices on Irish radio. 

The well-known educator and environmental consultant sai...

CAMPING & CARAVAN SITES AT THE FLEADH

“With me tent and me groundsheet rolled up tight,

I like to hit Lisdoon, in around Friday afternoon” – Christy Moore

The tradition of heading off to the Fleadh with a tent and a few bob in the pocket dates back to the earliest Fleadhanna. It was an exciting and liberating experience and happily the tradition continues to flourish. Today, it is more o...

Fleadh Management Plan

The Event Licence

The decision by Clare County Council to approve the event licence application from Comhaltas to organise Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2106 has been has been welcomed by the Fleadh Executive Committee. It means that a significant administrative challenge had been successfully met. Clare County Council has granted a licence subject to 20 condition...

Clare GAA has joined forces with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2016 to encourage players, club members and supporters to get behind the Fleadh and volunteer some of their time between 14^th – 22^nd August. Four leading Clare GAA stars are supporting the campaign including All-Ireland hurler Brendan Bugler who is also a well-known traditional accordion player. In a memorable piece of TV...

Inis le Chéile

A Fleadh Business Initiative

The Fleadh Executive Committee values the support which Ennis business is extending to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2016.  The sector is an important employer and makes a significant contribution to the economic life of Ennis. Over two years, the Fleadh will be worth €80m to the local economy. With an ethos rooted in volunteerism and community...

Scoil Éigse 2016

Summer School at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Scoil Éigse is the official summer school organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann where Irish and international students of all ages register for the various instrumental music, singing, dancing and Irish language classes. The school will be held this year between 14^th – 19^th August in Ennis and provides workshops, lectures and ...

Fleadh Nua

As the annual Fleadh Nua gets underway in Ennis this Sunday, let’s begin with a word of explanation should all this talk of Fleadhs cause confusion. For several months now, the focus has been on Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which will be held in Ennis from 14^th – 22^nd August.

A Fleadh Cheoil is a music festival that includes music, song, dance and language competitions. Competitor...

Volunteer and be part of the Fleadh

The search for 1,500 Volunteers for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann steps up a gear this week with recruitment drives in Ennis and Miltown Malbay. On Saturday 21^st, the Fleadh Volunteer Recruitment team will be highly visible at the O’Connell Monument in Ennis between 11am and 1pm. While a band of traditional musicians entertains shoppers and visitors with s...

SHARING CLARE – the concept

The concept of “Sharing Clare” has been developed to ensure that the cultural and natural beauty is shared with visitors to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Inis 2016. The Fleadh Committee invites Fleadh goers to experience all that Clare has to offer and  a programme of events and activities has been drawn up in different towns and villages throughout the county w...