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03-Feb-2017
2017 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Ennis - Irelandby Harley Jones |
 The 2017 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann organized by Comhaltas takes place in Ennis, Co. Clare, Irish Republic from 13 - 21 August 2017The Fleadh Cheoil is a huge competition and festival of Irish music, song and dance, with approximately 10,000 competitors and performers, including sections involving large numbers of accordionists, melodeon, concertina and harmonica players, as well as many ceili bands, accordion and marching bands. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has three very well-known elements: competitions, concerts and street sessions. This is a festival with accordion in so many bands, playing in so many places of the town. Accordionists love viewing and participating in the festival. An estimated 400,000 visitors are expected in the Clare County Capital from August 14th to 22nd for what is considered the world’s largest showcase for the Irish traditional arts. “The awarding of this prestigious event to Ennis for the second year running is a huge vote of confidence in the town’s capacity to host large events" said Mayor of Ennis, Cllr. Pat Daly. For further information email: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |