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10-Aug-2018
Fleadh Cheoil, Drogheda – Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
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  The 68th All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil will be held for the first time in Drogheda, County Louth, on the east coast of the Irish Republic, from August 12th to 19th. The Fleadh Cheoil is possibly the largest and most unique music festival in the world with a large accordion, concertina and harmonica participation in the many competitions and entertainment. Drogheda, announced a €130,000 sponsorship by Drogheda, district vintners and hotels with the sponsorship backed by all the publicans in Drogheda and their suppliers. Over 1,000 volunteers will be required to help stage this year’s Fleadh and ensure that Drogheda offers an enjoyable experience for the 400,000+ visitors expected to descend on the area next week. The performers this year include diatonic button accordionists Paddy Callaghan, Daithí Gormley, Claire McAdam, Damien McGuinness, Sean MacGabhann, melodeon/guitarist Tim Edey, Emma Corbett (melodeon), concertina players Sarán Mulligan and Pádraig Rynne, the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, The Shandrum Céilí Band, Triskell Céilí Band, Abbey Céilí Band, Dartry Céilí Band, Tara Céilí Band, Fodhla Céilí Band, and the Brian Boru Céilí Band. The week includes daily class tuition for banjo, bodhrán, diatonic button accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, harp, piano accompaniment, piano accordion, Uilleann Pipes, singing, and whistle. The Fleadh Cheoil is an Irish music competition founded in 1951 run by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCÉ), a non-profit organuisation. There are various qualifying stages to the competition in Ireland, Britain and North America. Competitions are divided into the following age categories: under 12, 12–15, 15–18, and over 18 (senior). For further information email: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
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