40th Anniversary of Ennis Fleadh Nua

http://www.fleadhnua.com

Ennis, Co. Clare, 18-26 May 2014

Fleadh Nua celebrates its Ruby Anniversary in the town of Ennis from 18th to 26th May, 2014. For further information please see our website http://www.fleadhnua.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. It would be mighty if you could join us at the Fleadh.

Inis, Co. Chláir, 18-26 Bealtaine 2014

Tá 40 bliain in Inis á cheiliúradh ag an bhFleadh Nua ó 18 go dtí 26 Bealtaine, 2014. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar http://www.fleadhnua.com nó lean orainn ar Facebook nó Twitter. Bheadh sé togha dá mbeifeá linn ag an bhFleadh.

Rory Casey 
O.C.P. / P.R.O. Coiste Fleadh Nua

For those of you who do not know what a Fleadh Nua is, a Fleadh Nua is a "New Festival," a festival of Irish culture. According to Wikipedia, the Fleadh's purpose is to promote Irish traditional music and culture. Activities include music concerts, céilithe (dances), dance workshops and street entertainment. The Fleadh Nua is noted for its innovative approach to the presentation of Irish traditional music.

The Fleadh Nua is organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Fleadh Cheoil (Part 3) on RTÉ1 Friday January 17th at 7.30pm (Irish time zone)

We just received notice that this has been playing every Friday since January 3rd, 2014. You will be able to see the third instalment tomorrow Friday 17th January and you can also see the previous two parts for the next two weeks at the RTÉ1 site: http://www.rte.ie/player/ca/show/10241280

Derry Fleadh Cheoil 

A series of six television programmes from the Derry Fleadh Cheoil presented by John Creedon and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, will be shown on RTÉ 11 starting on Friday Jan 3rd at 7.30pm. The annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was held in Northern Ireland for the first time in Derry’s year as City of Culture. The series will feature performances from musicians from Ireland, Britain, America, Norway and Russia.

The series will feature a host of musicians who attended the Fleadh including Liz Carroll, Tim Edey, Brendan Power, Seamus Begley, Damien Mullane, Zoe Conway, Liz Doherty, Bobby Gardiner, Dave Sheridan, Paddy Callaghan, Rona Wilkie and Marcas Ó Murchú.

Among the groups featured are Flook, Reel It In, Síoda, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Moylurg Ceili Band, as well as The Friel Sisters, The Maguire Family, and The Mooney Family from Donegal.


The programmes will also include a visit to Scoil Éigse, the Scoil Éigse Tutors Concert and competitions including the Senior Céilí Band Competition.
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 in Derry

For anyone that is seriously considering attending the Fleadh Cheoil 2013, in August in Derry, you can check the updates with all the latest news and developments regarding biggest Irish traditional music festival in the world.

Top Acts Revealed for Fleadh 2013:

• The Poet and the Piper, Seamus Heaney and Liam O’Flynn: Wednesday 14th August 2013 
• Cara Dillon and the Orchestra of Ireland: Thursday 15th August 2013 
• Dervish: Friday 16th August 2013 
• A Gathering of Traditions: Wednesday 14th - Sun 18th August 
• Late Night Tunes: Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August 2013 

And many more excellent artists!

For more information check the official newsletter for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 

See you in Derry, come and join us!