Virtual Fleadhfest gets underway in Sligo
A virtual Fleadh Cheoil is getting underway today in Sligo. Fleadhfest runs from August 1st to 9th and the event consists of concerts, sessions, competitions, recitals, live performances as well as online streaming. Sligo was chosen as the host town previously for the Fleadh Cheoil on five occasions; in 1989,…
Sligo hosting Fleadhfest, Aug. 1st to 9th
The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil may not be taking place for the second year in succession because of Covid but the sound of traditional Irish music and song will still be echoing from Yeats Country this summer. It’s all thanks to Fleadhfest, a virtual Fleadh Cheoil taking place in Sligo from…
Sligo to host national FleadhFest in 2021
Sligo has been chosen as the host of the National FleadhFest. The new online event is due to take place from the 1st to the 19th of August 2021, replacing Fleadh Ceoil na hEirenn for next year. Speaking to OceanFM News, Bartley Gavin, says it’s a new experience for many…