TRALEE will be awash with trad musicians over the next five days as the Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí comes to town for the second year in a row.
The event is set to be a big economic boost to the town with thousands of visitors over the rest of the week.
It all starts tonight with the official opening in the The Rose with a concert featuring top class musicians from all parts of Kerry.
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Other highlights include street entertainment throughout, an outdoor céilí in the Square on Friday night, music in pubs and a closing ceremony with music in the Square on Sunday night.
Of course there’ll be loads of competitions taking place in various venues. Scroll down to see the programme for the next five days.
Dé Céadaoin – Wednesday May 17th
8pm Official Opening in Rose Hotel.
Opening by Tadhg O’Maolcatha Cathaoirleach Comhairle na Mumhan
Followed by Family Performance Concert with Special Guests
Special Guest Dick Beamish will MC the Concert
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Déardaoin – Thursday May 18th
4pm Céilí & Set Dancing Competitions – Mount Brandon Hotel
7pm – 8.30pm Street Entertainment – The Square
9pm Singing Club – The Blasket, Castle Street
Dé hAoine – Friday May 19th
4pm Céilí & Set Dancing Competitions – Mount Brandon Hotel
5pm Sean Nós Dancing Competitions – Mount Brandon Hotel
5pm – 7pm Street Entertainment competition – Various Venues
7.30pm Winners of Street Entertainment announced followed by Performance of winning group – The Square
8pm – 10.30pm Outdoor Céilí with Neily O’Connor – The Square
Dé Sathairn – Saturday May 20th
10am Competitions – Mercy Mounthawk School, Tralee
12pm – 6pm Street Entertainment – The Square
6pm – 8pm Trad Band “No Strings Attached” – The Square
8pm – 10pm Trad Band “Southern Trad” – The Square
Dé Domhnaigh – Sunday May 21st
9am Aifreann Tradisiúnta í Séipéal Naomh Eoin
10.30am Competitions – Mercy Mounthawk School, Tralee.
12.30pm – 3pm Street Entertainment – The Square
3pm – 6pm Céilí with Uí Bhriain – The Square
6pm – 7pm Closing ceremony and Music – The Square