THE official opening of the Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí took place at the Rose Hotel last night, kicking off four days of competitions and entertainment in town.
Thousands of contestants and trad music lovers are expected in town until Sunday with a host of sessions on the streets and concerts in the evenings.
Last night’s official opening was followed by ‘Comóradh 1916’ which was enthusiastically received by the large audience present.
The programme for the Fleadh Cheoil can be viewed below or by clicking here and scroll down for more photos
Déardaoin – Thursday May 19th
Céilí & Set Dancing Competitions – Scoil Eoin Balloonagh from 4pm.
Sean Nós Dancing Competition Scoil Eoin Balloonagh @ 5pm.
Street Entertainment by 4 Host Branches, 7pm – 8.30pm.
Singing Club 9pm in The Grand Hotel.
Dé hAoine – Friday May 20th
Céilí & Set Dancing Competitions Scoil Eoin Balloonagh from 4pm.
Sean Nós Dancing Competitions Scoil Eoin Balloonagh from 4pm.
Street Entertainment 6.30pm – 8pm.
Céilí with Uí Bhriain 8pm – 10.30pm.
Dé Sathairn – Saturday May 21st
Competitions – IT South Campus from 10am.
Competitions – Scoil Eoin Balloonagh from 3.30pm.
Street Entertainment 12pm – 6pm.
Trad Band “No Strings Attached” 6pm – 8pm.
Trad Band “Seven Glens” 8pm – 10pm.
Dé Domhnaigh – Sunday May 22nd
Aifreann Tradisiúnta ag a 9 a chlog í Séipéal Naomh Eoin.
Competitions – Scoil Eoin Balloonagh from 10.30am.
Competitions – IT South Campus from 11.00am.
Street Entertainment 12 – 2pm.
Comóradh 1916 2pm – 3pm.
Céilí with Johnny Reidy Céilí Band 3pm – 6pm.
Closing Music with Host Branches 6pm – 8pm.