Fleadh Chnntae Fhear Manach 2012
Competitions, Concerts, Sessions, Dancing
- Dáta
- 8 Meitheamh 2012–11 June 2012
- Am
- 8:00 PM
- Ionad
- Irvinestown
- Ionad
- Irvinestown
- Contae
- County Fermanagh
- Teagmháil
- Ann McCann / Bernie McNulty
- Fón
- 00442868621178 / +353866039343
- Ríomhphost
Fermanagh County Fleadh wiil take place in Irvinestown from 8th - 10th June 2012
Exponents of traditional music should be getting their entries in to take part in the Fermanagh Fleadh next month.
Irvinestown branch of Comhaltas will be hosting this year’s Fermanagh Fleadh and preparations are well under way to ensure it is a great feast of Irish traditional music, song and dance which will bring a great atmosphere to the town.
The weekend will feature many events including competitions, concerts, sessions, fleadh mass and a band parade. The Fleadh takes place on June 8, 9 and 10.
One of the biggest events at the fleadh are the competitions, which can be enjoyed by members of the public, provide competitors with a platform for public performance and the opportunity to qualify for the Ulster Fleadh.
Irvinestown is expecting large numbers of competitors from the nine branches of Comhaltas in Fermanagh this year reflecting the immense interest in Irish traditional music, song and dance in the county. All competitions are being held in St. Mary’s College. Ensemble competitions, duets, trios, ceili bands and grupai cheoil take place on Saturday, June 9 starting at 10am and solo competitions are on Sunday, June 10 starting at 10am.
Throughout the weekend musicians and listeners alike will be treated to performances and sessions with leading musicians from all over Ireland including Jim Mc Killop, fiddle, well known performer and fiddle maker. Grainne Hambly from Mayo on harp and concertina, Edel Connolly from Monaghan on banjo and piano accordion, Mary Murray from Galway on flute and whistle, Kay Webster from Tipperary on flute, Philip Clarke from Cavan on piano and piano accordion, Martin Donohue also from Cavan on button accordion and Pauline Sweeney, singer from Donegal.
Closing date for entries is Friday, May 18 to Ann Mc Cann, The Commons, Irvinestown, telephone 02868621178