Cavan for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012!
10 September 2011
Is cúis áthais do Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann a fhógairt go bhfuil Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012 ag dul chuig an gCabhán. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012 has been allocated to Cavan following today’s meeting of CCÉ’s Ardchomhairle held at Cultúrlann na hÉireann.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is a ten-day long event open to all embracing all aspects of the Irish Cultural traditions, music, song, dance agus an Ghaeilge. It is estimated that this national/international celebration of Irish culture will be attended by in the region of 300,000 people including a sizeable number of overseas visitors with upwards of 70% of the attendees comprising young people. The event is expected to generate an estimated income of upwards on €40 million in Cavan and its hinterland.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann was founded in 1951 and celebrates its 60th year in existence this year. The movement has designated 2012 as “Bliain na Gaeilge an Chomhaltais” reflecting CCÉ’s specific commitment to the Irish language.
Comhaltas wishes to acknowledge and commend the very strong applications also received from Ennis and Sligo to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012 and congratulates CAVAN – Venue for FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN 2012
CCÉ – Promoting the Cultural Traditions of Ireland at Home and Abroad
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann- Ag Saothrú an Chultúir Ghaelaigh
