Fleadh Cheoil

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John Creedon _Joe Connaire (chairman of the fleadh executive committee) and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (co-presenter on Fleadh series, also works in RTÉ Radio One) Image Name: John Creedon _Joe Connaire (chairman of the fleadh executive committee) and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (co-presenter on Fleadh series, also works in RTÉ Radio One)

Broadcast Details: Friday 10th March, 8.30pm

Showcasing the best of Irish Traditional Music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Dubbed ‘The Homecoming’, 2022 saw the Fleadh returning to the town of Mullingar – the site of the first ever Fleadh Cheoil back in 1951. Hosted by RTÉ heavyweights John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, this series captures the craic, colour and ceol of Ireland’s biggest traditional music festival.

This episode opens with Rise the Dust – Johnnie Duffy (Guitar), Shane Ryan (flute), Brendan Doyle (Accordion) and they’re joined by dancer Catriona Ryan  

It’s time for the Scoil Éigse grand finalé as over 150 students gather outside the Cathedral for a musical concert. Among those in the audience is Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, who chats to Muireann about the Fleadh Cheoil and the exciting weekend of ceol ahead.  

Eleanor Shanley has one of those instantly recognizable voices in the country. Here she joins forces with Garadice for a beautiful performance with Padraig McGovern (Pipes) Sheridan (Flute) & John McCartin (Guitar). 

Seven times All Ireland Champion flautist Robert Harvey (flute) is joined for a special performance by Mark Redmond on the pipes and Eilis Lavelle on the harp. 

They’re over 105 years in the business, making them Ireland’s oldest céilí band and at this stage, they are synonymous with the Fleadh Cheoil – we’re delighted to be joined by the Kilfenora Céilí Band on this year’s series.  

It’s time for a set of hornpipes from Cliona Halley (concertina), Darragh Carey-Kennedy (banjo), Matthew Hurrell O’Connor (guitar). Bainigí taitneamh as Mrs Crotty’s agus An Londubh 

And finally, Goitse bring this week’s epsiode to a thundering close with Cave of the Wild Horses.