Podcasts about Fleadh Cheoil

The Féile and the FleadhFollowing on from Tradfest - well done Dónal and everyone  involved- Féile and  the Fleadh were mighty. Sixteen days of Féile An Phobail, seperate but running parallel with a week of the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to be held in Belfast. An estimated one million plus Fleadh hoppers  meandered their way through Belfast soaking up the music, the craic and the joyful atmosphere as musicians and dancers playing their hearts out on streets and in pubs and music venues. Well done to all involved in organising this marvellous event. From Comhaltas first of all and all the musicans and dancers to Belfast City Council to the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald who gave £1 million in funding in support of the Fleadh, to all of the business owners who opened their doors and provided the services that the crowds needed and enjoyed. Well done also to the media. The local broadcast radio and television made a special effort, as did TG4. Together they broadcast hours of happy smiling people appreciating the Fleadh, listening to the music and watching the dancers. And not forgetting Niall and Bronagh McClean,and Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), the host branch for the Fleadh. This fleadh was six years in the making but it paid off – big time. Not least in its social and societal benefits. I spent some time each day at the competitions in the Waterfront Hall. The standard of the music was amazing. Over 5,000 musicians from over 20 countries participated. That included a number of bands from the Unionist and Loyalist tradition. Fair play to them. They were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic crowds.The Little Lost Bird and the Blue ButterflyAmong the art exhibitions was one by John B Vallely. JB is a renowned artist from Armagh City and a traditional musician and s great champion of the Uilleann pipes. He has been painting for over 70 years and his exhibition for Féile focussed on the loss of innocence; on the children killed at Wounded Knee by the US army in 1890 and the current Israeli genocide in Gaza in which tens of thousands of Palestinian children have been murdered. Two images stand out in his remarkable exhibition. One is of a blue bird dedicated to Zintkála Nuni – the Little Lost Bird. It is symbolic of a baby girl who was found strapped to her murdered mother's back four days after the massacre at Wounded Knee. She had survived four days in the snow. Her name was not known so she was named Zintkála Nuni – the Little Lost Bird.Wildfires and Climate ChangeIt has been a summer thus far that tens of thousands of people in Europe and North America will remember for a long time to come. Climate change has exploded in a series of enormous and dangerous wildfires that have left devastation in their wake. Day after day the media is full of images of forests and farm land destroyed, homes in ruins and families living in makeshift shelters. From Spain to Greece and across Canada and the USA the land burns as a result of prolonged heatwaves and droughts.Of course, there are still those who boohoo even the notion of climate change. But the evidence today is overwhelming and it's not new. As far back as the 1970s I recall warnings about the impact of pollution on the environment. In 1988 the United Nations established two UN agencies focussed on climate change - the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) along with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

Fresh off hosting our first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, I look at Belfast's status as a UNESCO City of Music (since 2021) and the reasons why we might be the best city on Earth right now for music.I also drank 7 pints before recording, so I might be prone to exaggeration.Uppa Fleadh xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Uppa Fleadh06:07 - UNESCO City of Music09:31 - Irish Trad and Flute Bands14:02 - Punk, Van and Kneecap

Tá Seachtain ag teacht beo ó Fhleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026! Ar feadh seachtaine tháinig na sluaite go Béal Feirste chun sult a bhaint as an cheol, na comórtais agus as an chathair féin. Den chéad uair riamh, bhí Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann á reáchtáil i bpríomhchathair an Tuaiscirt agus Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann ag céiliúradh 75 bliain ar an fhód. Chuir Séamus agus Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta as an Aird Mhóir i nGaeltacht Chonamara gach duine faoi gheasa lena gcuid ceoil thraidisiúnta le linn na Fleidhe. Bhí siad báite sa cheol ó bhí siad sa chliabhán agus anois tá siad ag tabhairt an cheoil sin ar fud an domhain. Bhí Séamus agus Caoimhe i gcuideachta Áine Ní Bhreisleáin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of Kerry Comhaltas were among the talented performers who took part in this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which was held in Belfast. Geraldine Guilfoyle is with Comhaltas; she and two of Kerry’s winners spoke to Jerry in the Killarney studio.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann took over Belfast City Centre for over a week drawing huge crowds. The all-Ireland traditional Irish music competition and festival has been near universally hailed as an enormous success. It has been cited as having made a massive cultural, social, and economic impact on the city. How much money was made? What impact will it have on the Fleadh, and can any lessons be learned? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter, and fleadh veteran, Liam Tunney, and by Business Editor Margaret Canning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lissycasey's Máirtín Óg Ó Maonaigh won the Under 12 Lilting Competition in the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at only 9 years old. 5,000 musicians and dancers participated in the All-Ireland Fleadh competitions this year, with 22 countries taking part. He joined Alan Morrissey with his mam, Mairéad Considine, to talk about the experience. Photo

Niall McClean, Co-Chair of the Organising Committee, reflects on this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which took place in Belfast.

As Belfast was transformed for a week by the Fleadh, we had a special tenx9 with live music & true stories of TRADITION: Maureen Boyle fell for the trad-loving seminarian; Houdi McCabe couldn't understand the hypocrisy all around him; Judith McGillion had a gentle moment with the loyalist bandsman. Paul is your host. The podcast contains highlights from the evening recorded live in Belfast's Black Box. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You'll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. Email us at tenx9belfast@gmail.com

Stuart Maconie finds himself "i lár an aonaigh" - at the heart of craic, ceol, and much more at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All-Ireland Fleadh), as Belfast hosts the festival celebrating Irish music and culture for the very first time.The Fleadh comes second nature to frontman and lead singer of Hothouse Flowers Liam Ó Maonlaí, who was brought up in a household full of traditional Irish music and song. As the band prepares for their "Greatest Hits" tour later this year, Liam reflects on the poignant story behind their hit single "Don't Go", and the time he was left behind by the band's tour bus.Olivia McVeigh mightn't be in a band, but alongside her fellow podcasters of The Girls Groupchat she's taking the show onstage, alongside Irish girl group legends B*witched and even to ABBA Voyage. She tells Stuart about how her diagnosis of alopecia changed her entire career trajectory, into a world of advocacy and empowering others with the condition.Emma Southon may have had a very different career as historian if she hadn't hated history so much at school. She talks about her new book Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire, which sets out to give readers a full picture of the reality of enslaved people in Ancient Rome.And Michael Fry muses on how a period of pure boredom pushed him towards comedy, and why he thinks the medium of radio is ripe for laughs, ahead of his third series of Lunchtime with Michael Fry on BBC Radio Ulster.Plus, musicians Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin and Clare Sands give us just a "blaiseadh beag" - a very small taste of the great music coming out of the Fleadh.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Anthony McKee Technical Producer: Davy Neill Production Co-ordinators: Sylvie Conway and Caoilfhinn McFadden

Clár iomlan le ceol beo agus comhrá a chur i láthair ag Michelle Nic Grianna agus a léiriú ag Damien Ó Dónaill. 

A food vendor at this year's Fleadh in Belfast has apologised for playing the Celtic Symphony track by the Wolf Tones. It comes as the Let's Talk Loyalism group has sent a formal complaint to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann organisers regarding the matter For more on the story Anton spoke to Ben Lowry former Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

Agallaimh le MaryClaire Nic Uilliam, John Ó Fearraigh agus Séimí Mac Aindreasa agus Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ar siúl i mBéal Feirste don chéad uair riamh. Eadra le Cara Nic Giolla Chomhaill – clár nuachta Gaeilge ar Raidió na Life 106.4 FM, ó Luan go hAoine ag 10:00, le nuacht agus anailís.

A food vendor at this year's Fleadh in Belfast has apologised for playing the Celtic Symphony track by the Wolf Tones. It comes as the Let's Talk Loyalism group has sent a formal complaint to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann organisers regarding the matter For more on the story Anton spoke to Ben Lowry former Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

Footfall in Belfast is currently well exceeding expectations as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. To tell us all about the excitement and events around the Fleadh was Siobhan McGuigan is Head of Events at Tourism Northern Ireland.

durée : 00:03:32 - Le Fleadh Cheoil, grand raout de la musique irlandaise, a lieu du 2 au 9 août à Belfast. Rendez-vous majeur pour la communauté des musiciens traditionnels, c'est aussi une compétition qui rassemble plusieurs milliers de jeunes musiciens. Reportage. - équipe : Sofia Anastasio Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Footfall in Belfast is currently well exceeding expectations as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. To tell us all about the excitement and events around the Fleadh was Siobhan McGuigan is Head of Events at Tourism Northern Ireland.

Siobhán McGuigan, Head of Events with Tourism Northern Ireland, discusses the positive impact on Belfast and the wider region of hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time.

Siobhán Ní Chonaráin, Priomh-Riarthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Brendan McAleer, Príomh Reachtaire with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, discuss the cultural significance of Belfast hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time in its history.

Mark Redmond, uilleann piper & tutor with Scoil Éigse, discusses the living tradition of the uilleann pipes. Síle Fitzgibbon and Lucy Ann O'Brien, musicians, discuss the experience of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast and Emmett Moore, musician and member of St Louis Irish Arts CCÉ, USA, on his journey to compete in this year's Fleadh.

Iomaitheoirí óga a bheidh istigh ar na comórtais do bhonn uile-Éireann ag Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann i mBéal Feirste.

Tá Seachtain beo ag Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026! Is é seo an chéad uair don Fleadh teacht go Béal Feirste, áit ina mbeidh breis agus 800,000 cuairteoir ag freastal ar an bhféile! Le linn na seachtaine seo, tiocfaidh anam isteach sa chathair le taibhithe sráide, seisiúin ceoil, seónna stáitse, céilithe, agus comórtais. Ach le 75 bliain á chéiliúradh ag Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, amharcann muid siar ar an meath a bhí tagtha ar an gceol traidisiúnta sular bunaíodh an eagraíocht. Agus fiosraíonn muid cad chuige a bhfuil daoine ar fud fad na cruinne chomh tógtha le ceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann? Beirt cheoltóir atá fite fuaite go dlúth le ceiliúradh na seachtaine seo ná an fidléir iomráiteach Dónal O'Connor agus an t-amhránaí agus portaire béil cumasach Róise Ní Mhurchú. Bhí an beirt i gcomhluadar Áine Ní Bhreisleáin ag an bhFleadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuirfear tús an deireadh seachtaine seo le Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a bheidh ar siúl i mbliana i mBéal Feirste. Ón Domhnach, go ceann seachtaine, cuirfidh Béal Feirste fáilte roimh suas le 800,000 cuairteoir a thiocfaidh ó cheann ceann an domhain.

From Sunday, August 2nd, to Sunday, August 9th, Belfast will host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. With more than 100 live events scheduled across the week, the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to welcome more than 800,000 people to Belfast.With the preparations in full swing, Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss what we can expect from this year's Fleadh Cheoil!

Husband and wife, Niall and Bronagh McClean have been instrumental in bringing Fleadh Cheoil to Belfast. The couple along with their four young children will be performing and competing at the Fleadh.

Music from Tempest, a powerful ensemble of traditional Irish musicians from Ulster, headlining The Gig Rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next month. Bláithín Mhic Cana on vocals, Luke Ward on Bouzouki and Vocals, Aaron O'Hagan on Uilleann Pipes and Brendan Mulholland on Flutes.

Craoladh beo ó Fhleadh Cheoil na Mumhan sa Lios Mór i gContae Phort Láirge

The music of the Carolinas (and Appalachia in general) stems from the marriage of the Irish fiddle and the African banjo, which first met in the South before the revolution. The Tan and Sober Gentlemen aim to bring these traditions full circle, blending Irish tunes, ballads, and pub songs with the Appalachian old-time and bluegrass music they grew up on. The result is a ruckus known affectionately as “Irish-American hill-billy music”.Renowned as one of the South's most electrifying live folk bands, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen are known for blazing tempos, raw energy, and unforgettable shows. Their performances are raucous celebra-tions of the Carolinas' Irish heritage, filled with drinking, dancing, and downright joy, and have earned them a devoted following across the folk, bluegrass, celtic, and roots music scenes.Since forming in 2017, the Tan and Sober Gentlemen have toured across the United States and Ireland, per-forming at festivals including MerleFest, Blue Ox Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live!, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, Appaloosa Festival, FloydFest, Ramble Fest, Shakori Hills, and internationally at Electric Picnic, Spraoi, and the world's largest Irish traditional music festival, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.In January 2024, the band sold out the Haw River Ballroom on their home turf of Alamance County, North Carolina, performing to 800 fans and recording a live album. Live at the Haw River Ballroom was released in February 2025. Their sophomore studio album, Regressive Folk Music (2022), followed their debut Ve-racity, which was named by Shite'n'Onions as one of the five best Celtic punk albums of 2019–2020.

Dia daoibhse from LondonI'm writing this week's column in London. Today, Monday, I'm in the Royal Courts of Justice in a civil case that has been brought against me by three claimants, innocent victims, who were injured in three IRA bomb attacks in 1973 and 1996. They are alleging that I was party to those attacks.There was a small crowd of former British soldiers outside the Court and some in the court room itself. There were also some people with tricolours showing their support.Today the legal teams for the claimants and for me made their opening submissions. My legal team set out logically and clearly my position. In summary, they said that I have consistently rejected claims that I was in the IRA. In this case I am also stating emphatically and unequivocally that I had no involvement in the three bomb attacks. Moore St Bill wins Unanimous BackingMeanwhile the legal challenge being taken by the Moore Street Preservation Trust against the plans by developer Hammerson, to destroy much of the historic 1916 Battlefield site in Dublin, is up for mention shortly in another Court. This time in Dublin. However, the case itself is unlikely to be heard until the autumn.Last week an important draft piece of legislation - An Bille um Cheathrú Chultúir 1916, 2021 - the 1916 Cultural Quarter Bill – to designate the Moore Street 1916 battlefield site as a Cultural Quarter, received unanimous support when it was discussed at the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This was an important moment in the campaign to save the Moore St Battlefield site. Among those who supported the Bill were Cathaoirleach Mícheál Carrigy TD (FG), Paul McAuliffe TD (FF), Senator Maria McCormack (SF), Seamus McGrath TD (FF), Senator Aubrey McCarthy (Independent) and Tommy Gould TD (SF).Seachtain na GaeilgeWe are in the midst of Seachtain na Gaeilge. It used to run for one just week, but its popularity is now such that it has been extended to cover the period from March 1 to 17 – St Patrick's Day.It is very appropriate that it has been officially confirmed that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which will take place this August, is already slated to return to Belfast next year. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world's largest annual Irish traditional music festival and is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors to Belfast.Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge an ceiliúradh is mó den Ghaeilge agus cultúr na hÉireann ar domhan. Bhí an oiread sin ráchairt uirthi gur síneodh amach chuig coicís í. Bíonn sí ar siúl ashan bhliain ó Márta 1 go dtí 17 - Lá Fhéile Pádraig.

Thug an tUachtarán Connolly cuairt ar Champas Ollscoil Ulaidh i mBéal Feirste, áit ar bhuail sí le rannpháirtithe Fleadh Cheoil 2026 chomh maith le mic léinn i nDámh an Dlí. Thug an tUachtarán príomhoráid do 200 aoi ón dámh, ó mhic léinn agus ó pháirtithe leasmhara pobail. President Connolly visited Ulster University Campus in Belfast where she met with participants in the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil, as well as students in the Faculty of Law. The President delivered a keynote address to 200 invited guests from the faculty, student body and community stakeholders.

In August Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. More than half a million people will visit the city from around the world for the festival which is a global event. Last year nearly a million people attended the Fleadh in Wexford.But be warned. All this music and culture is not what it appears. A DUP councillor has warned that a spin off event in Bangor has potential to cause ‘ill feeling' because it takes place on the same day as the Ulster Championships for Pipe Bands.On Free State today Joe and Dion look at how a strand of unionism sees everything as a zero sum game. But it's a game they are losing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crowds the size of an All-Ireland every day. It's a no-brainer for making money and building prestige and culture Cllr Shane O'Callaghan tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A charity in Wexford has managed to raise over €22,500 from a Re-turn bottle and can collection during the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford. Helena Kehoe, Founding Member of Annabelles Foundation, tells us more.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 tháinig na Gardaí agus ball de na fórsaí armtha le chéile chun cuardach do dhrong. I 1982 tháinig an rialtas amach ag rá go mbeadh gearradh siar sa sheirbhísí slándála agus de bharr sin chaill 4,000 duine a bpost. I 1977 fuair tábhairneoir, siopadóir, óstánaí agus daoine a rinne leaba is bricfeasta don Fleadh Cheoil in Inis timpeall 2.5 milliúin punt. I 2000 tháinig Madeline Taylor Quinn amach ag iarradh an sochar linbh a bheith ardaithe. Sin Survivor le Eye Of The Tiger – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1982. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2007 shroich Sean Kingston a raibh aois 17 ag an am uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain agus I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Beautiful Girls. I 2013 bhuaigh Elton John an chéad ghradam do Brits Icon ag an chéad cheolchoirm ar ais agus é tar éis obráid a fháil. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Mark Harmon I Meiriceá I 1951 agus rugadh aisteoir Keanu Reeves sa Liobáin ar an lá seo I 1964 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 2nd of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1977: Armed detectives support Gardaí in gang search. 1982: cuts in the country's health service ordered by the government will result in the loss of up to 4,000 jobs. 1977: Ennis publicans, shopkeepers, hoteliers and those who gave bed and breakfast accommodation for the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann grossed a cool £2.5m 2000: Senator Madeleine Taylor Quinn called for the budget to increase child benefit. That was Survivor with Eye Of The Tiger – the biggest song on this day in 1982 Onto music news on this day In 2007 17 year-old Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Beautiful Girls', also a US No.1. 2013 Sir Elton John won the first ever Brits Icon award, in a gala concert which marked his stage return after surgery for appendicitis And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Mark Harmon was born in America in 1951 and actor Keanu Reeves was born Lebanon on this day in 1964 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Tá an duais don bhanna céilí sinsir bainte amach ag an mbanna ceoil seo ag Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Linn ar an clár bhí Marianna agus Tom as an ghrúpa Glór na dTonn as Maigh Eo.

D'éirigh le Buíon Cheoil Sóisear agus Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola Craobh na hÉireann a bhaint ag Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann i Loch Garman ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Congratulations are in order for Clare's own Garry Shannon, who has been named the 2025 Ard-Ollamh, the highest honour awarded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Garry received the award at a special celebration in Wexford on the evening of August 6th, recognising his outstanding contribution to Irish traditional music. To talk about the honour, his musical journey, and what lies ahead, Alan Morrissey was joined by Garry Shannon, recipient of the Ard-Ollamh award. Photo Credit: Munster Comhaltas via Facebook

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an naoú lá de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Alanna Ní Ghallachóir.Dé Domhnaigh, fuadaíodh bean as Éirinn i Háítí agus seachtar eile in éineacht léi, leanbh trí bliana d'aois ina measc. Is í Gena Heraty, atá ina stiúrthóir i ndílleachtlann in aice le príomhchathair Háítí, Port-au-Prince, agus ar as Cathair na Mart i gContae Mhaigh Eo ó dhúchas di, an bhean a fuadaíodh. Bronnadh roinnt gradam ar an stiúrthóir dílleachtlainne ar son a cuid obair dhaonnúil, Gradam Dínit an Duine um Oireachtais san áireamh. D'agair an Taoiseach Micheál Martin leis an dream a d'fhuadaigh an tÉireannach í a scaoileadh saor agus dhearbhaigh an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, an Tánaiste Simon Harris, go raibh “dianiarrachtaí leanúnacha” ar siúl lena fuascailt a bhaint amach.  Tháinig borradh mór faoin táirgeadh plaistigh sa chéad bliain a chuaigh thart, agus cé gur táirge míorúilteach é i roinnt cásanna, is cúis tromluí é i gcás an truaillithe. In 2022, tháinig tíortha ar chomhaontú a bhí ina cheangal de réir dlí, le dramhaíl plaistigh agus ceimiceáin dhíobhálacha a bhaineann le plaisteacha ar leith a laghdú, ach tar éis dhá bhliain níl an conradh réitithe go fóill. Dé Máirt, bhuail na tíortha domhanda le chéile arís ag comhdháil na Náisiún Aontaithe in Geneva, ag cur tús le seisiún atá ag iarraidh an comhaontú a chríochnú, téacs an chomhaontú a fhormheas, agus é a chur os comhair Chomhdháil Taidhleoireachta na Lánchumhachtach sula nglacfaí leis.Tá Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann faoi lánseol i Loch Garman don darna bhliain: níos mó ná seachtain lán de cheol, amhránaíocht agus damhsa, agus buaicphointe na bliana do na taibheoirí. Tá réimse imeachtaí Gaeilge le fáil ag an Fhleadh fosta, idir cheol beo, scéalaíocht, TG4, stair, siamsóirí sráide, agus neart eile, ó Seachtain na Gaeilge, agus tá seans ag daoine an Ghaeilge a labhairt agus a chluinstin go nádúrtha sa spás cultúrtha seo. Críochnaíonn na comórtais agus na taispeántais Dé Domhnaigh, 10 Lúnasa agus tá na craoltaí le feiceáil ar TG4, beo agus le sruthú. Fógraíodh anuraidh go mbeidh Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann ag tarlú i mBéal Feirste den chéad uair in 2026, agus den darna huair sa Tuaisceart.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISdílleachtlann - orphanageobair dhaonnúil - humanitarian worktáirgeadh plaistigh - production of plasticina cheangal de réir dlí - legally bindingbuaicphointe - climaxsiamsóirí sráide - street entertainers

This morning, we welcome An Tánaiste Simon Harris, Ireland's youngest-ever Tánaiste and a dynamic voice in politics since 2011. From his time as Minister for Health and Education to his current role, Simon shares insights on everything from the Fleadh Cheoil and the future of third-level education to the vital role of Rosslare Europort, the IDA's impact, and Ireland's place on the international stage. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about culture, commerce, and politics shaping Ireland today.

Yesterday at Wexford Chadwicks Park, history was made at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as 1,018 musicians from Ireland and beyond came together to smash the world record for the largest polka performance. From tin whistles to fiddles, uileann pipes to harps, the crowd delivered an electrifying, unforgettable performance under the watchful eye of Guinness adjudicator Glen Pollard. Join us as we relive the tension, the music, and the moment they made the record official.

The man caused a bit of a stir in Wexford!Dave travelled down to Wexford to chat with Ed Sheeran who made a surpise appearance at the Fleadh Cheoil.

Bhí Neansaí linn inniu le labhairt faoina bhfuil ar siúl i bhFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann na bliana seo.

John Ryan, Attempting the Record for the Largest Céilí Band ensemble.

Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at an Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford town yesterday.He played at the well-known Sky & The Ground pub.Massive crowds gathered on the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of him.He was joined by members of the Irish bands Biird and Amble and performed a number of his original songs, as well as traditional Irish trad tunes.To discuss the surprise, Andrea is joined by Caolán Barron from the Sky & The Ground pub, Eamon Murray from the band Beoga and Singer Aaron Rowe.

Wexford's own Lee Chin, one of Ireland's leading GAA figures shares his thoughts on the deep connection between the Fleadh Cheoil and Gaelic games, and why both are key to keeping Irish culture vibrant and thriving in communities across the country.

We're joined live in studio by Labhras Ó Murchú, Ard Stiúrthóir of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. A central figure in championing Irish traditional music and culture, Labhras shares his insights on what makes the Fleadh so special, how it continues to evolve, and the powerful role it plays in connecting communities across generations.

The heart of Wexford was alive with music, pride, and community spirit as Fleadh Cheoil 2025 officially got underway. I was down on the quay for the opening ceremony—here's a full recap of the speeches, the sounds, and the standout moments that launched this week-long celebration of Irish tradition in unforgettable style.

They've wowed crowds from the 3Arena to the Late Late Show, and now The Wrafter Family Band are bringing their signature energy to Fleadh Cheoil 2025. Peter, Conor, and Thomas join me to chat about their exciting new chapter—their first original single, That Tune, dropping this Friday. They'll debut it live on the Gig-Rig the very next day. While mam Noreen and sister Aimee couldn't make it today, the spirit of the full Wrafter clan is very much alive in this lively family chat.

Eddie Taaffe, Chairman of the Fleadh Executive Committee

As Wexford Town gears up to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this August, all eyes are on the talented musicians representing County Clare. From Broadford to Lisdoonvarna and Drumquin, Clare's rich musical heritage is alive and well in the hands of rising stars and seasoned performers alike. Brian Cavanagh and Sinéad Mulqueen (Broadford), Bethan Marsh (Lisdoonvarna), and Tim Howard (Drumquin) are the names carrying Clare's musical torch as they compete for a coveted place in the All-Ireland finals.

Welcome to this very special episode of Rick's Rambles! In just a few short weeks, we'll be heading to Wexford, Ireland, where Holly and the Indianapolis Ceili Band will proudly represent Indiana at the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil – the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music.