The Fleadh is returning this weekend after two years of cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Fleadh's 2022 return was announced by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD. It is now regarded as the world’s largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance and one of Europe’s most prominent cultural festivals.
Here is everything you need to know about this year's event.
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Where is Fleadh Cheoil 2022?
This year’s Fleadh Cheoil titled ‘The Homecoming’ and will kick off in Mullingar this Sunday, July 31 and will run until August 7.
Getting to Fleadh Cheoil 2022
Mullingar is just over an hour from Dublin via the N4. You can also get the train to Mullingar from Connolly Station. Additionally, you can get a bus from Wellington Quay in Dublin to Mullingar.
Parking at Fleadh Cheoil
There will be a number of dedicated parking spots for Fleadh Cheoil 2022 dotted around Mullingar which can be viewed on this map.
What's happening at Fleadh Cheoil 2022
Fleadh Cheoil 2022 sees a huge number of events and live performances taking place in Mullingar. Events taking place include trad discos, instrument try outs and of course, plenty of live trad music in venues around the town. The full summary of events can be viewed here.
Can I watch Fleadh Cheoil on TV?
The Fleadh will be broadcast live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7 each night from 9:30pm until 11pm on TG4.
What to look forward to at Fleadh Cheoil 2022
Minister Martin has approved a specific allocation of €100,000 towards the organisational costs of this year’s Fleadh.
She said of the upcoming Fleadh in Mullingar: "This is a hugely important cultural event for our nation, but it is also a great boost for local tourism, and would not be possible without the many volunteers and supporters in Comhaltas and the wider host community.
"I am pleased to see the re-emergence at regional and community level of such a wealth of talent after a long and challenging period of caution and restraint. We can look forward to attending the events and social gatherings that have defined the Annual Fleadh for many of us over the years. I send my thanks and best wishes to those who make this wonderful yearly event such a success."
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