08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Meath gears up for Fleadh na Mí opening this weekend
Hosted by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the festival celebrates Irish music and culture through offering a diverse range of events for all locals and visitors to enjoy.
The Fleadh will commence this Friday, May, 9 at 7pm with the official opening ceremony featuring music, song, and dance.
To kick off the main weekend of event, on Friday, May, 16, there will be a traditional singing concert with special guests at the Darnley Lodge Hotel.
Saturday will see a street session led by well-known fiddle player Anóin Mac Gabhain, with Fleadh Aifreann/Mass to follow in Saint James' Church.
An official opening ceremony with special guests Caitlín and Bernadette Nic Gabhainn will take place in the evening followed by a music session an refreshments.
Competitions will run on Sunday morning to conclude the event led by O'Growney National School. Competitors including musicians, singers, and dancers from Comhaltas branches across Meath will take part.
Anna Nic Giolla Séanáin and Cathal Mac Potair won a competition held by Comhaltas na Mí to feature their artwork in this year's Fleadh na Mí 2025 programme cover.
Organisers have worked closely with local businesses and volunteers to ensure an environment for the seasoned trad players or fans of Irish culture.
With the weather forecast to be favourable so far this weekend, a large crowd may be expected for the opening ceremony.
