Ireland's Irish language TV station TG4 will broadcast live from the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from August 8 to 11 at 9.30 pm UTC +1.
A highlight in the cultural calendar of Ireland, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is an annual Irish music festival that serves as the premier competition for traditional Irish music, attracting musicians from around the world.
Organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the event includes performances, competitions, and sessions that celebrate and preserve Ireland's rich musical heritage.
This year you can watch highlights from the week-long celebration in Wexford live on TG4.
"Fleadh24" brings you to the heart of this year’s Fleadh Cheoil with four nights of stunning performances and entertainment broadcast live from four stages in the TG4 TV Village, located at Crescent Quay, in Wexford Town.
Visit TG4.ie to experience the finest Irish and international performers, and to discover the brightest new talents emerging from the Fleadh competitions. Each show will feature musicians, singers and dancers, young and old, who have traveled to Wexford for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from all over Ireland and from the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Finland, Brazil, and, Dubai.
Check out what's on during "Fleadh24's" four nights of entertainment:
Live music
On Thursday night, the headline acts will include Michael Flatley, Matt Molloy & John Carty, Sharon Shannon, Lumiere, The Piper’s Cross Céilí Band, Pádraig Jack, Róisín El Cheriff and the New Ross and District Pipe Band.
Friday night sees the following take to the stage Michael McGoldrick Family Band, Ímar, ALDO, The West Ocean String Quarte, InB, Clonroche Traveller Girls, Jack Warnock, Natalie Haas, Sharon Howley, Late for the Train, and the Devane Brothers
On Saturday night, viewers will be entertained by Jackie Daly & Matt Cranitch, Maurice Lennon Trio, Garadice with Eleanor Shanley, Dan McCabe, BIIRD featuring Lisa Canny, The Raines, Cumas Trad Band, and David Murphy
For the final night on Sunday, TG4 have another great mixture of musicians including live performances from Frankie Gavin & De Dannan, Wallis Bird, Bow Brothers, Niall McCabe, Nomos, Tulua, John, Pip & Tanya Murphy, Robert and James Harvey with Ryan Molloy, Nezlamni Ensemble and many more.
"Fleadh24" - The competitions
TG4 and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann present live streaming of competitions from various categories on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to finish with the Senior Céilí Band competition on Sunday evening live from the Fleadh Dome. Presented by Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta and Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin live coverage from The Presentation School and the Fleadh Dome. Competitions will be streamed live on tg4.ie and Fleadhcheoil.ie.
- Friday 9th 13:45 | Concertina (12-15)
- Friday 9th 15:45 | Accompaniment (0-18)
- Saturday 10th 09:45 | Melodeon (0-18)
- Saturday 10th 13:15 | Harp (15-18)
- Saturday 10th 15:45 | Instrument of choice (15-18)
- Sunday 11th 18:15 | Céilí Bands (0-18)
Cúla4 - children's programming
At this year's Fleadh, the children’s channel’s Cúla4 team, along with presenter Niamh Ní Chróinín, will be roaming the streets of Wexford with a mobile stage on Friday the 9th & Saturday the 10th of August from midday giving all a chance to showcase their talents, whether it's playing an instrument, singing, dancing, or any other party piece. These clips will be broadcast on Cúla4’s social channels.
- Friday 9th August from midday
- Saturday 10th August from midday
For all the details on "Flead24" visit www.TG4.ie and for more on Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 visit FleadhCheoil.ie.
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