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Pictured are Agnes O’Donoghue, Edel Kavanagh and Regina O’Donoghue during last year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford Town | PICTURE: Andres Poveda
The world's largest festival of traditional Irish music, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, kicks off in Wexford Town this Sunday.
The annual event, which will be officially opened by President Michael D Higgins, was a huge success when held in the model county last year and this year up to half million visitors are once again expected to attend over the seven days.
The venue - Wexford Town - will be filled with competing singers, musicians, dancers and amazing street musicians, from across the country, throughout the duration of the festival.
There will be over 150 competitions during the Fleadh which will showcase some of the finest talents in traditional music that Ireland has to offer.
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There will be something for everyone across the festival with a packed schedule in venues across the town and its surrounds.
For those unable to make the festival, there will be an abundance of coverage on TG4 while RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ Raidío na Gaeltachta will also have a strong presence along with local media.
As official media partner, TG4 will offer unique access in their coverage across four nights showcasing everything from competitions, musical highlights and street performances.
This year’s Fleadh25 coverage, from August 7 to August 10, will be presented by Peadar Ó Goill, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Aoife Ní Thuairisg.
The TV broadcast will feature 92 performers across four stages, showcasing exceptional talent from Ireland and around the world including the USA, Australia, Canada, Dubai, Italy, Scotland, Ukraine, and beyond.
Each night at 9:30pm, TG4’sFleadh TV Village in Wexford will come alive with electrifying performances from top traditional artists, rising stars, international guests, and freshly crowned competition winners, all broadcast live to audiences at home and abroad.
Full timetables for the competitions and other scheduled events are available through the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann official website.
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