Big Crowds Likely for Fleadh In Moville This Weekend
Moville Fleadh
Big crowds are expected this weekend for the Fleadh Cheoil in Moville. It will take place from May 16th to 19th.
It is eagerly anticipated after the big success of last year’s Fleadh.
St Eugene’s Hall for Opening Concert
It kicks off with an opening concert in St Eugene’s Hall on Thursday at 7:30pm. The winner of the National School Art Competition will be announced at this.
Friday Fleadh Schedule
On Friday there will music in the AIB Fleadh Hub in the afternoon from 2:30pm to 5pm. What a splendid way to spend an afternoon.
Later on there will be music in the Moville Community School Hall for 8:30pm.
A Little Night Music on Friday in the Pubs
The Evening / Night music in the pubs will be as follows:-
9pm – Trawlerman
9pm – Susie’s Bar
9:30pm – Rawdons
9:30pm – Corner Bar
10pm – Rosatos.
What a feast of music.
Saturday Music for Fleadh
Competitions will take place in Moville Community School from 10:30am to 1pm. They will include:-
- Harp
- Fiddle
- Whistle
- Banjo
- Mandolin
- Piano
- Piano Accordion
- Button Accordion
- Accompaniment
- Traditional Singing
- Comhra Gailge
- Bodhran
- Duets
- Trios
More competitions will take place after lunch at 2pm for:-
- Grupai Cheoil
- Ceili Band
- Ceili Dancing Competitions
This will be followed by a Session in the Cosy Cottage at 3pm.
Saturday Night Music
The Evening / Night music in the pubs will be as follows:-
3:30pm – Corner Bar
6pm – Rawdons
8pm – Susie’s Bar
8:30pm – Trawlerman
9pm – McGettigan’s
10pm – Rosatos.
Sunday Fleadh
12 Midday – AIB Fleadh Hub – Competition for Ceol Na Coille Summer School.
There’s live music throughout the day here.
There will be performances from local groups and Fleadh winners.
There will be Dancing Workshops – Sean-Nos, / Ceili and Set Dancing.
Marching Band Competition
2pm – Moville Community College – Marching Band Competition. They will then parade throughout the town at around 3:15pm
There will be sessions on the street throughout the town.
Fleadh Pub Music on Sunday
There will be music in the pubs as follows:-
3pm – Foyle Hotel
3pm – Corner Bar – Singing Session
3pm – Rawdons – Slow Session
6pm – Farewell Gathering in Fleadh Hub
It sounds like a great weekend of music and fun. Don’t miss it.