Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is Ireland's oldest and most important traditional music competition. The festival, which has been running since 1951, promises tons of craic agus ceol (meaning fun) for its 250,000-400,000 visitors. There will be tons of fiddles and flutes, as well as Irish dances and other activities.

In the 1950s, several of the biggest names in Irish music agreed to organize an event to promote traditional Irish music and reverse the decadent trends that were prevalent in Irish culture at the time. It was recommended that the best traditional musicians from all over Ireland gather in Mullingar to compete in a music competition. This is how Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann came to be. There were thousands of traditional bands in Ireland at the time, but many thought their music was completely disregarded by the elite.

The festival provided a stage for traditional artists as well as an appreciative audience. It has now evolved into a genuinely global event, with participation from all around the world.

Time: August

Location: Drogheda, Ireland