TheJournal.ie uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 13 °C Saturday 25 May, 2013

In photos: The last weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Thousands gather in Cavan town for final days of the Fleadh.

AS THE FLEADH Cheoil na hÉireann enters its final days, thousands of people continue to gather in Cavan to celebrate traditional Irish music.

While some are simply spectators soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the multitude of gigs, sessions and concerts offered over the ten-day festival, others have travelled from all over the world to compete against their fellow musicians.

Photocall’s Laura Hutton was on hand to capture some colourful images around Cavan town today:

In photos: The last weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
1 / 12
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    From left: Dale McKay (16) from Portlaoise, Cliona Coughlan (17) from Portarlington, Laura McManus (15) from Portarlington, Kay McManus (17) from Portarlington, Cathal O'Connor (17) from Portlaoise and Robbie Walsh (14) from Carlow. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Business as usual, as Grace Dunne (15), Sarah Dunne (13) and Niamh Ryan (14) from Tipperary play on. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    From left: Jarlath (12), Shania (9) and Eoin (14) Holland from Co Tyrone take part in the Fleadh. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Lauren Galvin (left, 10) and Vicki Millar Murphy (centre, 8) from Co Cavan busk for charity during Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Lauren Cahill (left, 12) and Lauren Galvin (10) from Co Cavan busking for charity. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Musicians make their own space to play on Cavan's Main Street. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Fifteen-year-old Kevin Holland from Galway making the most of an opportunity to busk during the Fleadh. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Musicians entertaining the Cavan crowds. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere in Cavan town on the last weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Shania Holland (9) from Co Tyrone busks in Cavan during Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    The crowd on the Main Street, Cavan as today's sessions got underway. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Frank McCaffrey from Cavan and Sheilagh Stevens from Yorkshire in England get into the spirit of things. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)

Read next:

Comments (10 Comments)

Add New Comment