Fleadh Nua gets underway today

Ennis is set to benefit from an economic as well as musical boost over the coming week.

An Fleadh Nua gets underway in Ennis today and runs until May 27th with traditional music sessions, ceilis, workshops and recitals among the events taking place.

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To celebrate the Year of the Gathering a special concert will be held to honour Brendan Mulkere, a musician and teacher who has played a major role in the promotion and development of Irish traditional music in London.

Chairman of Fleadh Nua Micheál Ó Riabhaigh says it should provide an economic boost for the town