What's On
Fleadh by the Feale
Thursday 3rd - Monday 7th May
Abbeyfeale, County Limerick
Live street entertainment and traditional celebrity concert which includes the famous Bone Playing Competition, music workshops and traditional music competitions for all ages.
Each year the Fleadh brings a variety of traditional music entertainment events to the town of Abbeyfeale in situ beside the river Feale.
The festival welcomes people of all ages to participate in music workshops and competitions.
Live street entertainment includes a junior street busking competition; open air traditional entertainment from various group participations; and the Celebrity Concert which is the highlight of the event each year.
Fleadh by the Feale 2012 Programme
| Thursday 3rd May 2012 | |
| 7.30pm | Presentation of Art Poster Prizes with Exhibition. and Traditional Entertainment. Venue: Library, Abbeyfeale |
| 9.30pm | Gathering Sessions of Music, Song & Dance: Oiche Cheoil agus Caint - Teac Uí Murchu |
| Friday 4th May 2012 | |
| 8.00pm | Traditional Street Busking Competition [Minimum 3, Maximum 6 participants]. Groups must provide Irish Traditional Entertainment. |
| 9.30pm | Set Ceilí Music by "DEENAGH CEILÍ BAND" |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 | |
| 1.30pm | Registration for Traditional "Master Workshop Classes" with classes begining at 2.00pm. Venue: Convent National School, Abbeyfeale. Objectives: Improve technique & skills in Improvers & Advanced categories. |
| 8.00pm | TRADITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT with Michael O'Brien & His Band Plus Templeglantine Comhaltas. Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale. |
| Sunday 6 th May 2012 | |
| 3.00pm | Face Painting for young & not so young. Sponsored by The Kerryman Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale |
| 3.00pm | Storytelling. Venue: St. Ita's Hall, Main St., , Abbeyfeale |
| 3.30pm | Junior all Ireland Bone Playing Competition. Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale. |
| 3.30pm | Traditional Entertainment with " Rud Éasca". Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale. |
| 4.30pm | "C.D. Launch - All in a Days Play" Conor Moriarty's Debut Album Venue: D. J. Murphy's Bar, Abbeyfeale. |
| 8pm | 2012 Celebrity Concert Featuring Four Men and a Dog. Venue: Abbeyfeale Sports Complex, Listowel Rd., Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick |
| Monday 7th May 2012 | |
| 7.30pm | Open Air Entertainment: Scoil Mháthair Dé, Tournafulla Comhaltas & Fealeside Ceilí Band. Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale. |
| 8.00pm | "All-Ireland Senior Bone Playing Competition" on Open Air Platform. Seniors over 18 years. Venue: The Square, Abbeyfeale. |
Phone: +353 86 326 5762 (Maureen Murphy)
Email: fleadhbythefeale@gmail.com