The Fleadh Nua, which began in 1974, is a ten-day festival with over 120 programmed events. The Fleadh Nua aims to bring together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dancing workshops, street entertainment, and much more. This year’s festival has a full line-up of events all centering around the promotion of traditional Irish music, dance and language.
With practical music workshops, street gigs, open sessions, céilís and live concerts, the Fleadh Nua 2025 will showcase some of the best talent in traditional Irish music and arts.
Fresh from another sold-out tour of the US and celebrating the success of a brand-new studio album, “Socks in the Frying Pan” will be taking over the glór stage on Saturday May 31.
Formed in Ennis in 2014, the band is made up of brothers Shane and Fiachra Hayes (accordion and fiddle) and their close friend Aodán Coyne (guitar and vocals). Known for their vibrant arrangements, tight three-part harmonies, and playful stage presence, they have earned a reputation as one of the most energetic and innovative acts in Irish folk music. Their music fuses traditional Irish tunes with contemporary influences, creating a distinctive sound that has resonated with audiences worldwide.
The Clare Echo spoke to the Clare trio’s accordion player Shane Hayes, ahead of the Ennis gig.
Shane expressed that although the band now spends a lot of their time touring in the States, they always enjoy coming back to Ennis.
The Clare musicians are not only returning to their hometown to perform but also to indulge in the festivities of the Fleadh Nua.
Tickets for the concert are on sale through the Fleadh Nua website as well as from glór directly.
For those that cannot attend the gig in glór, “Socks in the Frying Pan” will also be playing at the Vandeleur Festival Kilrush 2025 on June 27.
