Bring back the Fleadh to Clare
*Fergus Rovers members dancing at The Height in Ennis. Photograph: John Meyler Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann could be returning to “the home of traditional music” in the next five years if Ennis councillors get their way.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Ennis needs festival in 2020 to fill Fleadh void
*Crowds gather for the 2016 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Photograph by Eamon Ward An enhanced Fleadh Nua or separate traditional music festival is needed in Ennis for 2020. Having hosted Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2016 and 2017 as well as the 2018 and 2019 Munster Fleadh, a replacement festival must be lined up for …
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‘Ennis a perfect fit for traditional festivals’
*Dancer Zoe Keane with Joe Arkins and Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy. Photograph: Martin Connolly “In Clare we know how it’s done” was the message driven home as plans for this year’s Munster Fleadh were discussed this week. Joe Arkins, Frank Whelan and Therese McInerney addressed members of the Ennis Municipal District this …
“Significant windfall” predicted from Munster Fleadh
“A significant windfall for businesses in the town” has been predicted for traders in Ennis ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Inis 2018. Frank Whelan was Chairman of the Fleadh Cheoil Committee for the All-Ireland event staged in Ennis last year. He was present at the launch of the Munster Fleadh and is confident it …
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Murphy will look back on year as Mayor with ‘fond memories’
As he let go of the mayoral chains of Ennis, Cllr Paul Murphy reflected on the “fond memories” from his twelve months in the role and is now “looking forward” to regaining his seat away from the top table in the Council Chamber. “From the off it was all very exciting. Last August we had …
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