The committee at the recent launch - back row from left: Seamus Harnett, Tadgh O Maolcatha, Liam Guiney, Tomas O Maoldomhnaigh. Front: Annette O'Donnell, Assunta Ui Chathasaigh, Eibhlin Ui Mhaoldomhnaigh, Clare Stephenson.

The Fleadh goes West - host town revealed

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After a hugely successful Fleadh in 2007, Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan will return to Newcastle West from July 13-16

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan brings competitors from all six counties in the province to compete for the honour of representing Munster at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar.

Limerick CCÉ County Board with support from the branches of Comhaltas all over county Limerick will host the festival in the historic county town of Limerick.

Having originally been revealed by Munster CCÉ as host town for the provincial Fleadh in 2020, excitement is starting to build once more in the local community after the 2020 Fleadh had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the announcement of reduced public health restrictions on 21st January by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, a new committee has been formed and is working hard to make all necessary arrangements for the first Munster Fleadh since it was hosted by Ennis in 2019.

At the launch last Friday afternoon at The Red Door Gallery in Newcastle West, Chairperson of the Fleadh, Liam Guiney shared his delight at the return to pre-pandemic cultural events - “We are extremely excited to be hosting Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2022 in Newcastle West. Having been forced online for the last two years, there is a great appetite to get back to competitions and the buzz that surrounds an event like the Fleadh. Along with it being a huge cultural event for Newcastle West and West Limerick, it will also be a massive boost to the local economy.”

The competitions, which form the backbone of the Fleadh, will take place from July 13-16. Wednesday and Thursday will see the hotly contested dancing competitions fought out, while all other competitions will take place across Friday and Saturday. Newcastle West is set to come alive with the sound of music, song and dance in this enormous cultural celebration.

To keep up to date with preparations for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2022 please follow the social media updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching for ‘Munster Fleadh’ or the hashtag #TheFleadhGoesWest.

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