Write a commentDown County Fleadh kicks off in Warrenpoint this Saturday 11 June and runs for over two weekends, concluding on Sunday 19 June. It’s where the musicians are selected to compete at the Ulster Fleadh in Bangor from 16-24 July and then hopefully Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, held this year in Ennis in August.
Warrenpoint CCE are organising the event and other fringe events are taking place in the town over the Fleadh including The Dublin Legends in concert at the Whistledown Hotel on Sunday 19 June.
Check out the gigs for the best of local talent and maybe take part in a session yourself.
Events
Saturday 11 June
9pm - Open Trad Session, The First and Last
Sunday 12 June
12pm - Dancing Competitions, St Peter’s GAA Clubrooms
4pm - Ceili with the Long Note Ceili Band and caller Paddy Mee. St Peter’s Parish Centre.
Friday 17 June
8.30pm - Session trails, various locations
Saturday 18 June
9.30am - Fleadh Competitions, various locations.
8.30pm - Festival Concert with Damien O’Kane Trio with Damien, John-Joe Kelly and Stevie Byrnes. Whistledown Hotel. Tickets £12 from Whistledown Hotel
Sunday 19 June
3pm _ Marchind band from seafront to competition venue, Ringmacilroy Playing Fields.
You can find out more information at www.warrenpointcce.com or box office at 078 1511 0758
