County Antrim Fleadh 2023
[Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Aontroma]
Glens of Antrim Comhaltas
[Comhaltas Ghlinntí Aontroma]
Glens of Antrim: 15th – 23rd April 2023
[15ú - 23ú Aibreán]
Programme – Clár
---------------------- Satharn 15ú Aibreán / Saturday 15th April ----------------------
Seoladh / Launch Event:
Súil Siar thar na Blianta / Reeling in the Years
Branch musicians to be joined by special guest musicians
who took part when Cushendall first hosted the County Fleadh in 1986
Venue: Boat Club 7pm – Late
---------------------- Domhnach 16ú Aibreán / Sunday 16th April ----------------------
Ceardlann Rince do Pháistí, Céilí agus Seisiún Ceoil
Kids Dance Workshop, Céilí and Session
Venue: Con Magee’s, Glenravel 5.30 – 8pm
Sesiún Amhránaíochta / Singing Session
Venue: Joe’s Backroom 7.30pm – Late
---------------------- Céadaoin 19ú Aibreán / Wednesday 19th April ----------------------
Scéalaíocht / Storytelling
---------------------- Déardaoin 20ú / Thursday 20th April ----------------------
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Venue: O’Connor’s, Ballycastle 9.30 – 11.30pm
---------------------- Aoíne 21ú Aibreán / Friday 21st April ----------------------
Ceolchoirm / Fleadh Concert
Venue: Golf Club, Cushendall 7.30 – 9.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Venue: Johnny Joe’s, Cushendall 9.30 – Late
---------------------- Satharn22ú Aibreán / Saturday 22nd April ----------------------
Comórtais / Competitions
St Mary’s Primary School, Cushendall - All Day
Ceardlann Rince agus Céilí / Dance Workshop and Céilí
Venue: Old Church, Cushendun 3.30 – 5.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Venue: McBride’s, Cushendun 6 – 8.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Venue: Saffron Bar, Waterfoot 9 – 11.30pm
---------------------- Domhnach 23ú Aibreán / Sunday 23rd April ----------------------
Seirbhísí Eaglaise / Church Services
Venues: St. Mary’s / Layde Parish Churches, Cushendall
Siúlóid Staire Threoraithe / Guided Historical Walk
One hour walk along quiet streets and pathways
Venue: Cushendall 10.15 – 11.30am – meet at the Library
Comórtais do ghrúpaí agus rince / Group Competitions and Dancing
Venue: Parish Hall, Cushendall 12.30 – 3.30pm
---------------------- Ceol agus Rince ar an tSráid / Street Performances ----------------------
Music and dancing on the streets is always a special feature of the Fleadh.
On Sunday afternoon musicians and dancers of the different branches
will take part in sessions in an open-air concert at the corner.
Venue: Shore Street, Cushendall 1.30 – 4.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Lurig Bar, Cushendall 2.30 – 4.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail
Central Bar, Cushendall 4.30 – 6.30pm
Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail – Fleadh Closing Session
Johnny Joe’s, Cushendall 5.00 – 7.30pm