Traditional Gorey music group perform at Fringe Fleadh
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The Fringe Fleadh continues to bring traditional music to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 gets closer. The traditional tunes continued in Gorey Shopping Centre on Sunday, July 27 as Gorey/Ballygarrett Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) set up in the shopping area to get locals in the spirit for the Fleadh next week.
Wexford County Council organised the tunes to anticipate the upcoming Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 this August. Wexford County Council announced a series of traditional music and dance events taking place throughout the county.
Multiple events have taken place this month to celebrate the growing traditional music scene in Wexford. The Fringe Fleadh 25 programme invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy a range of free, family-friendly performances and sessions featuring talented local musicians, dancers, and cultural groups.
The members of the Gorey/Ballygarrett CCÉ took up various instruments to perform, which started from 2pm.
The events are open to all and free to attend, inviting everyone to celebrate the culture, music, and dance that make Wexford so special.
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Gorey Guardian Today at 06:00 The Fringe Fleadh continues to bring traditional music to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 gets closer. The traditional tunes continued in Gorey Shopping Centre on Sunday, July 27 as Gorey/Ballygarrett Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) set up in the shopping area to get locals in the spirit for the Fleadh next week. Wexford County Council organised the tunes to anticipate the upcoming Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 this August. Wexford County Council announced a series of traditional music and dance events taking place throughout the county. Multiple events have taken place this month to celebrate the growing traditional music scene in Wexford. The Fringe Fleadh 25 programme invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy a range of free, family-friendly performances and sessions featuring talented local musicians, dancers, and cultural groups. The members of the Gorey/Ballygarrett CCÉ took up various instruments to perform, which started from 2pm. The events are open to all and free to attend, inviting everyone to celebrate the culture, music, and dance that make Wexford so special.
