Launch of Tipperary Fleadh 2017

The launch of the Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann 2017 took place in Cahir House Hotel on April 22nd.

 

Cahir Comhaltas' wonderful seisiún group Ceolta Feasa gave a wonderful performance on the night. They were joined by guest musicians on the night Billy Clifford, Tommy Kennedy, Siobhán O'Connell, John and Conor Hartnett. Nóra and Pat Swan, a wonderful couple and lifelong friends of Comhaltas joined in song, and the lovely Amy O'Dwyer danced with the group.

 

Cathaoirleach of Tipperary CCÉ Michael Murphy explained what the Fleadh was all about and he acknowledged the work put in by the committees of Fleadhanna down through the years. He commended the teachers on their work with students and parents for their commitments.

 

Cllr Siobhán Ambrose, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co Council, paid tribute to Cahir Comhaltas and the work put in by Michael and Mary Harty. She thanked all the Comhaltas County Branches for their financial support and complimented the Tipperary County Board for their unfailing support to the host branches down the years. She said that the 800 entries for this year’s Fleadh will bring extra business to Cahir and she also praised the music teachers and branches for their achievements.

 

Cllr Andy Moloney joined in wishing the Fleadh committee every success. TD Mattie McGrath also addressed the gathering and wished the best of luck to all competitors taking part in the County Fleadh.

 

Michael Harty of Cahir Comhaltas thanked the two host schools, Cahir Boys National School and Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, for their premises where the competitions will be held all day on Saturday May 20th and Sunday 21st, and also Cahir House Hotel for their facilities for Sunday’s competitions.

 

ABP Cahir are a main sponsor to this year’s County Fleadh and were represented on the night by Richard Burke. He said that ABP is delighted to support this cultural event, particularly as it involves young participants.