The series explores the history of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann whilst following a number of enthusiastic participants as they prepare for the Fleadh in Ennis in 2016.
The Sonas Productions title is made for TG4, with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is one of Ireland’s biggest festivals and attracts crowds of almost 400,000 people each year.
Musicians, listeners, socialisers, competitors, street performers, traders and tourists gather in a chosen town in Ireland annually for one week in August.
Throughout the series we see the highs and lows of real people as they prepare for one of the biggest events in Ireland’s social calendar. We journey with the musicians, the music lovers, competitors and the many people that have been at the heart of organising Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in the many towns across Ireland over the years.
The series also features performances and interviews with artists such the Kilfenora and Tulla Ceili band, Stocktons Wing and many more great traditional music artists.
