The Wexford Fleadh Executive Committee and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann launched Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 at the National Opera House in Wexford to be held from August 4 to August 11.
The event is expected to draw over half a million visitors to County Wexford, celebrating Irish traditional music and heritage, with a theme of ‘A Fleadh for All’ emphasising inclusivity and diversity.
The Fleadh will feature 15,000 musicians, dancers, singers, and storytellers from various communities across Ireland, with an exciting and varied program offering something for everyone.
The event promises lively sessions, competitions, on-street performances, and céilí bands, with an economic benefit estimated at over €60m and showcasing the rich Wexford culture of music, song, and dance to a global audience.
Director-General of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Labhrás Ó Murchú said “the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann promises to be one the most spectacular Fleadhanna of all time. Against the backdrop of historic Wexford famous in music, song and story up to 600,000 Fleadh fans from all over the world will assemble for one of the greatest cultural festivals in the world. The economy will benefit by over €60,000,000, and Irish culture will be substantially enhanced.”
